For the upcoming autumn season, Australia is offering a variety of fun festivals. Melbourne Festival is an international arts festival that will run from Oct. 11-27. The festival is known for providing programs and events in dance, theater, music, visual arts and multimedia at a very low cost or, in most cases, free. For more information, visit www.melbournefestival.com.au. Those interested in the thrill of the race can go to the Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, which will run from Oct. 18-20, or the 153rd Melbourne Cup Carnival which is set for Nov. 5. For more information, visit www.motogp.com.au and www.melbournecup.com. Golf lovers can enjoy the Melbourne Golf World Cup which will take place Nov. 18 to 24. For more information, visit www.pga.org.au/world-cup.

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