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How Australian are you?
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You may wrestle crocs for a laugh and kit up in the green and gold on a daily basis, but do you know who won Australian of the year last year? What's your state's flower? The finer workings of...
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For those of you with itchy feet and keen ears, we've scoured the globe to uncover 10 of today's best yearly music festivals. If you're a fan of live music and...
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A cheat's guide to London museums
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If you're in the know, you can have the best possible experience in some of the world's most impressive museums — just follow our insider tips to
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Art or eyesore: should graffiti be protected?
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Everyone seems to be talking about Melbourne's iconic graffiti, which has polarised Australians in the debate over its possible protection by National Trust...
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Haka, hangi and history: New Zealand's top spots for Maori culture
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Maori culture is incredibly rich, and there are few more rewarding experiences in New Zealand than taking the time to learn about Maori history, crafts and...
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Northern Hemisphere summer festivals
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With hundreds of festivals during the Northern Hemisphere summer (May-September), festival-hopping is a great way to experience new cultures and meet the...
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Top cultural experiences
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St Patrick's Day around the world
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In search of St Patrick
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On March 17, much of the world will turn green again, as people celebrate the patron saint of being very drunk and wearing a novelty Guinness hat. But just who...
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Australian arts in action
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Australia's Artlands
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While the big cities may hog the major exhibitions, there are some surprisingly arty outposts scattered across regional Australia.
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Honest sports of King Island
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The King Island racing carnival is held over two months every year — with just just one bookmaker...
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Christmas in Europe
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Who hasn't dreamed of a fairytale European Christmas? Whether it's London's Christmas lights, Germany's markets or Santa in the snow in Finland, Europe...
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Edinburgh Festival of madness and mayhem
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Never before has my entrance to a city been greeted with such fervour! The cab pulls up towards the old town in Edinburgh and out the windows I can see crowds...
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One night in a Korean temple
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Established for foreign tourists during the 2002 World Cup, Korea's Temple Stay Program was so popular, attracting more than 1000 guests, it has become a...
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Putting the 'art' in Hobart
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Lee Mylne explores Hobart's interesting contrasts between historic buildings and modern arts.
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Arnhem Land: dirt music
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In Arnhem Land, where red dirt roads lead to sacred lands, indigenous musicians such as the Nabarlek Band are creating songs capable of crossing cultures.
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Australian architectural masterpieces
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Some of the world's most stunning man-constructed spaces met with intense opposition from the outset. The Pompidou Centre in Paris. The Empire State Building...
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Australia's standing stones
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Ever wanted to visit the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, but just couldn't afford the hefty price tag? Don't worry, there's no need to fly to Britain to...
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Ballarat — the goldrush town
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Gold fever still exists in Sovereign Hill, the recreated Victorian gold mining town outside Ballarat. Just ask any of the visitors who try their hand at...
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There's nothing like a bit of eye candy to help ease the pain of a long flight. And while anti-discriminatory lawsuits may have put an end to the days in which "stewardesses" were hired on looks and coquettishness (not to mention the short hemlines), there are still some airlines that recapture elements of the long-gone glamour era of flying.
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