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NewsCabn 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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NewsSydney 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.
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NewsAustralia'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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NewsNine 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.
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NewsA 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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NewsThis '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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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Fried Chicken in Melbourne
Fried chicken is basically a food group in itself — and at these ten top chook spots in Melbourne, you can have it with waffles for breakfast, in a burger for lunch, or sticky and sweet for dinner.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Underground Bars That Are Actually Underground
From Mexican-themed mezcal bars, to haunts with over 400 different spirits, these are the best bars under the city.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne for After-Work Drinks
Sip speciality wine, drink local craft beer or enjoy a Negroni (or two) at these post-work haunts.
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GuideMelbourne Restaurants and Bars with Private Dining Rooms
Made for long lazy lunches and birthday dinners to remember.
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NewsSeven Ways to Score Cheap and Discounted Theatre Tickets in Melbourne
Yes, it is possible to see a show for less than 30 bucks — you just need to get in at the right time.
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NewsTen Extremely Australian Big Things Worth a Detour on Your Next Very Long Road Trip
Giant watermelons, potatoes and lobsters named Larry might sound ridiculous, and they are — but that doesn't stop them from being among our most loved landmarks.
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GuideWhere to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home
Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.
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NewsThe Best Picnic Spots in Melbourne
Wait till the weather is just right, then fill your esky with cold beer, natural wine and an oversupply of snacks and get picnicking.
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NewsThe 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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NewsThe 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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NewsMelbourne'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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NewsA 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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NewsYou 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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NewsAirbnb-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.
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NewsMelbourne'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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NewsYou'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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NewsNutella 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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NewsMatthew 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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NewsMelbourne Is Set to Swelter Through One Its Hottest November Days Ever Today
It's set to hit 39 degrees — but if it creeps above 40, it'll be the hottest November day in 22 years.
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NewsYou'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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EventBaker's Dozen
Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Federation Square, Melbourne
Melbourne's most-loved bakers and pastry icons are coming together for a huge pop-up bake shop at Fed Square.
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EventMoon Dog Bus and Beer Crawl
Sat, 22 Mar, 2025
Moon Dog World, Preston
Sample every brewery under the Moon Dog name on this intra-city adventure, which is travelling from Preston to Footscray for beers, bites and mechanical bull rides.
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EventPoodle Bar & Bistro's Fifth Birthday
Sun, 9 Mar, 2025
Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy
This birthday bash features hot Italian sandos, cocktails and other sips, and late-night DJs whipping up a ruckus.
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EventMoomba Festival
Thu, 6 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Yarra River, Melbourne
Viral stars are taking over Fed Square, human-powered gliders will defy physics and 1300 performers are set to enliven the streets across five days of fun.
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EventWindsor Wine Room x St Hugo
Mon, 10 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Windsor Wine Room, Windsor
Fine, Barossa red wine and fresh pasta pairings, just in time for autumn.
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EventFesta Del Pomodoro at Mister Bianco
Tue, 18 Mar and Wed, 19 Mar 2025
Mister Bianco, Kew
Celebrate the art of sugo-making with a three-course meal and cooking demo at this Italian restaurant in Kew.
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EventLightscape Melbourne
Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra
Another winter, another lit-up garden display, with this after-dark festival getting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne a-glowing.
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EventNew Order: Australian Tour 2025
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
After their 2020 tour was cut short due to the pandemic, these music icons are returning Down Under.
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EventGet Up and Glow
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Bossley Bar & Restaurant, Melbourne
Get your Saturday started in the best way with a yoga class, brekkie and beauty products — all for free.
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EventMelbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Wed, 26 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Carlton Gardens, Carlton
This five-day flower and garden fest features landscaping inspiration, workshops for plant lovers, art exhibitions and a special after-dark experience.
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NewsElement 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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NewsQantas 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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NewsThe 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.
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NewsiFly Is Melbourne's Multimillion-Dollar New Indoor Skydiving Centre
You can soar through the air — without having to jump out of a plane.
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NewsMelbourne'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.
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NewsTerindah 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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NewsThe 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.
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NewsNine 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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NewsEight 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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NewsHigh Temperatures and Thunderstorms Are Both on the Menu for Melbourne Today
Just another day in paradise.
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FeatureThe 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.
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NewsFive Simple Steps to Help You Excel in Your Job and Carve Out a Successful Career for Yourself
How to play to your strengths, broaden your mind and take a leap forward.
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NewsMelbourne 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.
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NewsKelly Slater Is Opening His Second Surf Ranch on the Sunshine Coast
It'll have an eco-resort on site, too.
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NewsMelbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Pumping Out Waves
The two-hectare surf park is set to open this summer.
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GuideWhere 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.
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NewsMelbourne's Throat-Scratching London Plane Trees Are Being Uprooted and Replaced
A heap of the irritating trees are being swapped out for climate change-resilient jacarandas, Moreton Bay figs and sweet gums.
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NewsNine 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.
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NewsWhich Degrees to Study If You Want to Make a Difference in the World
You could complain about everything that's wrong in the world — or you could go out and fix it.
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NewsLord Howe Island Has Been Named One of the Best Places to Visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet
The NSW island took out the fifth spot on the annual travel destination list — and Central Asia's Silk Road came out on top.
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GuideSeven Summer Festivals Worth the Road Trip
Round up your mates for an epic adventure to one of these regional food, music and flower festivals.
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NewsThe First Non-Stop Qantas Flight from New York to Sydney Is Soaring Through the Sky This Weekend
Testing the route with an aim to roll it out to the public, the Australian carrier will become the first commercial airline to make the massive 19.5-hour flight.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner North
Along the guiding line of the Yarra and Merri Creek, Melbourne’s inner north is filled with character.
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NewsSix New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Cabins Have Popped Up Around NSW and Vic
Summer holiday plans, sorted.
