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Shopping in Australia

Shop 'til you drop ... trying on hats in Bangkok.

Asia

Hey, big spenders!

Plastic loaded and flats on feet? Experts tell Belinda Jackson where the bargains are in Asia.

Victoria

Groovy is the new gold

Vintage Swimwear

Forget the pioneering days of the rush - instead dig the nostalgia of Ballarat's new vintage scene, writes Belinda Jackson.

South Australia

Hot to shop: Adelaide

Adelaide Arcade

For vintage fashion, antiques and contemporary design, this city is streets ahead, writes Belinda Jackson.

Queensland

Hot to shop: Noosa

Beach buys ... (clockwise from above) Holster's jelly sandals; Hastings Street

It's not just about the surf and sand in this Sunshine Coast town, Belinda Jackson learns, and don't you love it?

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ACT

Retro treats in store

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Whether vintage, handmade or CBD smart, all tastes are covered, writes Julietta Jameson.

Queensland

Indie vibe is right on trend

Shopping

Belinda Jackson finds fashion and jewellery, heels and perfume, in the city's thriving design precincts.

Travellers Tips

Tips

Beyond frequent flyer points

Frequent Flyer Credit card Qantas

You save up your frequent flyer points and hand over your card at the supermarket - but when it comes to travel perks you might be only scratching the surface.

Tips

Getting the best price on duty free: survival of the cheapest

Best buys ... there are many factors to consider when looking at duty-free purchases.

Does duty-free shopping guarantee the best price? Jane E. Fraser finds out.

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Fitzgerald Suite

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JULIETTA JAMESON | This Australian busker-turned-acclaimed singer-songwriter is a fan of strong luggage.

Bye-bye Bali, aloha Hawaii

JANE REDDY | Interest in Hawaii continues to grow, with more than 250,000 Australians and Kiwis visiting in 2012.

Put another kipper in the pan

ROBERT UPE | Determined to lift visitor numbers to 40 million a year by 2020, the British are counting on us, writes Robert Upe.

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