The Localist: Bayside

Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too. 

The Ten Best Books of 2019 to Read This Summer

Use your time off to get deep into this year's Man Booker Prize winner and a timely nonfiction work on Australian bushfires.

How to Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy During Scorching Summer Weather

There's no better time for a shady beer garden date with your pooch.

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

Santa's delivering balmy weather and (hopefully) a few welcome showers on December 25.

Woodford Is Now Home to Australia's Largest All-Natural Conservation and Recreation Lake

Lake Gkula will be open to festival-goers at this year's Woodford Folk Festival.

NSW's Thredbo Valley Mountain Biking Track Has Just Opened an 18.4-Kilometre Extension

The full course now spans more than 35 kilometres from Thredbo Alpine Village to Gaden Trout Hatchery.

The Summer Guide to Melbourne 2019–20

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

The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend

The spectacular starry event only happens once a year.

Melbourne Aquarium Is Now Home to an Interactive and Luminous Jellyfish Exhibition

You can now get up close and personal with swarms of jellyfish at Sea Life's million-dollar 'Ocean Invaders' exhibition.

Arbory Afloat's Pool Has Finally (Officially) Opened for Summer

Take a dip then kick back with cocktails in one of the private poolside cabanas.

Sydney Is Now Home to an 80-Kilometre Coastal Walking Track Stretching from Bondi to Manly

The epic — and super-scenic — trek wanders past secluded coves, spectacular views, bushland, clifftops, and landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Nine Ways to Live Like a Parisian This Summer

Do as the French do — eat croissants and fromage, play petanque, step out for an alfresco supper and live like summer never ends.

Airbnb-Like Pool-Sharing Service Swimply Has Launched in Australia Just in Time for Summer

Don't have a pool? Now you can splash around in someone else's.

The Sydney Opera House Is Throwing a Luxe Private New Year's Eve Party — and Tickets Are Just $10

The catch? There are only ten tickets up for grabs.

iFly Is Melbourne's Multimillion-Dollar New Indoor Skydiving Centre

You can soar through the air — without having to jump out of a plane.

Melbourne's Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Are Now Setting Sail From the CBD

You can now hire one of these easy-to-operate picnic boats from Banana Alley, near Flinders Street Station.

The World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Coming to Australia

Let your inner child run free in the 1500-square-metre bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course and the space-themed wonderland.

Nine 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.

Eight 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.

High Temperatures and Thunderstorms Are Both on the Menu for Melbourne Today

Just another day in paradise.

The Localist: Inner City

In the inner city, any laneway could hold the perfect cup of coffee, and a vintage bargain is always just a short tram ride away.

Kelly Slater Is Opening His Second Surf Ranch on the Sunshine Coast

It'll have an eco-resort on site, too.

Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Box Hill

Thousands of vinyl records, plants, gifts, organic groceries, authentic ramen and more awaits in the eastern suburbs.

Nine Essential Bars and Eateries to Hit in the Bendigo Region

Plan a weekend escape around sipping craft brews, exploring bustling restaurant hubs and tucking into local produce.

The Localist: Inner North

Along the guiding line of the Yarra and Merri Creek, Melbourne’s inner north is filled with character.

Australia Is Now Home to the World's First Whale Heritage Site

Queensland's renowned whale-watching spot, Hervey Bay, has earned the honours.

Chapel 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.

Melbourne'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.

Queensland'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.

A '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.

Southeast 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.

Melbourne'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.

The 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.

The 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.

Six 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.

The Big Lollipop Is Australia's Latest Oversized Tourist Attraction

It's also the world's largest freestanding lollipop, and it's located outside a candy store.

Puzzle Post Is Australia's First Jigsaw Puzzle Subscription Service

Get food, Disney and cat puzzles delivered to your door each month.

Five Out-of-Town Happenings That Are Worthy of a Road Trip This Spring

As the weather starts to thaw, make the most of the sunshine with live music, blossoming flowers and art on the road.

Future-Proofed

A guide to acing your career.

Escape to Canberra

Smash Splash Is Melbourne's New Warehouse Where You Can Hurl Paint at Walls

Unleash your inner Jackson Pollock, in Smash Splash's 'splash room'.

Destination DiDi: Do More in Melbourne

There's always something going on in Melbourne. You've just got to get there first.