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		10 Australian beachfront resorts
		Today marks the first day of summer in Australia, and there’s no better way to soak up the sun than a beach holiday. Read our guide on Australia.com to ten of the best beachfront resorts, including the newly renovated Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas and the ultimate eco-glamping experience on the shores of Ningaloo Reef.
		Melbourne Food and Wine Festival announces MasterClass line-up
		In the lead up to The 2017 World’s 50 Best Restaurant awards, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival will host some of the world’s leading chefs in a special MasterClass event series from 1 - 2 April 2017. Headlining chefs include Grant Achatz from Alinea (#15 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list), Gastón Acurio from Astrid & Gaston (#30) and Ashley Palmer-Watts from Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (#45). Find out more here.
		Altitude Restaurant opens at Cradle Mountain Hotel
		Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Hotel has opened Altitude Restaurant and Lounge Bar boasting magnificent views of the surrounding woodlands. Open to all visitors to the region, it features a Mountain Rock Experience with premium Tasmanian produce cooked on volcanic stone in front of guests. Find out more here.

       
 

QT Melbourne opens Hot Sauce Laneway Bar   Tucked under the new QT Melbourne hotel, Hot Sauce Laneway Bar has opened offering hotel guests and walk ins Korean and Japanese inspired dishes with the QT’s signature quirky charm. Find out more here.         Exmouth Navy Pier reopens for diving Exmouth Navy Pier has reopened to the public. Described as an aquarium without glass, the popular dive site is most known for its diverse range of marine life, including wobbegong sharks, potato cod, lion fish and octopus. Find out more here.         New retro sidecar tours in Sydney   Shelby’s Sidecar Tours has launched in Sydney, offering off the beaten track and bespoke tours in a private chauffeured sidecar. Picnic packs are also available for passengers. Find out more here.         Peppa Pig to explore Australia   Peppa Pig’s first ever Australian holiday will feature in a 60 minute cinema special and TV series premiering on 16 March 2017. Find out more here.           Australia’s best beaches to be announced On Saturday 3 December, Brad Farmer, author of 101 Best Australian Beaches, will be announcing an updated list promoting lesser known coastal destinations for both domestic and international holidaymakers. Find out more here.

Just in case you needed a reminder about how incredible Queensland is… Little George has been busy stealing hearts over at The Australian Reptile Park Concrete Playground names where to find the best brews in Adelaide: Nola Café Troppo Bank Street Social The Wheatsheaf Hotel Benjamin on Franklin Discover more about Australia on Australia.com

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