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Cairns

Palm Cove is getting a breezy new resort just steps from the beach

The much-loved tropical destination is set to gain a new resident with The Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort & Spa.

Sunshine Coast

Australia’s most famous pineapple is getting a glow-up – and it comes with a microbrewery

The Sunshine Coast's Big Pineapple just scored $5 million from the Queensland Government. Here's what's coming.

Krinklewood Estate in Broke is Top Tiny Tourism Towns in NSW

NSW

This town of under 600 people just won NSW’s Top Tiny Town

It’s award season for New South Wales towns, when they battle it out for the crown of the state’s Top Tourism Town.

Tropical North

After 15 years, Dunk Island is finally open for overnight stays again

Is this Tropical North Queensland's most exciting new island stay?

WA’s Top Tourism Town for 2026 is a hidden Kimberley gem

From country communities to coastal favourites, these destinations have been crowned WA’s top dogs.

Sydney

Iconic North Sydney pool to reopen this August after five years

Following five years of closure, the harbourside North Sydney Olympic Pool finally has a reopening date.

Perth

Perth’s iconic Cottesloe Beach readies for $30 million redevelopment

Perth’s Cottesloe foreshore redevelopment project has been given the green light after securing $15 million in funding.

Sydney

IKEA is offering a designer stay in Sydney for just $19.95 a night

To celebrate the new IKEA PS 2026 collection.

NSW North Coast

A new 54km hiking trail through ancient rainforest is coming to the Coffs Coast

Work has officially begun on the four-day Dorrigo Great Escarpment Walk.

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Opinion

External view of Kirk's Wine Bar in Hardware Lane Melbourne

LLara Picone

This is the best Aussie city to visit in winter – it’s even better than Hobart

Come winter, Melbourne doesn’t hibernate – it elevates. Here’s how to make the most of this city’s cool-weather culture.

The white-painted exterior of Elysium Noosa Resort.

RRachael Thompson

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence

RRachael Thompson

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

RRachael Thompson

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

RRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain

KKassia Byrnes

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

It's rare to see Kings Canyon covered in rivers and waterfalls, but it's a priceless view.

EEmily Murphy

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

These cult-favourite ice creams prove Australian summers are built on nostalgia, loyalty and strong opinions.

Palm Cove is getting a breezy new resort just steps from the beach

Australia’s most famous pineapple is getting a glow-up – and it comes with a microbrewery

This town of under 600 people just won NSW’s Top Tiny Town

After 15 years, Dunk Island is finally open for overnight stays again

WA’s Top Tourism Town for 2026 is a hidden Kimberley gem

Iconic North Sydney pool to reopen this August after five years

Perth’s iconic Cottesloe Beach readies for $30 million redevelopment

IKEA is offering a designer stay in Sydney for just $19.95 a night

A new 54km hiking trail through ancient rainforest is coming to the Coffs Coast

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Opinion

This is the best Aussie city to visit in winter – it’s even better than Hobart

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

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

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams