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    The RNA Showgrounds Is Set to Get a Temporary 20,000-Person Stadium While the Gabba Is Rebuilt

    The Bowen Hills site's main arena has been earmarked for both AFL and cricket to use when the Gabba is out of action.

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    Now Open: South Melbourne Gets the City's Very First Indoor Pickleball Centre

    Pickleball is officially a thing now with over 140 clubs around Australia.

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    You've Got Two More Chances to Watch the Matildas Play in 2023 Thanks to Friendlies Against Canada

    Australia's beloved national women's football team is capping off a huge year with their last games of the year.

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    GoBoat's Luxe New Premium Pet-Friendly Picnic Boats Are Sailing in Brisbane If You've Got a Mate with a Boat Licence

    In an Australian first and in Brisbane only, the electric picnic boat company now boasts new vessels that cruise at three times the speed.

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    Find Your Wow with Intrepid

    They say travel broadens the mind, but just going on holiday isn’t enough — explore, take chances and dive into the unknown to find your 'wow'.

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    The Hobbiton Movie Set Has Opened Its Hobbit Holes to the Public So You Can Step Inside Bagshot Row

    For the past two decades, Hobbiton's hobbit holes have only existed as an external facade — but not anymore.

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    Feel-Good Travel: Nine Adventures That Won't Cost the Earth

    Indulge your wanderlust by being mindful of how you travel.

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    Air New Zealand's New In-Flight Snacks Include Kiwis' Favourite Cookie, Crunchy Cheese and Feijoa Popcorn

    The NZ airline has revealed its revamped snack menu, whittling down more than 400 choices to just 14.

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    Go Maroon, Blue and Gold Again: South Bank's Live Viewing Site Is Back for the Brisbane Lions' AFLW Grand Final

    See the Brisbane Lions AFLW team make history in their fifth grand final by watching the game on the big screen at South Bank's Rainforest Green.

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    Australia's Handy Map Plotting Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Has Been Updated for 2023

    'Tis the season to enter your postcode or suburb, then find out where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.

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    A Second Outpost for North Sydney's Popular Diner RAFI Will Open at Sydney's First URBNSURF

    Joining RAFI 2.0 will be a waterfront all-day cafe and casual eatery, providing surfers and swimmers with coffee, B&Es, burritos and beers.

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    The Rebuilt Gabba Will Anchor a Big Woolloongabba Makeover with Dining, Shops and Open Space

    With the stadium getting torn down and rebuilt for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the plan is to transform this inner-city spot just like South Bank after Expo 88.

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    The Spectacular Geminids Meteor Shower Will Soar Through Australia's Night Skies for 2023 in December

    The impressive starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.

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    Alcohol-Free Zones Could Be Removed From All City of Sydney Parks and Streets in 2024

    Sharing a bottle of wine at a picnic might become an option at a whole new set of inner-city parks.

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    Virgin's Black Friday Sale Is Slinging 500,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $49

    Dedicate your Black Friday budget to cheap flights to Bali, Fiji, Tokyo, Hamilton Island and Queenstown.

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    Celebrate Like a Local with These Must-See Festivals and Events Around the World

    There's no better way to get to know new cultures than by diving in with a dance at a local festival.

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    Explore the Extremes of Earth with These Six Epic Adventures

    Are you ready to chase waterfalls, trek mountains and see the ends of the Earth?

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    Sydney's First-Ever 25Hours Hotel Will Finally Arrive on Oxford Street in 2024

    A 109-room hotel boasting a rooftop bar with views of the city skyline is coming to a heritage-listed Paddington building.

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    Travelling Seoul-o: First-Timer's Guide to Seoul, The Capital of South Korea

    Seoul is the perfect city to stroll and snack. Come for the fried chicken, stay for the tteokboki and kimchi dumplings.

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    Now Open: Afloat's New Pool Club Has Hit the Yarra for Summer Swims on (But Not in) the River

    Lounge poolside on the river this summer, hitting up the taco hut and agave bar while you're at it.

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    Sandstone Point Holiday Resort Is Adding Overwater Villas with Private Plunge Pools Just in Time for Summer Stays

    Before the end of 2023, you'll be able to sleep atop a lake in one of six new cabins, then take a dip in your own heated plunge pool.

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    Global Hotel Chain The Standard Is Coming to Australia in 2024 with a Brand-New Concept

    Standard International's new The StandardX will open in Fitzroy in February 2024.

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    Auckland's JW Marriott Has Transformed One Suite Into a Christmas Paradise — and It's Open for Bookings

    One of Auckland's most luxurious hotels has given its suite a Christmas makeover.

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    Get Wildin': You Can Wine and Dine Your Way Through Taronga Zoo for Two Nights Only

    Explore Taronga Zoo after dark while indulging in excellent wine in an exclusive — and very limited — event series.

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    You Can Now Slip, Slop, Slap and Smell Like Gelato Thanks to Messina and Standard Procedure's New Sunscreen

    Beach trips and ice creams have always gone hand in hand — but mango, pineapple and vanilla gelato-scented SPF50+ is new.

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    Virgin Australia Is Launching Its First Routes to Uluru From Melbourne and Brisbane From June 2024

    The airline will fly between Melbourne and Uluru four times a week, and between Brisbane and Uluru three times a week.

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    From Dawn to Dusk: A Complete Guide to the Perfect Day (And Night) In South Melbourne

    From sunrise lake strolls to moody late-night beach stargazing, with all the eats, beats and treats in between.

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    South Bank Is Celebrating Christmas with Live Riverside Tunes, Markets and a Free Festive Outdoor Cinema

    Embrace the season with glowing trees, lit-up shopping, beats over bites and free movies.

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    Here We Go: An Augmented-Reality Go-Kart Racing Experience Is Zipping Into Melbourne in Early 2024

    In an Australian first, you'll be able to race around a 'Mario Kart'-like course IRL when BattleKart arrives in Melbourne.

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    BrisAsia's 2024 Program Includes a One-Day Dumpling Festival in Fish Lane and a Chinatown Tea Party

    The annual citywide event will also feature an Asian street festival, a celebration of Asian pop culture, live tunes, dance performances and more.

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    'Matilda' Was Just Named Australia's Word of the Year Because 2023 Has Been All About the Tillies

    As well as making history at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas have inspired the country's word of 2023.

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    It's Time to Book the Island Getaway You've Been Dreaming of with These Black Friday Travel Deals

    Been looking for an excuse to book a much-needed holiday? Here you go.

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    The Ten Most Life-Changing Meals that Aren't in a Restaurant

    From Japan to Peru, check out these ten eye-opening meals to prepare yourself for a transformative feast.

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    Experiences Best Shared: How to Make Friends for Life on an Adventure of a Lifetime

    Dive into an adventure like no other and forge friendships that will last for a lifetime.

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    Now Open: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's New Nocturnal Precinct Lets You See Cute Critters After Dark

    Plenty of Brisbane locals and tourists alike have explored this Fig Tree Pocket animal haven — but not like this.

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    Brisbane's Luxe Five-Star Amora Hotel Is Relaunching in December After a $30-Million Refurbishment

    The revamped former Novotel will boast 296 rooms located over 14 floors, plus an outdoor rooftop pool with a deck that sounds perfect for Brisbane's usually sultry weather.

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    Pass Go: Australia's New 'Monopoly' Experience Is Finally Opening Its Doors This Week

    Taking over 1700 square metres at Melbourne Central, Australia's Monopoly Dreams is only the second 'Monopoly' experience in the world.

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    Festive Finds: 'Tis the Season to Give with This Gift Guide

    No matter who is on your good list, your holiday shopping is sorted at Chadstone — The Fashion Capital.

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    Eat, Drink and Be Merry: How to Make Memories at Chadstone this Holiday Season

    The ultimate shopping location is set to be a fun, festive destination during the holidays.

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    Welcome to Ma Saj, a New Euphoria-Inducing, Design-Led Wellness Space in Carlton North

    Unwind in style at Ma Saj, Carlton North's new wellness oasis, blending charming warm 70s decor with the comforts of modern massage therapy.

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    Breakfast Creek's New Green Bridge Connecting to Kingsford Smith Drive's Riverwalk Will Open in 2024

    Brisbane's latest bridge will stretch across 80 metres, feature dedicated pedestrian and cyclist paths, and take its colours from Moreton Bay fig trees.

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