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    Australian Ski Fields Enjoyed Record-Breaking Snow Falls Over the Weekend

    Perisher, Buller, Thredbo and Hotham scored impressive amounts of fresh snow, just two weeks into the 2018 ski season.

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    The Ten Best Ski Resorts in Australia

    From mighty five-kilometre trails to sweet little spots for beginners, Australia doesn't fare too poorly on the snow front.

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    Brisbane Just Shivered Through Its Coldest Morning of the Year

    The city's minimum temperature hit single digits — and several degrees below average.

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    Sydney Is Set to Shiver Through Its Coldest Day of the Year

    The maximum temperature isn't expected to exceed 14 degrees on Sunday — and snow is forecast for the state's ski resorts.

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    W Hotel Is Returning to Sydney as Part of a Luxury Darling Harbour Development

    The development, set to open in 2020, will house an IMAX theatre and an infinity pool with views across the city.

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    Japan's Insane Real-Life Version of Mario Kart Is Coming to Brisbane

    Zoom around a racetrack dressed as Mario, Luigi or Yoshi — but don't go throwing bananas or shells at your opponents.

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    The NSW Government Is Dropping $50 Million on the State's Scenic Walking Tracks

    Including upgrades to the Sydney Harbour Scenic Walk and the Royal National Park, complete with public barbecues and picnic areas.

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    Three After-Dark Workshops in Fitzroy to Help You Upskill This Winter

    Get out of the house and pick up a new hobby. It's a win-win.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Brisbane on a Shoestring

    Where to eat, drink, sleep and play on a dime in Queensland's capital.

  • A Guide to Winter in Thredbo

    Make the most of winter in Thredbo — carve the slopes up by day and let your party animal out by night.

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    Five Late-Night Activities to Head to After Dinner This Winter

    Resist the urge to crawl home to bed and head out to one of these.

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    US Fitness Favourite Barry's Bootcamp Is Coming to Australia

    The Los Angeles-founded workout studio will open three venues in Sydney this year, then set up shop in Melbourne in early 2019.

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    Brisbane's New W Hotel Is the CBD's Ultra-Luxurious Riverside Haven

    It has ten-gallon baths, in-suite cocktail stations and an in-house Three Blue Ducks restaurant.

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    You Can Now Go Glamping at Mount Cotton's Sirromet Winery

    Queensland's first vineyard glamping launches this weekend.

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    NSW Ski Resort Thredbo Has Flat-Out Banned Tobogganing

    Guests can no longer slide around on a toboggan anywhere on the property.

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    A Tram Filled With Guide Dogs Is Cruising Through the CBD Right Now

    One of Swanston Street's trams currently has some very special passengers.

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    Five Ways to Pass the Time at Brisbane Airport

    Avoid any layover blues or impatient pre-flight foot tapping.

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    A Guide to Winter Feasting in Ballarat's Foodie Scene

    Discover Victoria's most lively food scene outside of Melbourne.

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    Why Bendigo Is the Ultimate Arts and Culture Escape This Winter

    Their trams have crochet blankets, for one thing.

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    All the Best Daylesford Indulgences That Are Just Made for Winter

    The one spot in Victoria that can really soothe your winter-weary bones.

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    Something to Do Every Day in Melbourne This Week

    From all-you-can-eat sushi, to planetarium parties, to clearing out your wardrobe to help folks in need.

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    This Luggage Range Lets You Travel With Your Own Office, Bed and Even a Kitchen

    For those keen on taking a piece of home away with them, or close enough to it.

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    You'll Be Able to Indulge Your Love of Star Wars at a Theme Park From 2019

    Visitors will be able wander around a remote outpost of the galaxy, drink blue milk at a cantina, hop onto a star destroyer, and — most importantly — fly the Millennium Falcon.

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    A Huge New Bikeway Is Coming to Brisbane's Inner East

    Set to open in June, the 2.5-kilometre course will feature two permanent bike lanes, improving one of the city's most dangerous cycling routes.

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    A Look Inside The Collectionist, the New Sydney Hotel Letting Guests Pick Their Own Designer Rooms

    Each of The Collectionist's 39 suites has its own unique look — and instead of being allocated one, you can take your pick.

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    An Out-of-Towner's Guide to Sydney During Vivid

    What to eat, drink, see and do during the festival of light, music and ideas.

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    Something to Do Every Day in Brisbane This Week

    From musical parodies to twilight markets, to clearing out your wardrobe to help folks in need.

  • Guide

    Something to Do Every Day in Sydney This Week

    From after-hours art, to weird and wonderful brews, to clearing out your wardrobe to help folks in need.

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    Five Summer-Themed Sydney Activities You Can Enjoy All Year Round

    The warm weather may have disappeared, but the fun doesn’t have to.

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    Melbourne's Etihad Stadium Is Going to Be Renamed Marvel Stadium

    The stadium — which sees many an AFL blockbuster — will be given a new moniker as part of an eight-year partnership with The Walt Disney Company Australia.

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    Offbeat Adventures to Take You Around the World

    This glorious world of ours is filled with adventures waiting to be taken. Venture into rainforests, hike over glaciers and camp by candlelight. If it's true that travel is the only thing that you buy that makes you richer, then these experiences are worth their weight in gold.

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    Melbourne's Westgate Park Lake Has Turned a Candy-Coloured Pink Again

    A natural phenomenon sees the inner city lake turn pink due to an excess amount of beta carotene.

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    This New Harry Potter Tour Lets You Dress Up in Authentic Hogwarts Robes

    Londoners can pick their house colours and pop on a robe that featured in one of the movies.

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    Every Train Line Through the Brisbane CBD Is Closed This Weekend

    Major track maintenance is shutting down the bulk of the Brisbane network until Monday morning.

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    We're Giving Away a Wine-Fuelled Trip to Tasmania

    Enjoy the many boozy wonders of Tassie's northeast, then spend the night in a boutique solar-powered hotel.

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