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    A Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South

    "While I love a scenic road trip with good company as much as the next person, this road trip truly rivalled almost every journey I can recall."

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    A Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North

    Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.

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    Eats, Beats and Art: Six Moments You Won't Want to Miss at This Year's Parramatta Lanes

    From desserts and dance performances, to dramatic opera-inspired bubble blowers, here are the don't-wanna-miss moments at this year's Parramatta Lanes festival.

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    A New Two-Storey Spa with a Sky-High Relaxation Deck and Meditation Zone Is Opening in Sofitel Darling Harbour

    The holistic spa treatment menu will sit alongside the previously opened infinity pool on level four of the hotel.

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    The Art of the Quickie: How to Elevate Your Summer Gatherings in a Flash

    These quick wins are a surefire way to take any summer gathering to the next level.

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    Meet The Culinary Tastemakers Championing Tasmanian Produce

    Meet the passionate advocates and entrepreneurs who deal in flavours of the wild and tastes of terroir with the finest produce the earth and sea can offer.

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    Candy Abalone and Saltbush Vodka: Meet the Makers Behind Some of Tasmania's Most Unusual Flavours

    Say hello to the farmers, anglers and distillers behind the likes of Australia's original truffle farm and a small-batch potato vodka business.

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    Five Unique Experiences All Alcohol Connoisseurs Should Add to Their Tasmanian Itinerary

    Time to raise your glass at these top-tier Tassie tipple venues.

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    Six Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source

    Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.

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    Six Things You Didn't Know You Could See and Do on Phillip Island

    Race your mates in a go kart, explore caves via jet boat and say hello to some seals.

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    Eight Impressive Places to Stay on Phillip Island No Matter Your Budget

    From idyllic farm stays to holiday parks, Phillip Island is filled with gorgeous accommodation to suit your salary.

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    Seven Incredible Ways to Reconnect With the Great Outdoors on Phillip Island

    From private penguin parades to jet boating and nature trails, Phillip Island is filled with outdoor adventures aplenty.

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    Australia Is Getting a Public Holiday on September 22 for a One-Off National Day of Mourning

    "It will be a one-off national public holiday. That’s to allow people to pay their respects for the passing of Queen Elizabeth," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced.

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    Foraging, Fruit Picking and Fromage Making: Ten Incredible Foodie Experiences to Have in Tasmania If You're Keen to Get Your Hands Dirty

    Sample honey from a 60-year-old apiary, take a cooking class featuring foraged goods as your ingredients or pluck and shuck oysters straight from the sea.

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    Five Food Festivals and Farmers Markets That Are Worth Planning Your Tassie Trip Around

    From first-time food festivals to sparkling wine celebrations — here's how you can treat your tastebuds in Tasmania.

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    A Foodie's Guide to Phillip Island and Surrounds

    From artisan cheese shops to Indigenous food trails and waterside dining, Phillip Island effortlessly combines idyllic landscapes with culinary excellence.

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    Australian Basketball Superstar Patty Mills Is Touring the Country to Chat About His NBA Career

    The Brooklyn Nets point guard returns to Australia for the first time since leading the Boomers to their first medal win at the Tokyo Olympics, hosting basketball camps and taking to the stage to discuss his career.

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    The 24/7 Live-Stream of Collins Street's Peregrine Falcons Is Back for Another Nesting Season

    A feathered duo has kept a nest atop 367 Collins Street since 1991 — and you can watch chicks hatch there each year.

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    Golden Chat: Our Readers Recommend Their Best Conversation Starters For Your Next Group Hangout

    Want to dig a little deeper with your closest mates? These conversation starters have you covered.

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    Sydney Observatory Is Launching a New Late-Night Stargazing Program with Music, Food and Booze

    Kicking off in October, the free series will feature astronomy talks, tunes, performances, and drinks and bites to eat from leading NSW producers.

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    One Product, Three Looks: Easy-to-Achieve Hairstyles You Should Add to Your Repertoire

    Lacking the confidence to level up your hair styling game? Follow these step-by-step tutorials to create three great looks.

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    Easy Tips for Turning Your Home into the Designated Group Hangout Spot

    Love playing host? These easy tips will make sure your place is the go-to for any future group hang-out.

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    The Perseids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Up Australia's Night Skies This Month

    This excuse to look up comes around every July and August — here's how you can get a glimpse.

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    The Last Supermoon of 2022 Will Be Visible in the Skies Down Under Tonight (and Tomorrow Morning)

    Take a gander at August's 'sturgeon' full moon, which'll peak at 11.35 am AEST on Friday, August 12.

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    InterContinental Sydney and Its Heritage-Listed Building Have Been Given a $110 Million Revamp

    The building-wide renovations pay homage to the storied history of the site and introduces an expansive rooftop bar 32 stories up.

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    The Second Iteration of Floating Villa Lilypad Has Reopened in the Northern Beaches

    Expect every luxury on this dreamy private villa including an onsite sauna, wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.

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    Vision Australia Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Seeing Eye Dogs Puppy Games for the Third Year

    This super-cute contest swaps athletes for four Seeing Eye Dogs pups-in-training and their trainers — and you can stream their antics.

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    Sydney Dogs & Cats Home Is Waiving Adoption Fees on Large and Medium Dogs to Help Clear Its Shelter

    Welcome a new barking BFF into your home without paying an adoption fee.

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    We're Giving Away a Luxe, Adventure-Filled Tropical Getaway for You and a Plus One

    Looking for a way to beat the winter blues? We've got you covered with a seriously luxe tropical getaway.

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    The Rainy Day Guide to Sydney

    Where to find pubs with fireplaces and board games, indoor classes to try and nice dry galleries to shelter in.

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    Eight Inland Boat Trips to Take When the Water Is Calling You

    Sure, Australia has some world-class off-shore waters to sail in — but our inland bodies are just as worthy of your attention, too.

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    The Brush Up: Level Up Your Hair Styling Skills

    If you're on the lookout for styling hacks to help your hair situation, we're here to help.

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    Six Activities to Feed Kids' Passions (and Beat the Boredom) These School Holidays

    There's plenty to do for any type of kid these school holidays, from a massive LEGO® event to sports workshops and more.

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    Melbourne Has Been Named Australia's Most Liveable City — and the Tenth Most Liveable City Worldwide

    Sydney sits in 13th spot globally — and Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane all slipped out of the top ten from 2021.

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    Uber Is Doing Half-Price Rides with Pets Today to Celebrate National Take Your Dog To Work Day

    From 7am–7pm today, Uber Pet is halving the price of rides with pets so your fluffball can come to the office.

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    The Southern Hemisphere's Largest Surf Park Will Open in Perth by 2025 with 25 Types of Waves

    Aventuur's 5.7–hectare, $100-million Perth Surf Park will also feature accommodation, a beach club, shops, bars and restaurants, and a high-performance surf academy.

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    New South Wales' Gondwana Rainforests Are Set to Score a New 46-Kilometre Multi-Day Walking Track

    $56.4 million is being put towards the new track, which'll also include a new rainforest centre, four low-impact walkers’ hut precincts, camping areas and three suspension bridges.

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    Four Off-Grid Southern Highlands Stays to Book Depending On Who You're Holidaying With

    Plan your next escape from the big city at one of these lush locations.

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    Sydney Is Getting a 91-Kilometre Waterfront Walking Track From the Opera House to Parramatta

    Dubbed the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link, it'll sprawl through 18 suburbs and become one of the city's longest transport connections.

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    Seven Easy Everyday Switches to Make if You're Looking to Be More Eco-Conscious, with Lottie Dalziel of Banish

    We sat down with the sustainability queen to chat simple switches we can all make to start living more green.

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    The Major International Sporting Events Coming to NSW to Add to Your 2022 Calendar

    A host of world-class athletes are NSW-bound this year in search of some of the biggest prizes in sports.

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