Libby Curran

Melbourne Is Now Home to a Colourful Mini Parthenon Replica Called 'Temple of Boom'

Add a visit to the NGV to your next Melbourne trip — the structure will be adorned with continually changing murals by local artists, and play host to a program of gigs and events.

Bar Botanique

A little slice of New Orleans has landed in the Southbank Theatre Forecourt for summer.

'Temple of Boom' Is the Colourful Mini Parthenon Replica That's Landed in the NGV Grounds

The structure will be adorned with continually changing murals by local artists — and play host to a program of gigs and events, too.

Merivale's Italian Diner Totti's Will Open Its First Victorian Outpost in the Lorne Hotel This Summer

Come February, the long-standing Great Ocean Road pub will play host to Australia's fifth Totti's venue — and the first-ever outside of New South Wales.

Nai Palm Will Kick Off This Summer's Alexander McQueen-Inspired Season of NGV Friday Nights

Score after-hours access to the NGV's new Aussie-first fashion showcase — plus, catch pop-up bars, DJs and live gigs, every Friday night through summer.

Bottomless High Tea

Pair this sweet and savoury high tea spread with bottomless, free-flowing drinks.

Picolo

Australia's first major low- and no-booze drinks fest will have you sipping and swirling — with zero threat of a hangover.

Stokehouse Pasta & Bar Is the New Euro-Accented All-Day Eatery in the Former Pontoon Digs

Seaside snacks, crab spaghetti and $79 bottles of vino — meet the latest incarnation of this sun-drenched St Kilda spot.

Now Open: Metung Hot Springs Is Finally Here If You're Due for an Indulgent Gippsland Getaway

Bathe in geothermal pools, float in private clifftop barrels and indulge in spa treatments — then spend the night in a lagoonside glamping retreat.

Black Star Has Created a Limited-Edition Festive Cake If You Fancy a Sweet White Christmas

Impress your Christmas crew with this snow-dusted vision of cherries, elderflower and white chocolate.

DoubleTree by Hilton Has Unveiled Two Christmas-Themed Rooms If You Fancy a Festive Staycation

Get into the Christmas spirit with wintery soft furnishings, twinkling Christmas lights and all the decorations you could dream of.

King & Godfree's Thanksgiving

This Italian riff on the classic American holiday feast will leave you feeling mighty thankful indeed.

Melbourne's Zipline Across the Yarra Is Popping Back Up for More Summer Thrills

Once again, you can take a zippy ride from Fed Square to Alexandra Gardens — plus, test your wits with the new freefall experience.

Picolo Is Australia's First Major Low- and No-Booze Drinks Festival Hitting Melbourne in February

A hangover-free tasting fest, complete with the latest Aussie drops, a roller rink and a live cocktail competition.

Nonstop DJs

11 days, 180 DJs and more than 200 hours of glorious, dance-friendly tunes.

Melbourne's Boiler Room x Sugar Mountain Festival Just Dropped Its 2023 Lineup

DJ Bone, John Talabot, Darwin and Roza Terenzi will grace the famed 360-degree stage when it returns this summer.

The First Melbourne Brew Bar From Scottish Beer Giant BrewDog Opens Next Week

The two-level Pentridge outpost boasts a sprawling beer garden and two bars, with 20 taps and a jam-packed menu of pub classics.

Noisy Ritual 2022 Bottling Party

Help this urban winery wrap up the year with an arvo of tunes, snacks and pet-nat — and you can even roll up your sleeves to lend a hand on the bottling line.

Full Moon Fever

225 Johnston Street, Abbotsford

Lulie's all-weather rooftop bar is an escape to the Cali desert, complete with burgers, brews and an agave-heavy cocktail list.

Smiles All Round Balter Tour

High-energy electro six-piece Northeast Party House is playing a free beachside gig — complete with refreshments by Balter.