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Weekends Away Holidays in Australia

Log in: Redgum Log Cottage is one of four at Grampians Pioneer Cottages.

Victoria

May contain cosiness

Red gums and relaxation are the modi operandi of this getaway, writes Melanie Ball.

NSW

Just add water, waiter

Tower Lodge

If it weren't for the pool, this much food and wine could be bad for your health, writes Bellinda Kontominas.

NSW

Lone sweet home

Bluebird Escape

Privacy is guaranteed at this getaway near Canyonleigh, writes Peter Harrison.

Victoria

Creamy and dreamy

Euroa

Melanie Ball is easily buttered-up with lip-smacking dining at a former dairy.

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ACT

Fun comes with the territory

Canberra

Julietta Jameson uncovers entertainment from AFL matches to international acts.

ACT

Zesty flavours, sleek spaces

Authentic ... Italian & Sons delivers in cool surrounds.

At every level of dining, there are delights to discover, writes Julietta Jameson.

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Where to play in Canberra

From AFL matches to international acts, there is plenty to do and see in the ACT.

Australia's top 10 best beach houses

Ron Roozen house, Margaret River, WA

We've scoured the coastline to find Australia's best beach houses.

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Travellers Tips

Victoria

Stay the night

Open house ... Boroka Downs.

David Reyne finds some cosy lodgings, from coastal getaways with open fires to inner-city Italian chic.

Insider

The modern holiday: go now, go hard, go home

Short Breaks illustration by Michael Mucci. SHD TRAVEL MAY 9.

Jane E. Fraser If you think big experiences must come with big vacations, think again. A growing range of getaways shows that short breaks can be long on adventure.

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