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Plane boneyard next Aussie attraction

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THE first dedicated aircraft-storage facility outside of the US will be built in the Northern Territory, with room for up to 300 planes.

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$16m mega-yacht visits Brisbane

Solar yacht

http://media.news.com.au/news/2011/01-jan/link-icons/icon_video.gif FUTURISTIC 31m solar-powered yacht makes a stopover in Australia as part of a record-breaking attempt.

The lights are on, but someone's there

Lighting Customs House

THEY are the elite team of Australian designers who have spent over 1000 hours creating these incredible images.

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    Travel to (near) space in a hot air balloon

    A GIANT helium balloon designed to lift tourists into the Earth's stratosphere is taking bookings for its first flight.

    Adrenalin-filled spring fun

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    THIS time of year heralds many amazing sporting events both at home and abroad, but you've got to be in it to win it.

    Where to party in spring

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    THIS spring is full of red-letter dates, both in Australia and far flung places around the world. Why not take off for a once-in-a-lifetime trip?

    Australia's best dive spots

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    THE Great Barrier Reef is a world-renowned dive site, but it isn't all we have to offer! We take a look at some of the best dive locations across Australia.

    Hibernating in Queenstown heaven

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    BEING snowed in during a visit to Queenstown turned out to be one of the best things that could have happened to Brian Crisp.

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    Photographer puts spin on shooting stars

    Lincoln Harrison

    THESE spectacular swirls of colour may look like clever computer trickery but they're the product of photographer Lincoln Harrison.

    Qantas red faced over black face stunt

    Blackface Qantas

    QANTAS has been forced to apologise for rewarding two rugby union fans who promised to wear face paint and afro wigs at the Tri-Nations decider.

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    Red centre in spring excellence

    escape uluru

    CLUSTERED around the coast, many Aussies never get to see the centre of this wide land and spring is a top time to explore it.

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    I ate the heart attack in a box and survived

    Poutine

    UNLIKE McDonalds, there are no healthy options when it comes to this dish, consisting of of French fries, cheese curds and gravy.

    High flyers turn city into a complete dive

    Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

    CLIFF-DIVERS ditch French castles and jungle gorges for something a little more urban

    New Vegas wheel to be world's tallest

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    LOOK out London, Las Vegas is set to trump you with its own bigger and better version of the London Eye.

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    Going overseas? Obey the local laws

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    BEFORE you travel overseas you need to familiarise yourself with the local laws - and obey them.

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