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Parkes Elvis Festival 2020
You’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Graceland at this officially endorsed Elvis Presley fest.
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NewsEight Lesser-Known Dishes You Need to Try on a Tour of Japan
Forget sushi or ramen, these local specialties showcase what makes Japanese food truly great.
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Things to DoWalk Through Rotorua's Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua
This new kid on the block has more than enough geothermal activity to go round.
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NewsNow Open: Ka-Rama Hotel Mildura Is Inviting Guests to Experience Boutique Nostalgia in the Sun-Drenched Countryside
Immerse yourself in modern mid-century charm, unwind in the butterfly-shaped pool, and enjoy the ideal base for exploring the local wine-and-dine scene.
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NewsIf You're Dreaming of Your Next Holiday, Qantas Has Just Dropped a Seven-Day Sale with Fares From $109
One-million discounted seats are available on flights to 60 destinations, including The Whitsundays, Kangaroo Island, the Sunshine Coast and Hobart.
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FeatureExquisite Eats, Gorgeous Gardens and the World's Fastest Cars: A First-Timer's Guide to Singapore
For a small island, Singapore sure packs a punch.
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FeatureThe Luxury Traveller's Guide to Brisbane to Inspire Your Next Indulgent Escape
From helicopter wine tours to luxury hotel stays, there are plenty of ways to live the high life in Brisbane.
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FeatureChase the Feels: How to Plan a Memorable Trip in New South Wales
There's a reason we love travelling so much.
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FeatureYour Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a veritable playground for music fans. It's not only the home of blues and soul music but also the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
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FeatureNine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible
Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.
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FeatureInto the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations
Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
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FeatureTaste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle
Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.
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Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle
Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.
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Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle
Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.
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Taste of Tasmania: Discover the Delicious Charm of the Apple Isle
Australia's island state boasts the perfect conditions for producing top-quality, flavour-filled produce — and an exceptionally talented roll call of passionate people doing spectacular things with it.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Kangaroo Island
The South Australian island's wineries, beaches, oyster farms and accommodation are as beautiful as ever.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Queensland's Bundaberg Region
Watch baby turtles hatch, swim at the Southern Great Barrier Reef, then sample award-winning local gin and rum.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Port Stephens
Slurp local oysters, ride through the dunes and unearth 'Mad Max' sets on the coast.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands
Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.
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NewsThe Essential Spring Long Weekender's Guide to Hobart
For New Zealanders in search of epic adventures, incredible scenery, delicious gastronomy and damn good wine, you don't have to travel far.
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NewsTen of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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GuideThe 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.
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HotelThe StandardX
62 Rose Street, Fitzroy
Fitzroy's The StandardX boasts 125 luxury rooms, a rooftop bar and a contemporary Thai restaurant.
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NewsThe Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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NewsThe Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria
All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.
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NewsTen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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Travel & LeisureAll Sydney Ferries Have Been Cancelled Because of the Bushfire Smoke
If you usually travel home via ferry, you'll need to make alternative plans.
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Travel & LeisureCabn Lets You Stay in Your Own Tiny Solar-Powered House in the Victorian Wilderness
Pack a book, turn off your laptop and escape to this solar-powered, secluded tiny house.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Now Take Your Pet Pooch for a CityCat Ride Along the Brisbane River
TransLink is trialling the move for three months between December 2019 and March 2020.
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Travel & LeisureAustralia's Airways Could Be Affected by an Industrial Strike Over the Christmas Holidays
Jetstar workers have voted in favour of industrial action that could see see pilots, baggage handlers and ground crew walk off the job in the coming weeks.
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Travel & LeisureThe Long-Awaited South East Light Rail Will Officially Be Up and Running Before Christmas
The first trams with passengers will run between Circular Quay and Randwick on December 14 — and the first two days of travel will be free.
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Travel & LeisureDogs of All Sizes Are Now Welcome on Auckland Trains
The first trial was a howling success.
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Travel & LeisureA Vegemite Jar-Shaped Tiny House Is Popping Up in NSW
Spend a night here and you'll be a happy little Vegemite.
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Travel & LeisureAir New Zealand Has Launched a Series of Instructional Inflight Video Workouts
The free segments demonstrate exercise techniques to effectively alleviate any symptoms associated with travelling.
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Travel & LeisureThis 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Cruise Will Sail You to the Show's Real-Life Locations
It's planning to set sail in 2021, cruising through Iceland, Northern Ireland, Spain, Malta and Croatia.
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Travel & LeisureA Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane So You Might Want to Stay Inside
Stay safe and dry — we're expecting "damaging winds and large hailstones".
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Travel & LeisureThe Great Barrier Reef Is Now Home to Australia's First Underwater Hotel
Cruise the Whitsundays on a floating pontoon — and sleep below sea level.
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Travel & LeisureThe Grampians Is Getting an Epic New 160-Kilometre Multi-Day Walking Trail
The hiking track will be complete by the end of 2020.
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Design & StyleLime's Electric Scooters Are Being Removed From Auckland Streets
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have selected four operators to operate e-scooters for the next six months.
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Travel & LeisureSeven Surprising Reasons to Consider Thredbo for Your Summer Holiday
Catch a meteor shower from Australia's highest peak, do yoga in a snow gum forest and wander through wildflower-filled meadows.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne's New Regular Commuter Ferry from Geelong to Docklands Launches Next Week
With an on-board licensed cafe (for pre-work coffees and post-work wines).
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Travel & LeisureA Snow-Filled Winter Wonderland Has Descended on Singapore's Changi Airport
Head on a snow walk, visit a festive light show and a join a workshop at a market — all inside the airport.
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Travel & LeisureYou Can Snag Yourself a Bargain This Weekend with 30 Percent Off Travel to Tasmania
Spirit of Tasmania is offering some serious discounts on travel for next year — and right in time for Dark Mofo.
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Travel & Leisure
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So Stay Safe and Dry
Lots of rain, hail and wind is expected.
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Travel & LeisureMelbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Another Day of Strikes
The four-hour, network-wide strike will follow failed negotiations between Yarra Trams and the Rail Tram and Bus Union.
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Travel & LeisureYou'll Soon Be Able to Camp, Glamp and Stay in Eco Cabins at Australia Zoo
'Camp Crocodile Hunter', as the new campground will be called, will is set to open in 2020.
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Travel & LeisureNutella Is Opening Its Own Chocolate and Hazelnut-Themed Pop-Up Hotel
Located in Napa Valley, it'll only operate for a weekend — but it'll be filled with Nutella items.
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Travel & LeisureMatthew McConaughey Has Launched a New Off-Grid Unyoked Cabin in NSW for Charity
The Oscar-winning actor helped design the cabin — and has filled it with all his favourite books, music and bourbon.
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Travel & LeisureYou'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue Via Zipline
The new Japanese theme park attraction will stretch across 120 metres in length — and it's due to open next year.
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Travel & Leisure
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane So Stay Safe and Dry
You might want to stay indoors — we're expecting hail.
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Travel & LeisureElement Richmond Is the Pet-Friendly Melbourne Hotel That'll Let Your Pooch Stay In Your Room
With comfy doggy beds and a pet degustation menu, four-legged guests are treated like royalty.
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Travel & LeisureQantas Has Just Trialled a Non-Stop Flight from London to Sydney
After flying direct from New York–Sydney in October, the airline has just trialled its next possible non-stop long-haul route.
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Travel & LeisureA 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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Travel & LeisureA 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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Travel & LeisureNew 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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Travel & LeisureBrisbane 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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Travel & LeisureTerindah 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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Travel & LeisureAir 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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Travel & LeisureNine 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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Arts & EntertainmentEight 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.
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Food & DrinkFive 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.
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Food & DrinkFive 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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Travel & LeisureThis Overnight Experience Includes a Scenic Helicopter Flight and Wine Tasting
You can book it until the end of November.
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Travel & LeisureA 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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Travel & LeisureMelbourne 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.