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    Sea Life Melbourne's New Digital Exhibition Is Dedicated to the Deep Blue Bioluminescent Sea

    From mid-February, the aquarium is making its first foray into the digital realm with this fascinating look at the bioluminescent underwater world.

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    Stay of the Week: Pan Pacific Perth

    Enjoy views of Swan River and the cityscape from your spacious room, the rooftop pool or one of the many restaurants and bars.

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    Kangaroo Island and Uluru Are Two of the Best Places to Visit in 2023 According to 'The New York Times'

    One was recognised for its "incredible wildlife, breathtaking ocean views, and its status as an ecological haven" — and the other being "the shape-shifting sandstone heart of a continent and its Indigenous heritage".

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    Six Ways to Have a Romance-Heavy Valentines Day This Year (Even If You're Not Loved Up)

    Whether you have a lover or not, there are more than a few ways to add some romance to your life this Valentine's Day.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Take a Guided Tour of Coburg's Notorious Pentridge Prison

    The famed site is launching immersive daily tours, bringing history to life via original scores, true stories and voiceovers.

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    You Can Now Soak in 24-Hour Hot Springs with Mount Fuji Views at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

    You mightn’t want to leave the airport on your next trip to Japan, with new travel hub Haneda Airport Garden also boasting shops, restaurants and two hotels.

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    Beyond the Vineyards: Six Unexpected Ways to Experience the Yarra Ranges This Summer

    The mountainous region might be best known as a winter destination, but there's plenty to do in the Yarra Ranges all year round.

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    Taronga Zoo's Sky Safari Cable Car Is Retiring After 35 Years, Then Getting a Huge Upgrade

    You've got until the end of January to take a last sky-high ride in the cable car in its current guise.

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    Stay of the Week: Anchorage Port Stephens

    This Hamptons-style waterfront spot is one of the best places to stay in Nelson Bay.

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    Pack Your Suitcase: Webjet Is Slinging Flights to the Northern Territory From Just $19 One-Way

    You've got until Friday, January 20 to score up to $150 off flights to the Red Centre.

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    Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers Has Locked in Its 2023 Dates After a Record-Breaking 2022 Festival

    If you were among the 364,775 people who enjoyed a floral fix last year, rejoice — and start making blooming great plans for the carnival's 74th event in September.

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    The Yarra Valley's Levantine Hill Estate Is Getting a New $20-Million Fender Katsalidis-Designed Hotel

    The boutique accomodation will feature 33 rooms decked out with private spas and fully stocked wine fridges.

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    Digital Nomad: What You Need to Know to Get Yourself Set Up for a Working Holiday in Thailand

    Today's office isn't bound by four walls and watercoolers. Now, the possibilities are almost boundless.

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    Australia Zoo Has Expanded Its Overnight Stays Among the Animals with New One-Bedroom Cabins

    Fancy a sleepover at the Irwin family's zoo? You've now got more options — and three-bedroom cabins are also on their way.

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    New Low-Cost Australian Airline Bonza Is Finally Set to Take to the Skies in 2023

    The new carrier has just received regulatory approval, and will fly 27 routes to 17 destinations.

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    Year of the Rabbit: How to Celebrate Lunar New Year at This Melbourne Lifestyle Landmark

    Make the Year of the Rabbit your luckiest yet — enjoy an immersive installation, themed dining experiences and a special gift with purchase at Chadstone.

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    Beachfront Hotel Manly Pacific Has Unveiled Its Luxe $30-Million Revamp with a Rooftop Pool and Lobby Bar

    The hotel's extensive renovation has been unveiled with dog-friendly rooms, customisable wellness packages and an all-out luxury suite for those who want to splurge.

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    Start Planning a Ski Trip: Queenstown's Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Has Dropped Its 2023 Lineup

    Art vs Science, Hayden James, Hilltop Hoods, The Jungle Giants, Peking Duk and more will hit the stage amid skiing, snowboarding and après ski events.

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    You Can Now Take a Dip in Sydney Harbour with Swimming Returning to Barangaroo Reserve's Marrinawi Cove

    This is Sydney's first new harbour swimming location west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in more than 50 years.

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    The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in Brisbane This Summer

    Spend the first two months of 2023 enjoying fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events.

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    Brisbane's East Just Scored a New 16-Hole Jungle-Themed Mini Golf Course with a Cocktail Bar

    Already home to the longest electric flying fox in the southern hemisphere, Tingalpa's The Jungle Adventure Play has added putt-putt.

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    The Nine Best Kayaking Spots Across Sydney

    See Sydney sparkle from the water.

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    Your Guide to Exploring Tokyo on Foot If You're Itching for an Adventure

    By all accounts, it's the perfect time to travel to Tokyo.

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    Ten Idyllic Picnic Spots Where You Can Throw a Rug Down in Melbourne

    Pack your basket and head to these picturesque spots for a well-deserved park session.

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    Stay of the Week: Movenpick Hotel Melbourne

    This is one of the city's most luxurious places to stay — with superb dining options, spacious rooms and a daily chocolate hour in the lobby.

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    Stay of the Week: KU Villas

    Luxury island living — without the steep price tag.

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    Stay of the Week: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

    All of Wollongong is at your fingertips when you stay at this relaxing beachside hotel.

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    Virgin's Boxing Day Sale Is Slinging 800,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $55

    Give yourself cheap flights to Tokyo, Bali and Vanuatu as a post-Christmas gift.

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    The Gourmand's Guide to the Most Delicious Food and Drink Events Coming to Queensland

    Calling all foodies, here are five stand-out festivals that celebrate the flavour, provenance and craft of the Sunshine State.

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    The Top Spots to Stay Close to the Action During the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix Sydney

    For one weekend in February, Sydney Harbour will host nine teams of the world's best sailors for a sailing spectacle like no other.

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    Now Open: Aurora Spa & Bathhouse Is Sorrento's Luxe New Indoor Mineral Bathing Retreat

    The newly-completed coastal bathhouse boasts a suite of mineral pools and one of the largest saunas in the southern hemisphere.

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    It Looks Like Australia's First-Ever Soho House Is Finally Coming to Sydney

    The news comes after developers were forced to ditch plans in Melbourne's South Yarra.

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    Stay of the Week: Lomani Island Resort

    Find this adults-only resort on a sleepy Fiji island surrounded by palm trees, long sandy beaches and clear blue waters.

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    Stay of the Week: The Henry Jones Art Hotel

    Australia's first ever dedicated art hotel continues to build upon its credentials as one of Hobart's top stays.

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    This Otago High-Country Sheep Farm Has Just Made Condé Nast's Gold List of the World's Best Accommodation

    A far cry from the list's usual five-star hotels, this sheep-and-cattle station offers four accommodation options in the middle of a working farm.

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    United Airlines Has Launched New Direct USA Flights — and Upped Frequency on Lots of Existing Routes

    The airline will soon be flying more than 40 direct US flights from Australia each week, departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    Forget the Springtime Cherry Blossoms, Here Are Seven Reasons to Visit Japan in Winter

    Head to the Japanese Alps for skiing and snowboarding, bathe in natural onsens and stay in some magical mountain villages.

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    Eleven Fantastically Different Events Calling You to Queensland This Year

    These wonderfully weird events are taking over Queensland's outback, coastlines and small regional towns in 2023.

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    CP Picks: The Health and Wellness Resolutions We're Planning to Make (and Keep) in 2023

    From better brunching to seeking out the sun, here's what the CP team is aiming to include more of next year.

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    Nine Things to Eat, See and Do in Wollondilly Next Time You Need to Escape Sydney for a Day

    From bushwalks and hot-air balloon rides to boutique stores and some of the best baked goods you’ll taste, here are nine reasons why the Dilly should definitely be on your summer road trip list.

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    Sydney Summer Guide 2022-2023

    Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.

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