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NSW

Just in: NSW to get extra Anzac Day public holiday in 2026 and 2027

The NSW Government has announced that Monday, 27 April, will be a public holiday in New South Wales.

a spacious apartment with marina view at Trinity Point, Lake Macquarie NSW

Australia

Australia’s newest hotels worth planning a trip for

Check into Australia’s most exciting new hotel openings, from buzzy city stays to dreamy coastal escapes.

Australia

The standout new restaurants to try across Australia

Australia’s dining scene never sits still – and these are the openings, revamps and buzz-worthy venues worth knowing about right now.

Wollongong

The best beaches and swimming spots in Wollongong and the Illawarra

There are a lot of great places to swim in Wollongong, making it one of NSW’s greatest seaside cities

Wollongong

A guide to the best cafes in Wollongong

Plan your next visit to the Illawarra region around the best Wollongong cafes for coffee and breakfast.

Canberra

Top 40 things to do in Canberra throughout the year

We’ve done the sleuth work for you and found 40 capital reasons to head to the ACT.

Canberra

30 of the best restaurants in Canberra

Great restaurants abound in Canberra, a city that is playing it cool with a diverse array of places to eat and drink.

artisan pastries and coffee at Wildflour, Fyshwick

Canberra

19 fun things to do in Fyshwick, Canberra

Canberra’s former industrial hub has been transformed into an epic family-friendly playground by forward-thinking entrepreneurs and a feast of new delights.

Fremantle

What it’s like to stay at Fremantle’s first 5-star hotel

A new Fremantle hotel reimagines the port city’s former police HQ – and heralds a burgeoning new precinct

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Your guide to what’s new and exciting this summer on the Central Coast

8 experiences that prove The Bellarine is the ultimate multi-gen getaway

The tastiest new players on Newcastle’s dining scene you need to try

These new small group tours allow intimate access to Australia’s best experiences

The ultimate Margaret River road trip itinerary for food & wine lovers

two people drinking cocktails at sunset bar, kingfisher bay resort

What it’s really like to stay on the world’s largest sand island

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Expect humpbacks and striking landscapes on this WA expedition cruise

the desert scrub in the Red Centre from above

I visited the Red Centre in low season – here’s why you should too

Meet the female changemakers transforming The Tweed’s culinary scene

“Travel rooted in passion or purpose tends to be more restorative, because it engages you in something intrinsically fulfilling rather than just escapism.”

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“Armrests are for the middle seat. I don’t know how to make this any clearer – the middle seat sucks and the only saving grace is having both the armrests.”

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“Great hotels don’t just provide a place to stay; they create memorable moments, thanks in large part to fantastic staff.”

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Opinion

Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island

MMegan Arkinstall

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

Is a multi-day hike a good way to bond with your child? Megan Arkinstall laces up her nine-year-old son’s shoes and tests it out.

The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

RRachael Thompson

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worthy of your wishlist.