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Useful places, positive local projects and practical things to do across the country, selected from original community sources.

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  1. Solar Tours at the historic Melbourne Observatory
  2. Bondi Junction Twilight Markets Moon Festival edition
  3. Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml
  4. Smithy Community Markets
  5. Wonders of our Wetlands Festival
  6. Community garden open day in Manjimup
  7. Cairns multicultural festival
  8. Spring into the Cooktown Markets
  9. Free Riverside Bushwalk at Lane Cove
  10. Lane Cove Makers Market
  11. Devonshire Tea and Open House at Carisbrook
  12. Youth bands in concert at Lane Cove
  13. Moreton Bay school holiday activity 22 September
  14. Rhee Tae Kwon-Do class 5 October
  15. Moreton Bay libraries and galleries school-holiday programme
  16. Healthy and Active Moreton outdoor school-holiday activities
  17. Come and Create at Wattle Range
  18. Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml
  19. Re-A-Range Decoration Craft
  20. Full Throttle in Wattle youth activity
  21. Millicent Library school-holiday programme
  22. Hatherleigh community lunch market
  23. Lane Cove Library artificial-intelligence sessions
  24. Three-dimensional printing at St Leonards Library
  25. Owl Babies Bush Kids activity
  26. Symphony in the Sails
  27. Youth study support at Lane Cove Library
  28. German Auto Day in Canberra
  29. Run Canberra
  30. Oktoberfest in the Gardens
  31. Anzac Parade memorial tours
  32. Reconciliation Place heritage pathway
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Editorial illustration for community coverage in Melbourne Observatory, Victoria
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Solar Tours at the historic Melbourne Observatory

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists Solar Tours at the historic Melbourne Observatory as a special tour experience

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists Solar Tours at the historic Melbourne Observatory as a special tour experience Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 23 August to 15 November 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Editorial illustration for culture coverage in Bondi Junction, New South Wales
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Bondi Junction Twilight Markets Moon Festival edition

Waverley Council lists a Bondi Junction Twilight Markets special edition with market stalls, a calligraphy artist and entertainment

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Waverley Council lists a Bondi Junction Twilight Markets special edition with market stalls, a calligraphy artist and entertainment Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 24 September 2026, 4pm to 9pm. Confirm details before travelling.
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Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml

Meet Pure Contour Australia through Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml. This regional feature links directly to the current product page, where readers can check directions, availability and the latest retail information

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Meet Pure Contour Australia through Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml. This regional feature links directly to the current product page, where readers can check directions, availability and the latest retail information Read the full product information, directions and safety guidance on the linked regional product page before use.

Product informationView the productChecked 2026-09-22. Read the full product information before use.
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Smithy Community Markets

Cairns Regional Council lists Smithy Community Markets, organised by Rotary Cairns Northern Beaches, as a free recurring market supporting local stallholders

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Cairns Regional Council lists Smithy Community Markets, organised by Rotary Cairns Northern Beaches, as a free recurring market supporting local stallholders Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked Second Saturday monthly; September 2026 listing. Confirm details before travelling.
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Wonders of our Wetlands Festival

Peel-Harvey Catchment Council lists a wetlands festival with markets, food vendors, live music, interactive activities and a dog breakfast

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Peel-Harvey Catchment Council lists a wetlands festival with markets, food vendors, live music, interactive activities and a dog breakfast Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 7 November 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Editorial illustration for outdoors coverage in Manjimup Community Gardens, Western Australia
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Community garden open day in Manjimup

Shire of Manjimup lists a free Community Gardens Open Day with market stalls, garden talks, food vendors and community activities

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Shire of Manjimup lists a free Community Gardens Open Day with market stalls, garden talks, food vendors and community activities Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 19 September 2026, 9am to 1pm. Confirm details before travelling.
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Cairns multicultural festival

A Cairns council document describes a free multicultural festival with storytelling, history, food, performances, arts, crafts, music and community groups

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A Cairns council document describes a free multicultural festival with storytelling, history, food, performances, arts, crafts, music and community groups Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 26 to 27 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Spring into the Cooktown Markets

Cook Shire Council lists a community market where people can sell or swap pre-loved goods, support clubs and community groups, and reduce waste

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Cook Shire Council lists a community market where people can sell or swap pre-loved goods, support clubs and community groups, and reduce waste Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 12 September 2026, 7am to noon. Confirm details before travelling.
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Free Riverside Bushwalk at Lane Cove

Lane Cove Council lists a free guided riverside bushwalk led by local conservation guides through bushland, wetlands and mangroves beside the Lane Cove River

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Lane Cove Council lists a free guided riverside bushwalk led by local conservation guides through bushland, wetlands and mangroves beside the Lane Cove River Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 20 September 2026; verify remaining dates. Confirm details before travelling.
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Lane Cove Makers Market

Lane Cove Council lists its Makers Market with local makers and stalls at Lane Cove Plaza

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Lane Cove Council lists its Makers Market with local makers and stalls at Lane Cove Plaza Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked Third Sunday monthly; September listing. Confirm details before travelling.
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Devonshire Tea and Open House at Carisbrook

Lane Cove Council lists a Devonshire Tea and Open House with a historic-house tour, gardens and a Lane Cove River walk

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Lane Cove Council lists a Devonshire Tea and Open House with a historic-house tour, gardens and a Lane Cove River walk Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 20 September 2026; verify remaining date. Confirm details before travelling.
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Youth bands in concert at Lane Cove

Lane Cove Council lists a youth-band concert featuring Four Leaf Clover and Reverse Revolution at The Canopy

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Lane Cove Council lists a youth-band concert featuring Four Leaf Clover and Reverse Revolution at The Canopy Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked September 2026 listing; verify event status. Confirm details before travelling.
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Moreton Bay school holiday activity 22 September

City of Moreton Bay lists a school-holiday activity at CREEC for families and children connecting with nature

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City of Moreton Bay lists a school-holiday activity at CREEC for families and children connecting with nature Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 22 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Rhee Tae Kwon-Do class 5 October

City of Moreton Bay lists a recurring Rhee Tae Kwon-Do class in its community calendar

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City of Moreton Bay lists a recurring Rhee Tae Kwon-Do class in its community calendar Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 5 October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Moreton Bay libraries and galleries school-holiday programme

City of Moreton Bay describes indoor school-holiday activities across local libraries, galleries and museums

More details about Moreton Bay libraries and galleries school-holiday programme

City of Moreton Bay describes indoor school-holiday activities across local libraries, galleries and museums Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 19 September to 4 October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Healthy and Active Moreton outdoor school-holiday activities

City of Moreton Bay includes outdoor adventures and healthy active activities in its school-holiday programme

More details about Healthy and Active Moreton outdoor school-holiday activities

City of Moreton Bay includes outdoor adventures and healthy active activities in its school-holiday programme Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 19 September to 4 October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Come and Create at Wattle Range

Wattle Range Council lists a free Come and Create activity in its school-holiday community programme

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Wattle Range Council lists a free Come and Create activity in its school-holiday community programme Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 30 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml

A simple introduction to Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml from Pure Contour Australia. Read the full product information and directions before deciding whether it is suitable for you

More details about Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml

A simple introduction to Pure Contour 5% HA Night Cream 50 ml from Pure Contour Australia. Read the full product information and directions before deciding whether it is suitable for you Read the full product information, directions and safety guidance on the linked regional product page before use.

Product informationView the productChecked 2026-09-22. Read the full product information before use.
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Editorial illustration for community coverage in Wattle Range, South Australia
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Re-A-Range Decoration Craft

Wattle Range Council lists a free Re-A-Range Decoration Craft activity for the school-holiday programme

More details about Re-A-Range Decoration Craft

Wattle Range Council lists a free Re-A-Range Decoration Craft activity for the school-holiday programme Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 30 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Editorial illustration for community coverage in Wattle Range, South Australia
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Full Throttle in Wattle youth activity

Wattle Range Council lists youth and family activities under its Full Throttle in Wattle school-holiday programme

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Wattle Range Council lists youth and family activities under its Full Throttle in Wattle school-holiday programme Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked September to October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Millicent Library school-holiday programme

Wattle Range Council lists library-based school-holiday activities for children and families

More details about Millicent Library school-holiday programme

Wattle Range Council lists library-based school-holiday activities for children and families Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked September to October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Hatherleigh community lunch market

Wattle Range Council lists a community lunch and markets category for local events

More details about Hatherleigh community lunch market

Wattle Range Council lists a community lunch and markets category for local events Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 27 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Lane Cove Library artificial-intelligence sessions

Lane Cove Council lists a five-session Tech Topics programme at Lane Cove Library

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Lane Cove Council lists a five-session Tech Topics programme at Lane Cove Library Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked Fridays through 25 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Three-dimensional printing at St Leonards Library

Lane Cove Council lists recurring 3D Printing sessions at St Leonards Library

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Lane Cove Council lists recurring 3D Printing sessions at St Leonards Library Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked Recurring Thursdays and Sundays; verify dates. Confirm details before travelling.
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Owl Babies Bush Kids activity

Lane Cove Council lists Owl Babies as a term activity for young children through Lane Cove Bush Kids

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Lane Cove Council lists Owl Babies as a term activity for young children through Lane Cove Bush Kids Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 22 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Symphony in the Sails

Lane Cove Council lists Symphony in the Sails, an annual concert by the Lane Cove Youth Orchestra

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Lane Cove Council lists Symphony in the Sails, an annual concert by the Lane Cove Youth Orchestra Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked September 2026 listing; verify event status. Confirm details before travelling.
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Youth study support at Lane Cove Library

Lane Cove Council lists HSC study-support sessions at Lane Cove Library

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Lane Cove Council lists HSC study-support sessions at Lane Cove Library Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked Recurring Friday and Sunday sessions; verify dates. Confirm details before travelling.
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German Auto Day in Canberra

The National Capital Authority lists German Auto Day among its Canberra public events

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The National Capital Authority lists German Auto Day among its Canberra public events Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 20 September 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Run Canberra

The National Capital Authority lists Run Canberra as a public event

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The National Capital Authority lists Run Canberra as a public event Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 1 November 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Oktoberfest in the Gardens

The National Capital Authority lists Oktoberfest in the Gardens as a Canberra event

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The National Capital Authority lists Oktoberfest in the Gardens as a Canberra event Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked 24 October 2026. Confirm details before travelling.
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Editorial illustration for community coverage in Anzac Parade, Canberra
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Anzac Parade memorial tours

The National Capital Authority describes guided tours exploring memorials along Anzac Parade

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The National Capital Authority describes guided tours exploring memorials along Anzac Parade Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked Current guided-tour programme; verify dates. Confirm details before travelling.
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Editorial illustration for culture coverage in Reconciliation Place, Canberra
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Reconciliation Place heritage pathway

The National Capital Authority describes a guided pathway at Reconciliation Place telling the story of progress towards reconciliation

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The National Capital Authority describes a guided pathway at Reconciliation Place telling the story of progress towards reconciliation Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

Source and visitor detailsRead the original sourceChecked Current guided-tour programme; verify dates. Confirm details before travelling.

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