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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
13 BEST BOOK RELEASES TO READ THIS OCTOBER

This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author, in Brisbane
THIS JUST IN: THE TWELVE APOSTLES' NEW $126 MILLION VISITOR CENTRE IS HERE — WITH THE SCENERY SOON LOCKED BEHIND AN ENTRY FEE

The Twelve Apostles will soon start charging visitors to support a new multi-million visitor centre, in Melbourne
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 Sydney
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, in Wellington

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One of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Rooms Has Taken Up Permanent Residence in Australia

The pumpkin-filled installation is now on display at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

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A Record Number of Australian Films Are Headed to the 2019 Sundance Film Festival

Including a dystopian sci-fi made in Adelaide, plus the latest films from the directors of 'The Babadook', 'Down Under' and 'The Sapphires'

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Dr Jane Goodall Is Coming to Australia to Chat About Her Pioneering Work with Chimpanzees

Nearly 60 years after she first lived with chimps in Tanzania, she'll also chat about animal welfare and her ongoing conservation efforts.

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Gelatissimo's Boozy Frosé Sorbet Has Arrived to Cool Down Your Summer

The frosty sweet treat combines Chandon Sparkling Brut Rosé and strawberries — and it's only available this month.

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Melbourne's NGV Has Unveiled Its Mind-Bending New Escher x Nendo Exhibition

The blockbuster 'Between Two Worlds' exhibition launches this weekend.

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You Can Now Get Food Delivered Straight to Your Beach Towel Thanks to Deliveroo

Next time hunger hits while you're basking in the sun with a book, you won't need to move.

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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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13 Best Book Releases to Read This October

This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.

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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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This Just In: The Twelve Apostles' New $126 Million Visitor Centre Is Here — With the Scenery Soon Locked Behind an Entry Fee

The Twelve Apostles will soon start charging visitors to support a new multi-million visitor centre.

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Why Your Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Shouldn't End at the Circuit

Grand Prix Season Singapore brings ten days of race-themed food, parties, pop-ups, exhibitions and experiences across the city.

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Ice Cream Juggernaut Gelato Messina Is Taking Over NYC with Softville, a Soft Serve and Art Concept Store

The Sydney-born brand's first New York store pairs scratch-made soft serve with a gallery's worth of Jeremyville art on Orchard Street.

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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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13 Best Book Releases to Read This October

This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.

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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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This Just In: The Twelve Apostles' New $126 Million Visitor Centre Is Here — With the Scenery Soon Locked Behind an Entry Fee

The Twelve Apostles will soon start charging visitors to support a new multi-million visitor centre.

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Why Your Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Shouldn't End at the Circuit

Grand Prix Season Singapore brings ten days of race-themed food, parties, pop-ups, exhibitions and experiences across the city.

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Charlotte Wood Will Headline the 'Royal Mail Hotel Literary Salon', a 22-Guest Dinner and Conversation in Dunkeld

Booker-shortlisted Charlotte Wood joins The Monthly editor Michael Williams for the hotel's first salon. Just 22 seats are available, all sold as part of a weekend package.

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This Just In: Pawn & Co Has Always Had Everything for Sale — Now You Can Buy the Nightclub as It Goes Up for Secret Auction

After 14 years of selling almost everything inside its walls, Pawn&Co is putting the ultimate item up for grabs — itself.

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13 Best Book Releases to Read This October

This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.

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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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This Just In: The Twelve Apostles' New $126 Million Visitor Centre Is Here — With the Scenery Soon Locked Behind an Entry Fee

The Twelve Apostles will soon start charging visitors to support a new multi-million visitor centre.

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Why Your Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Shouldn't End at the Circuit

Grand Prix Season Singapore brings ten days of race-themed food, parties, pop-ups, exhibitions and experiences across the city.

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Ice Cream Juggernaut Gelato Messina Is Taking Over NYC with Softville, a Soft Serve and Art Concept Store

The Sydney-born brand's first New York store pairs scratch-made soft serve with a gallery's worth of Jeremyville art on Orchard Street.

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The Mimco Archive Store Is Popping Up in Paddington for One Day Only With Three Decades of Collectable Designs

Entry is by pre-booked timeslot only, with 200 spots across the day.

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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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