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My WeekendNotes - 55
Spotlight
Visit Blackwood
Blackwood is a quiet little town, approximately an hour from central Melbourne, but a world away in terms of pace. ... [
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Escape the City
Near Melbourne
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Victoria
Top 5 Playgrounds in Whitehorse
1. Halliday Park Revamped a few years ago this terrific playground offers so much! Two flying foxes, an in-ground tra... [
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Lists
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Family
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Kids
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Outdoor
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Parks
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Playgrounds
South East Melbourne
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Whitehorse
Jurong East Swimming Complex
A short walk from Chinese Gardens MRT station is Jurong East Swimming Complex. For the bargain price of SG$2.00 (SG$2... [
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Family
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Kids
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Outdoor
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Swimming Pools
Jurong
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North West
Wyreena PlaySpace and Conservatory Cafe
In 2016 the Maroondah City Council opened a new playground at Wyreena, a community arts centre in Croydon. In addition t... [
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Cafes
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Fun for Children
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Playgrounds
Croydon
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South East Melbourne
Pulau Ubin
When people talk about Singapore, images of air conditioned shopping malls and high rise apartment blocks come to mind. ... [
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Adventure
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Cycling
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
East Coast
Lysterfield Park Mountain Biking
Opened to the public in late 1986, Lysterfield Park is a large park with an 82ha lake. The lake and surrounding bushlan... [
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Adventure
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Cycling
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Family
Lysterfield
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South East Melbourne
Ringwood Lake Park Playspace
The revamped playspace at Ringwood Lake is a fantastic asset for the City of Maroondah and in my humble opinion, was wor... [
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Playgrounds
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Picnic Spots
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Parks
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Family
Ringwood
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Outer East Melbourne
Wireless Hill Park - Redeveloped
Situated off Almondbury Road in Ardross, Wireless Hill Park has long been a local favourite and one of the jewels in the... [
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Parks
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Picnic Spots
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Playgrounds
Ardross
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Southern Suburbs
Lions Club of South Vermont Autumn Plant Sale
Starting at 8.30am on Saturday April 21st, the Lions Club of South Vermont will hold one of their regular plant sales. ... [
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21/04/2018
Charity
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Community Events
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Gardening
South East Melbourne
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Vermont South
7 Autumn Gardening Jobs in Melbourne
Autumn is a great time to get out in the garden. The heat of summer is behind us, save for the odd few days. There is st... [
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Gardening
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Lists
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Outdoor
Red Bull Music Presents: Sydney Sessions at Parramatta Gaol
On Saturday April 14th, Red Bull Music presents a live hip-hop show featuring Turquoise Prince, Jesswar, Lil Spacely, Bi... [
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14/04/2018
Music
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Concerts
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Shows
Parramatta
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Western Sydney
Rowville Community Centre Playground
Hidden away behind the Rowville Community Centre and behind the tennis and basketball courts is an amazing adventure pla... [
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Kids
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Parks
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Playgrounds
Rowville
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South East Melbourne
WYD? Wednesdays at Marly
Kicking off on Wednesday March 7th, Newtown's Marlborough Hotel (Marly Bar) will host WYD? Wednesdays at Marly – a serie... [
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07/03/2018 - 25/04/2018
Bars
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Free
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Music
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Nightlife
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Pubs
Newtown
Lady Leshurr Australian Tour 2018
Following her sold-out tour in 2017, Lady Leshurr returns to Australia to play shows in Sydney on May 2nd, Melbourne on ... [
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02/05/2018 - 11/05/2018
Bands
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Music
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Music Venues
Sissy Ball at Carriageworks
On Saturday 24th February 2018, Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras and Red Bull Music present Sissy Ball. This event w... [
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24/02/2018
Dancing
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LGBTIQ
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Music
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Nightlife
Eveleigh
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Sydney City
Summer Dance @ National Art School
Astral People and National Art School present Summer Dance 2018. Headlined by Late Nite Tuff Guy the event will also ... [
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18/02/2018
Music
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Outdoor
Darlinghurst
Southern Sounds @ The Foundry
Head down to The Foundry on Thurs 1st Feb when Southern Comfort presents Southern Sounds. This series of free gigs aims... [
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01/02/2018
Bars
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Free
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Music
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Nightlife
Fortitude Valley
Southern Sounds @ Botany View Hotel
Head down to Botany View Hotel on Fri 26th January when Southern Comfort presents Southern Sounds. This great free gig ... [
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26/01/2018
Bars
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Music
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Nightlife
Newtown
Southern Sounds @ Northcote Social Club
If the festive season has left you feeling broke, head on down to the Northcote Social Club Thurs 11th Jan for great fre... [
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11/01/2018
Clubs
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Free
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Music
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Nightlife
Inner North Melbourne
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Northcote
Southern Sounds @ The Night Cat
Southern Comfort presents Southern Sounds - a free event at The Night Cat featuring Oscar Key Sung, Silent Jay and Mira ... [
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18/01/2018
Concerts
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Music
Howard Dawson Reserve
Howard Dawson Reserve is tucked away just off Burke Road and beside the Monash Freeway in Glen Iris. This unassuming ... [
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Parks
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Playgrounds
Glen Iris
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Inner East Melbourne
Red Bull Sound Select December Christmas Show
On Thursday December 21st Melbourne audiences will be treated to the December (Christmas) edition of Red Bull Sound Sele... [
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21/12/2017
Bars
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Music
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Nightlife
Inner North Melbourne
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Northcote
Red Bull Sound Select December Christmas Show
On Friday December 15 Red Bull Sound Select returns to Sydney for its annual Christmas themed event at Bondi's iconic Be... [
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15/12/2017
Bars
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Music
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Nightlife
Bondi Beach
Top 5 Playgrounds with Cafes in Melbourne's East
There are many playgrounds with cafes in close proximity but these playgrounds have cafes right on site – how awesome is... [
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Cafes
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Lists
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Outdoor
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Parks
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Playgrounds
Inner East Melbourne
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Outer East Melbourne
The New Lillydale Lake Playground
The new Lillydale Lake Playspace opened in April 2017 and boy is it a winner! Funded by the Yarra Ranges Council ... [
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Disabled Friendly
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Family
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Parks
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Picnic Spots
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Playgrounds
Lilydale
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Yarra Valley
Max Riebl - The Great Pretender
Winner of the 2017 Herald Sun Aria, Max Riebl, is performing in The Great Pretender at The Butterfly Club in Melbourne's... [
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08/11/2017 - 12/11/2017
Classical Music
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Concerts
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Music Venues
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Performing Arts
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Shows
CBD
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Melbourne City
Mersey Bluff, Devonport
Mersey Bluff is a beautiful foreshore area in Devonport, Tasmania. There is a wonderful modern children's playground ... [
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Beaches
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Parks
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Picnic Spots
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Playgrounds
Top 3 Attractions for Children at Freycinet National Park
Freycinet National Park is located on the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's East Coast. It takes about 2.5 hours to dri... [
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Escape the City
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Fun for Children
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Kids
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National Parks
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Lists
Visit New Norfolk
New Norfolk is a historic town located on the Derwent River, approximately 30 minutes drive from Hobart. As the t... [
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Escape the City
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Historic Houses
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Places of Interest
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Travel
The King's Own Inn
Located in the heart of New Norfolk is The King's Own Inn. Built circa 1826, the inn retains many original feat... [
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Accommodation
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Bed & Breakfasts
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Escape the City
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Historic Houses
Phoenix Park Playground