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    Here, you can enjoy two expansive sculpture gardens, quaffable cool-climate wines straight from the cellar door and tasty hatted fare — and it's only an hour's drive away.

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    An Art Lover's Weekend Guide to Nagambie and Its Surrounds

    Just a short drive north, you'll find a sprawling winery, Australia's biggest commercial Aboriginal art gallery, woodfired pizzas and other tasty treats.

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    Western Sydney Is Getting a New Fun Run That Will See You Race Through the Zoo

    RunWest will start at Sydney Motorsport Park before heading through the new Sydney Zoo that's set to open early next year.

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    A Look Inside Auckland's Insane New Two-Storey Mini-Golf Bar

    The venue features 27 pop culture-themed holes and a bar overlooking the waterfront.

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    Five Dates to Splash Out on in Sydney

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    Five Free Dates to Plan This Spring in Melbourne

    From complimentary trivia to a night of salsa dancing at no cost.

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    Seven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better This Week, Part 1

    From relinquishing your smartphone to watching the sunrise.

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    Five Dates to Splash Out on in Brisbane

    Make your next date night extra luxe.

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    Five Free Dates to Plan This Spring in Brisbane

    From complimentary trivia to a night of dancing at no cost.

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    The Five Best Glamping Spots on New Zealand's South Island

    Where to blend luxury and nature all in one stay.

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    Five Places to Stay in the South Island that Don't Involve Camping

    From a converted railway wagon to an old gaol cell, these unique locations are way better than your tent.

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    Sydney's Train Network Is Affected by Huge Delays This Monday Morning

    Five train lines are impacted and replacement buses are being organised.

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    Eight Interesting (and Free) Talks Coming to Sydney in October

    Covering everything from artificial intelligence to climate change, these talks are a good excuse for being out on a school night.

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    Bannisters Is Port Stephens' Luxe New Waterfront Hotel with an Infinity Pool

    Featuring 80 stunning rooms with views of the river or bushland, and a restaurant from an acclaimed chef.

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    Seven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 5

    From spending your lunch break at a gallery to slurping up an authentic bowl of pho.

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    Five Scenic Cycling Trails to Hit on the South Island

    Soak up the stunning scenery of the south on two wheels.

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    It could be the most rain the city — and parts of the state — has seen in over three months.

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    Surry Hills Is Getting a New Multimillion-Dollar Boutique Laneway Hotel

    The 12-storey hotel will have a basement swimming pool, plant-filled rooftop and in-house restaurant and bar.

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    The Best One-Day Hikes Near Wellington

    Swap the pavement for coastal bush, swing bridges and wooded hills.

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    Two Dockless Electric Scooter Services Will Be Trialled in Auckland

    Auckland Transport will review the system after three months.

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    North Sydney Looks Set to Become Australia's First Smoke-Free CBD

    If the motion receives local community support, it could be implemented by Christmas or early 2019.

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    A Luxe New Wellness Centre and Yoga Studio Has Opened in Rosebery

    It's the latest addition to the ever-growing Cannery precinct.

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    Seven Events Worth Travelling to Bendigo for This Spring

    Venture beyond Melbourne and discover everything this vibrant city has to offer.

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    Seven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 6

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    Sydney International Airport Now Has a Team of Very Good Dogs to Help Passengers De-Stress

    The pups are available for pre-flight cuddles, as part of the new emBark program by American Airlines and Assistance Dogs Australia

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    This New 130-Room Hotel Will Feature One of Auckland's Highest Outdoor Rooftop Bars

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    Including a dance in the dark and a trip to Diagon Alley for a butter brew.

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    A 'Pac-Man' Maze for Humans Is Coming to Australia

    Navigate your way through a 1.5-kilometre, LED-lit maze, avoiding ghosts to win prizes.

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    Five Ways You Can Do Some Good in Wellington This Spring

    Foster a puppy, welcome a refugee family to New Zealand and become a personal stylist.

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    The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Will Launch Next Month

    The nearly 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will soon take to the skies.

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    Free Public Transport Is Coming to Three Melbourne Train Lines In December

    Commuters on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Gippsland lines will be gifted 23 days of free travel.

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    The Yarra Valley Could Soon Be Home to a 14-Kilometre Scenic Railway

    Historic steam trains could soon be travelling between Yarra Glen and Healesville.

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    Sydney's Best Indoor Workouts for When You Really Don't Want to Exercise Outside

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    Daily Melbourne Discoveries for the Week of October 8

    Including a bar dedicated to cannolis and a talk on queer history.

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    South Island: Discover the South

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    You Can Tour Antarctica on a Day Trip Thanks to This Indulgent Sight-Seeing Plane Tour

    Explore the icy continent during the day, then return home to your own bed.

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    Lon Retreat and Spa Is Point Lonsdale's New Luxury Coastal Escape

    The 200-acre hillside property boasts seven luxury suites, a mineral pool and its own private art gallery.

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    A Guide to Coogee Beach to Take You From Sunrise To Sunset

    How to spend a full sunny day at one of Sydney's eastern suburbs most laid-back beaches.

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    A Go-To Gin Guide for Spring in Melbourne

    Where to see experimental art exhibitions, venture down a rabbit hole and more — all with a gin in hand.

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