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In The Footsteps Of Giants: Dinosaurs in Qld

Journey to Queensland's lost world of dinosaurs In Part Two of our series on dinosaurs, PETER WOODLAND takes you through Charleville and Barcaldine before heading deeper into Queensland where you can find more prehistoric reptile fossils near…

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Destinations, Trivia

In The Footsteps of Giants: Dinosaur Trails

Explore dinosaur trails less travelled Have you ever wanted to take a journey in the footsteps of giants? One that is less travelled by man, and full of prehistoric wonder! Well, now's your chance because Australia’s dinosaur trails have…

Jocelyn Watts

Destinations, Trivia

Coat of Arms: Maryborough, Qld

The story behind Maryborough’s coat of arms Did you know that Maryborough, Queensland, has its own coat of arms? If you’re visiting the Heritage City, you can see its coat of arms on a wall facing the Town Hall Green. Titled 'The Crest’,…

Food & Drinks

High Tea: The Secrets of Success

There’s something about High Tea with Mary Maryborough’s beloved Mary Poppins Festival is back on track in 2022 after a two-year hiatus because of Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns across the world. To welcome the festival’s return, organisers…

Destinations, Blog

Croquet: A great Way To Enjoy A Holiday

Croquet clubs make for great travel destinations Have you ever played croquet? No?! Well, it's definitely time to add it to your bucket list! While visiting the Queensland city of Bundaberg, members of the Bundaberg Croquet Club introduced…

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Destinations

Get inspired by these 9 WA culture experiences

Add some Western Australia culture to your bucket list Western Australia is a vast and beautiful part of the world, with plenty to offer travellers looking for new cultural experiences. From bustling city life to countryside exploration…

Destinations

Lightning Ridge: discover desert wonders in NSW

Unearth the Gems of Lightning Ridge Opals aren't the only gems of Lightning Ridge — discover natural desert wonders and eccentric monuments, and unearth underground art galleries and a moonscape of mines in this New South Wales outback…

Destinations

NSW: 6 Great Ways to Refresh Your Connection

Explore NSW's best kept secrets When was the last time you really connected with New South Wales (NSW)? Sure, you may have taken a trip to inner Sydney or one of the other popular tourist destinations, but did you get out of the inner city…

Food & Drinks, Destinations

4 Top Pairings of Wine And Art in Australia

When two worlds combine: a revolution of wine and art Could there be a more fruitful pairing than wine and art? With 'paint and sip' studios popping up all over the country, Australian wine and art enthusiasts can't get enough of this captivating…

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Food & Drinks, Destinations

Explore NSW’s 8 new cuisine hotspots

New multi-cultural cuisine, cycling tours and more We're always on the lookout for good cuisine and new experiences when travelling. Whether it's a hole-in-the-wall spot or a Michelin-starred restaurant, we love tasting local cuisine as…

Jocelyn Watts

Destinations, Trivia

Are crocodiles dinosaurs?

Crocodiles were prehistoric but they're not dinosaurs Crocodiles are in the news again, for all the wrong reasons. They are reptiles like lizards, turtles and snakes and they have a very ancient lineage. Crocodiles belong to the clade…

Books

Ben’s Book Club: New opportunity to meet authors

Locals invited to join Ben's Book Club Members of Fraser Coast Libraries can join a new, free, online book club and watch live video chats between authors every month following the launch of Ben’s Book Club. Brisbane author Ben Hobson…