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NewsAn Art Lover's Weekend Guide to Geelong
It's time to get acquainted with this refreshed art-proud cultural hub.
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NewsAustralia's Longest Continuous Hiking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Trail is Now Complete
It spans 161 kilometres through southeast Queensland, with coffee stops along the way and no traffic allowed.
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NewsThis House-Sharing Service Lets You Stay in the Luxe Homes of Friends of Friends
If you've ever visited a pal's place and thought that you'd like to holiday there, or heard stories about a mate of a mate's gorgeous pad in a far-flung spot, this is for you.
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NewsThe World's Biggest Human Catapult Has Opened in New Zealand
It reaches speeds of almost 100 kilometres per hour in 1.5 seconds.
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NewsMelbourne's Bus Network Is Set to Be Affected by Another 24-Hour Driver Strike
It's the city's second bus driver strike in the past month.
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GuideThe 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.
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GuideSavour the Seasons: Where to Enjoy New Zealand's Most Exquisite Eats
No matter the time of year, there's something exciting to discover (and taste) year-round.
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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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NewsThe Ten Best Lighthouses To Visit Near Melbourne
Live out your 'Round the Twist' dreams by visiting — and even staying in — these epic light structures dotted along the Victorian coast.
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NewsThe Most-Beautiful Coastal Stays That You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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NewsThe Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria
All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.
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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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NewsTen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsFive Unexpected (and Undoubtedly Australian) Swimming Spots to Discover Around the Country
The authors of 'Places We Swim' pick five all-time swimming spots that every Australian water lover should visit.
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NewsTen of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches
You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.
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NewsDaily Melbourne Discoveries for the Week of August 27
Including $2 tacos and a city escape among the trees.
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NewsAn Opulent New Hotel and Gin Distillery Is Coming to the Yarra Valley
The 170-room 'voco' hotel will also be home to a lavender field and a mirrored maze.
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NewsA Five-Storey Nike Soccer Stadium Has Popped Up in Melbourne
Fancy yourself the next Ronaldo? Here's your chance to show off your skills.
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NewsDaily Melbourne Discoveries for the Week of September 3
Including vegemite curry and a night dedicated to stargazing.
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NewsAustralian Travellers Can Now Check Into International Flights Using Their Phones
Electric boarding passes for international flights are now allowed at all Australian airports.
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NewsEight Australian Yoga Retreats to Help You Achieve Your Most Flexible Zen
Practise your back bends in Byron and your downward dog in the Daintree.
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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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A Winter Weekender's Guide to NSW
Work hard, play (or relax) harder. From a quick overnight trip to a long weekend, make the most of your spare time and discover what NSW has to offer.
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NewsThe Winter Weekender's Guide to Surry Hills, Chippendale and Redfern
Fuel your mind and body in Sydney's creative, foodie heart.
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NewsThe Winter Weekender's Guide to Wyong
Get your blood pumping with outdoor adventures on the NSW Central Coast.
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NewsThe Winter Weekender's Guide to the Sydney CBD
When the winter gets tough, the tough go on vacay.
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EventGalentine's Day at Pincho Disco
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
Pincho Disco, Collingwood
Gather your gals, gays and theys together for a big Latin American feast the day before Valentine's Day
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EventGABS Craft Beer Fest
Fri, 4 Apr, 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Where can you get a drink from a 120-tap bar? At 2025's Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.
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EventWhat's on in Frankston: 2025 Events
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.
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EventBiggest Best IMAX Film Festival
Sat, 11 Jan - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
IMAX Melbourne, Carlton
This IMAX Melbourne film festival is filled with the best and biggest flicks to see on its huge 32-metre-wide by 23-metre-tall screen.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival
Wed, 12 Feb - Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Celebrate European cinema with a packed film festival lineup featuring 44 movies from 26 countries.
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EventThe Glam Slam
Fri, 24 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
Beyond the official Glam Slam tennis matches, you'll also find roaming drag queens and kings, glam stations, DJ sets, and plenty of rainbow flags.
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EventDrake: 'Anita Max Win' Tour
Multiple single dates
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
The 'Hotline Bling' performer 'The Degrassi: The Next Generation' star is returning Down Under for the first time in eight years.
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EventThe Play That Goes Wrong
Wed, 3 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep 2025
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
This comedic production about a chaotic play focuses on The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society's efforts to stage a murder-mystery.
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EventPickleball Pop-Up at Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya
Thu, 9 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb 2025
Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya, Fitzroy
Drop by this Japanese restaurant to pair your sushi and cocktails with a few rounds of pickleball.
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Event$15 Cacio e Pepe at Marameo
Tue, 7 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Marameo, Melbourne
The team is slashing the price of its most-popular pasta to celebrate its fifth birthday — but only until the end of January.
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NewsThe Winter Weekender's Guide to Newcastle
Discover the food and arts scenes in NSW's other harbour city.
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NewsThe Winter Weekender's Guide to Darling Harbour and Barangaroo
Where else can you stroll the waterfront, eat five rounds of dessert and see an event called 'Reigning Men'?
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NewsDaily Melbourne Discoveries for the Week of September 10
Including takeaway Moroccan Soup Bar and a night of rollerskating.
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NewsMars Is Currently the Closest It Has Been to Earth in 15 Years
This week, look up into the night sky and you'll catch some incredible views of the Red Planet.
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NewsA Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Limestone Coast
The SA region features plenty of drinking and feasting, alongside impossibly clear waters and dazzling blue lakes.
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NewsA Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Clare Valley
Within this famed wine region you'll find award-winning eateries, riesling-fuelled bike trails and vineyard glamping.
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NewsDaily Melbourne Discoveries for the Week of September 17
Including laksa dumplings and a five-kilometre zipline.
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NewsThis Sky-High Suspension Bridge Lets You Walk Over Canada's Famed Whistler Bowl
It spans 130 metres, and is located 2000 metres above the ground below.
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NewsThis Holiday Spot Has Been Named the World's Cheapest Beach for 2018
Vietnam's Cua Dai Beach once again tops the list of 327 beaches from over 70 countries.
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NewsDaily Melbourne Discoveries for the Week of September 24
Including a Chinese-inspired bolognese pita pocket and sprawling sculpture garden.
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NewsSome of the Best Photos of Today's Lengthy Lunar Eclipse from Around the World
Did you sleep through the longest lunar eclipse of the century? Well, here's what it looked like.
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NewsActivist Malala Yousafzai Is Making Her First Australian Visit
The youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate will host two speaking events in Sydney and Melbourne this December
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NewsYou Can Raise Funds For Guide Dogs Australia by Walking Your Furry Friend This August
Register you and your pup for Pawgust, and you'll help train some very important Guide Dogs.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century
What it is, where to see it and when — because there won't be another one this long until the 2100s.
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NewsThis Adorable Dog Meet-Up Is Eyeballing the World Record for the Most Dachshunds in One Place
More than 666 sausage dogs will descend upon one Berlin site, attempting to beat the previous record of 601.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Indoor Workouts for When It's Far Too Cold to Exercise Outside
Turn off the heater — from bouldering to gymnastics to roller skating, these inside activities are guaranteed warm you up quick smart.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants, Cafes and Bars Worth a Trip to Port Macquarie
Plan a weekend in this picturesque town on the mid-north coast of NSW for incredible beachside seafood and locally brewed beer.
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NewsAustralia's Best En-Masse Running Events to Conquer This Year
Looking to smash ten kilometres or tick a half-marathon off your list? Commit to one of these epic runs and start training.
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NewsAustralia Is Set to Score a Spectacular New 76-Kilometre Coastal Walking Trail
The walking and cycling track will connect Palm Cove and Port Douglas in far north Queensland.
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NewsAustralia's East Coast Is Set to Shiver Through the Coldest Weekend of the Year
Temperatures are dipping around the country — including Sydney and Brisbane's coldest mornings of the year so far.
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Melbourne's Bus Network Set to Be Affected by Another Driver Strike This Afternoon
Bus services in Melbourne's west, inner east and southeast will be impacted between 2–6pm.
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NewsYou Can Now Stay In This Secluded Ski-In Ski-Out Lodge in NSW
Located within skiing distance of Perisher Resort, Numbananga Lodge is available to book all year round.
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NewsAirbnb Has Launched a New Boutique Hotel in Surry Hills
And you can book out all 35 rooms of the Little Albion Guest House for a smooth $15,000.
