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NewsSouth Bank Is Set to Gain a New 7000-Square-Metre Riverside Green Space
Featuring new barbecue facilities, public art, a water feature, a place for riverfront events and a function space.
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NewsBrisbane's Beloved Dragon Coaster Might Be Making a Comeback
The discarded Myer Centre ride is set to be restored as a trackless train.
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NewsOne of Australia's Top National Parks Is Getting a Huge Facelift
The Northern Territory's Litchfield Adventure Park will gain five new swimming spots and waterfalls, 40 kilometres of new four-wheel drive tracks and three new campgrounds.
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NewsGlamorous Floating Venue Seadeck Is Returning to Brisbane
The luxe 42-metres vessel is back for a second stint in the Brisbane river.
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NewsYou Can Now Ditch Your Opal Card on Sydney Ferries and Light Rail
Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments can now be used to pay for some forms of Sydney public transport.
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NewsTwenty of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book in Tasmania
Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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NewsThe Mightiest Tiny Houses You Can Book Around NSW
Escape reality with a few nights spent in a secluded mini abode.
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NewsThe Most-Secluded Retreats You Can Book in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Here, you'll find cosy couples' cabins, treehouse hideaways and stunning rural retreats.
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NewsThe Five Best Rivers for Swimming in Near Brisbane
Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these nearby rivers.
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GuideThe 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne
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 and pillow menus await.
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NewsTen of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia
For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.
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NewsSixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria
Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.
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NewsFifteen of the Best Places to Stay in the Blue Mountains
From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.
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NewsThe Most Idyllic Island Accommodations You Can Book in Queensland
Treat yourself to a tropical Hamilton Island getaway, spend a few days lounging in the Whitsundays or make the most of Straddie when staying at these stunning accommodations.
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NewsHigh-Speed Rail Between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast Is Closer to Becoming a Reality
The new proposal would improve existing lines, build a new line to Maroochydore, and connect the actual coast to Brisbane for the first time ever.
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NewsTop BYO Picnic Spots to Visit in Your City Before Cooler Days Arrive
Boozy autumnal park hangs, sorted.
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NewsThis Sydney Council Has Gone Ahead and Started Impounding Rogue Share Bikes
Waverley Council impounded 60 bikes on Monday as it cracks down on operators.
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NewsHoley Moley Is Awarding $10,000 to Australia's Best Mini Golfers
The inaugural Holey Moley Masters will get golfers from each state to battle it out for the honour.
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NewsA Less Obvious Guide to Queenstown
Backcountry cycle trails, irresistible tacos, bustling weekend markets and endless volumes of wine — here's how to spend a weekend in New Zealand's adventure capital.
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NewsA Month of Rain Is Set to Pour Down on Brisbane This Weekend
Wet weather is well and truly in store.
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NewsPort Stephens Is Getting a New Luxury Waterfront Hotel
Featuring 80 four-and-a-half-star rooms with views of either the river or bushland.
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NewsWork on Australia's First Surf Wave Park Kicks Off Next Month
The 2.1-hectare lagoon is set to open near Melbourne Airport in April 2019.
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NewsThe RSPCA Wants You to Adopt an Animal This Weekend
It's lowering its adoption fee to $29 in an effort to free up space in its shelters across the country.
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NewsGermany Is Set to Trial Free Public Transport
In response to possible legal action over air pollution levels, the country will test the idea in five cities.
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NewsEvery Train Line Through Brisbane's CBD Is Closed This Weekend
Major track maintenance is shutting down the bulk of the Brisbane network until Monday morning.
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NewsThis New Luxury Glamping Retreat Is Located in a Stunning 160-Acre Garden Outside Sydney
The campsite features a waterfall and your booking includes dinner made with produce sourced from the area.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025
Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Brisbane.
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EventDendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema Christmas Classics
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 and Fri, 20 Dec 2024
Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, New Farm
Get festive with 'Die Hard', 'Love Actually' and 'Elf' under the stars at Brisbane's only permanent year-round outdoor cinema.
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EventChristmas Actually — The Little Red Company
Tue, 10 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.
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EventLifeline Bookfest — Summer
Sat, 18 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
It's time to stock up on soap opera-themed cookbooks and other treasures you didn't know you needed — again.
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EventFestive High Tea
Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Living Room Bar, Brisbane City
'Tis the season to build your own gingerbread house over festive-themed cocktails at Brisbane's W Hotel's Christmas high tea.
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EventSouth Bank Openair Christmas Cinema
Sat, 14 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane
Pack a picnic and enjoy Christmas movies from your childhood — and other favourite flicks — under the stars.
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Event$2 Summer Dips
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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EventBrisbane Comedy Festival
Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 25 May 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Rhys Darby, Ross Noble and Boozy Shakespeare are on the lineup when Brisbane's annual comedy festival returns for 2025.
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EventChristmas in Brisbane
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
From a festive maze to a free light and sound experience, here's how Brisbane's CBD and South Bank is celebrating Christmas in 2024.
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EventThe Enchanted Garden
Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
See one of Brisbane's most-popular spaces in a completely new light when this pre-Christmas favourite lights up Roma Street Parkland — and festive season.
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NewsFive Outdoor Date Ideas You Probably Haven't Tried Before
Plan your next date outside before the summer climes leave us.
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NewsThere's a Secret Decked-Out Campsite Hidden Somewhere in Australia
If you can track it down, you'll score all the camping gear.
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NewsMeet Brisbane's New Same-Day Gift Delivery Service, LVLY
Bringing flowers, chocolates, beer and espresso martinis straight to your door or desk.
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NewsJapan's Insane Real-Life Version of Mario Kart Is Coming to Australia
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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NewsBrisbane's Train Network Set to be Hugely Affected by the Commonwealth Games
Reduced schedules will apply across most lines, while the Beenleigh line will be replaced by buses.
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NewsThe UK's Insanely Popular Bingo Rave Is Coming Back to Australia Again
This time, they're bringing British boy band stars with them.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a Second International Airport
Avalon is expected to welcome international flights from the end of this year.
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Brisbane Just Shivered Through Its Coldest February Day In Half a Century
The maximum temperature didn't exceed 22 degrees — and today is expected to be the same.
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NewsThis New 'Sensory' Mindfulness Retreat Combines Good Food, Music and Meditation
The Indigo Project will explore the power of sound through a weekend of music, food and new mates in NSW's Southern Highlands.
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NewsSome of the Best Photos of Last Night's Super Blue Blood Moon from Around the World
Did the clouds block your view of the moon? Well, here's what it looked like.
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NewsTurns Out Sydney Transport's Ferry McFerryface Was a Lie
The name announced as winner of Sydney's public ferry-naming competition was actually chosen by Transport Minister Andrew Constance.
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NewsYou Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Opal, Myki and Go Cards
Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments are set to be trialled in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
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NewsSydney's Hosting a Huge Game of Hide and Seek on a Cruise Ship Next Month
Adults and kids are invited to play the game, which'll take over a mammoth cruise ship on Sydney Harbour.
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NewsCanberra's Design-Focused Hotel Hotel Has Been Sold
Independent hotel company Ovolo will take over operations from March.
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NewsA Giant Game of Space Invaders Is Taking Place 52 Storeys Above Tokyo
Projected onto the windows of the Tokyo City View observatory, it celebrates the arcade game's 40th anniversary.
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High-Speed Rail Could Soon Travel Between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in 45 Minutes
Currently vying for funding, a new proposal would improve existing lines, build a new line to Maroochydore, and connect the actual coast to Brisbane for the first time ever.
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Sydney and Melbourne Unsurprisingly Move Up in the World's Most Expensive City Index
Both cities have shot forward on Numbeo's annual ranking of the world's most expensive cities.
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NewsYou Can Now Soar 300 Metres Above the Grand Canyon Via Zipline
Reach speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour over the iconic American rock formation.
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NewsThe Public's Love for This White Pied Currawong Will Give You Hope in Humanity
The bird has become an adored resident at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden.
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GuideSeven Regional Events Around NSW to Travel to This Year
Go beyond your usual trip to Sydney to discover and re-discover all of NSW at these summery events.
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NewsThis 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros
The pop-up Finland hotel has its own ‘Hall of Faces’ and ten unique hotel suites, all crafted from ice and snow.
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NewsWe're Giving Away an Eight-Day Cruise Along a European River
Float along the Seine, Danube or Rhine — for free.
