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Top 3 Australian Short Breaks
Plane boneyard next Aussie attraction
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10:13AM THE first dedicated aircraft-storage facility outside of the US will be built in the Northern Territory, with room for up to 300 planes.
$16m mega-yacht visits Brisbane
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9:45AM
By Kate Schneider
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
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11:30PM Lee Taylor and Charles Brewer 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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Airline worker 'stole' from passengers
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THE man was allegedly busted taking almost 100 pieces of jewellery and glasses worth over $10,000 from passengers' bags.
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World's worst waxworks
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A DISASTER of Titanic proportions. You're definitely not seeing double with these woeful waxworks!
World Bog Snorkelling Championships 2011
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COMPETITORS participate in the annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Wales.
Notting Hill Carnival 2011
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AROUND a million revellers flock to the annual Notting Hill Carnival in London.
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Photographer puts spin on shooting stars
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11:30PM By Stephen Hull 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
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9:12AM 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.
Red centre in spring excellence
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11:30PM Baz McAlister 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
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11:18AM Angela Saurine 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
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11:21AM 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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8:28AM LOOK out London, Las Vegas is set to trump you with its own bigger and better version of the London Eye.
Travel Advice
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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