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    Putt Your Way Past Creepy Clowns and Evil Dolls: Victoria Park Is Bringing Back Its Halloween Mini Golf 

    There'll be zombies, ghouls and skulls, too, all bringing some scares to the Herston spot from mid-September.

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    Sam Kerr Is Launching a Football School for Kids Because Everyone Wants to Be the Soccer Star Right Now

    The Matildas captain isn't done inspiring the nation yet — and she has the next generation of football heroes in her sights.

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    Brisbane Is Getting a Statue to Commemorate the Matildas' Historic 2023 Women's World Cup Efforts

    The tribute will be built outside Suncorp Stadium, where the team played three Women's World Cup games — including that epic quarter-final against France.

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    The Matildas' World Cup Third-Place Playoff Against Sweden Will Screen Live on Riverstage's Huge Screen

    The Women's World Cup journey isn't over for Australia's national women's soccer team — and neither is Riverstage's role as a viewing site.

  • News

    The World's Largest Lego Store Is Opening in Sydney's CBD Later This Year

    The 900-square metre site will feature a Lego storytelling table, Australia's first personalisation studio and a pick-and-build wall.

  • News

    Riverstage Has Just Been Added as a Live Screening Site for the Matildas' World Cup Semi-Final

    A whopping 9000 football fans can head to the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens to watch the Matildas take on England on the big screen.

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    The Matildas' World Cup Match Against England Will Screen Live in King George Square

    If you're keen to watch Australia take on the Lionesses shoulder-to-shoulder with the fans, you've got a new spot to hit up.

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    Bound Festival Is Your Next Excuse to Enjoy Food, Wine, Music and Wellness in Burleigh Heads 

    Ash Grunwald and Phil Jamieson lead the music lineup, alongside yoga and meditation sessions, wine-fuelled picnics and a beer hall.

  • Guide

    Five Football-Loving Ways to Get Into the Women's World Cup Spirit Around Brisbane

    Can't make it to a Women's World Cup match, but still want to enjoy the football frenzy? Try soccer ball-shaped pastries and riverside brews.

  • News

    Now Open: Spa by JW Is the Gold Coast's New 2500-Square-Metre Wellness Haven with Hinterland Vistas

    Add a spa day with greenery views, wine service and high tea to your next Surfers Paradise visit.

  • News

    A 340-Room Hotel, a Reimagined Fat Noodle and a Vibrant Cocktail Bar: Queen's Wharf Will Boast Them All

    The Star Brisbane's part of the new CBD precinct will also include the city's largest hotel ballroom, three pools for guests and a huge sports bar.

  • News

    Cute Alert: The Gold Coast's Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Has Named Its Latest Koala Joey Matilda

    However you're supporting the Matildas this Women's World Cup, this wildlife haven has you beat.

  • News

    Alpine Music Fest Snow Machine Is Returning to Japan in 2024 If You Need an Excuse for a Ski Trip

    Pair live tunes with skiing, snowboarding and après ski on your next trip to Japan.

  • Feature

    The Great Ocean Road's Greatest Hits: A Four Day Itinerary

    Great Ocean Road is famous for the 12 Apostles and iconic rugged coastline - but there's a whole lot more to this stunning stretch of Victoria.

  • News

    Attention Snow Fiends: Mt Ruapehu Got a Snow Dump So Big That Some Ski Fields Are Opening Early

    A powerful winter storm has covered the mountain in snow just ahead of some major openings.

  • News

    Ten of the Best Walks in and Around Wellington for 2024

    Wellington is a city which is best explored on foot.

  • News

    It's Official: Toombul's Flood-Damaged Shopping Centre Is Set to Be Demolished

    Brisbane City Council has approved the application to tear down the northside precinct, with plans for the site's future still being finalised.

  • News

    Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday

    Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.

  • News

    The 2026 Commonwealth Games Will No Longer Be Held in Regional Victoria

    The Victorian Government has pulled the plug on hosting the games in the state's regional hubs due to unforeseen costs — and will reallocate more than $2 billion to regional sporting upgrades, tourism and housing.

  • News

    The Newest Way to Network: Chaotic Social Is Chrissy Flanagan's Friendship-Focused Social Club

    If it's time to breathe new life into your current one, we've got just the thing for you — Chrissy Flanagan's take on "after-school care for adults" brings fun friendship-forging events to Petersham.

  • News

    On Top of the Country: How to Explore Australia's Highest Altitude Ski Village From Sunrise to Sunset

    This charming alpine village sits on top of the country, and is truly a one-of-a-kind destination.

  • News

    Brisbane's New Queen's Wharf Precinct and 100-Metre-High Sky Deck Will Start Opening From April 2024

    Brisbanites will have to wait a little longer for the CBD's new sky-high destination, which'll boast 360-degree views, a bar and all-day dining.

  • Feature

    Shoalhaven Food and Drink Guide

    Just two hours south of Sydney is a food haven that has flown under-the-radar for far too long. Let's change that.

  • News

    Sydney's Best Heated Pools for a Wintertime Dip

    Whether it's for fitness or fun, dive into these warm waters and keep your aquatic life going all year round.

  • News

    Huge News: Australia's Largest Hot Springs Experience Is Coming to the 12 Apostles

    12 Apostles Hot Springs & Resort is set to open in 2026, over a sprawling 79-hectare site.

  • News

    A Massive Pinball, Arcade and Gaming Festival Is Taking Over BrewDog's Riverside Brewery for Ten Days

    BrewDog’s huge Murarrie brewery is turning into a temporary games haven — and you can hit the machines for just $10.

  • News

    Auckland Has Been Named One of the World's Most Liveable Cities for 2023

    In a list topped by Vienna, Auckland shared tenth place with Osaka in Japan.

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    Melbourne and Sydney Have Both Been Named in the World's Top Four Most Liveable Cities for 2023

    Melbourne ranked third and Sydney placed fourth, coming in behind Vienna and Copenhagen.

  • News

    Sydney's First Urbnsurf Is Finally Set to Open in Sydney Olympic Park in Autumn 2024

    The team behind The Butler and RAFI will also be taking charge of the food and beverage offerings.

  • News

    Parramatta's New $88-Million Aquatic Centre Is Officially Full of Water and Ready to Open in Spring

    It's not long now until Parramatta finally has its pool back — just in time for summer.

  • News

    Coming Soon: JW Marriott Gold Coast's New 2500-Square-Metre Spa Boasts Hinterland Views and Wine Service

    This new space to chase your bliss is part of the Surfers Paradise hotel's $35-million transformation.

  • Guide

    No Such Thing as Normal: The Wacky and Wonderful Events Happening in NSW This Year

    Dystopian art shows, fabulous regional festivals dedicated to drag and new takes on classic sports — and they're all happening in NSW.

  • News

    Victoria Park's Huge Transformation Will Include a Tree House Lookout, Water Play Gully and High-Ropes Course

    Brisbane City Council has locked in its master plan for the Herston site, which also features a mountain bike track, and reinstated water holes and wetlands.

  • Feature

    Arizona Awaits

    Arizona is a destination rich with experiences, and a hell of a lot more than red rocks and cacti.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Luxury Two-Night Winter Break at Crystalbrook Byron

    Don't rub shoulders with the summer crowd in Byron Bay — plan a quiet winter getaway instead.

  • News

    Brisbane City Council's 22 Public Pools Will Slash Their Entry Fees to $2 All Summer Long

    Summer splashes just got cheaper — including at Centenary Pool, Spring Hill Baths and the Valley Pool.

  • News

    You'll Be Able to Pass Go at Australia's New 'Monopoly' Theme Park in Melbourne From September

    Monopoly Dreams brings the board game into real life — and it'll feature Australia's first and only dedicated 'Monopoly' store, too.

  • News

    It's Official: World Heritage-Listed Island K'gari Has Reclaimed Its Traditional Indigenous Name

    The world's largest sand island is no longer called Fraser Island, with its traditional name now officially restored.

  • Guide

    The Best Markets in Brisbane to Shop, Eat and Drink Your Way Through During Winter 2023

    Spend your winter at festive midyear markets, dog parties, solstice celebrations and excuses to eat plenty of Italian food.

  • News

    A Festival of Football Is Taking Over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Celebrate the 2023 Women's World Cup

    Sydney's famous structure will close to traffic for a morning, opening to soccer festivities instead, to mark 25 days until the Women's World Cup.

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