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Emily Murphy

Email & Social Editor

Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her time at the company she has been instrumental in shaping its social media and email presence, and crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore Australia's vast landscapes. Her previous role was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing, content creation and digital marketing. When she's not creating scroll-stopping travel content, Em is a devoted 'bun mum' and enjoys spending her spare time by the sea, reading, binge-watching a good TV show and exploring Sydney's vibrant dining scene. Next on her Aussie travel wish list? Tasmania and The Kimberley.
Couple enjoying pies from The Upper Crust pie shop, Collaroy (Image: Destination NSW)
Australia

Where to find the best pies around Australia

Hungry? We quizzed our readers on where to find the best pies around the country. How many have you been to?

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A King Charles Cavalier lies on bed with a pink dog bowl that says The Langham. (Image: The Langham)
Australia

The best pet-friendly stays around Australia

For a stay that is not only luxurious for us, but for our furry friends too, look no further than these pet-friendly stays.

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An exterior shot of Elysian Retreat. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland)
Australia

25 ECO-certified accommodation options around Australia

For travel that doesn’t hurt the environment, look no further than these ECO-certified accommodations.

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Female swimming with a Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) at Ningaloo Marine Park. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)
Australia

26 ECO-certified tours around Australia

For travel that doesn’t hurt the environment, look no further than these ECO-certified tours.

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The Overland Track. (Image: Emilie Ristevski)
Australia

20 ECO-certified attractions around Australia

For travel that doesn’t hurt the environment, look no further than these ECO-certified attractions.

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A view of the sun rising or setting over Mount Ngungun in the Sunshine Coast. (Image: Visit Sunshine Coast)
Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast achieves world-first biosphere status

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has become the only place in the world where three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves sit side-by-side.

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High shot of the proposed new Circular Quay Renewal wharves. (Image: NSW Government)
Sydney

Circular Quay to get major facelift with New York-style Highline

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Man and woman trekking across Kings Canyon. (Image: Tourism NT and Jess Caldwell & Luke Riddle)
NT

The NT to get new multi-day walking track

Watarrka National Park on Matutjara Country will soon be home to a new multi-day hiking track after the Northern Territory Government and Traditional Owners awarded a multi-million-dollar project to Australian Walking Company.

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(Image: Thomas Dambo)
WA

WA wooden sculpture trail an Australian-first

Western Australia is set to install a series of giant wooden sculptures created by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo in an Australian-first.

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