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NewsFive Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 14
Sip many pink drinks, eat your way around your neighbourhood and catch a global pop act.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner North
Along the guiding line of the Yarra and Merri Creek, Melbourne’s inner north is filled with character.
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NewsThe Great West Walk Is Western Sydney's New 65-Kilometre Walking Track
The trail connects Parramatta with Penrith at the base of the Blue Mountains.
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NewsSix New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Cabins Have Popped Up Around NSW and Vic
Summer holiday plans, sorted.
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NewsSydney Has Been Named One of the Top Ten Best Cities in the World
The NSW capital came in at number ten in Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.
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NewsAustralia Is Now Home to the World's First Whale Heritage Site
Queensland's renowned whale-watching spot, Hervey Bay, has earned the honours.
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NewsStylish US Chain Ace Hotel Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost in Sydney
The 18-storey development will feature 264 rooms, a ground-floor lobby bar, and rooftop bar and restaurant.
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NewsSydney's T6 Carlingford Train Line Is Closing Permanently
It's closing in January to make way for the Parramatta Light Rail — but that won't be opening till 2023.
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NewsFour Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 7
Get down to 80s pop ballads, try a bunch of craft beers, and more.
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NewsSydney's Newest Luxury Eco-Retreat Is Located Right in the Middle of Taronga Zoo
The 62 rooms are not only be located among the zoo's animals, but have epic views over the zoo and Sydney Harbour.
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NewsFive Must-Try Beers at This Year's Coogee Bay Hotel Craft Beer & Cider Festival
There'll be over 60 to choose from — but here are the ones you should start with.
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NewsChapel Street Just Became Australia's First Permanently Pet-Friendly Major Shopping Precinct
Over 300 of its venues are now welcoming in dogs and cats — including cafes, gyms and even a hotel.
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NewsMelbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Filled with Water
The two-hectare surf park will start pumping out waves in the coming weeks.
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NewsChadstone Will Soon Be Home to a Multimillion-Dollar Luxury Hotel with a Rooftop Pool and Bar
With 250 opulent rooms and a new all-day restaurant by Scott Pickett.
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GuideWhere to Find One-of-a-Kind Gifts That'll Help Put You in Their Good Books
Get that special someone a present they'll actually love (and use).
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NewsQueensland's Mon Repos Turtle Centre Is Set to Reopen After a $22 Million Redevelopment
It's relaunching just in time for this year's turtle season.
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NewsThe Not-So-Obvious Guide to Exploring Europe Next Year
Make your European getaway a little bit different with these seven left-of-centre authentic experiences.
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NewsOne of Australia's Most Beautiful Beaches Has Been Washed Away
Coastal erosion has seen Stockton Beach gradually lose its coveted patch of sand over the last decade — but a recent storm has closed the beach almost entirely.
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NewsFour Spring Things to Do for the Week of September 30
Go for a boogie at a jazz festival, stroll through a floral paradise and more.
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NewsThis New On-Demand Ferry Service Will Run Between Barangaroo, Pyrmont and Glebe
It'll run daily between the Fish Markets, Blackwattle Bay, Pirrama Park and Barangaroo for a six-month trial.
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GuideFive Ways to Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in Sydney to Suit Your Party Style
Find an event to suit your style and budget, from casual after-work drinks to an all-out feast.
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NewsA 'Ghostbusters'-Inspired Escape Room Is Coming to Australia
Navigate the life-sized maze, capture ghosts and dodge slime to win prizes and avoid being slimed.
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NewsThe ACT Has Just Legalised Cannabis for Personal Use
The new laws, which will come into effect in January 2020, allow adults to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis and grow two plants.
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NewsFive Spring Things to Do for the Week of September 23
Taste some fresh craft beers, take your pick of food trucks, and admire thousands of vibrant flowers.
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News
Five Free Talks to Make You Feel Super Smart This Spring
Relive the glory days of uni and learn a thing or two (with a drink in hand) at this free talk series.
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NewsYou Can Now Use Your Credit Card to Tap On Across the Entire Sydney Public Transport Network
Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments can now be used to pay for your fare on buses, trains, light rail and ferries.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland Is Set to Score a Spectacular New Cliffside Climbing Track
Coming to Binna Burra Lodge, it'll use steel cables, fixed metal rungs, bridges and ladders to let climbers of all skill levels scale the cliff-face.
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NewsYou Can Spend a Night at Downton Abbey Thanks to Airbnb
Highclere Castle, the English country house where the series was filmed, will welcome two guests for a one-night stay.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Double Pass to Sydney Fringe Festival's Epic Closing Party
Dance into the wee hours at this epic party, then sleep it off in a lush CBD hotel room.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Out-of-Town Events That You Can Plan a Whole Weekend Around
Pick one, lock in some mates and accommodation, and you'll have a ready-made pearler on the horizon.
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GuideTen Essential Spots to Visit in Darlinghurst
Spend a day in Darlinghurst tasting coffee that's good for you, nibbling on pastries, sipping negronis, and enjoying the eclectic culture of the area.
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NewsFive Out-of-Town Restaurants to Road Trip to When You Need a Break
The distances we go to for top-notch nosh.
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NewsFive Spring Things to Do for the Week of September 16
Play pétanque on a greenery-filled rooftop and check out a Palm Springs-inspired pop-up bar.
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NewsMelbourne's Bourke Street Mall Is Butting Out and Becoming Totally Smoke-Free
The smoking ban will come into effect from October 4.
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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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FeatureThe Localist: Melbourne
Online shopping is great and everything, but it’s not quite the same as doing it IRL. If you want to trawl through racks of vintage clothes, meet the people who actually made the thing you’re buying or stumble across something you never knew you needed, you need to get out there and hit the pavement.
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FeatureThe Localist: Eastern Suburbs
The east enjoys a prime location in that sweet spot between the buzz of the inner city and the wide leafy streets of the suburbs.
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NewsSydney Is About to Get Hit by a Heap of Rain so Prepare Your Brollies
After a warm weekend, thunderstorms, strong winds and a cool change are coming for Sydney.
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NewsBrisbane, You're Up: Guide Dogs Queensland Need You to Look After These Fresh New Pups
The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for just over a year before they go to work as guide dogs.
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NewsMelbourne's Bourke Street Mall Could Soon Be a Smoke-Free Zone
The Melbourne City Council will make a decision on the ban next week.
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NewsSix New Zealand Luxury Experiences to Plan If You Have Cash to Splash
From fancy retreats to helicopter tours, here are the best New Zealand experiences to book when you want to treat yourself.
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