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    Euro Summer Down Under: How to Have a Med-Inspired Escape in Orange

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    Shaken Up: Standout Happy Hours Around Singapore's Cutting-Edge Cocktail Scene

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    The Best Christmas Events and Markets in Sydney to Visit This Festive Season

    Find gifts for all your nearest and dearest as well as delicious produce, live entertainment and a fun, festive atmosphere to ring in the season.

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    Virgin's 2024 Black Friday Sale Is Discounting One-Million-Plus Domestic and International Flights with Fares From $49

    Give yourself the gift of a future getaway to The Whitsundays, Bali, Fiji, Queenstown, Hobart and more thanks to these cheap flights.

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    You Can Nab a Free Flight Home From Tokyo, Honolulu, Bali and Hamilton Island in Jetstar's 2024 Black Friday Sale

    You pay for your flight heading away, the airline throws in the leg home without you paying a cent — including on trips to Osaka, Singapore, Queenstown and more.

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    Ten of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches

    You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.

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    Coming Soon: Levantine Hill Estate's New Hotel Will House Just 33 Luxury Suites Overlooking Its Rolling Vineyards

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    Here's When You Can Watch the Matildas Take on Brazil and Chinese Taipei in Their Last Matches of 2024

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    Orange Season

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    Wine and Dine: Six Wineries Around Orange With Standout Eateries

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    Twenty of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book in Tasmania

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    Coming Soon: Torquay's New Luxury Day Spa and Bathhouse Is Opening This Boxing Day

    The new Torquay spa and bathhouse will be home to a sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor pools, and a selection of wellness treatments.

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    Australia's Helpful Map Plotting Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Has Been Updated for 2024

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

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    Melbourne's Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches for the Ultimate Pup Time

    Guaranteed patsville at these pet-friendly beaches and parks scattered all over Melbourne.

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    Fifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand

    Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.

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    These Four Brisbane Park Precincts Are Getting a Revamp in the Lead Up to the 2032 Olympics

    Oxley Creek, Kedron Brook, and the Wynnum, Manly and Lota foreshores join Victoria Park / Barrambin in scoring upgrades.

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    The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria

    Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.

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    Now Open: The CBD's Newest Luxury Hotel Melbourne Place Is Home to Three Knock-Out Hospitality Venues

    The new 14-storey hotel is home to a Med-inspired restaurant, Portuguese diner and late-night basement bar.

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    The Mightiest Tiny Houses You Can Book Around NSW

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    Five Ways To Turn Your Apartment Balcony into a Summer Haven

    Ditch the sweltering city heat for your very own urban retreat this summer.

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    The Most-Secluded Retreats You Can Book in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

    Here, you'll find cosy couples' cabins, treehouse hideaways and stunning rural retreats.

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    The Five Best Snorkelling Spots In and Around Melbourne

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    Grab Your Togs: You Can Swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 Public Pools for Only $2 for Another Summer

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    Immersing yourself in Singapore's natural beauty won't cost you a thing.

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    This Los Angeles-born chain's debut Aussie site will feature 208 hotel rooms — plus pools, restaurants, and both beach and hinterland views.

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    From a Festive Maze to a Free Light and Sound Experience, Here's How Brisbane's CBD Is Celebrating Christmas in 2024

    This year's program of Christmas events also includes markets, an openair cinema, nightly carols, parades, tiny doors to find around town and more.

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    Sixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria

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    The Most-Idyllic Island Accommodations You Can Book in Queensland

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    The Ten Best Beaches in and Around Melbourne

    Whether you're looking for a quick dip in the bay or an all-day adventure to the surf coast, there are plenty of great Victorian beaches to hit up.

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    It's Time to Celebrate Christmas with Mini Golf: Victoria Park's Festive Putt Putt Is Back for 2024

    One of Brisbane's festive traditions is back: swapping backyard cricket for tap, tap, tapping your way around a Christmas mini-golf course.

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    Soak Up the Los Cabos Vibes: The Westin's Swim-Up Pool Bar Is Giving Its Beach Club a Mexican-Inspired Summer Makeover

    Take a splash and listen to DJ-spun tunes, then enjoy margaritas, Baja cod tacos and seasoned corn ribs, all in the middle of Brisbane.

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