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Melbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Opening This January
You can start ridin' waves come January 6.
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The 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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Sydney'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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The 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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How 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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Here 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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Woodford 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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NSW'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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Eight 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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The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year.
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Where 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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Seven 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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Melbourne 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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Arbory 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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Oche 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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Sydney 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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Nine 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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Nine 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.
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Ten Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in Sydney For New Year's Eve
Farewell 2019 in style with a cheeky staycation in the city.
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Queensland Has Just Scored a New Part-Day Public Holiday
From 6pm onwards, Christmas Eve will now be a public holiday.
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Holey Moley Has Opened Its Second Over-the-Top Brisbane Mini-Golf Bar in the CBD
Head to the Wintergarden to tap, tap, tapping around nine themed holes — while drinking cocktails.
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Seven Surprising Reasons to Consider Thredbo for Your Summer Holiday
Catch a meteor shower from Australia's highest peak, do yoga in a snow gum forest and wander through wildflower-filled meadows.
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Airbnb-Like Pool-Sharing Service Swimply Has Launched in Australia Just in Time for Summer
Don't have a pool? Now you can splash around in someone else's.
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Five Green Spaces Where You Can Escape the Hustle in Wellington
These scenic spaces in the (almost) great outdoors let you get away from it all.
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Sydney's First New Major Zoo in 100 Years Will Open Its Doors Next Week
Sydney Zoo will be home to 2000 animals, an aquarium and the country's largest reptile and nocturnal house.
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Seven Canberra Cafes Worth Planning a Whole Weekend Around
Fuel up for a busy day of sightseeing at one of these top-notch spots.
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Eight Ways to Treat Yourself in Darlinghurst
Spend some time indulging in this inner-city neighbourhood — you deserve it.
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Brisbane's Eight Best Indoor Workouts for When It's Far Too Hot to Exercise Outside
Swap your after-work run for snowboarding, ice skating or a ninja warrior obstacle course.
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The Sydney Opera House Is Throwing a Luxe Private New Year's Eve Party — and Tickets Are Just $10
The catch? There are only ten tickets up for grabs.
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iFly Is Melbourne's Multimillion-Dollar New Indoor Skydiving Centre
You can soar through the air — without having to jump out of a plane.
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We're Giving Away a Luxe Staycation in the CBD
Win a holiday for two this silly season — you deserve it.
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An Art Lover's Guide to Sydney While Checking Out All the Exhibitions in November
Try your hand at creating some art of your own, wander through market stalls and relaxing gardens, and sample some of the city's best food.
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You'll Soon Be Able to Hire a Pet-Friendly Picnic Boat to Sail Through the Gold Coast
Denmark company GoBoat is set to launch on the Gold Coast in January, with a fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats.
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Melbourne's Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Are Now Setting Sail From the CBD
You can now hire one of these easy-to-operate picnic boats from Banana Alley, near Flinders Street Station.
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The World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Coming to Australia
Let your inner child run free in the 1500-square-metre bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course and the space-themed wonderland.
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Nine Essential Outdoor Adventures to Have Throughout the Bendigo Region
Stretch your legs — and your photo-taking expertise — along converted rail trails, through bushland and over pink-tinged peaks.
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Eight Unexpected Places to Stay Around the Bendigo Region's Best Cultural Experiences
Fill your weekend away with all the exciting sights — from galleries and goldfields to glamping tents to sleep in.