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News
Dromana Habitat Is the Mornington Peninsula's Newly-Minted Artisan Precinct Worth a Day-Trip
From wine and craft spirits to homewares and cheese, this collective of artisan producers is putting an unlikely pocket of the Peninsula on the map.
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News
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa Is the Mornington Peninsula's Idyllic New Wellness Destination
31 geothermal pools, a dreamy spa precinct and a restaurant by Karen Martini — get set for some serious relaxation.
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Event
Summer of Love
Thu, 1 Dec 2022 - Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Beast City, Melbourne
When The Beast CBD and Kenny Lover join forces, good things happen — including this fried chicken, waffles and Sriracha ice cream situation.
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Event
A Very Merry Tasting Extravaganza
Sun, 4 Dec, 2022
Mr West Bar & Bottleshop, Footscray
Get into the festive spirit — and tick off a few Christmas prezzies — at this bar's huge tasting party and market.
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News
Legendary Live Music Haunt The Curtin Has Been Saved From Extinction at the Last Minute
The Carlton venue's publicans just signed a ten-year lease on the historic building, saving it from closure.
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Restaurant
Kudo
8 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
There's no gluten in sight at this tiny bakery-cafe from a husband-and-wife chef duo.
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News
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Just Announced the Lineup for Its 2023 Headline Feasts
Alla Wolf-Tasker will be plating up the next edition of the World's Longest Lunch, while the World's Longest Brunch showcases treats by Beatrix's Nat Paull.
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Event
End of the Line — Sandy
Sat, 3 Dec, 2022
Sandringham Foreshore, Sandringham
This new music fest is dishing up a day of all-female music talent — at the end of the Sandringham train line.
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Bar
BrewDog Pentridge
1 Champ Street, Coburg
This global brewery's first Melbourne home is a sprawling bluestone beer haven, complete with two bars and a supersized beer garden.
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News
The Rustica Crew Has Relaunched The Flying Duck Hotel with a Fresh Look and New Gastropub Menu
With more than 150 years under its belt, Prahran's famed backstreet pub has entered a new phase of existence.
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Event
Fizzer BYO Cup Day
Thu, 1 Dec, 2022
Moon Dog World, Preston
BYO drinking vessel, get it filled with free Moon Dog Fizzer — and celebrate the first day of summer in style.
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Event
Stargazing with Cactus
Fri, 2 Dec, 2022
Cactus Country, Strathmerton
Victoria's sprawling cactus garden will serve as a majestic backdrop for this one-off, astrophysicist-led stargazing tour.
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Event
Summer Scoop Party
Thu, 1 Dec, 2022
Billy van Creamy, Fitzroy North
This cult-favourite ice creamery is slinging free scoops to celebrate the start of summer.
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Event
Hector's Deli x Victor Churchill
Sat, 3 Dec - Sun, 4 Dec 2022
Hector's Deli Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Two food favourites have teamed up to launch a limited-edition sanga and an epic dessert — available for one weekend only.
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Event
String Bean Alley Christmas Market
Mon, 5 Dec 2022, Mon, 12 Dec 2022 and Mon, 19 Dec 2022
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
This festive pop-up will fill your Monday nights with gift shopping, Christmas carols and global eats.
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Ballarat Begonia Festival 2023
Sat, 11 Mar - Mon, 13 Mar 2023
Various Locations in Ballarat, Ballarat
See the city come alive with thousands of blooms during this three-day celebration of flowers.
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Garabari
Thu, 1 Dec - Sat, 10 Dec 2022
Arts House, North Melbourne
Chunky Move's latest dance production explores the ancient Aboriginal dance ceremony of corroboree.
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News
Gimlet Is Getting a Sibling — a New Laneway Cocktail Bar by Andrew McConnell
The yet-to-be-named bar is coming our way sometime next winter.
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Event
Woodstock Relived
Sat, 26 Nov, 2022
Morris Moor, Moorabbin
Party like it's 1969, with a day of Woodstock-era tunes performed by a lineup of local music legends.
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News
'New Nordic' Diner Freyja Just Kicked Off a New Lunch Service
Lunch is finally on the menu at this modern Scandinavian diner — and yes, there's smørrebrød.
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