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NewsYou Can Now Book Into a Sexual Wellness Hotel Suite in Brisbane That Comes with a Sex Toy Mini Bar
Until the end of March, you and your partner can get a buzz at W Brisbane, thanks to suites equipped with sex toys, lingerie and access to a 'sexologist concierge'.
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NewsTips For Growing Your Own Veggies at Home With Urban Veggie Patch's Lee Sullivan
Don't fear gardening failure — let beloved IG green thumb Lee Sullivan impart wisdom on how to grow veggies and edible plants at home.
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GuideA Jam-Packed Itinerary of Essential Desert Experiences in the Red Centre
Explore the Red Centre on camelback, enjoy a refreshing dip in an ancient waterhole or see the staggering beauty of Uluru up close.
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GuideNine Exhilarating Experiences Every Adventure Lover Should Have in Alice Springs and Beyond
Soar over the Red Centre in a glider, captain a buggy over desert terrains, or camp out under a million stars
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NewsAirbnb Has Recreated the 'Bluey' House in Brisbane If You'd Like to Spend a Night in the Hit Series
The homegrown animated hit comes to life — and you can stay in this IRL replica of the Heeler family home for $20 a night.
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NewsSeven Fun Activities to Try in Your City If You Promised Yourself You'd Do New Things This Year
Get out of your comfort zone in 2022 by having a crack at one of these top-notch activities.
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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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NewsThe Eight Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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NewsThe Best Glamping Sites Around Australia
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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NewsAustralia Is Reopening Its International Borders to All Double-Vaccinated Visitors on February 21
Almost two years since the border closed back in March 2020, all visa holders will once again be allowed to visit Australia.
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NewsA New Luxury Wellness Retreat and Spa Has Opened in Melbourne's Northeast
Founded by two local osteopaths, Relinque offers a holistic-focused treatment menu, including hot and cold therapy in its state-of-the-art steam and ice room.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Daylesford
Spend a few days wrapped in nature, natural mineral springs and a blanket of good food and wine.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to the Mornington Peninsula
Just an hour out of Melbourne, the Peninsula provides the perfect combo of coastal parks, prime produce and pinot noir.
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NewsNew Zealand Will Allow Vaccinated Australian Tourists to Cross the Ditch for Holidays by July
By the middle of 2022, Australians will be able to visit New Zealand's lush greenery again — and book in a snowy midyear holiday.
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NewsBali Is Reopening to Australian Tourists This Week
Double-vaccinated travellers will still need to spend their first five days in quarantine, however.
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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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GuideAn Outrageously Luxe Itinerary to Follow on That Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Central Australia
Float over Alice Springs in a hot air balloon, tour the Red Centre on the back of a Harley or feel glamorous glamping under the stars.
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GuideTen Rewarding Cultural Experiences to Immerse Yourself in on a Trip to Central Australia
These life-changing, perspective-shifting experiences will shoot straight to the top of your bucket list.
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NewsVirgin Is Bringing Back Its Boozy Pride Flights with Drag, DJs and Bottomless Drinks for Mardi Gras
After first taking off in 2021, Virgin's Sydney-bound pride flights will depart from both Brisbane and Melbourne — just in time for the last weekend of Mardi Gras.
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GuideNine Unexpected Things You Didn't Know You Could Do (and See) in Central Australia
Stargaze in scenic Uluru, catch a festival of drag, glitter and cabaret and see the world's largest bird — expect the unexpected.
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NewsWestern Australia's Misery Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2022
Every Australian state and territory is represented in Tourism Australia's full list of the 20 best beaches for this year, too.
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NewsQT Is Sharing the Love This February with a Chance to Win a Hotel Room for the Month
Head in for a romantic one-night hotel staycation, emerge 17 days later.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventMFWF: Feast for Freedom — A Longer Table
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Footscray
This one-night dining experience blends flavour and storytelling, bringing people together through refugee-led dishes that celebrate cultural richness.
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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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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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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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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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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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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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NewsEleven Sustainable Hacks for Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer
Fill up the ice bucket, buy a spray bottle and put your sheets in the freezer.
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NewsThe Funderdome Is Melbourne's New Home of Competitive Thrills, Mini Golf and Karaoke
Highpoint's all-ages fun house features mini golf, two arcades and a slew of other unprofessional sports pursuits, along with a US-style diner and bar.
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NewsAirbnb Has Revealed Its Most-Liked Homes of 2021 If You're Looking to Book an Enviable Getaway
Check out the most idyllic stays from across the globe.
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NewsSeven Aussie Summer Scenarios — and the Drinks You Should Sip on Your Next Adventure
We've found a refreshing cocktail to complement every situation you'll find yourself in this summer.
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NewsFive Ways to Take Advantage of Melbourne's Stellar Outdoor Spaces This Summer
From idyllic picnic spots to summer Sunday sessions, there are plenty of reasons to head outside if you're in Melbourne this season.
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NewsTen Spectacular Walks to Tick Off Your Bucket List in Victoria's High Country
Embark on challenging multi-day treks or take a short trail leading to one of the region's most spectacular falls.
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NewsWestern Australia Has Postponed Reopening Its Borders to the Rest of the Country (and the World)
Due to the COVID-19 situation in the rest of Australia, WA is indefinitely delaying its plans to drop its hard border.
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NewsAirbnb Wants You to Spend a Year Living Rent-Free in a Gorgeous Sicily Townhouse
The house-sharing platform is giving one person the chance to spend 12 months living rent-free in the rural village of Sambuca.
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NewsRegional Queensland's Man-Made Surf Lake Is Set to Expand and Open Its Waves to the Public
Whether you're a first-time surfer or a pro, you might be able to hang ten at Surf Lakes Yeppoon within 12–18 months — and eat, drink and glamp as well.
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NewsEight Incredible Ways You Can Experience the Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland
From luxury multi-day adventures to First Nations-led tours, there are many different ways you can experience the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsA Tiny House Nestled in a 60-Acre Olive Grove and Eucalyptus Forest Has Popped Up in Gippsland
If you're looking to get away from everyone (and everything), add this regional tiny house to your travel list.
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NewsNine Non-Boring Self-Care Ideas to Make Isolation More Bearable
Whether you've got the 'vid or have been touched by the close-contact fairy, prioritise yourself during iso with these self-care ideas.
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NewsQueensland Is Ditching All Domestic Border Restrictions From January 15
To get into the Sunshine State, you'll no longer need to show a border pass or provide proof of a rapid antigen test.
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FeatureRed Playground: An Extensive Travel Guide to Central Australia
Imagine a place where you start the day by watching the sun rise over the desert.
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NewsVictoria Is Closing Indoor Dance Floors Again in Response to Rising Cases
The returning 'Footloose'-style rules will apply at all hospitality and entertainment venues from 11.59pm on Wednesday, January 12.
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NewsVictoria Is Bringing Back Density Limits in Indoor Hospitality and Entertainment Venues
The one person per two-square-metres rule will return from 11.59pm on Thursday, January 6.
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NewsAir New Zealand Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2022
For the first time since 2013, Qantas didn't take out the top spot.
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FeatureOnly in Tropical North Queensland
One moment you could be diving deep into the Great Barrier Reef. The next, you could be hiking through World Heritage-listed rainforest.
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NewsVictorians Are Once Again Required to Wear Face Masks in Indoor Settings
With COVID-19 cases rising across the state, masks will be required again in all indoor spaces except homes — and when moving around major events with more than 30,000 people.
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FeatureI Finally Made the Journey to Central Australia — and It Soars Beyond Expectation
Concrete Playground Editor, Suz Tucker, journeyed to the Red Centre of Australia to discover places and culture you'll find nowhere else on earth.
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NewsEight Challenges to Tackle in 2022 That'll Help You Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Ever dreamt of running a marathon, cycling through forests, or tackling a ten-kilometre obstacle course? Here's your chance.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Healesville and the Yarra Valley
Ride bikes through forests, stay in a cosy old miner's cottage or unwind in a spectacular infinity pool.
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GuideSeven Surprising Experiences to Have on Your Next Trip to Canberra
Spend the morning hand feeding lions and the afternoon throwing axes.
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NewsQantas Is Launching Direct Flights From Australia to Rome Just in Time for European Summer Getaways
The only direct service between Australia and continental Europe, the Perth–Rome flights will take off three times a week between June and October 2022.
