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    Victoria's Dining and Entertainment Rebate Is Back to Give You $125 Off Your Bill This Spring and Summer

    The popular incentive program has returned — spend $40 or more at cinemas, galleries, museums and on dining, and you can claim 25 percent back.

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    Candy Abalone and Saltbush Vodka: Meet the Makers Behind Some of Tasmania's Most Unusual Flavours

    Say hello to the farmers, anglers and distillers behind the likes of Australia's original truffle farm and a small-batch potato vodka business.

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    Six Day Trips to Take from Adelaide If You Want to Extend Your Harvest Rock Festival Experience

    Come for the music, but stay to explore vineyards, beaches and other-wordly natural formations.

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    Brand-New Spring Food and Culture Festival Caper Byron Bay Has Unveiled Its Four-Day Program

    On the lineup: bottomless oysters and bellinis, natural wine-fuelled degustations, gin distillery tours, pop-up yum cha, free exhibitions and more.

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    This Handy Map Will Help You Avoid Magpies This Swooping Season

    We've got some extra tips to keep encounters with the swoopy fiends to a minimum, too.

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    Victoria's Newest Hot Springs Will Open in October — and It's Taking Bookings From Next Week

    Keen to soak and soothe on your next Victorian getaway? The Peninsula Hot Springs crew is opening Metung Hot Springs, East Gippsland's new geothermal bathing paradise.

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    Metung Hot Springs Is Finally Opening This Spring — and You Can Start Booking

    The wait is almost over for those keen to soak and soothe at East Gippsland's new geothermal bathing paradise from the Peninsula Hot Springs crew.

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    Five Unique Experiences All Alcohol Connoisseurs Should Add to Their Tasmanian Itinerary

    Time to raise your glass at these top-tier Tassie tipple venues.

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    Six Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source

    Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.

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    Six Things You Didn't Know You Could See and Do on Phillip Island

    Race your mates in a go kart, explore caves via jet boat and say hello to some seals.

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    Eight Impressive Places to Stay on Phillip Island No Matter Your Budget

    From idyllic farm stays to holiday parks, Phillip Island is filled with gorgeous accommodation to suit your salary.

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    Seven Incredible Ways to Reconnect With the Great Outdoors on Phillip Island

    From private penguin parades to jet boating and nature trails, Phillip Island is filled with outdoor adventures aplenty.

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    Goodbye Awkward Mid-Air Conversations: Qantas Will Now Let You Pay to Sit Next to an Empty Seat

    The airline is trialling a new 'neighbour-free' option on domestic flights, with prices starting from around $30.

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    Top End Holiday Alert: Webjet Is Doing $150 Off One-Way Flights to Darwin

    You've got until Thursday, September 15 to score up to cheap fares to the Northern Territory capital, with prices starting at $19.

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    Disney Is Bringing Its 'Magic at Sea' Cruises Down Under for the First Time From October 2023

    Fancy hitting the seas surrounded by Disney, Marvel, Pixar and 'Star Wars' fun? Disney's cruise line will soon set sail from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.

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    Australia Is Getting a Public Holiday on September 22 for a One-Off National Day of Mourning

    "It will be a one-off national public holiday. That’s to allow people to pay their respects for the passing of Queen Elizabeth," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced.

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    The Ultimate Guide to the Southside of the City (and Why THE LUME Needs to Be at the Top of Your Hit List)

    If you're planning a well-deserved spring trip into the city, make a day of it with our roundup of the hottest spots.

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    Foraging, Fruit Picking and Fromage Making: Ten Incredible Foodie Experiences to Have in Tasmania If You're Keen to Get Your Hands Dirty

    Sample honey from a 60-year-old apiary, take a cooking class featuring foraged goods as your ingredients or pluck and shuck oysters straight from the sea.

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    Japan's Dazzling Digital Art Gallery Has Closed — But It'll Reopen in a New Tokyo Location in 2023

    The dazzling teamLab base shut its doors at the end of August, but it'll be back in a different part of Tokyo next year.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Holiday in Japan Again Without Booking a Guided Tour

    Japan's border rules are changing, relaxing some of the requirements around tourism — including for holidays from Australia and New Zealand.

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    Eight Ways to Work Out When the Dumbbells Have Lost Their Charm

    Want to get moving but are bored of the gym? This'll help.

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    Five Food Festivals and Farmers Markets That Are Worth Planning Your Tassie Trip Around

    From first-time food festivals to sparkling wine celebrations — here's how you can treat your tastebuds in Tasmania.

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    Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Is Back for 2022 with 190,000 Blooms and a Floral-Inspired Food Trail

    September is here, which means it's time to get a floral fix in Toowoomba — complete with food festivals, dog-friendly events and a ferris wheel with a blooming great view.

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    A Foodie's Guide to Phillip Island and Surrounds

    From artisan cheese shops to Indigenous food trails and waterside dining, Phillip Island effortlessly combines idyllic landscapes with culinary excellence.

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    Australian Basketball Superstar Patty Mills Is Touring the Country to Chat About His NBA Career

    The Brooklyn Nets point guard returns to Australia for the first time since leading the Boomers to their first medal win at the Tokyo Olympics, hosting basketball camps and taking to the stage to discuss his career.

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    Golden-Hour Sips and Morning-After Smoothie Bowls: How to Play in Manly from Sunset to Sunrise

    Just a hop away from the CBD — via a very enjoyable ferry ride — Manly has all the makings of a fantastic Sydney staycay.

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    Virgin Is Doing a Huge Domestic and International Sale with Over One Million Flights From $49

    Making summer getaway plans? Virgin's latest sale covers cheap flights to Byron Bay, the Whitsunday Coast, Fiji, Vanuatu and more.

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    The 24/7 Live-Stream of Collins Street's Peregrine Falcons Is Back for Another Nesting Season

    A feathered duo has kept a nest atop 367 Collins Street since 1991 — and you can watch chicks hatch there each year.

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    Ovolo Hotels Is Offering Elevated Pooch Packages to Pamper Your Pup This September

    Four-legged guests staying on Ovolo's V.I.Pooch package are in for even more treats than usual.

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    Here's What Happened When a CP Writer Tried Circus School For a Day

    Find out what happened when a total newbie tried aerial hoop, handstands and juggling.

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    Golden Chat: Our Readers Recommend Their Best Conversation Starters For Your Next Group Hangout

    Want to dig a little deeper with your closest mates? These conversation starters have you covered.

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    Six Brisbane Pooch Parties, Markets, Festivals and Pub Sessions to Add to Your Dog's Diary

    Schedule these into your pupper's social calendar — and ask them to take you along.

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    Qantas Is Restarting Flights to New York in 2023 — and Starting a New Direct Route From Auckland 

    Big Apple trips are about to get easier, with Qantas flying from Auckland to NYC from mid-2023 — including a leg from Sydney to NZ first.

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    Sydney Observatory Is Launching a New Late-Night Stargazing Program with Music, Food and Booze

    Kicking off in October, the free series will feature astronomy talks, tunes, performances, and drinks and bites to eat from leading NSW producers.

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    Burleigh Festival Is the Gold Coast's New Free Three-Day Food, Wine, Music and Surfing Celebration

    Tuck into Mediterranean bites on the sand, sip local vino, watch surfing contests and listen to live tunes.

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    Eight Ways to Experience Singapore's World-Class Dining and Cocktail Scene

    From expertly crafted cocktails to seriously tasty street eats, Singapore's food and drinks landscape is among the most impressive and diverse you'll find.

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    Jetstar Wants You and a Mate or Date to Head Off on Holidays — and Your Companion Can Fly for Free

    Book a package holiday for two to Port Douglas, Hobart, the Gold Coast and more, and you won't have to pay for one person's flights.

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    You Can Tour New Zealand's Coastal Art Trail in this Campervan Filled With Works From Local Artists

    The best way to see a whole bunch of art galleries? In a moving one, of course.

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    Victoria Park Is Bringing Back Its Halloween-Themed Mini Golf Course — This Time with Creepy Clowns

    Do the monster mash on the mini golf course — Victoria Park is getting spooky throughout September and October.

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    One Product, Three Looks: Easy-to-Achieve Hairstyles You Should Add to Your Repertoire

    Lacking the confidence to level up your hair styling game? Follow these step-by-step tutorials to create three great looks.

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