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    Virgin Is Doing a Huge Four-Day Sale with 700,000 Domestic and International Flights From $49

    The discounted fares cover domestic one-way trips, plus return flights to Fiji and Bali.

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    New Zealand Will Start Reopening to Vaccinated Australians in the First Half of 2022

    The trans-Tasman travel bubble has been on pause since July, but NZ has finally outlined when it'll begin reopening to Australia — and the rest of the world.

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    Australia Is Set for a Soggy La Nina Summer So You'd Best Keep Your Umbrella Handy

    The Bureau of Meteorology has declared that a La Niña weather event has developed in the Pacific Ocean, which means that a wetter-than-usual few months are in store.

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    Ten Stunning Experiences to Gift Your Mate Who Needs a Break From the City

    From soaring above bright pink lakes and steaming outdoor baths to swimming with dolphins and sky-high picnics, these Aussie adventures are the perfect antidote.

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    Ten Extraordinary Gifts for Parents in Need of a Getaway That Caters for Kids

    Give your mates with children an adventure they can really enjoy while the little’uns run off holiday steam.

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    Ten Cultural Experiences to Get for the Person in Your Life Who Already Has Everything

    Because people who say they don't want any gifts, actually do.

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    Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel Has Opened in Melbourne, Complete with Daily Chocolate Hour

    The chain's 172-room CBD site also boasts a dedicated recreation level, chocolate cafe, and modern Asian restaurant and bar.

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    Victoria Is Ditching Venue and Gathering Restrictions (and Opening Dance Floors) at 11.59pm Tonight

    The state is set to hit 90-percent double jabs among over 12s, so it's easing restrictions again — earlier than expected, too.

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    A 97-Percent Partial Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend

    The moon is expected to turn a shade of red as it slips into earth's shadow.

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    Nine Waterfalls and Freshwater Swimming Spots to Explore in Tropical North Queensland

    Get ready to slide and swing your way into some spectacular swimming spots this autumn.

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    Ten Great Gifts for Your Friend Who Appreciates the Finer Things in Life

    Level up your gift giving with these extravagant experiences.

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    The Grampians' Epic New 160-Kilometre Walking Trail Has Opened Just in Time for Your Summer Hikes

    The Grampians Peaks Trail takes 13 days to traverse in full, spanning from Mount Zero in the north to Dunkeld in the south.

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    Queensland Is Reopening to Vaxxed Visitors Nearly a Week Early After Hitting 70-Percent Double Jabs

    The Sunshine State might also hit its 80-percent double-vaccinated target early, which is when interstate visitors can enter Queensland without quarantining.

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    DoubleTree by Hilton Has Reimagined One of Its Hotel Rooms as a White Christmas-Themed Paradise

    It comes complete with wintery soft furnishings, a twinkling Christmas tree and Xmas-themed room service menu.

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    Twelve of the Most Luxurious Fiji Stays to Splurge on Now That Borders Are Opening

    Overseas adventures are back on the menu — and Fiji's stunning beaches, villas and resorts are ready and waiting for your visit.

  • Guide

    Ten Thrilling Travel Experiences to Gift That Person Who Loves Big Adventures

    Multi-day treks, sand dune surf sessions and jumping croc cruises — get your adrenaline-loving mate a present they won't forget.

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    Western Australia Will Reopen Its Borders in Early 2022 When It Reaches 90-Percent Double Jabs

    WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced that the state will start easing border controls both domestically and internationally.

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    Ten Booming Regional Towns to Consider for Your First Home If You're Looking for a Seachange

    Whether you want to relocate right by the beach or you're looking for a treechange, these towns are the ideal places to lay down roots.

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    Victoria Has Fully Opened Its Border to New South Wales

    Under Victoria's permit system, all of New South Wales is now classed as a green zone, allowing all NSW residents to head south without testing or quarantining.

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    Ten Unmissable Activities for Adventure Lovers in Tropical North Queensland

    Take a leap of faith at Australia's only bungee jump, abseil down flowing waterfalls or pitch a tent on a secluded island this autumn.

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    The World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Touring Australia Again in 2022

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

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    How to Treat Yourself in Melbourne Without Blowing Your Cash Straight After Payday

    Treating yourself and hitting those savings goals? It definitely can be done.

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    Maniax Is Opening a Second Axe-Throwing Venue in the CBD This Month

    The group's sixth Aussie outpost will feature axe-throwing lanes, a bar and kitchen, in a huge subterranean space on Elizabeth Street.

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    Queensland's Scenic Rim Has Been Named One of the Best Places in the World to Visit in 2022

    It's the only Australian location on the list — but Auckland was named the top city to visit in 2022.

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    The City of Melbourne Is Doing Another Round of $5 Weekend and Afternoon CBD Parking Deals

    For the two months up until Christmas, the cheap parking deal will apply at a heap of Wilson, Secure, Ace, Care Park, Nationwide and First Parking sites.

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    Singapore Is Opening Up Quarantine-Free Travel to Vaccinated Australians on November 8

    A travel bubble between Australia and Singapore was first floated back in March, and it's finally becoming a reality.

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    South Australia Is Reopening to Vaxxed Travellers So It's Time to Book a Wine-Fuelled Holiday

    SA has revealed its reopening roadmap, including letting double-vaccinated visitors into the state without quarantining from November 23.

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    Gallery: Melbourne's Celebratory First Weekend Out of Lockdown

    From streetside brunches to catch-ups after months of isolation, Melburnians were out in force over the weekend to enjoy a drink, a meal and quality time with their nearest and dearest.

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    Virgin's New Domestic and International Flight Sale Is Selling 1.7 Million Fares Starting From $49

    You can nab a cheap flight to 28 different destinations, including Fiji, Bali and New Zealand.

  • News

    Thailand Is Reopening to Australian Tourists on November 1

    Double-vaccinated Aussie travellers will be able to completely skip quarantine, too.

  • News

    Victoria's Restrictions Will Ease Again on October 29, Reopening Retail and Allowing Regional Travel

    And, once Victoria hits the 90-percent double-jabbed mark in late November, all caps and density quotas will be ditched in all locations statewide.

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    Tasmania Will Open to All Double-Jabbed Australian and International Arrivals on December 15

    Dreaming of a summer getaway to Tasmania? The Apple Isle has set its official reopening date, based on when it expects to get to the 90-percent double-vaccinated threshold.

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    Victoria Is Ditching Quarantine for Double-Vaxxed International Travellers From November

    Come November 1, if you're double-jabbed, you'll be able to head overseas — and return home without a two-week quarantine stint.

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    Arrive by Helicopter at Byron Bay's Outrageously Luxe Hotel Clicquot This Summer

    The French champagne house drops a holiday experience for when a standard villa simply won't do.

  • News

    Qantas Is Bringing Forward International Flights to Singapore, Fiji, Johannesburg and Thailand

    The airline will start flying to Singapore in mid-November — and Australia could have a quarantine-free travel bubble in place with the southeast Asian city-state by then.

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    Vaccinated Travellers Can Move Between NSW and Victoria Without Quarantining From November 1

    Victoria has already dropped its quarantine requirement for double-jabbed NSW travellers, and the reciprocal arrangement will kick in next month.

  • News

    Melbourne's Surf Park Urbnsurf Will Start Pumping Out Waves Once Again This Week

    After an extended lockdown hiatus, the surf park is back from Saturday, October 23.

  • News

    Melbourne's Getting a Pop-Up Zipline Across the Yarra This Summer

    Come December, you'll be able to zip from Fed Square to Alexandra Gardens from nine metres above the water.

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    Everything You Need to Know About Melbourne's Solar Phenomenon Melbhenge

    It happens twice a year when the sun rises or sets in perfect alignment with the CBD grid — here's where and how to see it.

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    The Tasman Is the Luxe New Hobart Hotel with Waterfront Views That'll Tempt You on a Tassie Getaway

    Australia's first Luxury Collection hotel, it'll open its doors in December.

  • News

    Queensland Will Start Reopening Its Borders to Double-Vaccinated Visitors From Mid-November

    The announcement means that Queensland will be welcoming in travellers from elsewhere in Australia just as summer arrives.

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