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Everybody knows there's something unique about Sydneysiders and their fashion sense - and now you can get a taste of it for yourself with the exciting events planned for Sydney Is Fashion 2013! Sponsored by the City of Sydney, this stylish celebration of all things fashionable kicks off during late August and continues through to September, showcasing both luxury high-end brands and local vintage finds...

The Royal Melbourne Show is back for 2013 and there are plenty of things to see, eat, and do for the whole family. From September 21 - October 2, the Melbourne Showgrounds will be bursting with food, events, workshops, entertainment, agricultural experiences and blue ribbon competitions including a Youth Challenge and a Young Farmers' Challenge...

The National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final is coming up for this year, and all the action is set to go down at New South Wales' ANZ Stadium on October 6. NRL fans will know that this event is a must-see, so if you're planning your Sydney getaway around that time you'll definitely want to make sure you have your seats booked!

If you've seen more runners, swimmers and cyclists around than usual recently, what you might have been seeing are competitors in training for the 2013 IRONMAN on the Sunshine Coast. Almost 2,000 competitors will converge on the city on September 15 to swim 1.9km, cycle 90km then finish off the gruelling event by running a half-marathon distance of 21.1km...

For some, spring is all about daffodils and lambs frolicking in paddocks. For others, florals and fleeces are simply two great trends for fashion in 2013. From August 31 to September 8, Melbourne will be the place for fashionistas from around Australia and the world to see runway shows, listen to industry speakers and get involved with trade debates...