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    You'll Soon Be Able to Camp, Glamp and Stay in Eco Cabins at Australia Zoo

    'Camp Crocodile Hunter', as the new campground will be called, will is set to open in 2020.

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    Nutella Is Opening Its Own Chocolate and Hazelnut-Themed Pop-Up Hotel

    Located in Napa Valley, it'll only operate for a weekend — but it'll be filled with Nutella items.

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    Matthew McConaughey Has Launched a New Off-Grid Unyoked Cabin in NSW for Charity

    The Oscar-winning actor helped design the cabin — and has filled it with all his favourite books, music and bourbon.

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    Brisbane's Eight Best Indoor Workouts for When It's Far Too Hot to Exercise Outside

    Swap your after-work run for snowboarding, ice skating or a ninja warrior obstacle course.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue Via Zipline

    The new Japanese theme park attraction will stretch across 120 metres in length — and it's due to open next year.

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    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane So Stay Safe and Dry

    You might want to stay indoors — we're expecting hail.

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    Qantas Has Just Trialled a Non-Stop Flight from London to Sydney

    After flying direct from New York–Sydney in October, the airline has just trialled its next possible non-stop long-haul route.

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    A Haze of Smoke Is Currently Affecting the Air Quality in Brisbane

    Thick smoke from bushfires across Queensland and New South Wales is currently affecting large parts of the city.

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    Brisbane Commuters Will Receive Four Days of Free Train Travel Over the Next Month

    You'll be able to hop on a train for free on four consecutive Mondays in November and December.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Hire a Pet-Friendly Picnic Boat to Sail Through the Gold Coast

    Denmark company GoBoat is set to launch on the Gold Coast in January, with a fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats.

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    The World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Coming to Australia

    Let your inner child run free in the 1500-square-metre bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course and the space-themed wonderland.

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    Oche Is Fortitude Valley's Soon-to-Open Two-Storey Electronic Darts Bar

    The 360-person bar is opening in a historic flour mill this summer.

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    Five Simple Steps to Help You Excel in Your Job and Carve Out a Successful Career for Yourself

    How to play to your strengths, broaden your mind and take a leap forward.

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    Melbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Pumping Out Waves

    The two-hectare surf park is set to open this summer.

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    Which Degrees to Study If You Want to Make a Difference in the World

    You could complain about everything that's wrong in the world — or you could go out and fix it.

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    The Hideaway Is Cabarita Beach's New Waterfront Glamping Retreat

    Glamp by the sea and under fairy lights here.

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    Lord Howe Island Has Been Named One of the Best Places to Visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet

    The NSW island took out the fifth spot on the annual travel destination list — and Central Asia's Silk Road came out on top.

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    Seven Summer Festivals Worth the Road Trip

    Round up your mates for an epic adventure to one of these regional food, music and flower festivals.

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    Seven Ways to Celebrate Melbourne Cup in Brisbane to Suit Your Party Style

    Set your work emails to 'out of office', pick out your best outfit and get ready to enjoy bottomless bubbles.

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    The First Non-Stop Qantas Flight from New York to Sydney Is Soaring Through the Sky This Weekend

    Testing the route with an aim to roll it out to the public, the Australian carrier will become the first commercial airline to make the massive 19.5-hour flight.

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    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane So Stay Indoors

    Stay safe and dry out there — we're expecting lots of hail and wind.

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    Holey Moley Is Opening Its Second Brisbane Mini-Golf Bar in the CBD

    Come next month, you'll be tap, tap, tapping around a 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'-inspired hole and one in a room filled with flying cash.

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    Australia Is Now Home to the World's First Whale Heritage Site

    Queensland's renowned whale-watching spot, Hervey Bay, has earned the honours.

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    Stylish US Chain Ace Hotel Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost in Sydney

    The 18-storey development will feature 264 rooms, a ground-floor lobby bar, and rooftop bar and restaurant.

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    Sydney's Newest Luxury Eco-Retreat Is Located Right in the Middle of Taronga Zoo

    The 62 rooms are not only be located among the zoo's animals, but have epic views over the zoo and Sydney Harbour.

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    Melbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Filled with Water

    The two-hectare surf park will start pumping out waves in the coming weeks.

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    Queensland's Mon Repos Turtle Centre Is Set to Reopen After a $22 Million Redevelopment

    It's relaunching just in time for this year's turtle season.

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    One of Australia's Most Beautiful Beaches Has Been Washed Away

    Coastal erosion has seen Stockton Beach gradually lose its coveted patch of sand over the last decade — but a recent storm has closed the beach almost entirely.

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    A 'Ghostbusters'-Inspired Escape Room Is Coming to Australia

    Navigate the life-sized maze, capture ghosts and dodge slime to win prizes and avoid being slimed.

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    The ACT Has Just Legalised Cannabis for Personal Use

    The new laws, which will come into effect in January 2020, allow adults to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis and grow two plants.

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    Southeast Queensland Is Set to Score a Spectacular New Cliffside Climbing Track

    Coming to Binna Burra Lodge, it'll use steel cables, fixed metal rungs, bridges and ladders to let climbers of all skill levels scale the cliff-face.

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    You Can Spend a Night at Downton Abbey Thanks to Airbnb

    Highclere Castle, the English country house where the series was filmed, will welcome two guests for a one-night stay.

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    Brisbane, You're Up: Guide Dogs Queensland Need You to Look After These Fresh New Pups

    The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for just over a year before they go to work as guide dogs.

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    Six New Zealand Luxury Experiences to Plan If You Have Cash to Splash

    From fancy retreats to helicopter tours, here are the best New Zealand experiences to book when you want to treat yourself.

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    The Big Lollipop Is Australia's Latest Oversized Tourist Attraction

    It's also the world's largest freestanding lollipop, and it's located outside a candy store.

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    Puzzle Post Is Australia's First Jigsaw Puzzle Subscription Service

    Get food, Disney and cat puzzles delivered to your door each month.

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    Four Outdoor Events Happening This Spring to Help You Emerge from Your Winter Hibernation

    As the weather starts to thaw, make the most of the sunshine with live music, blossoming flowers and art around Brisbane.

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    The Best Places to See Wildflowers Around Australia This Spring

    Spot colourful blossoms in the wild while hiking through alpine meadows or picnicking in wattle fields.

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    Qantas Will Run Trial Flights Direct From the East Coast to New York and London By the End of 2019

    The aim is to start running non-stop commercial flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane by 2022.

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