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NewsEleven Fantastically Different Events Calling You to Queensland This Year
These wonderfully weird events are taking over Queensland's outback, coastlines and small regional towns in 2023.
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FeatureSydney Summer Guide 2022-2023
Everyone's favourite season of the year has arrived, and we're here to help you make it your best summer ever.
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NewsThe Historic Hotel Morris Will Reopen This Summer with an Opulent Makeover Inspired By Italian Architecture
Behind these heritage walls, the more is more design aesthetic reigns supreme.
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News'Tis the Season: This Handy Map Plots Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Near You
Enter your postcode or suburb, then this site will tell you where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.
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NewsThe Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Is Peaking in Australia's Night Skies This Week
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.
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NewsNine Spectacular Arts and Culture Experiences Worth Travelling to the Sunshine State For
Listen up, culture vultures, here are the stand-out arts and culture experiences that warrant a trip to Queensland all on their own.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Discover the best things to do in Sydney this week, from rooftop gigs and pop-ups to art shows, foodie events and festivals happening all across the city.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This September
Explore the scenic (and culinary) route at Coastal Forage, get tix to one of the many musicals now showing, and get to know Australia's flora at a native food festival.
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GuideUnlock Indonesia: Get the Most From the Island for Less With Discounts on These Unique Experiences
From traditional rituals to sunrise hikes, these standout Indo adventures are all 10% off when you book with Visa via CP Trips.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
This weekend in Sydney, grab free Messina scoops in Bondi, have your future told at the InterContinental or get out of town to a regional festival.
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NewsThe Nine Best Walks In and Around Sydney
Stretch your legs someplace new, whether that's through WWII batteries, over the Harbour Bridge or along the coast.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do This Anzac Day in Sydney
Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.
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NewsThe Ten Best Caves to Visit Near Sydney
Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.
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GuideAdventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand
For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.
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NewsThe Best Waterfalls Near Sydney You Can Swim Under
Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — nor the crammed Sydney beaches.
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NewsThe Best Coastal Walks in Sydney to Try This Summer
Summer is here, so isn't it about time you got off of the couch and onto the coast? These blissful seaside strolls deliver stunning ocean views, native flora and fauna, and even the occasional beachsi ...
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NewsHere's What Australia's First Indoor Snow Resort Will Look Like If It Gets the Official Go-Ahead
Winter Sports World is planning to open in Western Sydney in 2025, complete with a 300-metre indoor ski slope and a restaurant with snow views.
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NewsFrom Clay Play to Gin Blending: the Ultimate Experiential Pressies for the Person That Has Everything
From forging their own knife to blending their own spirits, ensure your hard-to-buy-for loved one is looked after this festive season.
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FeatureReady to Elevate Your Summer? Here Are Seven Ways We're Planning to Live Large This Season
Boat parties, professional backyard sports, sleeping in zoos and swimming with sharks — this is the summer for living large.
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NewsSwimply Is Relaunching Its Airbnb-Style Pool-Sharing Service in Australia Just in Time for Summer
This pool-rental platform lets you escape the warm weather in someone else's backyard.
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NewsAmerican Action Sports Chain Woodward Is Opening Its First Australian Centre in Sydney in 2024
The three-level, 3650-square-metre site in Castle Hill will feature skateboarding, BMX, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, bouldering and more.
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NewsSydney's Most Beautiful Night Views for When You're Not Quite Ready to End Your Date
From harbourside gardens to glitzy city scenes, there are plenty of ways to keep the night going just a little bit longer.
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NewsSix Unexpected Places to Flex Your Creative Muscles in Sydney
Clay play in florists and watercolours in distilleries — these are the ways to explore this city a little differently.
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NewsA Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible Down Under on Tuesday Night
The moon will be fully immersed in shadow for 85 minutes — and it's the last total lunar eclipse that'll be visible in Australia and NZ until 2025.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Will Still Operate As Normal Today After Five Lions Escaped Their Enclosure
One adult lion and four cubs were found outside of their main enclosure — but zoo operations are already back to normal.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Two-Night, Off-Grid Summer Escape in the Southern Highlands
Plus, there's room for six — so you can take the whole gang!
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FeatureTasmanian Cuisine: A Study in Excess — and Restraint
Tasmania’s food scene has the paddock-to-plate (or pint) movement down to a fine art. And for the local growers, producers and artisans working behind the scenes, it’s about more than minimising food miles.
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NewsThe Bayview Park Section of the Parramatta River Is Reopening for Swimming for the First Time Since 1969
Swimming hasn't been permitted at Bayview Park for more than five decades, but that'll change in November.
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EventAll About Women 2026
Sun, 8 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Hear centrepiece talks from change-making heads of government, justice-seeking journalists and razor-sharp authors as part of this powerhouse lineup.
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EventFelons Barrel Room Launch Weekend
Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
Felons Brewing Co. Manly, Manly
Experience this fully realised wharfside brewery, featuring three days of top-notch live music, Vietnamese cuisine and barrel-aged beers.
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EventOperation Sickie at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Multiple single dates
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
It's every Australians right to chuck a sickie, so let this Marrickville boozer reward you with big discounts on six occasions this summer.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 6 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Off the back of a headline festival appearance, this Belgian techno superstar is heading to Sydney for this tour's one and only sideshow.
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EventIggy's and PIÑA Takeover at Venroy
Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
VENROY, Bondi Beach
Some of Sydney's best matcha and pastries are coming together this December only.
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EventChristmas at Darling Harbour 2025
Mon, 17 Nov - Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
With a stacked lineup of free festive fun, Darling Harbour 2025 is ready to melt the heart of even the grinchiest among us.
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EventTHE WORKS at Carriageworks
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Get immersed in the inaugural season of this cutting-edge warehouse event, featuring groundbreaking electronic stars from around the globe.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Catch up on classics and 2025's biggest movies on mattresses on the sand at Barangaroo.
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EventWaterworld Central Sydney 2026
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Get ready to cool off and make memories as you slip, slide, and splash your way through the holidays.
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EventThe Morning Circuit
Sat, 6 Dec, 2025
Circular Quay, Sydney
The first Saturday of summer is host to a delicious new run club and sandwich collab.
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NewsThe MCG Is Turning One of Its Private Boxes Into a Hotel Suite for One Night Only
This VIP package coincides with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 — and includes a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover at one of the world's most iconic sports grounds.
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NewsThe Ultimate Summer Bucket List: The Quintessential Experiences to Have This Season with a Beer in Hand
Summer is for picnics, poolside shenanigans and sending out the working week with sky-high vibes.
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NewsSix BYO-Friendly Spots to Hit Up If You Plan to Spend the Entire Summer Sipping Fruity Beers
Waterfront parks and just-out-of-town camp spots, Italian eateries and lush Airbnbs, here are the top spots to sip your BYO beer this summer.
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FeatureThe Sydney Guest Edit: Australian Diamonds Player Sarah Klau Shares Her Favourite Ways to Play in the Off Season
From Sydney Olympic Park and Balmain all the way to Freshwater, the Origin Australian Diamonds player spotlights fancy pastries and dream weekenders — and her penchant for a coastal walk.
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NewsWe're Giving Away the Ultimate Five-Day Foodie Holiday For Two to Tasmania
You and a lucky plus-one will get to experience some of the best the Apple Isle has to offer, straight from the source.
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FeatureA 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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FeatureA 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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NewsEats, 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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NewsA 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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NewsThe 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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NewsMeet 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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NewsCandy 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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NewsFive 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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NewsSix 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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NewsSix 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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NewsEight 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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NewsSeven 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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NewsAustralia 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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NewsForaging, 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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NewsFive 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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NewsA 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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NewsAustralian 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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NewsThe 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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NewsGolden 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.
