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    Hustle Boxing Has Opened Its First Nightclub-Style Queensland Workout Studio in Fortitude Valley

    If you like your fitness sessions to feel like a night on the town, this Sydney favourite has just set up shop in Brisbane.

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    Seeing Eye Dogs Australia Wants You to Look After These Fresh New Pups

    Fancy caring for a cute fluffball? The organisation is looking for responsible dog lovers in Victoria and Queensland.

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    Victoria's Cat Protection Society Wants You to Become Its Official 'Cat Cuddler'

    If you'll be in Melbourne for three months and can spare three hours a week to snuggle kittens, this is the dream volunteer gig for you.

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    We're Giving Away a Double Pass to a Sydney Swans Game and a Merivale Voucher

    Head to a Friday night blockbuster — and let us foot the bill.

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    The Mornington Peninsula's New Alba Thermal Springs and Spa Is Now Taking Bookings From Spring

    Opening in September, this new wellness destination will feature 22 different geothermal springs and pools, along with an indulgent spa offering and a restaurant by Karen Martini.

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    The Impressive Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Is Visible in Australia This Month

    This spectacular starry event only happens once a year — here's how you can get a glimpse.

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    An Auckland Studio's Giant New Digital Exhibition in Melbourne Takes You Beneath the Ocean's Surface

    If you're planning to visit our neighbours over the ocean this year, don't miss this NZ-made exhibition that takes you under it.

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    Melbourne Aquarium's New Giant Digital Exhibition Will Take You Deep Below the Ocean's Surface

    Get up close and personal with some of the secrets of the deep, including the colossal squid, the manta ray and the Megalodon — a massive prehistoric shark.

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    Three Tracks in the Waitakere Ranges Have Finally Reopened After a Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade

    The tracks were closed in an effort to combat the devastating spread of kauri dieback, but are finally now back open for business.

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    Australia Will Soon Be Home to a Challenge Room Hotel That You Can Play (and Drink) Your Way Through

    Taking design cues from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, this 15-room site in Sydney will get you playing 'Twister' and hanging out in the 'Titanic' room.

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    Do Look Up: The Impressive Lyrids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Through the Skies This Month

    Head away from the city lights — or even out to your backyard or balcony — and peer at the sky.

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    Brisbane's Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Are Available to Book for River Cruises Once Again

    After Brisbane's wild weather postponed its operations, your mates and your dog can now hop on the easy-to-operate boats at Breakfast Creek — just in time for all the public holidays.

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    Regional Victoria Is Officially Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

    The MCG will host the opening ceremony — then four regional hubs will be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with their own athletes’ village and sport program.

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    Taronga Zoo Is Now Home to the World's Largest Bronze Gorilla Statue

    Created by public artists Gillie and Marc Schattner, 'King Nyani' measures 30-foot-long — and Sydney is one of just three cities in the world to boast the giant gorilla statue.

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    Take Out the Title of Most Popular Babysitter with These Kid-Pleasing School Holiday Capers

    Finding first-rate activities to keep kids busy and full of beans is child's play.

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    New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season

    Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists. 

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    Seven Weekend Activities to Try If You Want to Shake Up Your Usual Routine

    Stuck doing the same old? Add some flavour to your schedule with these fun activity swaps.

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    Bridge Jumps, Dive Sites and Brilliant Food: Seven Reasons to Take Your Crew To Brunswick Heads

    Just 15 minutes' drive north of Byron Bay, this idyllic town might be the Northern Rivers' best kept secret.

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    Nine Essential Melbourne Experiences One CP Writer Can't Wait to Have Now That the City Has Reopened

    From a spirited footy match alongside thousands of fellow roaring fans at the 'G to a packed live gig, these are the things we've missed the most about Melbourne.

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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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    Victoria's New Dining and Entertainment Rebate Will Give You $125 Off Going Out Across the State

    Spend $40 or more at cinemas, galleries and museums — and on dining outside of the City of Melbourne — and you can claim 25 percent back.

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    Pre-Departure Tests Will No Longer Be Required to Enter Australia From Overseas From April 17

    International holidays are about to get easier — anyone heading to Australia won't need to get tested for COVID-19 before hopping on a plane.

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    Six Reasons to Escape to Montville, Queensland, for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

    Spend a weekend leaping into waterfalls and sleeping under a blanket of stars in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

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    You Can Pay Your Respects to Retiring Tennis Champ Ash Barty at These Two Brisbane Murals

    The Wimbledon and Australian Open-winning Queenslander has hung up her racquet — but you can pay tribute by having a hit or taking a snap at these two Brissie spots.

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    The Guest Edit: Brisbane Lions Stars Cathy Svarc and Sophie Conway Pick the Best Spots to Get Active

    From gorgeous parks to blissful surfing spots, the premiership-winning AFLW duo share their top places to get sweaty when they’re not on the field — and a favourite coffee shop, too.

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    Five Stellar Overnight Hikes to Trek Near Melbourne

    Soak up some incredible Victorian views on these overnight treks.

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    Hey Caddy Is Brisbane's New 18-Hole Mini Golf Spot with Coachella and Oktoberfest-Themed Greens 

    Putt past colourful cacti and giant steins of beer, then hit the bar for cheeseburger spring rolls and cocktails.

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    Win a Five-Night Stay in a Luxury Brisbane Penthouse and $5000 Spending Money

    Spend five nights in the penthouse suite of Kokoda's new Brisbane property with your own private chef, plus $5000 for a shopping spree.

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    Brisbane Is Now Home to a 140-Metre-Long Flying Fox Inspired by the Myer Centre's Old Dragon Coaster

    Strap in eight metres above the ground — and zoom around both indoors and outdoors — on this new electric flying fox in Tingalpa.

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    A Virtual Worldwide Easter Egg Hunt Is Taking Place on Google Maps Right Now

    Back for a second year, this online hunt lets you hide virtual eggs, then provide clues to help your friends and family find them.

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    A Weekend Road Trip Guide to Bendigo and the Goldfields

    With plenty to see and do, Central Victoria's historic Goldfields region might just be your new favourite road trip destination.

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    Eight Incredible Ways to Experience Victoria's Surf Coast on Your Next Coastal Road Trip

    Don't let the name fool you — there are plenty of ways to experience the Surf Coast that go beyond the world-class beaches.

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    Maniax Is Opening Its Biggest Viking-Themed Axe-Throwing Joint Yet in Marrickville Next Month

    The group's second Sydney outpost will cater to 350 axe-throwing punters, and also feature a bar with a chalet-style fireplace.

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    Welcome to Lexton, Victoria, Where You'll Find Wine Country and Australia's Biggest Bush Doof

    This tiny town in Victoria's Pyrenees region punches well above its weight when it comes to outdoor experiences.

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    Inner South Day and Night Guide

    Canberra's inner south is known for its prestige, and is teeming with young professionals and families. It's a hub of trendy restaurants and bars, lively cafes, lush gardens and prominent tourist sites.

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    Inner North Day and Night Guide

    It's no surprise Canberra's inner north has become a popular area for both locals and visitors to spend time. Not only does it boast a thriving arts and culture scene but it also has top-notch food and drink options at every turn.

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    A Retro Rollerskating Festival with DJs, Derbies and Rollerfit Classes Is Coming to Darling Harbour

    For a month from late-March, Darling Harbour will be home to a pop-up roller rink — and a heap of skating sessions.

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    The Facialist Has Brought Back Its Facial in a Box to Turn Your Home Into a Spa During Iso

    Light a candle, put on the team's specially curated Spotify playlist and turn your bathroom into a spa-like haven.

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    Five Things to See and Do in the Murray Border Town of Tocumwal

    Stroll through an ancient forest or while away an afternoon on an inland beach in this fascinating Murray border town.

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    Seven Reasons Cunnamulla Is the Ideal Spot for a Quintessential Outback Adventure

    In this pocket of southwest Queensland, you can work at an outback station and go for river swims.

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    The Town with No Street Names: Why You Should Take a Trip to Lightning Ridge, NSW

    Join a dinosaur dig, fossick for opals or take a selfie with an 18-metre-tall emu made from car bonnets in this fascinating outback town.

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