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    A Weekender's Guide to Beechworth, King Valley and Surrounds

    Camp in the King Valley, pick your own prosecco and downward dog with goats — there's more to northeast Victoria than cellar doors, and those are pretty excellent, too.

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    All of NSW's and Victoria's Major Snow Resorts Are Scheduled to Open By the End of June

    But, this year, there'll be a number of restrictions in place.

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    How to Eat and Drink Your Way Around Gippsland's Inverloch This Spring

    Escape the city for a weekend filled with sipping cool-climate vino and stocking up on local produce.

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    The Top Regional Pub Eats You Need to Track Down This Winter

    From the local joint serving up classic pub grub to a two-hatted gastropub with a 28,000-strong wine cellar.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Port Douglas

    This tropical far north Queensland town is a stone's throw from two World Heritage-listed marvels.

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    Melburnians Will Be Able to Leave Home for Any Reason from June 1

    Instead of a (very) limited list of reasons, the Victorian Government is urging Melburnians to use "common sense" when heading out.

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    Seven Lesser-Known Stops to Make on a Road Trip Down the Great Ocean Road

    Grab your mates, pile into the car and get cruising.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Ipswich

    With cute cafes, craft beer bars and pools surrounded by bushland, who knew Ipswich could be so cool?

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    A Weekender's Guide to the Upper Blue Mountains

    There's more to the Blueys than the Three Sisters — explore Leura, Blackheath and Mount Victoria for cafes, cinemas and epic hiking trails.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Canberra

    With microbreweries, award-winning boutique hotels and a strong restaurant game, the nation's capital has more to it than meets the eye.

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    Five Must-See Natural Wonders to Visit on Your Next Aussie Getaway

    Explore the picturesque beaches, rainforests and national parks that Australia is famous for.

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    Eight Cabins, Cottages and Chalets You Can Get Cosy In within 250 Kilometres of Brisbane

    Because cold weather means holing up in cute hideaways — sitting by the fire or in a spa and surrounded by trees, bushland and mountains.

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    This New Initiative Will Set You Up With 'Free' Accomodation on Waiheke Island

    On the House has been set up to drive money back into the local economy.

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    Eight Victorian Snow Experiences That Aren't Just Skiing or Snowboarding

    From dogsledding to glamping on a mountain and visiting a steamy onsen.

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    Randwick City Council's Beaches Have Been Closed Until Further Notice Because of Plastic Debris

    Face masks and plastic containers have covered Sydney's eastern beaches after 40 containers fell off a ship over the weekend.

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    This New Home Workout from Koala and Retrosweat Is Dripping With 80s Australiana

    Twelve retro-tastic mini-episodes that'll have you carving up your living room.

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    Wellington's Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour Is Operating for Free Until the End of July

    The guided service takes visitors on a 90-minute loop visiting nine key Welly destinations. 

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    Your Next Japanese Holiday Could Be Partly Paid for By the Japanese Government

    The Japan Tourism Agency has announced a program that'll subsidise a portion of tourists' travel expenses, to come into effect when the country reopens its borders.

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    Eight Ski-In Ski-Out Cabins and Resorts You Can Book Around NSW

    Wake up at one of these cosy spots and launch straight onto the powdery slopes.

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    Melbourne's W Hotel Is Set to Open This Year with a Sky-High Gold-Adorned Pool

    As well as four in-house restaurants and bars and something called an 'Extreme Wow Suite'.

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    The District Docklands Is Offering All-Day Parking for $5 Near Melbourne's CBD

    If you can't work from home, parking here might be a good option.

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    Melbourne's Inner Suburbs Are Getting 24 New Parks and Off-Leash Dog Areas

    Come 2021, Freddy will have nine new parks where he can run free.

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    NSW's Beauty Salons Will Be Allowed to Reopen from June 1

    A lot is changing for Sydneysiders on the first of next month.

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    Victoria Will Further Ease Gathering, Entertainment and Travel Restrictions from May 31

    Victorians will be able to gather in groups of 20 at home and outdoors, book a night away, and visit galleries, museums, drive-ins, zoos and outdoor amusement parks.

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    Brisbane Just Shivered Through Its Coldest May Day In 40 Years

    The maximum temperature didn't exceed 17.9 degrees yesterday — and today is expected to be slightly cooler.

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    This Year's Ekka Public Holiday Is Moving to a Friday So Brisbanites Can Enjoy a Bonus Long Weekend

    Instead of scoring a Wednesday off work, you'll now get to sleep in on a Friday — and head out of town, too.

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    Regional Holidays within Queensland Will Be Allowed from June 12

    Queenslanders will be able to travel up to 250 kilometres away from home, and stay overnight — while staying within the state.

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    These Three Bubble Tents Located in the Middle of the NSW Bush Are Perfect for Weekend Getaways

    They have woodfired baths and 360-degree views of the valley, including its many wombats, kookaburras and birds.

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    Ten Adventure Activities to Tick Off in New Zealand That Aren't Bungy Jumping

    Whether you're looking to catapult across a ravine, ride underground rapids or drive on ice, there's no shortage of blood-rushing activities to complete across the country.

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    Big W Has Launched an Affordable New Range of Cosy Winter Petwear for Adorable Dogs

    Because your pupper deserves its own cable-knit sweater and faux fur-trimmed jacket.

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    The Queensland Border Might Remain Closed Until September

    While there's community transmission in Victoria and New South Wales, Queensland is unlikely to open its border to the southern states.

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    Only 12 Sydneysiders Are Allowed on a Bus Under New Social Distancing Guidelines

    As the city's public transport system nears its new socially distant capacity, the NSW Government is encouraging commuters to travel outside of peak times or walk, bike or drive.

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    Melbourne's Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Are Setting Sail Once Again

    You can now hire one of these easy-to-operate boats for a leisurely cruise down the Yarra.

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    Fraser, Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands Are Reopening for Day Trips

    If you live within 150 kilometres of the three islands, you can now visit for the day.

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    These Are the Sydney Ocean Pools You Can and Can't Swim At

    You can now get a swim session in without the risk of rips (or sharks).

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    Five Ways to Escape the City and Go Off Grid for a Weekend in Regional Victoria

    Slip away from the buzzing Melbourne metropolis and unwind at these regional havens.

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    Four Excellent Cabins Found Near Some of Victoria's Most Popular Hiking Areas

    Where to lay your head when you venture into the wild.

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