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Hi Everyone!
Yes, another Thursday. For most of us, we are counting down until Labour Day graces us with a welcome Monday sleep-in.
While everyone who has booked on StandbyRates for the long weekend is heading off for a well deserved rest, I decided to research the history of Labour Day and why it is we celebrate it.
Going far back into the 19th Century, Labour Day is a celebration of what is known as the Australian Labour Movement. Ever wondered where all our worker’s rights and... Read Full Story
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Are you a traveller that loves to invest in every memorable trinket and treasure that you can get your hands on while holidaying in a foreign city, exploring the sites and sounds?
I am.
I travel only to come back with twice as much luggage as I arrived with, and sometimes having a whole suitcase dedicated to my wonderful ‘finds.’ The irony is that the first and last time I actually appreciated the thing that I bought was probably back in the little dinky market store where I first fell... Read Full Story
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Happy Friday!
Hope everybody’s had a good, hard-working week. I know that I have!
I have received so many bookings and quote request these days. It seems as though everybody is really out there to have a great time which is just fantastic. We all know that we deserve a holiday.
Since the weekends are upon us, let’s have a quick scan around Australia to see what’s happening.
Let’s start off with the Western Wonder that is Perth.
It seems that tonight Suzi Quatro is rocking her classics with... Read Full Story
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Each year, Canberra hosts its prime festival showcasing tuplips, orchids and nature in all its beauty.
Yes, this event is the one and only Floriade.
Blossoming into action, Floriade is taking place this year 15th September - 17th October as well as hosting the Australian Icons, Myths and Legends theme, so everything from vegemite, BBQs, and your token kangaroos and Ned Kellies of course.The Floriade enthusiasts would already know of the abundance of flowers and exhibitions that are on... Read Full Story
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "The_Cheapster's_Guide". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own... Read Full Story
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Published to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji Accommodation
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Australia, New Zealand and Fiji Accommodation". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's... Read Full Story
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Standby Rates". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story
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Hi everyone!
Welcome to our second post of the Standby Rates blog!
I’ve decided to have a promotional offer for anyone who signs up on Fridays. It’s a lazy day, nobody really wants to be at work and most are probably daydreaming about another place they’d rather be.
So here it is- promo Fridays for people who haven’t signed up for our memberships.
The promotional code is : friday
So sign-up with the code and you get an immediate 5% discount off the listed prices on the accommodation.
Next... Read Full Story
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