Blackstone is acquiring a small, mostly undeveloped resort island near the Great Barrier Reef. Take a look at the stunning destination.

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Hamilton Island in Australia
Blackstone is acquiring Hamilton Island, a vacation destination near the Great Barrier Reef.

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I didn't realize how strange my Christmas traditions were until I married an American

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Author Ash Jurberg and wife smiling in front of lit-up tree at night
As an Australian, I never realized how weird our Christmas traditions could feel until I married an American and celebrated in the US.

Ash Jurberg

My tween kept asking to chat with her friends online. Now, in Australia, I can just say, 'it's against the law.'

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Australian dad on a boat.
Leon Spencer, an Australian dad, is glad that the Australian government's new ban will help him keep his kids off social media.

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We skipped our annual Christmas celebrations with extended family and went on vacation instead — just the 4 of us

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Author Margie Pumpa and husband smiling with colorful cups in caravan
I'm fortunate to come from a close family that values large Christmas gatherings; however, our travel plans meant last year's festivities looked a little different.

Margie Pumpa

Australia is booting kids under 16 off social media. Some senators hope the US is next: 'Our lack of action is inexcusable.'

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Teens on smartphones
Australia has barred children under 16 from creating social media accounts.

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Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Coming on Wednesday. Here’s What That Means

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Social media smartphone icons against an Australian flag

I've shopped at Costco locations in 5 different countries. These 6 things have surprised me most.

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Exterior of a Costco in Liverpool, England
I love Costco, and I've discovered some interesting surprises using my membership to shop and eat there while abroad.

Tammy Barr

My trip to Costco in Australia was filled with surprises and a few disappointments — but I'd come back for the food court

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Author Tammy Barr smiling in front of entrance to Costco in Melbourne, Australia
Fortunately, my American Costco membership card grants me access to warehouses inside and outside of the US.

Tammy Barr

r/Im14andthisisbanned: Australia Adds Reddit to No-Go List for Kids

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I moved from Australia to San Francisco to build my startup from a hacker house. It's been humanizing and comforting.

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Annie Liao, Build Club founder, sitting with a laptop at a cafe.
Startup founder Annie Liao said she's always wanted to live in San Francisco.

Photo courtesy Annie Liao

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