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Your Guide to a Gold Coast Family Holiday Filled with Adventure, Nature and Play

From theme parks to wildlife encounters, here's how to do a Gold Coast holiday that works for the whole family.

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"The Prize Has Changed Everything": How This Indie Filmmaker Created a TV Ad That Won Them $70K

The Melbourne-based animator shares how they created their winning short film and what the career-changing prize means for their future.

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Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2026

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026
Auckland Domain, Auckland

Dance acts including Faithless and Peking Duk are performing at Auckland's stacked one-day music festival.

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Enlighten Festival 2026

Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar 2026
Canberra, Canberra

From Friday, February 27 until Monday, March 9, see the nation's capital light up for Enlighten Festival.

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Celebrate the Summer: Concrete Playground's Top Picks On Where to Find the Best Margaritas

Sip your way through summer with these margarita-loving venues.

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Your Cultural Guide to the Gold Coast: Local Creatives, Independent Boutiques and Arts Spaces

Explore the Gold Coast beyond the beach with this insider guide to galleries, festivals, independent boutiques and local markets.

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Hear My Eyes — 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'

Sat, 7 Mar, 2026
City Recital Hall, Sydney

Celebrating the film's 35th anniversary, this groundbreaking event reimagines the sci-fi blockbuster with a 4K screening, live electronic score and immersive laser visuals.

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Stuck in with the Kids This Valentine's Day? Here's How to Pull off a Great Date Night at the Last Minute

A last-minute date night doesn't have to be disappointing.

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Same Spirit, Different Flavours: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Steve Wu's Bold, Modern Dishes

These two wasabi-focused dishes are perfect for sharing around your table this Lunar New Year.

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Four Sydney Attractions Every Local and Visitor Should Experience at Least Once

Whether you're a local rediscovering the city or a tourist planning a trip, these four Sydney attractions are classics for a reason.

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Spas, Wellness and Indulgence: 10 Luxe Gold Coast Escapes to Help You Zen Out

From bathhouses to hinterland retreats, the Gold Coast offers plenty of ways to slow down and reset.

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Stay: These Vintage Caravans Are Made for Group Getaways (and Come With Record Players)

Retro-style caravans in Bendigo are offering a new way to do group getaways and come complete with vinyl players and modern amenities.

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The Melbourne Ton Held a Masquerade Makeover to Celebrate Season Four of 'Bridgerton'

Melbourne stepped into a Regency-era fantasy over the weekend to celebrate the fourth season of 'Bridgerton'.

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From Sporting Championships to Annual Spectacles: Ten Gold Coast Events That Are Worth the Journey

The Gold Coast is more than just sand and suntans.

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"It's What Inspired Me to Become a Chef": Chef Steve Wu on His Favourite Lunar New Year Memories and Traditions

The executive chef of Pearl Dining, Lotus and Dumpling Bar shares his Lunar New Year memories and the dish he's cooking to celebrate

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PADDO(collective)'s Live Music & Art Week

Wed, 28 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb 2026
Paddington, Paddington

From scandal-filled walking tours and gallery openings to acoustic sets and late-night disco parties, there’s something for everyone in the cultural hotspot of Paddington.

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Love Lanes Festival

Sat, 7 Feb, 2026
Wyong Town Centre, Wyong

The local festival will celebrate love and enchantment in all its forms on Saturday, February 7.

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From Aperol Spritzes to Surviving the Heat: How to Do the Australian Open Like a Pro

Here are a few tips on making the most of Melbourne's favourite time of year — the Australian Open.

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You Could Be in the Running For $1k by Helping Flickerfest Judge Five Short Films

Support the Australian film industry and be in with a chance of winning $1k thanks to Specsavers' Flickerfest short film competition.

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A Chef's Guide to the Essential Ingredients That Define Mexican Cuisine

"Mexican food isn't about overpowering flavours, but about how they work together."

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