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Event
'Blue Planet II' Live in Concert

Mon, 11 Mar, 2019
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

David Attenborough's documentary will be narrated live by Joanna Lumley and accompanied by a live orchestral score.

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'Blue Planet II' Live in Concert

Sat, 9 Mar, 2019
Plenary, South Wharf

David Attenborough's documentary will be narrated live by Joanna Lumley and accompanied by a live orchestral score.

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'Blue Planet II' Live in Concert

Fri, 8 Mar, 2019
Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney, Sydney

David Attenborough's documentary will be narrated live by Joanna Lumley and accompanied by a live orchestral score.

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A Severe Thunderstorm Has Just Hit Sydney So Run for Cover

Stay safe and dry out there — we're expecting lots of rain, hail and wind.

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Melbourne So You Might Want to Stay Inside

Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So Stay Inside

Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.

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Event
Messina Eats x Hoy Pinoy

Fri, 14 Dec - Sat, 15 Dec 2018
Gelato Messina Rosebery (HQ), Rosebery

Filipino BBQ matched with almighty Messina.

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Almost a Month's Worth of Rain Is Set to Pour Down on Melbourne Today

Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.

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Buses Will Replace Trains on a Heap of Melbourne's Train Lines in January

Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout the month to complete upgrades for the Metro Tunnel and a new fleet of high-capacity trains.

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Summer Night Market 2019

Fri, 15 Feb, 2019
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

This time round, the market will welcome 60-plus stallholders, live music and art to celebrate the precinct's immersive new installation.

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News
Melbourne Is Currently Copping Its First Heatwave of the Season

It's set to hit 38 degrees in the city on Friday.

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Escher x Nendo: Between Two Worlds

Sun, 2 Dec 2018 - Sun, 7 Apr 2019
NGV International, Melbourne

The NGV's summer blockbuster will bring together the Dutch artist and Japanese design studio to create an immersive exhibition of optical illusions.

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Event
Melbourne Zoo Twilights 2019

Fri, 25 Jan - Sat, 9 Mar 2019
Melbourne Zoo, Parkville

Summer is officially here with the return of Melbourne Zoo's gig program, featuring Cat Power, Marlon Williams and The Internet.

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News
Melbourne's NGV Has Unveiled Its Mind-Bending New Escher x Nendo Exhibition

The blockbuster 'Between Two Worlds' exhibition launches this weekend.

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News
Here's What You Need to Know for Your Wet Sydney Commute Home Tonight

Severe rainfall is supposed to return imminently — so it's best you scoot home as soon as you can.

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News
Kings Cross Institution World Bar Will Close Down Forever This Week

After 18 years of operation and countless parties and gigs, the bar is the latest Kings Cross venue to be shuttered.

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News
You Can Now (Finally) Ditch Your Opal Card When Catching Sydney Trains

Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments can now be used to pay for your fare on Sydney trains.

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Event
Design and Drink Market

Sat, 15 Dec, 2018
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy

Booze and boutique gifts come together for a festive arvo at The Rochester.

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Restaurant
Ron's Upstairs - CLOSED

Upstairs, 133A Redfern Street, Redfern

The Arcadia Liquors team's restaurant is an upstairs Euro bistro full of kitsch and neighbourhood charm.

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Event
NGV Friday Nights Summer 2018

Fri, 7 Dec, 2018
NGV International, Melbourne

Gear up for summer gigs, gin spritzes and after-dark access to the NGV's new Escher exhibition.

Buy Tickets

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