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NewsStay Local for Your Next Luxury Escape — Four Australian Properties Have Been Named Among the World's 100 Best Hotels
Skip the overseas flight: four exceptional Australian hotels, and two across the ditch, have made this prestigious list of the world's best properties.
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NewsICYMI: The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Will be Turning Again by the End of 2026
Huge news for those who love rotating leisurely above the city skyline — the Docklands icon is getting its long-awaited second wind.
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NewsNow Open: The Commons Health Club South Yarra Is Reimagining the Future of Work with Magnesium Soaks and 200 Weekly Classes
In an era where burnout is out and balance is in, this sprawling wellness destination offers a new way to switch off before and after work.
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NewsFrom Kids' Activities to Dining Experiences: Here's How to Do a Winter Family Escape in Perth
With its outdoor lifestyle and free cultural activities, Perth is packed with family-friendly winter adventures.
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NewsElemental, Unruly and Remote: A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's King Island
This remote Bass Strait island rewards travelers willing to slow down and submit to its natural rhythm.
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NewsDon't Have the Time (or Funds) for Euro Summer This Year? These Closer-to-Home Escapes Still Deliver
These Pacific and Australian stays bring the holiday energy without the jet lag, so you can skip the long-haul and tap into that holiday feeling sooner.
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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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NewsThe Nine Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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GuideA Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia
Start planning your next holiday here.
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NewsThe Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Victoria
Pitch your tent at these epic campgrounds, then into the surf with you.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from clever travel accessories and design-led essentials to stylish pieces that make life on the go a little easier.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide To Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale
Less than two hours from Melbourne, whisky bars, mineral baths, coastal hikes and a huge art festival await.
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GuideEight Winter Stays in New Zealand That Give You More Bang for Your Buck
Chase the snow, the stars or the hot springs with an exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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GuideEight Incredible Bali Stays That'll Save You Money Through Concrete Playground Trips
Indonesia is always a good idea, and now you can book these luxe stays for less.
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GuideEnjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure
From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.
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GuideThat's Amore: Score Ten Percent Off These Hotels When You Book Your Euro Summer Via Concrete Playground Trips
Do the European summer of your dreams justice with our exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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NewsAstronomy Courses, After-Dark Tours and Free Exhibitions: What to Enjoy at Sydney Observatory This Season
From free daytime access to after-dark astronomy courses, Sydney Observatory blends heritage, science and skyline views on Observatory Hill.
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Guide
The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do on Anzac Day in Melbourne
Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.
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News
The Nine Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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NewsTassie Winter Is a Hot Ticket in 2026 — Catch These Must-See Off-Season Events, From Dark Mofo to Diverge Skyruns
Spanning the occult to the downright jaw-dropping, Tasmania's winter events schedule is so stacked the cold weather just becomes part of the experience.
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NewsThis Just In: Qantas Is Cutting Domestic Flights and Raising Prices as the Airline's Fuel Costs Blow Out to $3.3 Billion
Australia's national airline has announced it's increasing the price of airfares and reducing domestic capacity to address significant fuel cost concerns.
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RestaurantSummerfield Winery
5967 Stawell-Avoca Road, Moonambel
For a world-class wine with a view — and a slice of pizza — head to the Pyrenees.
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NewsHow to Hack Hotel Travel: Deals, Upgrades and Insider Benefits
From using loyalty points to booking directly, these hotel hacks can help you make the most of your travel plans.
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NewsFrom Elevated Dining to the Best in Beaches: Here's Why Perth Needs to Be On Your Travel Hit List This Year
From Indian Ocean sunsets to standout dining and wine regions within reach, Perth is one of Australia’s most rewarding city escapes.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
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NewsNow Open: Leaning Into the Suburb's Legacy, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton Marks the Neighbourhood's First Global Stay
This historic neighbourhood is still achieving milestones thanks to the arrival of its first internationally branded hotel, inspired by Carlton's people and culture.
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NewsComing Soon: Bookings Are Now Open for KICStudio, Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw's New Somatic Movement Studio
After a decade of building KIC into a broader wellness ecosystem, Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw are opening their first physical studio in Cremorne.
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NewsComing Soon: Soak Bathhouse Is Adding a Second Melbourne Oasis, Moving Into a Luxe Inner-South Apartment Development
The inner-city's bathhouse boom continues, with this urban oasis pioneer revealing a second soon-to-launch location.
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EventMDW 2026: 'Between Planes' by Dean Norton
Tue, 14 Apr - Sun, 17 May 2026
Hotel House, Fitzroy North
Moving through shifting reflections and fractured light, this study of glass and mirrors will have visitors questioning their perception.
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EventSorrento Solstice Festival
Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various locations in Sorrento, Sorrento
Celebrating, not hiding away from the year's shortest days, this emerging solstice festival offers firelight by the ocean.
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EventDiana Desensi x Dan Lidgard at Bau Bau
Sat, 2 May, 2026
Bau Bau Dining, Mount Eliza
The pair will come together for one-night only to showcase premium ingredients and Italian cookery.
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EventMahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar
Sun, 12 Apr and Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Moondrop Bar, Fitzroy
Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.
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EventPidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.
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EventBook Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran
Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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NewsTravel Further For Free: These Destinations Are Some of the Best to Explore by Riding the V/Line This April
Now that public transport is free in Victoria throughout April, there's never been a better time to slow-travel your way across the state.
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NewsExtend Your Easter Break, as Scoot's Latest Sale Features Airfares to Stellar Destinations Across Asia Starting From $182
Keep the good times flowing after the long weekend, as this budget airline's latest sale departs to multiple dreamy destinations across Asia.
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NewsLanson Place Parliament Gardens Is Giving a Creator-in-Residence the Keys to the City, with Applications Closing Tomorrow
This six-month creator residency is up for grabs, offering curated stays and storytelling opportunities that capture the best of Melbourne.
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NewsThe 18 Best Hair Salons in Melbourne
From celebrity stylists to specialist studios, leave your locks to some of the best hair salons in Melbourne.
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NewsStill Saving for Euro Summer? You'll be Able to Fly Direct to London From Melbourne Starting Next Year
With the usual Middle East flight route disrupted by current conflicts, this is a welcome new alternative for travellers looking to cross the world.
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NewsRoca Cabana is Byron Bay's Luxe New Pool Club From the Team at Roca
Located beside Latin American restaurant Roca, the adults-only pool club pairs ceviche and cocktails with poolside lounging.
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NewsHere's How to Do a Weekend of Wellness in New South Wales' Shoalhaven
From peaceful bushland stays and yoga studios to white-sand beaches and local food experiences, here’s how to spend a restorative weekend in Shoalhaven.
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Guide
A Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia
Start planning your next holiday here.
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NewsThe 27 Best Day Spas in Melbourne for 2026
Warning: These massages, facials and beautiful spaces may result in a state of complete and utter relaxation.
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NewsJust Named the World's Happiest Country, Finland Is Inviting Travellers to Experience a Seven-Day Lakeland Relaxation Retreat
Topping the happiness charts for the ninth time, Finland is hosting a digital detox made to help you appreciate the art of relaxation.
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NewsFund Your Overseas Adventures in 2026 with This $10k Flight Fund Designed as an Unofficial Travel Internship
Don't put your travel plans on hold — this "internship" is here to bankroll your flights for the next 12 months.
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NewsThis Just In: You Can Explore Australia's Prehistoric History During the First-Ever Queensland Dinosaur Week
From the bones of the biggest animal to ever exist in Australia, to the ancient birds that early Australians relied on for food, Queensland is inviting you to see it all this May.
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NewsAdd These Items to Your Packing and Level Up Your Long Weekend Getaway
From small elevations to practical picks, these items can help you level up your long weekend packing.
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NewsThis Just In: Time Magazine Has Revealed Its 'World's Greatest Places' List for 2026 — with One Aussie Surf Stay Making the Cut
One Australian stay has landed on this landmark annual list, bringing acclaim to a tiny NSW surf community.
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NewsComing Soon: The Sunshine Coast Is Getting a Luxe Upgrade, with Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Now Taking Bookings
With a grand opening just weeks away, this hotly anticipated stay promises contemporary design and a fresh take on coastal luxury.
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NewsThis Just In: Jetstar Is Slinging One-Way Flights to Tasmania for as Little as $45 for the Next Week
Get southbound for less than the cost of a night out with this limited-time sale.
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NewsThis Just In: Australians and Kiwis are Officially the World's Longest Sleepers and Earliest Risers
Australians and New Zealanders are sleeping well and rising early — but this new report reveals we're still missing something.
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NewsThe Best Sex Shops in Melbourne
Whether you're looking for something to support sexual wellness to kink-specific desires, these stores stock for all desires.
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NewsNow Open: Victoria's Bayside Hub Is Glowing Up, with Crowne Plaza Geelong Signalling Big-City Ambitions on the Bellarine
Arriving on the waterfront with 200 rooms, Italian fare and bayside views, this major hotel opening reflects a regional city on the rise.
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NewsHow to Spend a Magical Day Out in Sydney Inspired by Harry Potter
Step into a real-life wizarding adventure with this Harry Potter™–inspired day out in Sydney.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw on Matrescence, Movement and Metamorphosis
The KIC Founders discuss the profound impact of motherhood on transforming their identities, ambitions and relationship with movement.
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NewsComing Soon: Step From Your Morning Meeting Into an Evening Sauna as The Commons Health Club Arrives in South Yarra
Blending productivity and wellness, the second location of this coworking space meets health club presents work-life balance at its best.
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NewsSporting Events Are the New Night Out — and the AFC Women's Asian Cup Is Next on the Calendar
As women's football enters a new era, Asia's best teams arrive in Sydney for three unmissable weeks of world-class action.
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NewsA Local's Guide to the Best-Kept Secrets of the Sutherland Shire
From a hidden Napoletana pizza joint to an abundance of lush nature spots, Hazel Kitchen and Bar owner, James Lancaster, shares his favourite Sutherland Shire gems.
