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    The Best Restaurants, Cafes and Bars Worth a Trip to Port Macquarie

    Plan a weekend in this picturesque town on the mid-north coast of NSW for incredible beachside seafood and locally brewed beer.

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    Australia's Best En-Masse Running Events to Conquer This Year

    Looking to smash ten kilometres or tick a half-marathon off your list? Commit to one of these epic runs and start training.

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    Australia Is Set to Score a Spectacular New 76-Kilometre Coastal Walking Trail

    The walking and cycling track will connect Palm Cove and Port Douglas in far north Queensland.

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    Australia's East Coast Is Set to Shiver Through the Coldest Weekend of the Year

    Temperatures are dipping around the country — including Sydney and Brisbane's coldest mornings of the year so far.

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    You Can Now Stay In This Secluded Ski-In Ski-Out Lodge in NSW

    Located within skiing distance of Perisher Resort, Numbananga Lodge is available to book all year round.

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    Airbnb Has Launched a New Boutique Hotel in Surry Hills

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    A Massive New Surf Park Is Set to Make Waves in Regional Australia

    It's slated to be up and running by August, and boasts Aussie surfers Mark Occhilupo and Barton Lynch as its ambassadors.

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    UNESCO Has Added 19 Stunning Cultural and Natural Sites to Its World Heritage List

    From ancient cities to towering mountains to snow-capped temples.

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    The Ten Most Impressive Designer Hotels to Open in Australia in 2018

    From boutique 'experience' accommodation above a Surry Hills cafe to a huge new luxury complex on Brisbane River and a hotel that lets you choose your own room.

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    This New Finnish Taxi Service Will Only Accept Payment By Singing

    Forget cash or cards — this shuttle lets you croon tunes to get around town.

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    The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Will Be Visible in Australia This Month

    It'll span 103 minutes — and there won't be another one this long until the 2100s.

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    Brisbane's Newest Luxe Hotel Is Novotel South Bank

    The stunning riverside hotel has a heated outdoor pool and a top-notch in-house restaurant.

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    Top Things Under $50 to Do After Dark in Brisbane This Winter

    Have a top-notch evening out without regretting the monetary ramifications.

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    Roma Street's Transit Centre Will Be Replaced by an Underground Station and Entertainment Precinct

    The inner-city eyesore will be demolished to make way for a new entertainment precinct.

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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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    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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    A Weekender's Guide to Brisbane on a Shoestring

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

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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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    Five Ways to Pass the Time at Brisbane Airport

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

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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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    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.

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

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    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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    Five Dog-Friendly Brisbane Events to Take Your Pooch to This Month

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

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    We promise, we're not in the business of dissing freebies — we just want to ensure you have an excellent time.

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