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FeatureThe Localist: Western Suburbs
In recent years, few areas have had such an intense transformation as Melbourne’s western suburbs.
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FeatureWhy You Should Visit California's Sonoma County If You're Passionate About Sustainability
The locals of this Northern California region are proving that living and travelling sustainably isn’t a trend — it’s something they’ve been doing all along.
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FeatureDiscover Sonoma County
One moment you could be sipping vino from California's oldest winery. The next, you could be soaring through monstrous redwood trees on a zipline.
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NewsThe Five Best Beaches for Learning How to Surf Around Wellington
Whether you're a first timer or looking to brush up on the basics, these locations offer the perfect beginner-friendly conditions for surfing.
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NewsWe're Giving You the Chance to Try Out Some Fun Fitness Classes for Free
And get some tasty protein bars to fuel you.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a New Hotel Above a Bunnings So You Can Rise and Snag
A rooftop pool, 183 rooms and easy access to weekend sausage sizzles.
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NewsFive Parties You Can Throw at Home When You Need a Night In With Just Your Favourite People
Catch up with your mates, avoid the crowds and put your pennies towards something more worthwhile — it's a win-win-win.
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NewsSeven Other Things You Can Do at Sydney 7s When You Want a Break From Watching Football
Swap the stands for a boogie on the dance floor — or meet your favourite players.
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NewsCenote Casa Bathhouse Is Brisbane's New Inner-City Spa Inspired by Balinese Resorts
Tucked behind Stanley Street in Woolloongabba, it has a spa, sauna, plunge pool, steam room and outdoor lounge area.
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GuideSeven Top-Notch Sydney Costume Shops to Visit if You're Going to Sydney 7s
Whether you want to (fancy) dress like a Hogwarts student, a Smurf or a superhero, these spots have the get-up you're looking for.
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NewsFive Nature Trails to Complete When You Visit Japan's Stunning Tohoku Region
Head north of Tokyo to hike epic mountains, swim in luminous lakes and chase soaring waterfalls.
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NewsFive Ways to Get into the Australian Open Spirit If You Can't Make It to Melbourne
We've found a handful of ways to cope with tennis fever if you can't swing a trip south.
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NewsEuropean Winter Festival Snowboxx Is Coming to New Zealand
One week of international acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.
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NewsBrisbane's New 45-Hectare Inner-City Public Park Will Feature a Huge Lake and a High Ropes Course
The just-announced draft plan for Victoria Park Vision also include wetlands, waterholes, mountain-bike trails and community gardens.
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NewsMelbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Another Two Days of Strikes
The two four-hour, network-wide strikes follow failed negotiations between Yarra Trams and the Rail Tram and Bus Union.
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NewsThis Blue Mountains Farmstay Is Offering Half-Price Accommodation for the Rest of Summer
Plan a weekend away to hang out on a farm and support businesses in the fire-ravages town of Bilpin.
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NewsSix Outdoor Activities to Get You Moving in Auckland This Summer
Start your day with restorative yoga, join a roaming silent disco or paddle to the city's youngest volcano.
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NewsSydney's Old Clare Hotel Now Has Pet-Friendly Suites Complete with 24-Hour Room Service
Your furry mate can relax in luxury with handcrafted bowls, a retro lounge, toys and free snacks.
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NewsSeven Reasons to Plan a Group Staycation with Your Mates in Parramatta During the Sydney 7s
Use this epic summer event as an excuse to plan a mini getaway in Sydney's west with your entire crew.
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NewsFour Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on New Zealand's Mt Ruapehu in Summer
The North Island's largest mountain comes to life in the warmer months with a high-speed gondola, spectacular short walks and dining options in the clouds.
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News'Fantastic Beasts' Is Being Turned Into a Huge 'Harry Potter'-Themed Natural History Exhibition
It'll showcase items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World alongside real-life creatures, specimens and artefacts — and it's set to tour the world.
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NewsThis New Museum of Hangovers Pays Tribute to Big, Blurry and Boozy Nights Out
You can also share your own hangover story with the Croatian site — and it might end up in its collection.
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NewsSeven Niche Arts and Culture Festivals Worth Travelling Overseas for This Year
If you're not keen on joining the crowds at Coachella or the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these smaller arts festivals might help you schedule some travel plans.
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NewsUber Is Launching Its Dockless E-Bike Service in Auckland This Week
The pedal-assisted electric bikes will be the first of their kind in Auckland.
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NewsEight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to the Northern Beaches
Explore beautiful coastline, bushland and excellent eateries — all without technically leaving Sydney.
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NewsSeven Expert Tips to Remember If You're Going to the Sydney 7s for the First Time
Including who to cheer for and how to make the most of your visit.
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NewsSeven Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Japan's Tohoku Region
Participate in an ancient mountain pilgrimage and become a sake expert in Japan's underrated northeast region.
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GuideBrisbane Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers
Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.
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Melbourne Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers
Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.
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Sydney Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers
Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.
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NewsYou Can Now Hire a Pet-Friendly Picnic Boat to Sail Through the Gold Coast
Denmark company GoBoat has just launched its fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats on the Gold Coast.
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NewsBuses Will Replace Trains on Some of Melbourne's Train Lines Again This Summer
Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout January and February to complete further upgrades for the Metro Tunnel.
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NewsQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2020
The Aussie carrier has topped the list seven years in a row.
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NewsMelbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Opening This January
You can start ridin' waves come January 6.
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NewsSugar Republic Is Opening Its First Sweets-Themed Retreat in Daylesford
The rooms will be decked out with private ball pits, free candy and cherry-scented wallpaper.
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FeatureThe Localist: Bayside
Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too.
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NewsTen Must-Visit Places to Plan Your 2020 Travel Adventures Around
It's time to hike through Armenia, sleep in a floating ecolodge on the Amazon and ride rollercoasters at a wind-powered theme park in Sweden.
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NewsSydney's Best Beaches for When You Want to Play Games with Your Mates
These sandy spots have plenty of space for games, whether you want to play some volleyball, a few overs of beach cricket or just throw a frisbee around.
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NewsThe Ten Best Books of 2019 to Read This Summer
Use your time off to get deep into this year's Man Booker Prize winner and a timely nonfiction work on Australian bushfires.
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NewsBuses Will Replace Trains on Three Sydney Train Lines Over the Christmas Holidays
Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout late December and early January to complete upgrades.
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NewsHow to Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy During Scorching Summer Weather
There's no better time for a shady beer garden date with your pooch.
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NewsThe World's First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Has Completed Its First Test Flight
The six-passenger seaplane took off from Vancouver.
