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FUTURE generations may look ack in amusement at us as Luddites for needing paper-and-ink guides to the internet.

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Help conquering fear

CRIPPLED by debilitating agoraphobia - fear of open or public spaces - Pauline McKinnon decided to tackle it by showing others that they don't have to suffer in silence.

Real dirt: beat the grid-life crisis

TREE-change stories are common but few reflect on the philosophy that underpins the drive to swap city for country. Most just want an escape.

The thrill of the grill

KNOCKABOUT Aussie Ben O'Donoghue, best known on home turf for presenting food and travel show Surfing the Menu, has compiled a cheerful cooking book for your barbie.

Sea of many returns

MELBOURNE is well-known for its vibrant Greek community.

Jingle Bells activities fun for all

WHEN it comes to kids' entertainment sometimes coloured pencils and a blank piece of paper just don't cut it.

Swap sleigh for surf

WHERE else would a busy man from the icy North Pole take a holiday but Australia?




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Hidden history revealed at Bunyip

HIDDEN behind beautiful green foliage and enormous trees is the historic Ballintrae homestead, part of the history of the small town of Bunyip.

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