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All Public Transport Services in Southeast Queensland Are Cancelled From Thursday Until Further Notice

CityCats and ferries have already stopped running, and now buses and trains will cease after the last service on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

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Brisbane's CityCats and Ferries Have Been Suspended Until Further Notice Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Services stopped on Monday, March 3, 2025 to move the vessels to safety ahead of the storm making landfall — and all ferry terminals are now closed.

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Guide
Stellar Sights: New Zealand's Most Breathtaking Ever-Changing Vistas

The natural masterpieces of New Zealand are always in-season.

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Adventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand

For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.

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Exquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore

For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.

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The Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape

From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.

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Chase the Feels: How to Plan a Memorable Trip in New South Wales

There's a reason we love travelling so much.

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Your Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis is a veritable playground for music fans. It's not only the home of blues and soul music but also the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

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Nine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible

Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.

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Into the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations

Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.

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Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle

Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.

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Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle

Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.

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Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle

Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.

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Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle

Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.

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A Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island

The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.

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A Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region

Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.

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A Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens

Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.

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A Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands

Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.

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A Weekender's Guide to Daylesford

Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.

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Ten of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland

From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.

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Guide
The 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.

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The StandardX

62 Rose Street, Fitzroy

Fitzroy's The StandardX boasts 125 luxury rooms, a rooftop bar and a contemporary Thai restaurant.

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The Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That You Can Book in Noosa

Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.

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News
Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

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Travel

Get Concrete Playground's take on the latest travel news, events, places and trips

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Travel & Leisure

Wine Lover's Weekenders
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A Weekender's Guide to the Hunter Valley

Go off the beaten vineyard track on your foray into Australia's favourite wine region.
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A Wine Lover's Weekender in the Southern Highlands

The place to go when you long to sip pinot noir by a crackling wood fire.
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This New Hotel Offers Accomodation for Both Tourists and Refugees

Now here's a bighearted social enterprise.
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Concrete Playground's Guide to Sydney's Islands

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Mr and Mrs Smith’s Boutique Hotel Bucket List

Let the winners of the Smith Hotel Awards inspire your daydreaming.
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How To Spend 60 Hours in the Barossa Valley

Spoiler: it includes a lot of wine.
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Five Barossa Valley Events That Are Worth the Road Trip

Apparently there's more to the Barossa than wineries.
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The Quaffer’s Guide to the Best of the Barossa

Cam Knight takes you on a well-trodden path through his favourite Barossa cellar doors, restaurants and markets.
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Win a Holiday to Brisbane for GOMA’s 30 Years of Japanese Fashion Exhibition

Harajuku meets South Bank on this perfect holiday.
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Food & Drink

Five Dining Trends That Are Big in Japan

Japan has 32 Michelin-starred restaurants. These aren't them.
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Travel & Leisure

Five Unexpected Highlights to Seek Out in Bangkok

Thailand is undoubtedly one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations, but not usually for these reasons.
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Mr and Mrs Smith’s Ten Best Long Weekend Stays

Get outta town while there's a day to spare.
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Design & Style

Win a Digital Detox Thanks to General Assembly and Airbnb

It’s time to take a deep breath, kick back and relax.
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Food & Drink

The Five Best Bars in Christchurch

This 'city of opportunity' mentality has spawned a new wave of small bars.
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Arts & Entertainment

The Ten Best Boutique Hotel Holidays in the Maldives

Too much pretty in the Maldives.
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Food & Drink

A Whirlwind Guide to Eating in Vietnam

You don't need mountains of time to experience the diverse regions of Vietnam, just an open mind. And mouth.
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Arts & Entertainment

Four Creative Projects to Visit in Christchurch

Bars on buses, pop-up public buildings and shipping container shopping centres are part of a city brimming with innovation.
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Arts & Entertainment

Burning Man Postponed Due to Heavy Desert Rain

Nevada's annual desert bacchanal has wet feet.
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Travel & Leisure

You Can Stay Airbnb at IKEA (and They’ll Let You Keep the Sheets)

Display home SLUMBER PARTAY.
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Arts & Entertainment

Humans of New York Has Gone Global

Photographer Brandon Stanton has left the five burroughs behind.
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Arts & Entertainment

Melbourne and Auckland Ranked Friendliest Cities in the World

Up high, y'damn courteous bunch.
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Food & Drink

This Cafe Delivers Burgers to Your Table at 100km/Hour

Christchurch's C1 Espresso has high-speed sliders, sustainable Samoan coffee and one hell of a cafe culture.
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Arts & Entertainment

Road Trip Country: Driving Around New Zealand’s Canterbury Region

Windows down and purpose-made road trip playlist blaring.
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Travel & Leisure

Former Ritz Carlton Reopens as the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay

The former playground of the famous and powerful is getting a grand makeover.
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Travel & Leisure

This Guest House’s $500 Bad Review Fine is Seriously Backfiring

Think before you joke-fine.
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Arts & Entertainment

The Ten Best Things to Come Out of Sweden

Take a look around at the headliners of music festivals, at the clothes you're wearing and the cider you're drinking.
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Arts & Entertainment

Make Your Own Rekorderlig Swedish Meatballs Straight from the Ski Slopes

Here's a boozy, fruity, wintry dish perfect for the final frosty nights of the season.