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NewsTen Incredibly Epic Australian Beaches You Need to Swim in at Least Once in Your Life
We've got some of the most idyllic white-sanded and blue-hued beaches in the world — and these are the ones you should add to your bucket list.
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NewsMark Your Calendar: Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers Has Unveiled Its Blooming Great Dates for 2024
The spring event will kick off in mid-September this year, arriving after a record-breaking 417,517 people attended the 2023 festival.
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NewsQT Hotels Is Giving Away the Contents of Its Hotel Rooms So You Can Live the Staycation Life at Home
Stay at or buy a gift card from the chain in February and you could score almost everything in a QT guest room, with one winner in Australia and another in NZ.
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NewsThe Team Behind Victoria's Peninsula Hot Springs Is Opening a New Bathing Site in Outback Queensland
When the Cunnamulla location opens in February, you'll be able to relax in seven geothermic pools by the Warrego River, including at sunrise and sunset.
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NewsBeyond the Fringe: Eight Ways to Discover Adelaide During and After the Festival
Adelaide continues far beyond the Fringe. Here's where to get out and about while you're in town for the festival.
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NewsUber Is Serving Up Free EV Rides to and From the Tennis for the Entire 2024 Australian Open
The free EV rides are available to all Uber One Members who book within a five-kilometre radius of the tournament HQ at Melbourne Park.
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NewsThe Queensland Government Is Giving Out 50,000 $50 Tourism Vouchers to Use on the Gold Coast
Get a discount on theme parks, tours and other attractions, as part of an initiative to help the region recover after this summer's severe weather.
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NewsA One-Day-Only Guide Dogs Puppy Cafe Is Popping Up at Sydney Airport to Make Your Next Trip More Adorable
Consider this a PSA if you're flying in or out of Sydney Airport's Domestic Terminal 2 on Thursday, January 18.
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NewsThe Six Best Swimming Holes in Auckland
Cool off at an inner-city waterfall, a North Shore hidden gem or a crystal lake surrounded by mega sand dunes at these Auckland swimming spots.
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NewsStart Making 2024 Holiday Plans: Virgin's Latest Flight Sale Has 500,000-Plus Fares with Prices From $49
Cheap flights to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu and Tokyo await.
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NewsSeven Spots Where You Can Get Your Arts and Culture Fix in Parramatta
See large-scale sculptures, enjoy dinner and a show, or upskill your craft.
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NewsSEA LIFE Melbourne Has Unveiled 'Night on the Reef', a New Multimillion-Dollar Journey Into the Ocean after Dark
Dive into this $9-million transformation, where the ocean's nightly wonders come to life in a vibrant 360-degree experience.
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NewsNow Open: Hotel Sorrento Is Back Following Major Refurbs and Boasts a New Day Spa, 30-Metre Pool and Luxe Suites
Hotel Sorrento's makeover brings a taste of The Med to the Mornington Peninsula right in time for summertime jaunts down the coast.
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NewsThe Beauty Chef's Carla Oates on the Importance of Inner Beauty
It's taken Carla Oates some serious guts to launch her range of pioneering products and establish a global brand.
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NewsNZ by Train, Tasmania and Brisbane Are Three of the Best Places to Go in 2024 According to 'The New York Times'
The three Down Under destinations feature on a list topped by North America's path of totality, where a total solar eclipse will be take over the skies in April.
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NewsComing Soon: The InterContinental Is Bringing Luxury Accommodation with Breathtaking Views to Auckland's CBD
A rooftop bar, a Middle Eastern fusion restaurant and stunning views of the Waitematā Harbour — what's not to love?
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NewsNow Open: 'Dream Circus' Is the Immersive Attraction Filling Luna Park Sydney's Big Top with 360-Degree Projections
Holograms, surround sound and lighting combine to create a Hollywood-style experience in this $15-million addition to the Milsons Point attraction.
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NewsAuckland's Myers Park Has Had a Makeover: What's New in the Inner-City Slice of Paradise
With art installations, 300 native trees and revamped gardens, you'll forget you're in the middle of the CBD.
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NewsEight Places to Visit in Parramatta If You Consider Yourself a Bit of a History Buff
You'll find heritage-listed cottages, archaeological digs and maybe even a few ghosts.
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NewsTokyo's TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Is Reopening in February with Dazzling New Installations
The must-visit Japanese site is moving to Azabudai Hills, complete with new world-premiere works that look like bubbles, jelly and flowers.
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NewsAir New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia Have Been Named the World's Three Safest Airlines for 2024
In the annual global ranking, Jetstar was also named the safest low-cost airline for this year.
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NewsFour Budget-Friendly Bali Getaways That You Can Book Right Now
Jet to this stunning island nation without busting your travel budget.
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NewsFive Must-Have Cultural Experiences in Vietnam
Explore the Land of the Ascending Dragon with this guide.
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NewsPSA: All Public Transport Will Be Free Across Brisbane on New Year's Eve 2023
Don't spend your pennies getting to and from your NYE parties — travel by bus, train and ferry for free instead.
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NewsUnconventional and Unmissable Delights During Adelaide Fringe
The largest annual arts event in the Southern Hemisphere is back with a whopping lineup for 2024.
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NewsPeppers Marysville's New Makeover Includes an Italian-Inspired Restaurant and Luxe Day Spa
The Yarra Valley hotel is sporting a new look, including updating all 100 guest rooms and adding a bike zone.
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NewsAnchors Aweigh: A Newcomers Guide to the Action-Packed World of SailGP
The most exciting event on water is returning to Sydney in 2024, and we've prepared a crash course to get you up to speed.
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NewsClose the Book on 2023 with These Epic New Year's Eve Events Across Brisbane
End the year with riverside revelries at these top Brisbane venues.
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NewsSix Other Things to Do on Christmas Day in Sydney
Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see a movie, attend a community party or enjoy a coastal walk.
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NewsEight Outdoor Weekend Activities to Do in Parramatta and Its Surrounds
Uncover an abundance of natural beauty in Parramatta, the dynamic river city.
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NewsWands Ready: The Magical 'Harry Potter' Forbidden Forest Experience Is Coming to Australia in 2024
Wander around an illuminated woodland filled with nods to the 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' films on a 230-hectare property an hour out of Melbourne.
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NewsFive Other Things to Do on Christmas Day in Melbourne
Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see a movie, have a bowl of noodles or picnic in a park.
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NewsComing Soon: Basq House Is Byron Bay's New 32-Room Boutique Hotel That's Opening in Autumn 2024
The hotel's reception will double as a bar, while its rooftop will host yoga, meditation sessions and sunset drinks.
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NewsSeven Other Things to Do on Christmas Day in Brisbane
Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see a movie, inhale dumplings or picnic in a park.
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NewsIKEA Is Releasing Its First-Ever Workout Collection to Help with Your 2024 Fitness Resolutions
The DAJLIEN range will drop on Monday, January 1, featuring exercise mats, dumbbells, step-up boards and more with prices from $6–149.
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NewsAuckland Is Calling: Why You Should Pop Over to Explore a New Side of Auckland
New culinary horizons and wildly different scenery await in a city break just three hours from Australia’s eastern coast.
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NewsQantas Is Now Opening Its Onboard Economy Wine Bar From Midday So You Can Say Cheers to a Free Drink Earlier
This is the first time that the Australian airline will start pouring its complimentary beverages over lunch, effective on all domestic and regional flights.
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NewsFive Experiences to Gift If Their Love Language Is Quality Time
Give the gift of surprise this festive season.
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NewsThe Capella's Beautiful Hotel Spa Is Open to the Public So You Can Gift Yourself a Spa Day
Top up your wellness credentials at this selfcare sanctuary in the heart of the city.
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NewsNow Open: Creek Street's Amora Hotel Brisbane Has Relaunched with a Luxe Pool, Deck and Lobby Cocktail Bar
The five-star, 296-room hotel in Brisbane's CBD is back with a whole new look after a $30-million renovation of the former Novotel site.
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NewsHo, Ho, Holidays: Santa's Supremely Festive Cabin in Finland Is Available to Book on Airbnb for Free
Slumber in a winter wonderland adjacent to Santa's Main Post Office in Rovaniemi — elf attire included.
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NewsSummer Sesh: Five Ways to Level Up a Legendary Kickback
How to throw a get-together that’s minimal hassle for maximum vibes.
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