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    Level Up Your Stay: You Can Now Book a Night (or Week) at Melbourne's First Gaming-Themed Hotel Room

    This room at View Melbourne boasts all the equipment you'll need, gamer snacks and unlimited popcorn from the in-room popcorn machine.

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    The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Is Splashing Into New Zealand for the First Time in November

    Aucklanders will have the chance to watch the world's best divers launch themselves off a 27-metre platform into the Waitematā Harbour.

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    Adidas Is Teaming Up with a Heap of Sydney and Melbourne Favourites to Throw a Series of Spring Parties

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    The Matildas Are Back in Australia to Play Three Games Over the Next Week If You're Missing the Women's World Cup

    Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and the rest of the squad will take to the field in Perth — and all three games are sold out, with 100,000 tickets snapped up.

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    The Thirteen Spookiest Events Happening in Brisbane to Celebrate Halloween 2023

    Here’s where to get your frights (and candy) this Halloween — from trick-or-treat trails, witch-themed markets and spooky yacht parties to scary movies and frightening theatre shows.

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    Picture Time: Westfield Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Pet Photo Shoots with Santa This Christmas

    Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit — and you'll score a cute snap for your wall.

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    The NSW Government Is Reclaiming 20 Hectares of Moore Park Golf Course to Create a New Public Park

    The golf course will be cut back to nine holes to facilitate public green space and community sports facilities — but its clubhouse and driving range will not be disturbed.

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    Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Is Adding a Nocturnal Precinct So You Can See Its Furry Residents at Night

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    Now Open: Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa Has Installed Two New Hydroslides Just in Time for Summer

    After 25 years, the site's green and beige slides have been replaced — and there's one option for thrillseekers and another for folks looking to relax.

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    The Best Places to See Sydney's Jacarandas Bloom This Spring

    It's that time again — here's where to get a glimpse of Sydney's vibrant jacaranda trees in full bloom.

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    Treat Yourself to the Ultimate Staycation with a Five-Course Chef Experience and Luxury Superette Suite at SO/

    Is there any better way to spend the weekend than with food, fashion and luxury accommodation?

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    Matildas Mackenzie Arnold, Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy Will Chat Football at a Big Sydney Stadium Event

    Talking through their experiences at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the footballing trio will hit the pitch at the first-ever Open Air Live event.

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    Redfern Station Has Been Given a Huge Upgrade — and Now Boasts Direct Access to Carriageworks and South Eveleigh

    Following a major refurbishment, one of Sydney's busiest stations now features an array of new, accessibility-focused upgrades and a shiny new entrance.

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    Six Ways to Celebrate Springtime in Sydney and Beyond

    The next few weeks are packed with events and activities partial to the warmer months.

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    Confirmed: Soho House Is Officially Opening Its First-Ever Australian Outpost in Sydney

    Soho House is transforming a Crown Street building into a five-storey mega-venue featuring multiple indoor and outdoor dining and socialising spaces — and it's also taking over The Old Clare for SXSW Sydney.

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    Morningside's Rivermakers Is Bringing Its Waterside Markets with Music, Bars and Fireworks Back for Christmas

    Get festive at Makers on the River, which will feature 50-plus stalls, a cheese and oyster bar, a rum pop-up and beer masterclasses.

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    A Huge Interactive NBA Exhibition That Bounces Through Basketball History Is Coming to Australia

    Making its Australian debut in Brisbane, this basketball showcase will take over two levels, sprawl across 1000 square metres and feature 20 themed sections.

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    Trick or Treat: South Bank's Two-Day Halloween Party Is Returning to Little Stanley Street for 2023

    Trick or Treat Little Stanley Street is back with themed cocktails, 'Frankenweenie' and 'Casper' on the big screen, and plenty of pumpkins.

  • News

    The Best Day Spas in Wellington

    Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a candle-lit coconut milk bath or a healing treatment involving lava shells at these luxury Wellington spas.

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    Skiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest

    It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.

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    Go Maroon, Blue and Gold: South Bank Is Hosting a Live Viewing Site for the Brisbane Lions' AFL Grand Final

    As well as big screens showing the game at South Bank Piazza and Streets Beach, there'll be three days of AFL clinics and other footy-themed fun.

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    Four Ways to Escape Adulthood and Bring Out Your Inner Child at The Funderdome

    Low stakes, no pressure and a high chance of a great time.

  • Guide

    The Best Markets in Brisbane to Eat, Drink and Shop Your Way Around Throughout Spring 2023

    Spend the next few months at Brisbane's best markets, including while tucking into street food, shopping for plants, celebrating dogs, nabbing vegan wares and getting Christmas gifts early.

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    Now Open: Wham Bam Thankyou Sam Is Brisbane's First-Ever Vegas-Inspired Micro-Wedding Venue

    Say "I do" Vegas style in this themed Windsor space — without the plane tickets, and with just 12 of your loved ones.

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    Coming Soon: Australia's New 'Monopoly' Theme Park Will Get You Passing Go in Melbourne From October

    Tickets are now on sale for this board game come to life, which includes a 'Monopoly' store, 'Monopoly' cafe and 'Monopoly' challenges.

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    Save the Date: The Scenic Rim's Stunning Sunflower Festival Will Return with a Sea of Gold in Autumn 2024

    Every sunflower sold during next year's festival will also raise $1.50 for cancer research and care at the Mater.

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    The Best Places to Go Glamping in NSW

    All these luxury NSW glamping experiences are under two hours away from Sydney's CBD — making it all too easy to have a weekend wilderness adventure in total comfort.

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    Off the Beaten Track: A Guide to Boutique Experiences in Japan's Regional Areas

    Experience something out of the ordinary in these regional Japanese towns.

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    Night Moves: An After-Hours Guide to Japan's Nightlife

    Embark on a nocturnal adventure that unveils the heart and soul of this captivating country.

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    From Sakura to Momiji: A Seasonal Guide to Exploring Japan

    There’s something different to experience across every season in Japan.

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    Refined Experiences for Your Next Stay in Japan

    World-class hospitality, meticulous attention to detail, exquisite cuisine and cultivated design come together in Japan.

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    Bendigo Bloom Is Back for Its 20th Anniversary with Food, Wine, Comedy and 53,000 Tulips

    The star of the show is the huge tulip display, which will light up at night — and, for three days, you can also bend and stretch at a yoga festival.

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    Spring into Action with These Five School Holiday Activities for Your Junior Athlete

    There's no shortage of activities to get your kids moving at Sydney Olympic Park.

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    A Guide to Eating Your Way Through Japan's Regional Specialties

    We can guarantee you’ve never heard of at least one of these dishes.

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    You Can Live Out All of Your Game Show Fantasies with Your Mates at This New Sydney Quiz Room

    Book out an interactive game show-style quiz room and go head to head in general knowledge or music trivia.

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    Coming Soon: SOL Elements Is the New Elemental Bathhouse That's Opening on Mount Tamborine in 2024

    Nestled amid tropical rainforests, this new wellness haven will include onsens, float rooms, a clay room, a Himalayan salt cave, saunas and massages.

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    The Best Ways to Celebrate Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)

    Let's be real — your dad doesn't want another pair of socks.

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    Eyes to the Sky: A Super Blue Moon (and 2023's Largest Full Moon) Will Be Visible Down Under This Week

    August's last full moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon — because it'll be at the the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, and it's the second full moon this month.

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    You Can Vote for Sam Kerr's Stunning Goal as the Women's World Cup's Best to Give the Matildas Another Win

    The Australian captain is up against nine other ace strikes, including by England's Lauren James and Japan's Mina Tanaka.

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    Now Open: Hotel Indigo Is the New Flinders Lane Staycation Spot Boasting a Spanish Tapas Bar

    This stylish urban escape pays tribute to fashion photographer Helmut Newton across a sprawling 216-room property.

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