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Where To Eat, Play And Stay During Vivid Sydney

Fiery kitchens and underground gigs—the city comes alive during Vivid Sydney.

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'The Lord of the Rings' Marathon (Extended Editions)

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025
Astor Theatre, St Kilda

Stock up on lembas bread to make it through all three films, back to back and in their extended forms, on the big screen.

Buy Tickets

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This Glowing Vivid Installation is Part Car Show, Part Skeleton Dance Party

The installation offers an electrifying glimpse into the next generation of EV vehicles.

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Beaker Street Festival

Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug 2025
Various locations across Hobart

Beaker Street Festival is back with a week of wild talks, weird science and after-dark art. Here’s why it’s worth the trip to Tassie.

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Five Tips to Turn an EV Road Trip Into Something a Bit More Special

Why should the good times only start when you reach your destination? Save these tips to make your journey as luxurious as your stay in NSW.

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Winter Shopping Spree at Stockland Merrylands

Sat, 31 May - Sun, 1 Jun 2025
Stockland Merrylands Shopping Centre, Merrylands

Winter is here and so is your chance to win $1000 to shop for a whole new look.

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Winter Giveaway at Stockland Wetherill Park

Sat, 14 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Stockland Wetherill Park Shopping Centre, Wetherill Park

Enter for your chance to win big when you shop new-season fashion and beauty.

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Melbourne Walking Whisky Tour

Tue, 27 May - Thu, 29 May 2025
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Sip your way through Pearl Diver, Nick & Nora’s and Eau-de-Vie with The Glenlivet whisky cocktails and snacks at every stop.

Buy Tickets

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Five Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout

You and your plus one can cosy up in a riverside igloo, feast your way around an Italian festival, then watch adrenaline-fuelled films.

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Take Your Tastebuds on a Tour of South Italy at This New Elizabeth Bay Osteria

We spoke to the talents behind the tastes of this Elizabeth Bay Italian gem.

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Attention Wellness Lovers: The Commons Is Opening Two Huge Health Clubs in Melbourne Later This Year

The Commons Health Club is bringing cold plunges, longevity therapies, mineral baths, and 200+ classes to Richmond and South Yarra later this year.

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From Ziplining to a Cellar Door to Dua Lipa's Go-To Underground Listening Bar, Is Auckland New Zealand's New Cultural Capital?

Think you know Auckland? Think again. The city is emanating a new urban energy—and now’s the perfect time to get reacquainted.

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Event
Second Life Markets: Brisbane

Sun, 1 Jun, 2025
Superordinary, Hamilton

Pick up pre-loved and upcycled clothes from local sellers and designers at this market at Superordinary.

Buy Tickets

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The Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

Wait till the weather is just right, fill your esky with cold drinks and an oversupply of snacks, then get picnicking.

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After-Hours Gallery Visits, French Dining and Garden Illuminations: Your Guide to the Ultimate Melbourne Culture Fix

Plan your perfect winter weekend in Melbourne around one of this year’s most exciting exhibitions.

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The Made Local Market — Winter

Sat, 19 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

This market is like Etsy IRL, complete with over 120 local makers, designers, artists and creators selling their wares.

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The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025
Frew Park, Milton

It's that time again — time to roll and fall in green, out on the wily, windy moors of Milton's Frew Park.

Book Now

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Introducing We Three: The Marrickville Bar That Combines Late Night Dining and $8 Happy hours in a Dog-Friendly Space for All Diners

What's more Marrickville than affordable wine and a bar open to humans and dogs alike?

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Go on Country with Bangarra Dance Theatre, Without Leaving Your Home City

The performing arts company’s latest production, 'Illume', opens the door to Bard-Bardi Jawi culture and storytelling on stages across Australia.

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Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne: Your Guide to Exploring the City While in Town for Beetlejuice the Musical

From rooftop drinks to late-night lasagne, here's how to have a wicked time exploring Melbourne.

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