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Mission Beach has it all: heritage listed rainforest, the closest access to the Great Barrier Reef, almost extinct wildl... [more]
If the school holidays and Christmas have left your bank account looking worse for wear, and you feel like you just can'... [more]
Our recent visit to the Sunshine Coast left me with two certainties; 1. that some of the most stunning women on earth li... [more]
Many bucks and milestone birthday (21, 30 etc.) are moving away from nights at the strippers and towards more active wee... [more]
I never knew how unique, original and genuinely open Melbourne's nightlife scene was until I sampled some other major ci... [more]
Never heard to Agnes Water, where have you been? Agnes Water is a great spot for a quiet getaway. The beaches are as pri... [more]
Before leaving Melbourne we did not have any preconceptions of Townsville, I didn't even know where it was! After a quic... [more]
This wonderful event is being hosted by Leaders in Heels, a website and community that is dedicated to growing, nurturin... [more]
Demi Sorono first made an impact on us all through our TV screens as a participant on Australia's So You Think You Can D... [more]
In celebration of Chile's National Day on the 18th September, the Chilean Latin American September Festival is the large... [more]
Independent arts can be wonderful, they can bend your mind, take you to new places and reignite your passion with music,... [more]
Spring is the best time to try something new, to put flowers in your hair and dance in the streets. Start you spring off... [more]
Who doesn't love a free night out? I know we certainly do. As travellers, we are always looking for great entertainment ... [more]
If you have not yet enjoyed the crystal clear waters, hours and hours of sunshine plus the relaxed vibe of Airlie Beach ... [more]
Get out your rainbow flags, leather and glitter, it's time for the annual Brisbane Pride Festival! Opening on 28 August ... [more]
Located a short 30-minute drive north of Mackay, along the unspoilt Southern Great Barrier Reef coastline, lies Seaforth... [more]
We were a little reluctant to believe the hype. A botanical garden in the middle of the self-claimed Beef Capital of Aus... [more]
Winter is no excuse for not getting out to see and explore your natural surroundings, especially if you're a Queenslande... [more]
There is nothing I love more than scones with fresh country jam and cream. I might love a good coffee and a lemon slice ... [more]
The Camden Haven region sits a short 30 minute drive south from Port Macquarie on the NSW central coast. The area featur... [more]
As a city-dweller who grew up beach-side, I feel the longing for that cool, salty water every summer, and am frustrated ... [more]
Ever wondered what happens at Victoria's iconic Mt Hotham in the summer months? Are the winter ski slopes just a summer ... [more]
The annual Miss Gay and Transsexual Australia pageant is a wonder to behold. Beyond the glamour of the costumes and the ... [more]
Both City of Stonnington and Hobsons Bay City Council have unveiled their live music programs for summer 2015. Both feat... [more]
The Fitzroy Pool, once known as the Fitzroy Municipal Baths, was opened in 1908 to much fanfare. Today the pool is a muc... [more]
Running from the 20 – 21 February, 2015, the Kyneton Music Festival will no doubt bring a mixed and fun loving crowd to ... [more]
Roller Derby is at its peak right now in Australia. A great sport for girls and women to participate in and support, as ... [more]
It's all too easy to get wrapped up in the December madness and forget about those less fortunate. It's easy to forget t... [more]
We all grew up with images of snow-covered fields and open fires at Christmas. Santa rides a sleigh, and there are not t... [more]
The Brunswick South Art Show began in 2009 as a small fundraiser for the local Brunswick South Primary School. Today, it... [more]
El Coco will transform the Exchange Hotel in King Street this December into a Cuban pop-up bar, the ultimate way to star... [more]
Unique Vintage are a vintage clothing, footwear and accessories wholesaler, who only open their doors to the public once... [more]
Summer in Melbourne is all about enjoying the time after the sun sets. Warm nights, refreshing drinks and great entert... [more]
Friday night has never been so incredibly hip. Combining this city's love for fixie bikes, outdoor projection and packin... [more]
I'm sure I'm not alone in planning every year to get all my Christmas shopping done in November and beat the crowds. I'm... [more]
It's easy to get wrapped up in the production value and slick marketing of the major markets like the Queen Victoria Nig... [more]
After eight years on Gertrude Street, Amor y Locura are closing their physical doors and moving online for a while. Howe... [more]
Melbourne comes alive in summer. I know that the Lord Mayor likes to throw this phrase around a lot, but he's right. The... [more]
8. Muy Thai Boxing
Muy Thai is serious when done professionally, however this is a fitness clas... [more]
It's all too easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of gift giving and forget about the importance of supporting local... [more]
Sick of the same old Christmas lunches with your colleagues? Want to spice things up a little this year? If you're organ... [more]
The Capital City Trail is a full loop of Melbourne that stretches for approximately 30km and displays some of the most s... [more]
The seemingly sleepy western seaside township of Altona has been a large part of two iconic individual's lives. Firstly,... [more]
Not long after Melbourne was coined the world's street art capital, tour operators scrambled to add alleyway art tours t... [more]
This colourful street party is a favorite amongst locals and Latinos alike. Today, a mixture of the traditional and the ... [more]
Olinda is a popular mountain destination for couples and outdoors-people whom enjoy disconnecting from the city and reco... [more]
The Mornington Peninsula is a favorite with families, young couples and backpacking surfers, due to its variety of beach... [more]
We all get a bounce in our step as the sun comes out and want to make the most of it. However gyms are expensive and mak... [more]
Melbourne Music Week is easily overlooked as a council initiative to try to engage with the youth of today. Keep them of... [more]
As a person who has a shellfish allergy, I can tell you first hand that it is difficult to find cafes and restaurants wh... [more]
Be prepared to have your world turned upside down, your instincts challenged and your presumptions rebutted. Melbourne K... [more]
Located in one of Melbourne's best-kept secrets, the Rathdowne Shopping Village in Carlton North, entering endota day sp... [more]
Imagine a day that everyone across Australia who was planning on hosting a garage sale came together to create one big g... [more]
Easily one of Melbourne's most accessible gardens, this picnic spot is a favorite with students, office workers, writers... [more]
The Three of Us is back by popular demand after a sellout season in the Melbourne Cabaret Festival earlier this year. Th... [more]
Looking for a great way to kick start 2015? I have the most original, most outside the box, most likely to make all your... [more]
The eye-catching imagery of an Avant card caught my eye as I waited for a takeaway coffee on Tuesday. The bold typograph... [more]
Shepparton has been in the news of late, but for all the wrong reasons. With SPC, the region's largest employer, unsure ... [more]
This is so much fun! Let me lay out the ingredients for you: JOY 94.9 is a gay and lesbian radio station; the only one o... [more]
Hidden behind the Northcote Plaza lies a hidden gem of the northside, All Nations Park. I'm really not sure why this par... [more]