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NewsFive Key Ingredients for Throwing the Ultimate House Party This Summer
Liven up your house party with as little effort as possible.
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NewsNSW and Victoria's Alpine Regions Have Been Experiencing a Stint of Summer Snow
And subzero overnight temperatures, too.
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NewsSix Ways to Splash Around in NZ That Aren't Just Going to the Beach
Slide down a natural rock formation, swim in turquoise glacial waters and dig your own geothermal spa pool on an island sanctuary.
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NewsSix Bushwalks in Western Sydney Parklands that You Should Explore This Summer
From cruisy one-kilometre tracks to challenging climbs with rewarding city views — hit the trails and explore your own backyard.
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Summer Guide: Auckland 2020–21
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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NewsThe 11 Best Books of 2020 to Read This Summer
Use your time off to get deep into the winner of this year's 2020 Miles Franklin Award or a gripping memoir on the dark reality of Silicon Valley.
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NewsSeven Things You Can Do This Summer that Aren't Just Quick Dips and Backyard Sessions
Do what moves you this summer, whether that's checking out an underwater art museum, chair-dancing at a live gig or whipping up rum cocktails in a park.
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NewsBrisbane Is Set to Score a 64-Hectare Inner-City Public Park with a Huge Lake and a Tree House Lookout
The final plan for Victoria Park's revamp has been revealed — and it also features a high-ropes course, waterholes and mountain-bike trails.
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FeatureGifts that Count
At Concrete Playground, supporting the people and businesses that make our cities such vibrant and exciting places to live is our reason for being.
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NewsAn Adventure-Packed Date Itinerary If You and Your Partner Aren't Big on Romantic Dinners
Take your romance to new heights and make your next date non-basic.
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NewsSix Unique Experiences to Gift to Someone Who Doesn't Need More Stuff
From alpaca picnics and sailing adventures to thrillseeking rides.
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NewsCali Beach Club Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct on a Rooftop
It'll boast two restaurants, four bars, multiple pools, a sandy volleyball court and an outdoor cinema.
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NewsOutdoor Events of Up to 5000 People Will Be Allowed to Go Ahead in Sydney From December 7
All venues other than gyms and nightclubs will move to the one-person-per-two-square-metres rule, too.
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NewsThis Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures
Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Is Giving Away $100,000 in Vouchers to Use at the Queen Victoria Market
There are 500 up for grabs — and you can use them on food as well as gifts.
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NewsNine Chic Homeware Gifts to Get Your Housemate that You'll Get Enjoy Too
Because we all know that whatever's theirs is yours as well.
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NewsMelburnians Can Park in the CBD for Free Over Christmas and New Year's
The City of Melbourne has extended its free parking to help with your Christmas shopping and holiday activities.
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NewsLuna Park Is Undergoing a $30 Million Makeover That'll Add Nine New Permanent Rides
The Sydney attraction will close for the first half of 2021 to make the hefty upgrade, which'll be the park's biggest revamp since it reopened in 2004.
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Gifts that Count
At Concrete Playground, supporting the people and businesses that make our cities such vibrant and exciting places to live is our reason for being.
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NewsNine Unique Experiences to Gift to Someone Who Doesn't Need More Stuff
Get a pressie they'll remember — from hot air balloon rides at sunrise to dessert degustations, pottery classes and luxe getaways.
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NewsSydney's Largest Indoor Fun Park Has Arrived in the City's West
With a huge electric go-karting track, six bowling lanes, a VR arena and 50 old-school arcade games.
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Summer Guide: Brisbane 2020–21
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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Summer Guide: Melbourne 2020–21
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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Summer Guide: Sydney 2020–21
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold drinks await.
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NewsFour Entertaining Ways To Get Your Mates To Open Their Wallets For Charity
Turn your next hang-out into a chance to do good for men's health.
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NewsNSW Is Further Easing Gathering and Small Venue Capacity Limits From December 1
You'll be able to have 50 people in your backyard or 30 inside, and small cafes will be able to move to the one-person-per-two-square-metres rule.
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NewsANZ Stadium Is Being Transformed Into a Nine-Hole Multi-Level Golf Course
Hit a hole-in-one on the famous sporting ground.
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NewsAudible Is Offering a Heap of Free Audiobooks to Help Keep You Entertained On Your Summer Road Trips
They all tie into seven summer itineraries, which'll take you travelling between small businesses across the country.
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NewsVictoria Has Hit Zero Active COVID-19 Cases for the First Time Since February
It has now been 25 days since a COVID-19 case or death was reported, too.
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NewsThis New Dining and Music Experience Is Being Held in a Twinkling Glowworm Cave
Listen to operatic classics in a stunning glowworm cathedral.
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NewsAn Adventure-Packed Date Itinerary If You and Your Partner Aren't Big on Romantic Dinners
Take your romance to new heights and make your next date non-basic.
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NewsOur Auckland: Five Unforgettable Animal Encounters Our Readers Love to Have in Auckland
Search for nocturnal animals on an after-dark tour and go scuba diving in a marine reserve.
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NewsYou Can Now Hire a Water Bike to Pedal Your Way Along the Brisbane River
The stable vessels float on the water, and feature a mounted seat and pedals on top — and they're now available to rent in Brisbane.
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NewsQT Auckland's New Art-Led Hotel Brings Quirky Luxury to the Waterfront
The oyster-themed property comes with seafood print carpets, suspended art installations and a new restaurant from Sean Connolly.
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NewsMelbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens Is Now Home to More Than 3000 Cacti and Succulents
They're part of the site's new 'arid garden', which features 400 different species.
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NewsOur Auckland: Seven Epic Outdoor Adventures Our Readers Love to Have in Auckland
Start playing in your own backyard again.
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NewsEight Brilliant On-Water Experiences That You Should Book for Summer
Nose dive into an underwater network of caves, go island hopping on a jet ski tour or jump behind the wheel of a high-performance sailboat.
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NewsQueensland Will Further Ease Gathering, Venue and Event Limits From November 17
You'll be able to have 50 people over to your home — and cinemas, seated gigs and stadiums can increase their capacity to 100 percent.
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NewsUndersea Putt & Play Is Redcliffe's New Underwater-Themed 18-Hole Mini Golf Course
Putt your way past sharks, whales and pirates, then hit up the games arcade, cafe or bar.
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NewsFive Epic Multi-Day Hikes to Conquer Near Brisbane
Pack a tent, water and lots of snacks and walk your way through the most beautiful parts of Queensland.
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NewsOur Auckland: Eight Ways Our Readers Love to Spend a Rainy Day in Auckland
Turn the dreary weather into an opportunity to have a luxe spa day or leisurely long lunch.
