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THE BEST NEW VENUES IN ULUWATU IN 2026

Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth, in Auckland
THIS JUST IN: NEW YORK DUO FCUKERS ARE BRINGING THEIR SWEAT-SOAKED DANCE PARTY TO SYDNEY, BRISBANE AND MELBOURNE THIS DECEMBER

The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö', in Brisbane
THIS JUST IN: VICTORIA AND TASMANIA JUST SWEPT AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST WINE AWARDS — TURNS OUT WE'RE ALL ABOUT COOL CLIMATE NOW

The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why, in Melbourne
NOW OPEN: ON RUNNING OPENS ITS FIRST SYDNEY STORE AT WESTFIELD BONDI JUNCTION, BRINGING SWISS PERFORMANCE TO THE COAST

The Swiss running and lifestyle brand lands in the eastern suburbs with a store designed around Bondi's own running routes, in Sydney
NOW OPEN: AMAN HAS UNVEILED ITS LATEST ULTRA-LUXE DESERT OASIS ON MEXICO'S DRAMATIC BAJA COAST

As the newest property in Aman's attention-grabbing expansion into the Americas, this desert-meets-ocean resort is defined by its surroundings, in Wellington

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Five Courses That'll Help You Get Ahead in Your Job

An extra course in UX design or team leadership will look mighty good on your CV — and will have you in prime position come promotion time.

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An Electric Scooter Ride Sharing Service Is Set To Trial In Australia Later This Year

This could be Australia's next doomed ride sharing service.

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Foodora Will Stop Delivery Across Australia Later This Month

It will withdraw from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on August 20.

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The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Northern Bass 2018

The bass-heavy festival will return for its eighth year this December.

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Mars 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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A Bluffer's Guide To Vodka

Get to know the re-emerging classic.

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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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The Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026

Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.

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Now Open: Aman Has Unveiled Its Latest Ultra-Luxe Desert Oasis on Mexico's Dramatic Baja Coast

As the newest property in Aman's attention-grabbing expansion into the Americas, this desert-meets-ocean resort is defined by its surroundings.

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Now Open: FINNS' New Greek-Inspired Party Restaurant Could Be Your Wildest Dining Experience Yet

Canggu's FINNS Beach Club has a rowdy new dining experience, complete with a shared feast, drinks, togas on arrival and smashed plates.

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Coming Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks

Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.

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This Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Portrait of His Doppelganger

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.

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From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

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This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

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Five Immersive Wellness Experiences Worth Booking This Season

From live orchestras and forest bathing to floating sound baths, these wellness experiences are making recovery a little easier to prioritise.

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This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now

The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.

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Now Open: Melbourne Coffee Pioneer ST. ALi Has Opened a Second Indonesian Outpost in Bali's Jimbaran Fishing Village

The Melbourne third-wave pioneer is bringing its coffee credentials, all-day brunch and tropical composure to a new Jimbaran cafe.

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The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now

Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.

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From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

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Melbourne Is Getting a Tailgate Party Ahead of the Historic Rams vs 49ers Game

American BBQ, free-flowing drinks, '80s rock and tailgate games are all part of the lineup.

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This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

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Five Immersive Wellness Experiences Worth Booking This Season

From live orchestras and forest bathing to floating sound baths, these wellness experiences are making recovery a little easier to prioritise.

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This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now

The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.

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Now Open: Melbourne Coffee Pioneer ST. ALi Has Opened a Second Indonesian Outpost in Bali's Jimbaran Fishing Village

The Melbourne third-wave pioneer is bringing its coffee credentials, all-day brunch and tropical composure to a new Jimbaran cafe.

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This Just In: Nicole Kidman Is Set to Receive the Trailblazer Award at This Year's Australian Women's Film Festival

Nicole Kidman will receive the 2026 Trailblazer Award at the Australian Women's Film Festival, with Causeway Films co-founders Kristina Ceyton and Samantha Jennings also honoured for reshaping Australian genre cinema.

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Now Open: On Running Opens Its First Sydney Store at Westfield Bondi Junction, Bringing Swiss Performance to the Coast

The Swiss running and lifestyle brand lands in the eastern suburbs with a store designed around Bondi's own running routes.

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From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

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This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

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Five Immersive Wellness Experiences Worth Booking This Season

From live orchestras and forest bathing to floating sound baths, these wellness experiences are making recovery a little easier to prioritise.

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This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now

The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.

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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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The Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026

Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.

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Now Open: Aman Has Unveiled Its Latest Ultra-Luxe Desert Oasis on Mexico's Dramatic Baja Coast

As the newest property in Aman's attention-grabbing expansion into the Americas, this desert-meets-ocean resort is defined by its surroundings.

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Now Open: FINNS' New Greek-Inspired Party Restaurant Could Be Your Wildest Dining Experience Yet

Canggu's FINNS Beach Club has a rowdy new dining experience, complete with a shared feast, drinks, togas on arrival and smashed plates.

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Coming Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks

Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.

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This Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Portrait of His Doppelganger

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.

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