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Top 10: Ultimate thrillseekingWOULD you queue for a ticket to risk your life? Extreme rides, ultimate rush fantasies and sickening vertigo are now a popular way to unwind for adventurous travellers.

Bridge tour: A fresh view of Sydney iconFOR the first time, visitors to Sydney can climb their way into the "cathedral of steel" at the heart of the Harbour Bridge.

Queensland Coast: Flipping out for Heron IslandISLAND life is easy on Heron Island where the birds are chirpy and the turtles take it slow, writes Tamara Mclean after a helicopter ride in.

Around Australia: Living the island dreamLUXURY, tick. Beauty, tick. Sunshine, sometimes. Australia's best islands have more to offer than palm trees and sand.

Winter is the perfect time visit Australia's red centre. There is no better way to enjoy your dreamtime in Australia's heartland than by staying at the splendid Novotel Outback Alice Springs. Stay from only $95 in May.: Explore the red centre with accommodation from $95

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GRAB your horse, mountain bike or hiking boots: the Kidman legacy now includes a 255km, multi-use trail in South Australia, writes Brad Crouch.Outback SA: Follow the Cattle King trail

Adelaide: Retreat to the Adelaide HillsWITH its thriving food scene and wineries, the Adelaide Hills make a perfect gourmet escape ? and it's under an hour's drive from South Australia's capital.

ARSENAL came from a goal down to beat former bogey team Bolton Wanderers 3-1 and move to the top of the Barclays Premier League table.Fightback sends Gunners to top

BETWEEN April and September, hundreds of hikers enjoy trekking along parts of the often challenging Larapinta Trail through the West MacDonnell ranges.Central Australia: On the Larapinta Trail

Perfectly located in the heart of town, Novotel Brisbane makes a great weekend away this winter from only $139. Spoilt guests are just a stroll away from the vibrant city centre and the famous Queen Street Mall.: Winter weekends in Brisbane from $139

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Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 lines upgradedSONY and Microsoft have announced upgrades to their popular video game consoles, but both companies are holding steady on the price.

SONY will let comic book lovers be the first to try its new online game that lets players design their own heroes and mix with famous ones.Game lets users invent their own superhero

Sims 3 gets February launch dateTHE next instalment in one of the biggest-selling game franchises, The Sims , is set to be released next February.

Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 lines upgradedSONY and Microsoft have announced upgrades to their popular video game consoles, but both companies are holding steady on the price.