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NewsThe Five Best Beaches for Learning How to Surf Around Wellington
Whether you're a first timer or looking to brush up on the basics, these locations offer the perfect beginner-friendly conditions for surfing.
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NewsFive Parties You Can Throw at Home When You Need a Night In With Just Your Favourite People
Catch up with your mates, avoid the crowds and put your pennies towards something more worthwhile — it's a win-win-win.
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NewsSeven Other Things You Can Do at Sydney 7s When You Want a Break From Watching Football
Swap the stands for a boogie on the dance floor — or meet your favourite players.
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NewsCenote Casa Bathhouse Is Brisbane's New Inner-City Spa Inspired by Balinese Resorts
Tucked behind Stanley Street in Woolloongabba, it has a spa, sauna, plunge pool, steam room and outdoor lounge area.
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GuideSeven Top-Notch Sydney Costume Shops to Visit if You're Going to Sydney 7s
Whether you want to (fancy) dress like a Hogwarts student, a Smurf or a superhero, these spots have the get-up you're looking for.
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NewsFive Ways to Get into the Australian Open Spirit If You Can't Make It to Melbourne
We've found a handful of ways to cope with tennis fever if you can't swing a trip south.
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NewsEuropean Winter Festival Snowboxx Is Coming to New Zealand
One week of international acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.
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NewsBrisbane's New 45-Hectare Inner-City Public Park Will Feature a Huge Lake and a High Ropes Course
The just-announced draft plan for Victoria Park Vision also include wetlands, waterholes, mountain-bike trails and community gardens.
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NewsSix Outdoor Activities to Get You Moving in Auckland This Summer
Start your day with restorative yoga, join a roaming silent disco or paddle to the city's youngest volcano.
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NewsSeven Reasons to Plan a Group Staycation with Your Mates in Parramatta During the Sydney 7s
Use this epic summer event as an excuse to plan a mini getaway in Sydney's west with your entire crew.
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NewsFour Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on New Zealand's Mt Ruapehu in Summer
The North Island's largest mountain comes to life in the warmer months with a high-speed gondola, spectacular short walks and dining options in the clouds.
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News'Fantastic Beasts' Is Being Turned Into a Huge 'Harry Potter'-Themed Natural History Exhibition
It'll showcase items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World alongside real-life creatures, specimens and artefacts — and it's set to tour the world.
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NewsThis New Museum of Hangovers Pays Tribute to Big, Blurry and Boozy Nights Out
You can also share your own hangover story with the Croatian site — and it might end up in its collection.
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NewsEight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to the Northern Beaches
Explore beautiful coastline, bushland and excellent eateries — all without technically leaving Sydney.
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NewsSeven Expert Tips to Remember If You're Going to the Sydney 7s for the First Time
Including who to cheer for and how to make the most of your visit.
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GuideBrisbane Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers
Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.
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Melbourne Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers
Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.
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Sydney Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers
Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.
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NewsYou Can Now Hire a Pet-Friendly Picnic Boat to Sail Through the Gold Coast
Denmark company GoBoat has just launched its fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats on the Gold Coast.
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NewsMelbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Opening This January
You can start ridin' waves come January 6.
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FeatureThe Localist: Bayside
Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too.
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NewsSydney's Best Beaches for When You Want to Play Games with Your Mates
These sandy spots have plenty of space for games, whether you want to play some volleyball, a few overs of beach cricket or just throw a frisbee around.
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NewsThe Ten Best Books of 2019 to Read This Summer
Use your time off to get deep into this year's Man Booker Prize winner and a timely nonfiction work on Australian bushfires.
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NewsHow to Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy During Scorching Summer Weather
There's no better time for a shady beer garden date with your pooch.
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NewsHere Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day
Santa's delivering balmy weather and (hopefully) a few welcome showers on December 25.
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NewsWoodford Is Now Home to Australia's Largest All-Natural Conservation and Recreation Lake
Lake Gkula will be open to festival-goers at this year's Woodford Folk Festival.
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NewsNSW's Thredbo Valley Mountain Biking Track Has Just Opened an 18.4-Kilometre Extension
The full course now spans more than 35 kilometres from Thredbo Alpine Village to Gaden Trout Hatchery.
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NewsEight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to the Central Coast
Escape the city grind for coastal hikes, kayaking adventures and lots of fresh seafood.
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The Summer Guide to Brisbane 2019–20
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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The Summer Guide to Melbourne 2019–20
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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The Summer Guide to Sydney 2019–20
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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NewsThe Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year.
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GuideWhere to Catch Free Live Music with a Drink in Hand This Summer
Turn those Saturday nights and Sunday sessions up a notch with this roster of free tunes and cheap beer.
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GuideSeven Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve If You're Staying in Sydney This Year
Time to get in the group chat ASAP and start planning how you're going to ring in 2020.
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NewsMelbourne Aquarium Is Now Home to an Interactive and Luminous Jellyfish Exhibition
You can now get up close and personal with swarms of jellyfish at Sea Life's million-dollar 'Ocean Invaders' exhibition.
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NewsArbory Afloat's Pool Has Finally (Officially) Opened for Summer
Take a dip then kick back with cocktails in one of the private poolside cabanas.
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This Is What Brisbane's New 45-Hectare Inner-City Public Park Could Look Like
Potential designs for Victoria Park Vision have been unveiled — and they include suspended canopy walks, waterfalls, a water park for dogs and a playground for adults.
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NewsOche Is Fortitude Valley's New Two-Storey Electronic Darts Bar
Located in a historic flour mill, the 360-person bar boasts self-scoring boards, mojito and limoncello gummy bear bowls, and six types of G&Ts on the menu.
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NewsSydney Is Now Home to an 80-Kilometre Coastal Walking Track Stretching from Bondi to Manly
The epic — and super-scenic — trek wanders past secluded coves, spectacular views, bushland, clifftops, and landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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NewsNine Epic Date Night Ideas to Plan In and Around the King Street Precinct This Summer
Forget dinner and a movie — take date night to the next level with a staycation, games, workshops and live music.
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The Summer on Queens Wharf Lineup Is Here with Live Drawing and Sunrise Dance Parties
Three months of free community events and activities by the water's edge.
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NewsNine Ways to Live Like a Parisian This Summer
Do as the French do — eat croissants and fromage, play petanque, step out for an alfresco supper and live like summer never ends.
