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DRIFTER'S HOTEL-HOSTELS ARE LANDING IN WELLINGTON AND AUCKLAND, THEN ITS MELBOURNE STAY IS BECOMING THE BRAND'S BIGGEST YET

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp, in Auckland
COMING SOON: MUSEUM OF BRISBANE IS DOUBLING DOWN ON LOCAL DESIGN WITH A NEW GIFT SHOP OPENING THIS DECEMBER

Brisbane's homegrown designers are getting more shelf space, with a new gift shop opening inside City Hall this December, in Brisbane
COMING SOON: RIP LUCKY COQ, HELLO LUCKY'S — THIS LOVED CHAPEL STREET VENUE IS RELAUNCHING FOR A NEW GENERATION OF NIGHT OWLS

The end of Lucky Coq wasn't the end of the party, with a reimagined late-night hangout set to land in Windsor this spring, in Melbourne
THE ALEX, A BLUE MOUNTAINS PUB THAT'S BEEN WELCOMING HOLIDAYMAKERS FOR 120 YEARS, JUST GOT A $1 MILLION MAKEOVER

Leura's only licensed hotel is entering a new era, with a $1 million revival restoring its heritage features and refreshing its mountain-view grounds, in Sydney
FROM LONDON TO BALI, THIS RENOWNED YAKITORI RESTAURANT BRINGS BINCHōTAN-GRILLED CUTS AND A NEXT-DOOR LISTENING BAR TO SANUR

This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu, in Wellington

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It Girl Designer Cecilie Bahnsen's Whimsical ASICS Sneakers Are Back for Spring 2026

These sculptural kicks are landing in a pair of muted tones.

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Your Bank Account Isn't Lying: Melbourne and Sydney Officially Have the Most Expensive Beers and Smokes in the World

Have you noticed your bar tab getting out of hand? It's not just in your head.

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A New Music Series Is Bringing Missy Higgins, ICEHOUSE and The Teskey Brothers to Sydney Harbour This Spring

The Point concert series will bring live music to Fleet Steps at Yurong / Mrs Macquarie’s Point across September, October and November.

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This Just In: Savannah in the Round Just Added Indie Folk Star Missy Higgins to Its Four-Day Lineup

Other big-name headliners like ICEHOUSE, Don McLean and Tyler Braden will be rocking out on stage too.

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Lyka and Unyoked Have Teamed Up on Two Off-Grid Cabins That Give Dogs the Nature Escape, Treats and Fireplace Cuddles They Deserve

Dogs deserve holidays too, and this new off-grid cabin stay is giving four-legged guests the full nature-retreat treatment.

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Would You Let Someone Else Plan Your Wedding for You? This Couple From NSW Is Doing Just That

Bianca and James spent three and a half years torn between a big wedding and eloping — until 'Pedestrian.TV' and Maltesers stepped in to plan, and pay for, both at once.

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Drifter's Hotel-Hostels Are Landing in Wellington and Auckland, Then Its Melbourne Stay Is Becoming the Brand's Biggest Yet

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.

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From London to Bali, This Renowned Yakitori Restaurant Brings Binchōtan-Grilled Cuts and a Next-Door Listening Bar to Sanur

This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.

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P.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection

It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.

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A First-Time Snow Bunny's Guide to Cardrona Alpine Resort

Armed with zero snow experience, Concrete Playground slips and slides down the most extensive yet welcoming winter wonderland in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Not Even Our Kitchens Are Safe From Automation — How Machine-Made Food Is Working Its Way Into the Mainstream

From robot waiters to automated espresso machines, food automation is no longer a novelty. Here's how it's quietly reshaping Melbourne's cafes, restaurants and noodle shops.

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Skip Bali's Busiest Streets for This Surfside Resort, Where Black-Sand Beaches and a World-Class Break Meet Tropical Serenity

A quieter Bali escape awaits on the Keramas coast, where serious surf is flanked by tropical gardens and a new wellness experience.

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From Doubt to Direction: How To Fit Uni Into Your Already-Busy Life

How to make uni work alongside your job, relationships and everything else life can throw at you.

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Now Open: The Brains Behind Uluwatu's Favourite Venues Launch Italian-Inspired Restaurant, My Dear Clara

The team behind KALA, Lolita's and Lola's Cantina has opened a 140-seat Italian-inspired restaurant on Uluwatu's main strip, complete with a theatrical open kitchen and house-made cheese.

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This Boutique Hotel in Bali's Canggu Is a Dream Home Stay That Inspires Creativity

Created by Bali Interiors founder Sheila Man, Bi Design House is a five-room boutique hotel near Canggu built for slowing down and creatively recharging.

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The Epic Australia Pass Could Save Your Wallet on Ski Trips With Access to 85-Plus International and Local Resorts

Longing for a White Christmas? This pass might make it a little more affordable in 2027, but the current lowest price is leaving fast.

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Coming Soon: Museum of Brisbane Is Doubling Down on Local Design With a New Gift Shop Opening This December

Brisbane's homegrown designers are getting more shelf space, with a new gift shop opening inside City Hall this December.

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Mt Hay Retreat Is the South Coast Destination Where Luxury Meets the Great Outdoors

Nestled in nature and just minutes from the charming village of Berry, this secluded haven is designed for slowing down.

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From Doubt to Direction: How To Fit Uni Into Your Already-Busy Life

How to make uni work alongside your job, relationships and everything else life can throw at you.

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Now Open: The Brains Behind Uluwatu's Favourite Venues Launch Italian-Inspired Restaurant, My Dear Clara

The team behind KALA, Lolita's and Lola's Cantina has opened a 140-seat Italian-inspired restaurant on Uluwatu's main strip, complete with a theatrical open kitchen and house-made cheese.

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This Boutique Hotel in Bali's Canggu Is a Dream Home Stay That Inspires Creativity

Created by Bali Interiors founder Sheila Man, Bi Design House is a five-room boutique hotel near Canggu built for slowing down and creatively recharging.

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The Commons Is Pairing After-Work Cocktails With Complimentary Fries in Melbourne and Sydney

Aperitif Hour is bringing complimentary fries, a new bar menu designed for sharing and a lineup of cocktails, martinis, beer and wine to The Commons.

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Melbourne Fashion Week Returns in 2026 With Over 30 Independent Events Spanning Thrifting Parties, Book Fairs and Fringe Runways

From designer clothing swaps to crafty workshops, this year's edition brings people together in style.

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Pidapipo Just Dropped Eight Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Mocha Swirl and Passionfruit Sorbetto

The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of October, so don't wait to try them.

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From Doubt to Direction: How To Fit Uni Into Your Already-Busy Life

How to make uni work alongside your job, relationships and everything else life can throw at you.

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Now Open: The Brains Behind Uluwatu's Favourite Venues Launch Italian-Inspired Restaurant, My Dear Clara

The team behind KALA, Lolita's and Lola's Cantina has opened a 140-seat Italian-inspired restaurant on Uluwatu's main strip, complete with a theatrical open kitchen and house-made cheese.

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This Boutique Hotel in Bali's Canggu Is a Dream Home Stay That Inspires Creativity

Created by Bali Interiors founder Sheila Man, Bi Design House is a five-room boutique hotel near Canggu built for slowing down and creatively recharging.

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The Commons Is Pairing After-Work Cocktails With Complimentary Fries in Melbourne and Sydney

Aperitif Hour is bringing complimentary fries, a new bar menu designed for sharing and a lineup of cocktails, martinis, beer and wine to The Commons.

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The Alex, a Blue Mountains Pub That's Been Welcoming Holidaymakers for 120 Years, Just Got a $1 Million Makeover

Leura's only licensed hotel is entering a new era, with a $1 million revival restoring its heritage features and refreshing its mountain-view grounds.

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The Epic Australia Pass Could Save Your Wallet on Ski Trips With Access to 85-Plus International and Local Resorts

Longing for a White Christmas? This pass might make it a little more affordable in 2027, but the current lowest price is leaving fast.

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Drifter's Hotel-Hostels Are Landing in Wellington and Auckland, Then Its Melbourne Stay Is Becoming the Brand's Biggest Yet

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.

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From London to Bali, This Renowned Yakitori Restaurant Brings Binchōtan-Grilled Cuts and a Next-Door Listening Bar to Sanur

This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.

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P.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection

It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.

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A First-Time Snow Bunny's Guide to Cardrona Alpine Resort

Armed with zero snow experience, Concrete Playground slips and slides down the most extensive yet welcoming winter wonderland in the Southern Hemisphere.

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It Girl Designer Cecilie Bahnsen's Whimsical ASICS Sneakers Are Back for Spring 2026

These sculptural kicks are landing in a pair of muted tones.

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What to Do and Where to Stay During a Vibrant Spring Escape in New Zealand

Save the Euro summer for another year and thaw out from winter with a colourful New Zealand getaway instead.

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DRIFTER'S HOTEL-HOSTELS ARE LANDING IN WELLINGTON AND AUCKLAND, THEN ITS MELBOURNE STAY IS BECOMING THE BRAND'S BIGGEST YET

The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp, in Auckland

COMING SOON: MUSEUM OF BRISBANE IS DOUBLING DOWN ON LOCAL DESIGN WITH A NEW GIFT SHOP OPENING THIS DECEMBER

Brisbane's homegrown designers are getting more shelf space, with a new gift shop opening inside City Hall this December, in Brisbane

COMING SOON: RIP LUCKY COQ, HELLO LUCKY'S — THIS LOVED CHAPEL STREET VENUE IS RELAUNCHING FOR A NEW GENERATION OF NIGHT OWLS

The end of Lucky Coq wasn't the end of the party, with a reimagined late-night hangout set to land in Windsor this spring, in Melbourne

THE ALEX, A BLUE MOUNTAINS PUB THAT'S BEEN WELCOMING HOLIDAYMAKERS FOR 120 YEARS, JUST GOT A $1 MILLION MAKEOVER

Leura's only licensed hotel is entering a new era, with a $1 million revival restoring its heritage features and refreshing its mountain-view grounds, in Sydney

FROM LONDON TO BALI, THIS RENOWNED YAKITORI RESTAURANT BRINGS BINCHōTAN-GRILLED CUTS AND A NEXT-DOOR LISTENING BAR TO SANUR

This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu, in Wellington

Melbourne Fashion Week Returns in 2026 With Over 30 Independent Events Spanning Thrifting Parties, Book Fairs and Fringe Runways

CP Picks: Our Favourite Drinks for Your Saturday Arvo

This New Lennox Head Retreat Is Helping Newbies Catch Their Very First Wave Across Four-Night Surf and Yoga Stays

Coming Soon: RIP Lucky Coq, Hello Lucky's — This Loved Chapel Street Venue Is Relaunching For a New Generation of Night Owls

The Alex, a Blue Mountains Pub That's Been Welcoming Holidaymakers for 120 Years, Just Got a $1 Million Makeover

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