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    A Haze of Bushfire Smoke Is Currently Affecting the Air Quality in Sydney

    Thick smoke from bushfires across New South Wales is currently affecting large parts of the city.

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    iFly Is Melbourne's Multimillion-Dollar New Indoor Skydiving Centre

    You can soar through the air — without having to jump out of a plane.

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    We're Giving Away a Luxe Staycation in the CBD

    Win a holiday for two this silly season — you deserve it.

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    A Haze of Smoke Is Currently Affecting the Air Quality in Brisbane

    Thick smoke from bushfires across Queensland and New South Wales is currently affecting large parts of the city.

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    An Art Lover's Guide to Sydney While Checking Out All the Exhibitions in November

    Try your hand at creating some art of your own, wander through market stalls and relaxing gardens, and sample some of the city's best food.

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    New Zealand's Largest Waterslide Has Opened in North Canterbury

    It sits 13.5 metres high and shoots riders on two-person tubes down a winding hydroslide.

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    Brisbane Commuters Will Receive Four Days of Free Train Travel Over the Next Month

    You'll be able to hop on a train for free on four consecutive Mondays in November and December.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Hire a Pet-Friendly Picnic Boat to Sail Through the Gold Coast

    Denmark company GoBoat is set to launch on the Gold Coast in January, with a fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats.

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    Melbourne's Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Are Now Setting Sail From the CBD

    You can now hire one of these easy-to-operate picnic boats from Banana Alley, near Flinders Street Station.

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    Terindah Estate Winery's Glamping Retreat with Its Own Private Beach Is Back for Summer

    And the decked-out bell tents are a very reasonable $220 a night (or $110 if you split it).

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    The World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Coming to Australia

    Let your inner child run free in the 1500-square-metre bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course and the space-themed wonderland.

  • News

    Air New Zealand Is Hosting a Themed Mardi Gras Flight to Sydney

    Get the party started early with inflight shenanigans and pre-departure cocktails.

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    Nine Essential Outdoor Adventures to Have Throughout the Bendigo Region

    Stretch your legs — and your photo-taking expertise — along converted rail trails, through bushland and over pink-tinged peaks.

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    Eight Unexpected Places to Stay Around the Bendigo Region's Best Cultural Experiences

    Fill your weekend away with all the exciting sights — from galleries and goldfields to glamping tents to sleep in.

  • News

    Five Spring Things to Do for the Week of November 4

    Sip champagne, catch a movie by the harbour and have a boogie at a community festival.

  • News

    Oche Is Fortitude Valley's Soon-to-Open Two-Storey Electronic Darts Bar

    The 360-person bar is opening in a historic flour mill this summer.

  • News

    Five Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 28

    Slurp oysters, drink wine by the harbour and have a boogie at a western Sydney dance party.

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    A Haze of "Hazardous" Smoke Is Currently Affecting the Air Quality in Sydney

    Thick smoke from bushfires on the north coast and northern NSW is currently affecting large parts of the city.

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    The Localist: Inner City

    In the inner city, any laneway could hold the perfect cup of coffee, and a vintage bargain is always just a short tram ride away.

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    Five Simple Steps to Help You Excel in Your Job and Carve Out a Successful Career for Yourself

    How to play to your strengths, broaden your mind and take a leap forward.

  • News

    Melbourne Can Expect Multiple Days of Climate Change Protests This Week

    Thousands of activists are set to protest outside a four-day mining conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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    Sydney Is About to Be Shrouded in Purple Flowers as Jacaranda Season Returns

    If you're a sucker for anything bright and floral, here's where to get a glimpse of the jacaranda trees in full bloom.

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    LandEscape Is Wanaka's New 15-Kilometre Electric Bike Cruise Trail

    Once complete, the attraction will also offer eight wood-fired hot tubs and six stargazing glasshouses.

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    Melbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Pumping Out Waves

    The two-hectare surf park is set to open this summer.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Box Hill

    Thousands of vinyl records, plants, gifts, organic groceries, authentic ramen and more awaits in the eastern suburbs.

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    Melbourne's Throat-Scratching London Plane Trees Are Being Uprooted and Replaced

    A heap of the irritating trees are being swapped out for climate change-resilient jacarandas, Moreton Bay figs and sweet gums.

  • News

    Nine Essential Bars and Eateries to Hit in the Bendigo Region

    Plan a weekend escape around sipping craft brews, exploring bustling restaurant hubs and tucking into local produce.

  • News

    Which Degrees to Study If You Want to Make a Difference in the World

    You could complain about everything that's wrong in the world — or you could go out and fix it.

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    The Hideaway Is Cabarita Beach's New Waterfront Glamping Retreat

    Glamp by the sea and under fairy lights here.

  • News

    Air New Zealand Is Launching a Non-Stop Service from Auckland to New York

    The carrier will fly direct to the Big Apple from October 2020.

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    Five Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 21

    Complete a seaside sculpture trail and watch a movie outdoors.

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    This Is Where the New Metro West's Seven Sydney Train Stations Will Be Located

    Construction on the high-speed underground train to Parramatta is (finally) set to kick off in 2020.

  • News

    Lord Howe Island Has Been Named One of the Best Places to Visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet

    The NSW island took out the fifth spot on the annual travel destination list — and Central Asia's Silk Road came out on top.

  • Guide

    Seven Summer Festivals Worth the Road Trip

    Round up your mates for an epic adventure to one of these regional food, music and flower festivals.

  • Guide

    Seven Ways to Celebrate Melbourne Cup in Brisbane to Suit Your Party Style

    Set your work emails to 'out of office', pick out your best outfit and get ready to enjoy bottomless bubbles.

  • News

    The First Non-Stop Qantas Flight from New York to Sydney Is Soaring Through the Sky This Weekend

    Testing the route with an aim to roll it out to the public, the Australian carrier will become the first commercial airline to make the massive 19.5-hour flight.

  • News

    A New Dark Sky Experience Has Opened in Martinborough

    Learn about the importance of constellations, the science of stars and how to read the sky using celestial navigation.

  • News

    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane So Stay Indoors

    Stay safe and dry out there — we're expecting lots of hail and wind.

  • News

    Holey Moley Is Opening Its Second Brisbane Mini-Golf Bar in the CBD

    Come next month, you'll be tap, tap, tapping around a 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'-inspired hole and one in a room filled with flying cash.

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