The best Gold Coast rooftop bars

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The best Gold Coast rooftop bars

Rooftop bar (noun): a bar reached by stairs, a lift or sheer determination, where the drinks come with a view and a side of vitamin D. Height requirements vary. From Southport to Kirra, here are the Gold Coast rooftop bars…
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25 reasons to love the Tweed

Each year, the Lonely Planet unveils its ‘Best in Travel’ guidebook – a definitive list of the 50 destinations and experiences worth adding to your itineraries. Only one Australian destination made it onto the pages of their 2027 edition. It…
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How to care for your hair through summer

You wouldn’t hit the beach without SPF, so why does your hair go unprotected? Here’s how to get through a Gold Coast summer without breakage, bleaching and burns. Everyone has their sunscreen routine down pat. Face, ears, tops of feet,…
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Melbourne eats and drinks to have on your radar

Whether you’re going for a girls’ weekend or timing your trip with a certain football final, Melbourne is always a good idea. But working out where to eat (and drink) can feel like trying to crack the Enigma Code –…
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