• The Summer Guide to Brisbane 2018–19

    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

  • The Summer Guide to Sydney 2018–19

    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

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    Summer Reading List 2018–19

    Including a controversial memoir, this year's Man Booker winner and the latest effort from the author behind 'Call Me By Your Name'.

  • News

    Here Is What Australia's Crazy Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day

    December 25 is gifting most of the country with high temperatures, heatwaves and a whole heap of sunshine.

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    Auckland Transport Is Offering Free Train and Bus Travel This Friday

    To help ensure people get home safely for the holiday season.

  • News

    Sydney, You're Up: Guide Dogs NSW Needs You to Look After These Fresh New Pups

    The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for a year before they get trained as guide dogs.

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    Ride Is the New Dockless Electric Scooter Service Currently Trialling in Melbourne

    The yellow scooters are currently being trialled in St Kilda, with hopes to expand across the CBD.

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    Five Ways to Spend New Year's Eve in Wellington

    An inventive list of the happenings in Wellington for New Years Eve.

  • News

    Japan Is Set to Score an Immersive 'Toy Story'-Themed Hotel

    It's set to open at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2021.

  • News

    Brisbane Looks Set to Cop An Onslaught of Rain So Prepare Your Brollies

    And parts of the state are expected to experience storms, too.

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    You Can Now Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives

    Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence".

  • News

    This Is What the Yarra River Could Look Like with Its Own Public Swimming Pool

    A proposal has been put forth to make the Yarra swimmable once more.

  • News

    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So Stay Inside

    Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.

  • News

    Freeland Hiking Co Will Take You On Guided Multi-Day Treks Near Sydney

    And it'll provide all the gear — from snacks to sleeping bags — so you just need to bring yourself.

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    Almost a Month's Worth of Rain Is Set to Pour Down on Melbourne Today

    Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.

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    Summer Stint: Hunter Valley

    New South Wales' second largest city is nipping at Sydney's heels when it comes to summery destinations. It's also the gateway to a slew of top-notch experiences nearby. So, pack your bags; Newcastle and its surrounds beckon.

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    A Stretch of Southeast Sydney Coastline Will Open Up to the Public as Part of a New Walking Track

    It's part of Randwick City Council's plan to eventually link up walking tracks from La Perouse to Coogee.

  • News

    MONA's Ambitious Giant Five-Star Hotel Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality

    David Walsh's plans for Motown hotel include indoor and outdoor theatres, a giant library and a spa designed by James Turrell.

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    Buses Will Replace Trains on a Heap of Melbourne's Train Lines in January

    Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout the month to complete upgrades for the Metro Tunnel and a new fleet of high-capacity trains.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Hire a Picnic Boat to Sail Down the Yarra River

    Denmark company GoBoat is set to launch in Melbourne in January, with a fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats

  • News

    This New App Lets You Mix and Match Classes at Auckland's Boutique Gyms

    More than 75 Auckland fitness studios have already signed up.

  • News

    Five Outdoor Adventures to Plan in the Philippines

    Get out and explore the vibrant natural tapestry of this Southeast Asian wonderland.

  • News

    Four Works Have Been Announced for Silo Theatre's 2019 Season

    Spotlighting grown-up feelings, teenage hormones, wild karaoke and Bollywood dance numbers — the plays have been called 'blasts of electric intimacy'.

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    Ten Things to Eat, See and Do on a Long Weekend in Perth

    From a secret speakeasy to an epic rooftop cinema.

  • News

    Seven Must-Read Books for Summer

    Including a controversial memoir, this year's Man Booker winner and the latest effort from the author behind 'Call Me By Your Name'.

  • News

    The Glowing Green 'Christmas Comet' Will Be Visible Down Under This Week

    Prepare to look up at the comet 46P/Wirtanen, which might even be visible to the naked eye.

  • News

    Muji's First Japanese Hotel Is Set to Open in 2019

    The Tokyo site joins the company's existing hotels in Shenzhen and Beijing in China.

  • News

    A Heap of Brisbane Train Stations Will be Closed Over the Christmas Period

    If you're travelling in Brisbane's west or through the inner city, take note.

  • News

    Mere Muggles Can Now Spend the Night at Hogwarts Thanks to This New Wizards Suite

    The magical room at Melbourne's Hotel Windsor coincides with the Aussie run of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'.

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    The NSW Government's Proposed High-Speed Rail Network Would Get You to Canberra in One Hour

    The Fast Rail Network Strategy aims to better connect Sydney with regional cities.

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    The Auchenflower Stretch of Coronation Drive Is Closed Due to a Police Incident

    Bus detours are in place, ferries aren't stopping along the river — and it's recommended that you avoid the area.

  • News

    Luxe New Brisbane Hotel Ovolo The Valley Has Just Opened Its Rockstar-Inspired Doors

    The old Emporium hotel site has had a $55 million, design-led facelift.

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    Here's What You Need to Know for Your Wet Sydney Commute Home Tonight

    Severe rainfall is supposed to return imminently — so it's best you scoot home as soon as you can.

  • News

    Public Transport Delays and Road Closures Are Happening Across Sydney as Heavy Rain Continues

    Commuters should expect a slow and wet trip to work this morning.

  • News

    Sydney Is About to Cop Another Onslaught of Rain So Prepare Your Brollies

    And parts of the state are expected to experience some flooding, too.

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    The Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach Has Been Named One of the Best in the World

    Six Australian beaches have made FlightNetwork list of the top 50 best beaches in the world.

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    Bungee Fitness Is New Zealand's Latest Exercise Trend

    After strapping into a bungee rig participants perform everything from leaping ballet pliés to inverted pushups. 

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    You Can Now (Finally) Ditch Your Opal Card When Catching Sydney Trains

    Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments can now be used to pay for your fare on Sydney trains.

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