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    2024's Geminids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Australia's Night Skies in December — Here's When to Look Up

    This impressive starry event is at its peak for 2024 overnight between December 13 and 14.

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    Five 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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    Look Up, Again: The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies Tonight

    For the third month in a row, the moon is putting on a show — and you'll want to head outside to see it.

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    The 2025 Golden Plains Lineup Is Here with PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and More

    Wet Kiss, Durand Jones & The Indications, Magdalena Bay, Osees and Thelma Plum will also hit the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre stage in March 2024.

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    It's That Time Again: Golden Plains Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2025's Festival

    The beloved music festival is returning to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre for three days next March, with the lineup still to come.

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    It's Time to Stare at the Sky: September's Big and Bright Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight 

    You won't be able to see the partial lunar eclipse Down Under, but the latest supermoon is still lighting up the sky.

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    A Blue Supermoon (and the Last Blue Moon Until 2026) Will Be Visible in Australia This Week

    Skygazers, it's time to look up — and this lunar sight is called a sturgeon moon, too.

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    Look Up: Two Meteor Showers Are Putting on a Stellar Show in Australia's Skies This Week

    What's better than one meteor shower? Two, thanks to both the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids both peaking.

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    Messina's Annual Greatest Hits Drop Is Back for 2024 So You've Got 40 Flavours of Gelato to Stock Up On

    This year, the dessert chain will make 20 of them available for preorder, then release 20 more spread across its weekly specials for a month.

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    Important Doughnut News: Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away 100,000 Freebies for National Doughnut Day 2024

    If you love Krispy Kreme's sweet glazed doughnuts, the best day of the year is upon us again.

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    'Synthony' Is Back for 2024 to Bust Out a Live Orchestra Playing Dance Music Hits Around Australia

    Tunes by Swedish House Mafia, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim and Avicii are getting the orchestral treatment.

  • Guide

    Spectacular Autumn Events For Culture Vultures Seeking Their Next Fix

    Make sure you add these must-do events to your Sydney culture calendar.

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    2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)

    This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.

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    Concrete Playground Has Submitted Two Panels for SXSW Sydney 2024 — and You Can Help Make Them Happen

    We're keen to dive into the state of socialising and hospitality at this year's SXSW Sydney, and back up our 2023 panel on youth, information and the digital age — and we need your votes.

  • Guide

    A Day and Night Guide to Paddington

    From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.

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    Travel Essentials: Your Passport to Packing Perfection No Matter Your Holiday Plans

    Your guide to the travel essentials that you will undoubtedly forget to pack.

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    Freebie Alert: Donut King Is Giving Away Free Hot Cinnamon Doughnuts Today

    The freebies are celebrating the 'Mean Girls' movie musical — so on Wednesdays, we now eat doughnuts.

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    Hotel Hitlist for 2024: No Matter Your Budget or Excuse for Travel

    Whether you want a staycation or a luxe weekend getaway in your home city, we've got the stays for you.

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    The Spectacular Geminids Meteor Shower Will Soar Through Australia's Night Skies for 2023 in December

    The impressive starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.

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    The Streets, Yussef Dayes, King Stingray and Black Country, New Road Lead the 2024 Golden Plains Lineup

    Cymande, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul, Wednesday and Regurgitator will also be playing the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in March.

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