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                <title>Now open: Arc&#039;teryx has just landed its biggest Southern Hemisphere store at Sydney&#039;s QVB</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eliza Campbell]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Canadian outdoor label takes over three levels of the heritage building, ushering in Australia's first Alpha Store, the country's largest Veilance space, and an in-store ReBIRD&trade; repair centre.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Canadian outdoor label takes over three levels of the heritage building, ushering in Australia's first Alpha Store, the country's largest Veilance space, and an in-store ReBIRD&trade; repair centre.</p>
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                <title>IKEA Is Letting You Stay Inside an Architecturally Designed Home Full of Yet-to-Be-Released IKEA Furniture — For Just $19.95 Per Night</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alec Jones]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>For anyone who's ever dreamed of sleeping inside of an IKEA store &mdash; this is about as close at you can (legally) get.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For anyone who's ever dreamed of sleeping inside of an IKEA store &mdash; this is about as close at you can (legally) get.</p>
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                <title>Trade Puffer Jackets for Poolside Cocktails with Dorsett Gold Coast&#039;s Winter Hotel Sale</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Concrete Playground]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sunshine, sleep-ins and discounted stays are on offer in the heart of Broadbeach this winter.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunshine, sleep-ins and discounted stays are on offer in the heart of Broadbeach this winter.</p>
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                <title>Head to the Central Coast This June Long Weekend for Three Days of Food, Art and Live Music</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Concrete Playground]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:52:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Swap the city for the Central Coast, where farm-gate festivals, open artist studios and live music sunset sessions are taking place.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Swap the city for the Central Coast, where farm-gate festivals, open artist studios and live music sunset sessions are taking place.</p>
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                <title>A Two-Day Food and Music Festival is Coming to Leichhardt This June</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elizabeth McDonald]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sydney's Little Italy is throwing a two-day street party next month, with spritz specials, live jazz, roaming performers and fresh pasta.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sydney's Little Italy is throwing a two-day street party next month, with spritz specials, live jazz, roaming performers and fresh pasta.</p>
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                <title>Sydney Fine-Dining Institution Bentley Restaurant + Bar to Close After More Than 20 Years</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elizabeth McDonald]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>After more than two decades at the top of Sydney's dining scene, Bentley Restaurant + Bar is preparing to close its doors. The long-running CBD fine diner from the Bentley Restaurant Group will wrap up service later this year, marking the end of one of the city's most influential modern Australian restaurants. The venue has [&hellip;]</p>
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                <title>This Just In: Australia Is Set to Have a Warmer-Than-Usual Winter This Year</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alec Jones]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a drier and warmer than usual winter ahead of an El Ni&ntilde;o later this year.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a drier and warmer than usual winter ahead of an El Ni&ntilde;o later this year.</p>
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                <title>Seven Easy Coastal Escapes to Book When a Change of Scenery Is Calling</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Concrete Playground]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>From tropical North Queensland to laidback east-coast beach towns, these coastal stays make it easy to switch off, stretch out and see where the weekend takes you.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From tropical North Queensland to laidback east-coast beach towns, these coastal stays make it easy to switch off, stretch out and see where the weekend takes you.</p>
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                <title>Vanuatu For Two: A Guide to the Ultimate Romantic Island Escape</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jasmine Wallis]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:43:06 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>From secluded beachfront resorts to private dining and rich cultural experiences, Vanuatu offers a romantic escape that serves both relaxation and adventure.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From secluded beachfront resorts to private dining and rich cultural experiences, Vanuatu offers a romantic escape that serves both relaxation and adventure.</p>
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                <title>Inspired by the Coogee Coastline, Èliva Is Sydney&#039;s New Luxury Destination for Experience-Led Wellness</title>
                <link>https://concreteplayground.com/sydney/travel-leisure/eliva-spa-intercontinental-coogee-beach-hotel</link>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hudson Brown]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Relaxation along Sydney's seaside has levelled up, with this luxe day spa building upon the traditional wellness experience with immersive rituals.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Relaxation along Sydney's seaside has levelled up, with this luxe day spa building upon the traditional wellness experience with immersive rituals.</p>
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