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May

The colour of Copperstone’s exterior render is a nod to the local volcanic soil.

Byron Bay’s Lane family open doors to luxury equine estate

The line between Tom and Emma Lane’s passions – luxury estates and horses – are exhilaratingly blurred at their latest lavish retreat, Copperstone.

  • Eugenie Kelly

March

Why BHP’s nickel struggles to match Indonesia’s

A large green premium would be needed to put integrated Australian nickel producers like BHP on par with Indonesian rivals.

  • Peter Ker and Elouise Fowler

April 2020

Surfers on Sydney's Bondi Beach, reopened this week after closing due to social distancing breaches.

Islands in sun bask in virus battle result

Australia and New Zealand have bettered the performance of many nations in the northern hemisphere in their battle against the virus, but winter is coming.

  • Jill Margo and Edmund Tadros

March 2020

Making preparations in 'incredibly difficult circumstances': AOC chief executive Matt Carroll.

Tokyo 2020 plans continue in 'incredibly difficult' times

Australia's Olympic authorities are grappling with the need to protect athletes from COVID-19 while also letting them train and qualify.

  • Michael Bleby

January 2020

Passengers arrive at Sydney Airport wearing masks. They were on a flight from Wuhan, China, which has now been closed to try and contain the spread of the Coronavirus.

Coronavirus poses risk for Australian airports: Moody's

The ratings agency says the outbreak of deadly SARS-like coronavirus poses a short-term risk for Australian airports.

  • Elouise Fowler
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December 2019

It will be a hotter Christmas week than usual in almost every part of Australia.

Fires engulf Australia as temperatures soar

Temperatures will remain unusually high in almost every part of Australia through to December 29.

  • Bo Seo and Simon Evans

March 2019

There's plenty on the menu in this bountiful region. Try the multi-hatted Tonic restaurant in the nearby village of Millthorpe.

A taste of what Orange has to offer during F.O.O.D Week

Get your diaries out: this regional NSW city is cooking up a storm from April 5.

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  • Stephen Clark
Orange born-and-bred, Pip Brett was acknowledged in Chicago recently by the International Housewares Association.

The eclectic Orange emporium that's built a global following

Pip Bretts' colourful mix of homewares, original artworks and fashion has earned her an international award and almost 96,000 fans on Instagram.

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  • Stephen Clark
Dishes from Faro restaurant, Mona, Hobart.

Art served up on a plate at Hobart's Mona museum

The food is just one course of the experience at Faro restaurant, which puts both art and activism on the table.

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  • Jill Dupleix
Real estate company shares are at their highest levels since the RBA cut interest rates to record lows in August 2016.

Property stocks ignore the national housing slump

Goodman Group's shares have jumped 25 per cent in the past year, and Mirvac's shares have climbed 21 per cent.

  • Jackie Edwards
The festival brings people together, says curator Rhoda Roberts. Here, children play together on a painted jumping castle.

Bright lights, big country at the Parrtjima festival

Nor can many light festivals claim the sheer scale of this10-night program of arts and culture in Australia's red centre.

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  • Jane Albert

The luxury tour of Australia that costs $14,000 a day

For those who can foot the $400,000 price tag, a custom-made itinerary provides the ultimate luxury travel experience.

  • Fiona Carruthers

February 2019

For the best way to discover – or rediscover – Brisbane, take the advice of local chef and restaurateur Dominique Rizzo.

Insider guide to Brisbane: chef Dominique Rizzo's hot spots and top tips

For the best way to discover – or rediscover – Brisbane, take the advice of local chef and restaurateur Dominique Rizzo.

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  • Dominique Rizzo
French company Ponant will introduce Le Lapérouse to Australian waters later in 2019.

Luxury cruise lines Celebrity, Regent and Cunard battle in Australian waters

Luxury cruise lines such as Regent, Celebrity, Scenic and Cunard are ramping up the luxury factor this year through new and impending ship launches.

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  • Fiona Carruthers

How Carlton and St Kilda are spicing up Melbourne's fine-dining scene

Carlton and St Kilda have shrugged off their cheap and cheerful heritage to become culinary destinations of note.

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  • Paul Best
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January 2019

Saffire Freycinet beekeeping experience: Suit up to savour honey from the source

"You're perfectly safe," says apiarist Rob Barker as hundreds of bees barrel angrily towards me. "It's just a reaction to your perfume."

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  • Dan F. Stapleton

December 2018

5 of the most desirable holiday homes for sale around Australia this week

From a residence in the Whitsundays to a rainforest retreat, these exclusive properties make the most of stunning locations.

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  • Kate Farrelly

Which Australian oyster is best: Rock or Pacific?

Not all oysters are created equal. Some have a tastier merroir (the marine equivalent of terroir) than others. We go in search of the best.

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  • Necia Wilden

QT Hotel brings an air of cool to Perth CBD

There's something safe about most CBD hotels. But every now and again it's time to mix things up to fabulous effect.

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  • Julie-anne Sprague

Bassike and The Calile Hotel help redefine chic in Brisbane's James Street

Bassike's latest boutique perfectly complement the urban chic of its newly groovy location, centred on The Calile Hotel.

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  • Stephen Todd

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