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On a trip to a remote corner of Papua New Guinea, Kevin Rushby meets a community with one foot still in the past, but only for now …
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From exploring the rooftops of Melbourne to kayaking in the New Zealand wildernes, here are the best intrepid trips down under
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Asian restaurants dominate the cheap eats scene in multi-cultural Sydney. Here's our pick of the best, plus a couple of Middle Eastern gems and a great new burger joint
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Sydney is not an easy place to find a cheap stay, but Rob McFarland has found some of the most interesting budget hotels and B&Bs, not to mention an island campsite and a hostel with harbour views
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Australia and New Zealand have some of the world's best beaches, and some gorgeous holiday houses to suit all tastes
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Start planning your 2014 travels with the help of our top 40 destination round-up
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From the deserted to city, wild to family-friendly, there are thousands of great beaches Australia. Readers recommend their favourites from around the country
• To add a tip for next week and be in with a chance of winning a Vango tent worth £450, go to GuardianWitness
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Publisher says city of churches 'is effortlessly chic and, like a perfectly cellared red, it's ready to be uncorked and sampled'
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Man Booker prize winner Eleanor Catton on growing up in New Zealand
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From local favourites to hip newcomers, this multinational mix of excellent budget restaurants reflects Melbourne's diverse mix of people and cuisines, says Claire Davie
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In the leadup to the 2013 Melbourne festival, which starts on Friday, we look at the best alternative places to stay in and around the city – from eco hotels and arty B&Bs to beachside campsites and ultra-modern bush shacks
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Going beach-hopping in Queensland? We've got places to stay for all budgets and tastes, from a boutique hotel in a 100-year-old building to a walk-in campsite on a sand island
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It's easy to eat well on a budget in Brisbane – whether you fancy a hearty bowl of ramen, delicate French pastries or beer and burgers
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Nick Riemer: The ongoing commodification of higher education is just one facet of the disastrous hijacking of universities by corporate ideology. We are fighting this
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Samah Hadid: Both major parties go into this election with the weakest global poverty commitments in years. What was once a source of Australian pride now is a crying shame
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Holidays in Asia and Australia don't have to mean expensive hotel stays. These budget deals offer style – and a touch of the unusual
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Antony Loewenstein: By throwing money at its empoverished neighbour, Australia treats Papua New Guinea with contempt. Once again, it is private companies and not people which will benefit from this move
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Barunga, in Australia's 'top end', is the country's largest Aboriginal festival. Revived this year, it keeps alive the traditions of a people who are still coming to terms with tourism, says Kate Hennessy
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Holidays in Australia offer a diverse selection of trips: from canoeing and camping to diving and Aboriginal tours. There's even a classical touch of Wagner, too, writes Rachel Dixon
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On a safari with a difference in South Australia – taking in the Aussie big five – Nigel Summerley finds comfort and a view of the stars from his bed in a converted farm wagon
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New Zealand is perfect for thrill-seeking backpackers, and a new range of backpacking adventures will see you flying, falling, jumping, spinning and floating … all in the name of fun, writes Rebecca Nicholson
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Hitchhiking is getting a 21st-century makeover as a clutch of ride-sharing websites and apps give a new generation of web-savvy travellers the chance to find lifts online. Here's our pick of some of the best
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Adelaide prides itself on being a '20-minute city', where you can get to the beach, hills or vineyards in that time. Whether you're visiting for this month's Adelaide festival, or planning a holiday, Sarah Phillips selects her 10 top day trips out of the city
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On the eve of the Adelaide festival, the 'Edinburgh of Australia', Sarah Phillips recommends the essential sites and events to catch, in the second of three guides to the city
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David Sefton, Adelaide's new artistic director, was hired to overhaul its programming. And he started by reuniting one of his favourite bands: industrial stalwarts Severed Heads. Interview by Alison Rourke
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With Adelaide gearing up for a 'mad March' of festivals, Sarah Phillips asks locals for their favourite places to eat, drink and hang out
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The world's best beach hotels and accommodation on a budget Australia's best beach accommodation on a budget: west coast
Australia's strong dollar has made it an increasingly expensive holiday destination. Max Brearley selects 10 places to stay on the beach to make your budget go further, along the idyllic western coast
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Surfer beaches and spiritual calm have given way to glamorous crowds in Noosa, on Australia's Queensland coast. But the old vibe can be found a boat hop away, says Susan Greenwood
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With the film of The Hobbit due out next month, New Zealand is preparing to welcome a fresh wave of visitors keen to follow in Bilbo's hairy footsteps around Middle Earth, says Rebecca Nicholson
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New Zealand's capital city has hotels, bars, coffee shops and galleries to enjoy without any sign of orcs, elves or the Shire
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This week's solar eclipse will draw huge crowds to Queensland. But, as Robin McKie discovers, the ancient rainforest and colourful reef provide the real show
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Byron Bay was once Australia's alternative surfie utopia, but to find the same vibe now you need to leave the crowds behind and head for the hinterland, says local Emma Pearse
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Short trips by car or train outside of Australian cities such as Perth and Melbourne can reveal new vistas and a fresh take on foodie breaks
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A marine biologist and a surfer visited 11,761 beaches before coming up with their definitive list of 101
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You told us West Papua: things are not getting 'better' for us