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Published on March 12, 2019
  • News

    How Bangarra Dance Theatre Is Looking Beyond Australia with Its First Mainstage Cross-Cultural Collaboration 'Horizon'

    “I really want to make sure that you, as the audience, will leave the theatre with a bit of the Torres Strait with you.”

  • Melbourne Holocaust Museum

    13 Selwyn Street, Elsternwick

  • Guide

    The 23 Best Places for Late-Night Eats in Melbourne

    Here’s where to find minimally regrettable (and actually good) nosh that you can get on the other side of midnight.

  • News

    Vivid Cafe and Lounge Is Now Open for Dinner — and It's Slinging $29 All-You-Can-Eat Thai Feasts Every Weekend

    The Hawthorn cafe has now extended its opening hours, serving up dinner and drinks till late — as well as one of the best all-you-can-eat deals in town.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Prahran Skate Park — Which Has Hosted Stars Like Tony Hawk — Is Reopening Following a Huge Renovation

    Prahran Skate Park has been totally redone by the City of Stonnington — and still boasts the only full-size, free-to-use vert ramp in metropolitan Melbourne.

  • News

    From the Smartphone Backlash to Taking on the One Percent, 2024's Festival of Dangerous Ideas Program Is Here

    Roxane Gay, Jean Twenge, Masha Gessen and David Runciman lead the lineup at Sydney's deep dive into crucial and complex topics, which will also be livestreaming some of its sessions.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney Has Added More Than 500 Speakers, Screenings, Artists, Workshops and Games to Its 2024 Lineup

    If this year's festival already sounds huge — and it does — less than a third of the full program has been revealed so far.

  • News

    "My Dreams Grow Darker": Bill Skarsgård Haunts Lily-Rose Depp in the First 'Nosferatu' Teaser Trailer

    A famous vampire gets the Robert Eggers treatment in the latest film from the director of 'The Witch', 'The Lighthouse' and 'The Northman'.

  • News

    Eight New Movies You Can Watch in June That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with the Sydney-shot action antics of 'The Fall Guy', a heartbreaking Oscar-nominated animated gem and the love-triangle games of 'Challengers'.

  • News

    BIGSOUND 2024 Has Unveiled the First 70 Acts That'll Be Playing Brisbane When September Hits

    Peking Duk side projects Keli Holiday and Y.O.G.A., Alex the Astronaut, Gretta Ray, Sly Withers: they're all on the lineup.

  • News

    Iconic Australian Thriller 'Wake in Fright' Is the Next Film That's Scoring the Hear My Eyes Treatment

    At this year's Melbourne International Film Festival, the 4K restoration of the movie will premiere with Surprise Chef providing a new soundtrack.

  • Event

    The Finders Keepers Autumn/Winter Market

    Fri, 12 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul 2024

    Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

    Support the next wave of independent artisans at this three-day art and design market that features over 270 makers, foodies and designers.

  • News

    The Jamie Lee Curtis- and Lindsay Lohan-Starring 'Freaky Friday' Sequel Is Set to Hit Cinemas in 2025

    The 2003 version of this body-swap classic wasn't the first — and thanks to this 22-years-late follow-up, it won't be the last.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Hawthorn Pub Serafina Has Once Again Become The Beehive Following a Major Refurb

    The historic Hawthorn venue has been reborn with revamped interiors and a brand-new menu.

  • News

    Public Enemy Are Bringing the Noise Down Under on a Huge Spring 2024 Tour with AB Original

    Do believe the hype about these hip hop legends, with Chuck D and Flavor Flav locking in six shows across Australia.

  • News

    David Sedaris Is Bringing His Latest Tour to Australia and New Zealand to Delight NPR Obsessives in 2025

    Two years on from his last round of 'An Evening with David Sedaris' shows Down Under, the NPR humorist and bestselling author is returning.

  • Event

    Palace Cinemas' $8 Movie Weekend

    Sat, 29 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun 2024

    Palace Cinemas Melbourne, Melbourne

    This cinema chain is treating cinephiles to two days of super-cheap tickets, including sessions of 'Furiosa', 'A Quiet Place: Day One' and 'Inside Out 2'.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD

    Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.

  • Moon Dog Wild West

    54 Hopkins Street, Footscray

  • News

    Ministry of Sound's Dance Music Orchestra Shows Have Locked in New Down Under Dates for 2024

    Hear classical renditions of club anthems from the past 30 years reimagined by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside DJ Groove Terminator.

  • News

    Open House Melbourne Weekend Has Announced the Full Lineup of Venues You Can Snoop Around in 2024

    For two days this July, you can explore private homes and heritage buildings, as well as sports stadiums, places of worship, art gallery archives and more.

  • News

    Morris of Rutherglen Has Given Its Cellar Door and Whisky Distillery a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover

    Head to the High Country to sample this historic producer's fortified wines and single-malt whiskies in sleek new surrounds.

  • Event

    Sweet Home Dog-abama Fourth of July Party at Moon Dog Wild West

    Thu, 4 Jul, 2024

    Moon Dog Wild West, Footscray

    Moon Dog Wild West's first-ever Fourth of July party comes with live music, food and drink deals, and an all-American hot dog-eating competition.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Lavish New Marina Mirage Gold Coast Hotel with a Rooftop Bar and Pool Will Open in 2027

    Marriott International's first-ever Luxury Collection resort on Australia's mainland will boast 122 rooms, a signature restaurant and a day spa.

  • News

    Dua Lipa and Coldplay's Glastonbury 2024 Sets Are Being Livestreamed Globally in a First for the Festival

    When two of the British music festival's headliners take to the Pyramid Stage, you can catch them from your couch via BBC.com.

  • News

    Now Open: Abbotsford Has Scored a New Bistro, Bar, Deli and Cafe with Neighbouring Venues Molli and Little Molli

    These sibling venues come from the minds behind some of Melbourne's best cafes, bars and restaurants.

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    Timezone and Zone Bowling Are Giving Away a Brand-New Car

    The runner-up prizes are just as enticing with six dream holidays up for grabs.

  • News

    Dreamskape Is Melbourne's Huge New Augmented-Reality Entertainment Complex — and More Australian Sites Are on the Way

    At this Aussie first, you can play your way through six activity zones across 770 square metres, featuring 100-plus games and 50 immersive experiences.

  • News

    Get Ready for Murderous Musical Thrills: 'Sweeney Todd' Is Playing Melbourne in September 2024

    Victorian Opera is staging Steven Sondheim's Tony-winning Broadway and West End smash — and maybe don't eat meat pies before heading along.

  • Event

    A Quiet Place: Day One

    Thu, 27 Jun - Wed, 17 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    The always-excellent Lupita Nyong'o and 'Pig' writer/director Michael Sarnoski take this hit horror franchise back to the alien invasion's beginning in a thoughtful Big Apple-set spinoff.

  • News

    'The Bear' Season Three Puts Another Superb Feast of Hospitality Industry-Related Ups and Downs on the Menu

    Saying "yes chef!" to this Jeremy Allen White- and Ayo Edebiri-starring, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning hit's third serving remains a delicious choice.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month

    Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Portuguese Restaurant Marmelo and Basement Bar Mr Mills Are Launching in the New Melbourne Place Hotel

    International restaurateurs Ross and Sunny Lusted are bringing a taste of Portugal and Spain to Melbourne with their two new CBD venues.

  • Event

    BEAST Meat Masters

    Mon, 1 Jul - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Beast City, Melbourne

    Everything served at BEAST's Meat Masters takeover series is heavy, meaty and heartburn-inducing. Bring on the food coma.

  • News

    KFC's Latest Pop-Up Will Get You Celebrating a Chicken-Filled Midyear Christmas in the Blue Mountains

    At the Colonel's Lodge, you'll spend two nights in a wood-panelled mansion with unlimited KFC Christmas spreads to feast on.

  • Bar

    Asado

    6 Riverside Quay, Southbank

    The 250-seat Southbank venue is working magic with an open fire pit and three-metre-long parilla grill.

  • News

    Save the Date: Triple J's One Night Stand Will Return for Its First Festival in Five Years in September 2024

    You'll find out by the end of July where the regional music fest is headed this year — and who'll be on the lineup.

  • News

    Turn Your Snow Trip Into a Bucket-List Bonanza with These Alpine Activities

    Snow fiends, explorers, foodies and more, the High Country is calling your name.

  • News

    Virgin Is Kicking Off July with a Flight Sale on One Million-Plus International and Domestic Fares Starting at $49

    Start booking your getaways for the next year, including to Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Hamilton Island, Hobart and more.

  • Event

    Melbourne Holocaust Museum's 40th Anniversary

    Explore the exhibitions that dive deep into the experiences of Melbourne-based Holocaust survivors.

  • News

    Richard Gadd Is Following Up 'Baby Reindeer' with HBO and BBC Drama 'Lions' About Another Complicated Relationship

    There's no word yet who'll be starring in the series, which will hop between the 80s and now — or if any emails will be sent from from a iPhone.

  • News

    Donald Glover Plays a Star Musician Fleeing Giant Animals in the Trailer for 'Bando Stone & the New World'

    As well as starring in this new dystopian movie, Glover directs — and provides the soundtrack as Childish Gambino.

  • News

    Dylan Alcott's Inclusive and Accessible Music Festival Ability Fest Is Returning in October and Expanding to Brisbane

    This is the first time that the fest will take place outside of Melbourne — and it's locked in its dates in both the Victorian and Queensland capitals.

  • News

    Coming Soon: SAINT is the Younger Version of Saint Haven's Luxury Private Wellness Clubs

    SAINT builds on Saint Haven's private wellness club concept, adding more high-energy classes and opportunities to socialise.

  • Event

    The Bikeriders

    Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 24 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy rev up this intimate and absorbing biker saga, which draws from a 60s photojournalism book of the same name.

  • News

    Starting a Rom-Com Sitcom with a Nipple Flash and a Dog on Wheels: Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall Talk 'Colin From Accounts'

    Before this Aussie hit started picking up AACTA, Logie and Gotham TV awards — and scored a second season — it began as a fun idea between the IRL couple and 'No Activity' co-stars.

  • News

    Cool Characters, Outsider Communities and Wild Career Successes: Austin Butler Chats 'The Bikeriders' 

    He's slipped into Elvis' blue-suede shoes. He battled Timothée Chalamet in 'Dune: Part Two'. And when the part of Benny in this motorcycle drama came his way, Butler “just felt that I had to play him”.

  • Misfits Bar

    30 Chambers Street, Footscray

  • Event

    Inner-West Sessions

    Thu, 4 Jul, 2024

    Misfits Bar, Footscray

    This monthly event series champions DJs, artists and food vendors from Melbourne's vibrant western suburbs.

  • News

    Melbourne's Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter

    Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.

  • News

    Now Open: The Largest and Most-Complete Tyrannosaurus Rex Fossil Ever Seen in Australia Is on Display in Melbourne

    You've got until October to check out the skeleton of a T. rex fittingly called Victoria, which features 199 bones and measures more than 12 metres in length, at Melbourne Museum.

  • News

    The Best Advice Ever: Tarts Anon's Gareth Whitton and Koko Black's Remco Brigou on the Value of Collaboration

    When a top chocolatier and pastry chef come together, magic happens — and this pair told us all about it.

  • News

    QT Melbourne Is Transforming Its Rooftop Bar Into a Wintery Snow Globe

    Head up to Rooftop at QT for theatrical Grey Goose cocktails, winter-ready bar snacks and hourly snow shows.

  • News

    Voting in This Year's Chapel Champion Awards Could See Your Favourite Venue Win a $5000 Prize

    You can vote for your favourite bar, cafe, restaurant, toastie and more on and around Chapel Street.

  • News

    Now Open: Orlo Is the New Three-Storey Bar and Restaurant Taking Over a Former 19th-Century Cordial Factory in Collingwood

    The historic Dyason Cordial Factory has been given a new lease of life thanks to a number of Melbourne hospo heavyweights.

  • Event

    $5 Taco Tuesdays at Mesa Verde

    Tue, 2 Jul, 2024

    Mesa Verde, Melbourne

    Drop by Curtin House's Mesa Verde to score as many $5 tacos as you like — potentially pairing them with the venue's happy hour margarita special.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Alejandro Saravia Is Bringing Sydney's Morena to Melbourne — But This Outpost Will Include Two Distinct Venues

    Chef Alejandro Saravia is pulling inspiration from his homeland of Peru, alongside Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico in crafting the food and drink menus at this upcoming double-header venue.

  • News

    Celebrating Eccentricity and Recognising Existence's Chaos, 'Fantasmas' Is a Must-See Serving of Surreal Brilliance

    After 'Los Espookys', ex-'Saturday Night Live' writer Julio Torres has created, penned and directed — and also stars in — another wonder that only he could've made.

  • News

    You Can No Longer Cuddle a Koala at Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary — But a New Close-Up Experience Is Coming

    Patron feedback has indicated that visitors are "wishing to spend longer with the sanctuary's koalas and their passionate wildlife care team, without necessarily holding them".

  • News

    MSO's 'Back to the Future' Concert Screenings with a Live Orchestral Score Will Get You Exclaiming "Great Scott!"

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is bringing another classic movie back to the big screen while playing its music live, taking on Alan Silvestri’s score.

  • Bar

    Molli

    20 Mollison Street, Abbotsford

    Molli is a neighbourhood bar and bistro from the minds behind Dessous, Hazel and Lilac Wine.

  • Restaurant

    Little Molli

    66 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford

    Abbotsford's new all-day deli Little Molli comes from the minds behind some of Melbourne's best cafes, bars and restaurants.

  • Bar

    Ruby Dining

    189 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Two Melbourne restaurant groups have joined forces to create this all-day brasserie in the CBD.

  • Bar

    Windsor Wine Room

    60 Chapel Street, Windsor

    Keep it classic with a rosé matched with burrata and oysters, or get a bit more playful by pairing a natty number with jerusalem artichoke and hazelnut gnocchi.

  • News

    Australian Romance-Scam Thriller 'Fake' Features One of the Best Episodes of TV You'll See in 2024

    Starring Asher Keddie and David Wenham, this is the kind of love- and lies-fuelled saga that's impossible to stop binge-watching.

  • Event

    'The Lord of the Rings' Marathon — Extended Edition

    Sat, 27 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

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

  • News

    Palm Tree Music Festival Is Returning to Australia in 2024 with The Chainsmokers Leading the Lineup

    After debuting Down Under in 2023, the fest has locked in a second Aussie run in December 2024, with Alesso, Gryffin, Austin Millz and Daya also on the bill.

  • Event

    Winter Gin Market

    Fri, 26 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul 2024

    The Craft & Co., Collingwood

    Taste and buy some of Australia's best gins at this two-day winter showcase at Smith Street's The Craft & Co.

  • News

    The Best Advice Ever: Rosheen Kaul on Supporting Young Chefs, the Future of Australian Cuisine and Being a Sponge for Knowledge

    We spoke with Rosheen Kaul about writing her next cookbook, collaborating with other chefs and judging 2024's upcoming S.Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year Academy competition.

  • News

    Ocean Alley, ONEFOUR, King Stingray, Cub Sport and Bag Raiders Lead Ability Fest's 2024 Lineup

    Dylan Alcott's inclusive and fully accessible music festival returns to Melbourne and expands to Brisbane in October.

  • News

    Noel Fielding's Highwayman Comedy 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' Is Returning for Season Two

    Apple TV+ is standing and delivering a second season of this British comedy led by 'The Mighty Boosh' star, which riffs on an IRL figure.

  • Event

    First Nations Film Festival — NAIDOC Week

    Sun, 7 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul 2024

    Online

    FanForce TV's Indigenous Australian online film fest returns for the second time in 2024 with Warwick Thornton's 'The New Boy' and four powerful documentaries.

  • News

    Now Open: Hong Kong Fine-Diner Kushiro Has Arrived in Melbourne — But in a Less-Formal, Izakaya-Style Setting

    This new contemporary Japanese diner on Brunswick Street is helmed by a chef with Michelin-starred cred.

  • News

    The Big Pineapple Festival's 2024 Lineup Is Here with The Amity Affliction, Bliss n Eso, Peking Duk and More

    The only music fest that takes place next to Queensland's most-famous big thing, this event is back in a huge way for its first run in three years.

  • News

    Herbie Hancock Is Headlining the 2024 Melbourne International Jazz Festival — and Touring Australia

    The 14-time Grammy-winning music icon has announced a string of Aussie dates, including a MIJF show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

  • Event

    So Frenchy So Chic Bastille Day Soirée

    Sat, 20 Jul, 2024

    Meat Market, Melbourne

    What better way to celebrate Bastille Day than at a blissed-out, tune-filled soirée from the minds behind So Frenchy So Chic?

  • News

    Strawberry Fields Has Dropped Its 2024 Lineup — But If You Want Tickets, This Year's Fest Is Already 95-Percent Sold Out

    DJ EZ, KiNK, Daddy G from Massive Attack and Seun Keuti & Egypt 80 are among the acts helping to celebrate the fest's 15th anniversary.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Most-Viewed Bars of 2024 So Far

    Sprawling brewery bars, neighbourhood pubs and cosy drinking dens — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's 20 Most-Viewed Cafes of 2024 So Far

    Here's where you've been getting your breakfast, brunch, lunch and caffeine fixes during 2024.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's 20 Most-Viewed Restaurants of 2024 So Far

    These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning beachside restaurants and CBD fine-diners to neighbourhood haunts and hidden Chinatown gems.

  • News

    Turning Your Directing Dream Into a Reality When You Love Being a Supporting Actor: Rachel House Talks 'The Mountain'

    One of New Zealand's hardest-working talents is happy letting someone else lead the show on-screen — but now she's calling the shots on her first movie behind the lens.

  • News

    Now Open: Inca at Morris Jones Is Melbourne's First Nikkei Restaurant, Heroing Japanese and Peruvian Fusion Cuisine

    This new Chapel Street restaurant is serving up contemporary Nikkei fare — the fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines.

  • Event

    Kinds of Kindness

    Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    After 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things', Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are three from three with this spiky triptych with an award-winning trio of performances by Jesse Plemons.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney Has Announced Its First 2024 Keynote Speakers and Added a Stack of New Sessions to Its Growing Lineup

    Human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson and author Johann Hari will get chatting at the festival's second event Down Under in October 2024.

  • Event

    MaXXXine

    Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Mia Goth mesmerises again in this follow-up to 'X' and 'Pearl', which is the stylish, witty and gory 80s-set third effort that this horror franchise firmly deserves.

  • News

    Dance to This: Troye Sivan Is Bringing His 'Something to Give Each Other' Tour to Australia and NZ

    Fresh from selling out arenas across Europe, the Perth-raised pop star has locked in gigs in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland.

  • News

    Calling All 'Deadloch' Fans: The Kates' Mystery-Comedy Has Been Renewed for a Top End-Set Second Season

    Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner will all be back when the Prime Video series from Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan returns.

  • Restaurant

    Crossley St Cantina

    30-32 Crossley Street, Melbourne

    Check out this popular laneway eatery for a sampling of Spanish fare and creative G&Ts.

  • News

    The 15 Best New TV Shows of 2024 So Far

    From gloriously surreal comedies and unforgettable true tales to stunning remakes and savvy sci-fi mysteries, 2024 has been filled with new small-screen highlights.

  • News

    The 15 Best Films of 2024 So Far

    The best movies from 2024's first half include a meditative trip to Tokyo, a scorching neo-noir thriller, multiple Oscar-winners and a stunning robot story.

  • News

    Cutting Loose in the 80s-Set Finale to a Cinema-Adoring Slasher Trilogy: Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth Debicki Chat 'MaXXXine'

    Following 'X' and 'Pearl', Ti West and Mia Goth's stardom-obsessed horror saga wraps up with help from a big-name cast.

  • News

    Now Open: Yaki Nau Is the CBD's New Japanese Izakaya with DIY Barbecues on Every Table

    There's a lot going on at Yaki Nau, giving you the chance to choose your own delicious adventure.

  • News

    Now Open: American Doughnut Kitchen Has Finally Set Up Its Bricks-and-Mortar Shop at Prahran Market

    Southsiders no longer need to travel up to Queen Vic Market to nab a bag of Melbourne's most famous hot jam doughnuts.

  • News

    The First Trailer for 'Agatha All Along' Unveils a Coven of Chaos with Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza

    Arriving on Disney+ from September 2024, the 'WandaVision' spinoff also stars 'Heartstopper' favourite Joe Locke and stage icon Patti LuPone.

  • News

    Rashida Jones and a Robot Make for Thrilling Company in Addictive 'Black Mirror'-Esque Mystery Series 'Sunny'

    The ‘Parks and Recreation’ star has never been better than in this page-to-screen Apple TV+ dramedy, which is set in a near-future Kyoto.

  • News

    Paul Mescal Battles Pedro Pascal in the First Trailer for 'Gladiator II' — and Are You Not Entertained?

    Ridley Scott's sequel to his 2000 Oscar-winner also stars Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn — with Connie Nielsen returning from the first film.

  • News

    Now Open: Code Black Coffee's New CBD Outpost Is Serving Morning Brews, Brunch and Cocktails Seven Days a Week

    The new Morning Bar is home to a stacked lineup of coffee-infused cocktails — both boozy and non-alcoholic.

  • Event

    Fly Me to the Moon

    Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Scarlett Johansson is a delight in this space-race rom-com co-starring Channing Tatum, but the 60s-set film itself is just entertaining enough.

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    Twisters

    Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    No one usually wants a storm to strike twice, but this disaster franchise has swirled up a second must-see, this time directed by 'Minari' Oscar-nominee Lee Isaac Chung.

  • News

    It's Waffle Party Time: The First 'Severance' Season Two Trailer Is Here Ahead of Its January 2025 Return

    Clocking back in at Lumon Industries is finally on the cards, complete with an approach to work-life balance that's pure sci-fi nightmare fuel.

  • Guide

    The 22 Best Pubs in Melbourne

    Looking for a new local? This selection of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

  • News

    Specialty Sips: Six Unique and Hidden Bars Worth Seeking Out in Melbourne's South

    Discover your new favourite cocktail at one of these cosy, offbeat bars around St Kilda and Southside.

  • News

    Noosa Nights: Eight Accommodation Options for Every Kind of Traveller

    Sparkling water views, beachfront pools, deluxe spa treatments and private jetties — these stellar hotels and holiday homes have it all.

  • News

    Making the Most of the Coast: Where to Play and Eat in Noosa

    Roller coasters, swimming with whales and an intimate seasonal dining experience — discover a new side to Noosa.

  • News

    Movie Lovers, Rejoice: The Full 250-Plus-Title 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival Program Is Here

    Whether you're keen to see Cannes and Sundance favourites, the latest from body-horror master David Cronenberg or an overnight 'Godzilla' marathon, MIFF has you covered.

  • Event

    Melbourne International Film Festival

    Thu, 8 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Movie lovers, rejoice: MIFF is back for another winter, filling Melbourne's cinemas with more than 250 films across 18 days in August.

  • News

    Save the Date: Lost Paradise Is Returning to Wrap Up 2024 with Another Huge New Year's Party

    If you're keen to ring in 2025 with live tunes in Glenworth Valley on the New South Wales Central Coast, mark your diary.

  • News

    'RuPaul's Drag Race' Icon Bianca Del Rio Is Returning Down Under in 2025 with Her 'Dead Inside' Tour

    Hurricane Bianca is back, this time breaking out her devilish snark and timing on an eight-city tour of Australia and New Zealand.

  • Event

    When Night Comes — Broad Encounters

    Tue, 11 Jun - Sat, 24 Aug 2024

    The Austral, Collingwood

    A dark, decadent and delicious evening awaits at this multi-sensory performance at The Austral.

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    Longlegs

    Thu, 18 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Featuring Nicolas Cage as its namesake and 'It Follows' star Maika Monroe as the FBI agent on his trail, this is horror at its most unshakeable.

  • News

    Qantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Paris to Make Getting to Your Next French Holiday Even Quicker

    Taking 17 hours and 20 minutes from Perth, this brand-new route is the longest non-stop flight to France from anywhere across the globe.

  • News

    Now Open: Aster Is Ferdydurke's Replacement, Swapping Out Live Music for More Grown-Up Date-Night Vibes

    Aster has been set up by the same folks who originally created Ferdydurke, and they've transformed the space into a more intimate sip-and-snack bar.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Sicilian Cannoli Legends Cannoleria Are Opening Their First Dine-In Location on Lygon Street

    For the first time, you'll be able to sit and savour these Sicilian-style sweet treats with a cup of freshly brewed moka pot coffee.

  • News

    Blowin' in the Wind in a Blockbuster Sequel: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos and Lee Isaac Chung Talk 'Twisters'

    "It's like being in a washing machine, really," Daisy Edgar-Jones explains about battling wild weather in 'Twisters'. "A great dirty washing machine," Glen Powell adds.

  • Guide

    Hola Amigos: Five South American and Spanish Restaurants for Cocktails and Comida with Your Mates

    Move aside espresso martinis, there's a new coffee cocktail in town — and these venues are shouting the first 43 orders.

  • News

    'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' Author Mark Manson Is Returning Down Under to Give Brutally Honest Advice

    You've read the bestselling book. You might've also seen the movie. Now, hear author Mark Manson share tips and stories live.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Australian-Premiere VR Experience 'Horizon of Khufu' Will Get You Wandering Around Ancient Egypt

    Who needs an overseas plane ticket, or a time machine, when you can journey 4500 years back into Egypt's history at this immersive virtual-reality experience?

  • News

    Led by a Gripping Jake Gyllenhaal, 'Presumed Innocent' Is Apple TV+'s Latest Compulsively Watchable Murder-Mystery

    After 'Big Little Lies', 'Nine Perfect Strangers' and 'The Undoing', David E Kelley brings another thriller from the page to the screen.

  • News

    Tenacious D Have Cancelled the Rest of Their 2024 Tour of Australia and New Zealand

    Following comments during the band's Sydney show, which kicked off their Down Under tour, Jack Black has also advised that "all future creative plans are on hold".

  • News

    New Episodes, Same Interplanetary Antics: The Shiny Trailer for 'Futurama' Season 12 Is Here

    It's back again, baby — this time with robot villages, a world dedicated to coffee and the survival of Earth under threat.

  • News

    Messina's Annual Greatest Hits Drop Is Back for 2024 So You've Got 40 Flavours of Gelato to Stock Up On

    This year, the dessert chain will make 20 of them available for preorder, then release 20 more spread across its weekly specials for a month.

  • News

    Book That Long Weekend Now: Meredith Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2024's Festival

    There's no lineup details yet, but Meredith will return in December for its 32nd festival — and it's time to try to nab tickets.

  • Restaurant

    Mork Chocolate Looking Glass

    13 Centre Place, Melbourne

    The site is showcasing the team's unconventional chocolate bars, elaborate drinking chocolates that never made it onto the menu, chocolate cocktail pairings and creative desserts.

  • Bar

    Hotel Nacional

    23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne

    Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.

  • News

    The 2024 Emmy Nominations Are Here with a Heap of Love for 'Shogun', 'The Bear' and 'Only Murders in the Building'

    'The Bear' broke the record for the most amount of nominations by a comedy in a single year with 23, beating '30 Rock' with 22 nominations in 2009.

  • News

    Nine of the Best Things to See at Now or Never 2024

    This ambitious ten-day winter festival is celebrating the intersection of art, ideas, sound and technology at sites all over Melbourne.

  • News

    Giving Food the 'Planet Earth' Treatment: René Redzepi and Australian Noma Alum Ben Liebmann Chat 'Omnivore'

    Fresh from popping up in 'The Bear', the acclaimed chef behind one of the world's best restaurants hosts a docuseries about key ingredients that've shaped humanity.

  • News

    Ace News If You Like Live Tunes and Parties: SXSW Sydney's 2024 Program Has Expanded Again

    An extra 40-plus artists have joined the lineup, including Jorja Smith — and new talks will dive into international music tours and the streaming landscape.

  • News

    Tackling Your Own Arachnophobia by Making a Giant Spider Creature Feature: Kiah Roache-Turner Talks 'Sting'

    No, directing a movie about an eight-legged critter doesn't cure a fear of spiders — but the Australian 'Wyrmwood' filmmaker knew that it'd creep out his audience.

  • News

    Now Open: Iris van Herpen's Stunning Couture Designs Have Arrived Down Under at GOMA's 'Sculpting the Senses' Exhibition

    Displaying in Brisbane after a season in Paris, the Australian-exclusive exhibition features 130 creations by the Dutch fashion designer.

  • Event

    Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

    Sat, 29 Jun - Mon, 7 Oct 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Beloved by Beyoncé, Björk and Cate Blanchett, this Dutch fashion designer's stunning haute couture pieces are on display at GOMA.

  • Promotion

    Treat Yourself to Gourmet Savings with the Betty's Burgers App Throughout July

    Save some dollars on your next lunch outing at the popular burger restaurant.

  • News

    Australian Landscape-Inspired Lighting Will Help Fight Jetlag on Qantas' Direct East Coast Flights to London and NYC

    First announced in 2017, the Aussie airline's ultra long-haul Project Sunrise flights are set to launch from Sydney in mid-2026.

  • News

    Sacrifices Must Be Made in the Latest Teaser Trailer for HBO's 'Dune' Prequel TV Series 'Prophecy'

    Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel and Mark Strong star in this six-episode spinoff from Denis Villeneuve's films.

  • News

    How to Make an Unforgettable Serial-Killer Thriller with Nicolas Cage: Maika Monroe and Osgood Perkins Chat 'Longlegs'

    The eeriest film of 2024 heads back to the 90s to follow a fledgling FBI agent connecting the dots between a spate of deaths — and it boasts a helluva pedigree.

  • News

    Coming Soon: This Frida Kahlo Exhibition with Items Never Seen Before in Australia Is on Its Way in 2025

    'Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image' features the artist's personal belongings alongside her self-portraits, plus other drawings and paintings.

  • News

    Start Honking: A Free 'Untitled Goose Game' Exhibition Is World-Premiering at ACMI This Spring

    'Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition' will feature different versions of the game that you can play, plus sketches, concept art and design material.

  • Event

    Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition

    Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025

    ACMI, Melbourne

    Start honking: this free world-premiere 'Untitled Goose Game' celebration at ACMI showcases everyone's favourite horrible goose.

  • Event

    Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image

    Sat, 15 Mar - Sun, 13 Jul 2025

    Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo

    This Frida Kahlo exhibition features items and artworks never seen before in Australia — and you can only catch it at the Bendigo Art Gallery.

  • News

    G Flip, Ruel, What So Not and Thelma Plum Lead the Lineup for Triple J's 2024 One Night Stand

    As for where the music festival will take place when it returns for the first time since 2019, Triple J will reveal the location on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

  • Bar

    Purple Pit

    380 Collins Street, Melbourne

    Drop by Purple Pit for the best dirty gin martini in town.

  • News

    Qantas' Midwinter Flight Sale Boasts Over One Million Discounted Domestic Fares — with 40-Plus Routes Under $160

    Start planning your next getaway, whether you want to head from Sydney to Byron Bay for $109, Melbourne to the Gold Coast from $129 or Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $119.

  • Event

    The Big Pineapple Festival

    Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

    The Big Pineapple, Nambour

    For the first time in three years, this Sunshine Coast music festival is back — and The Amity Affliction, Bliss n Eso and Peking Duk lead the lineup.

  • Event

    Open House Melbourne Weekend

    Sat, 27 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul 2024

    Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

    For two days this July, you can explore private homes and heritage buildings, as well as sports stadiums, places of worship, art gallery archives and more.

  • News

    Here's When and Where You Can Watch the Matildas' Quest for Gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics

    Set your alarms: the Tillies play Germany, Zambia and the United States in the group stage, all at 3am Australian time.

  • Guide

    The 31 Best Bars in Melbourne

    Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.

  • News

    The 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2024 So Far

    These are the beloved small-screen favourites to say "yes chef!" to, sleuth along with and giggle with — and get catchy songs stuck in your head from, too.

  • Event

    Friends of Young Hearts: Sunday Service

    Multiple single dates

    Young Hearts, Windsor

    A rotating roster of Melbourne chefs are taking over the Young Hearts kitchen — and playlist — across the next few months.

  • Event

    Mystery Parma Nights at Skinny Dog Hotel

    Multiple single dates

    Skinny Dog Hotel, Kew

    Every Thursday night, Skinny Dog Hotel in Kew is creating a new parma flavour combo that's been dreamt up by one of you.

  • Event

    Into the Vines

    Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

    Into Coffee, Collingwood

    A midweek wine festival celebrating innovative, lo-fi producers is coming to Collingwood's Into Coffee.

  • News

    Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga Sing, Dance and Cause Chaos in the Full 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Trailer

    Get ready for the Joker and Harley show, with Phoenix reprising his Oscar-winning role and Gaga following in Margot Robbie's footsteps.

  • Event

    Deadpool & Wolverine

    Thu, 25 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    If there’s a Marvel messiah in the MCU's 34th film — and the first to feature either Deadpool or Wolverine — it's Hugh Jackman back in the claws as Logan.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Symmetry-Loving 'Accidentally Wes Anderson' Exhibition Is Making Its Australian Debut in Melbourne

    Leaping from Instagram to an IRL immersive art experience, this showcase features 200-plus photographs that spy the director's style around the globe.

  • News

    Queer Screen Film Fest Is Back for 2024 with a Five-Day Sydney Program and a Week of Movies to Stream Nationally

    This year's lineup includes films starring Elliot Page, Evan Rachel Wood, Lukas Gage and Keiynan Lonsdale.

  • Event

    Queer Screen Film Fest Online

    Mon, 2 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep 2024

    Online

    Whether you're keen to see a film about female cable-car conductors expressing their emotions in the sky or a heap of LGBTQIA+ shorts, you can stream them at home.

  • Various Trentham venues

    31 High Street, Trentham

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend

    This weekend in Melbourne, you can snoop around luxury homes, marvel at one of the biggest Tyrannosaurus rex fossils in the world and fill up on Young Hearts' one-off yum cha feast.

  • News

    Now Open: Chapel Street's Suzie Q Is Pairing Underground 80s Disco Energy with Contemporary Chinese Eats and Karaoke

    This new Chapel Street restaurant is inspired by Chinese diners of the 1980s, but is firmly rooted in the present.

  • Event

    Skewsdays at Mr Miyagi

    Multiple single dates

    Mr. Miyagi, Prahran

    Head down to this Chapel Street haunt on a Tuesday night to score charcoal-grilled yakitori for just $5 a pop.

  • News

    Timothée Chalamet Becomes (and Sings) Bob Dylan in the First Trailer for Music Biopic 'A Complete Unknown'

    Elle Fanning and Edward Norton also feature in this 60s-set recounting of the icon's rise to stardom from 'Walk the Line' director James Mangold.

  • News

    Triple J's One Night Stand Is Heading to Warrnambool in Victoria for Its Long-Awaited 2024 Return

    A huge 2087 towns around Australia were submitted to host this year's fest — but only this coastal spot emerged victorious.

  • News

    The Korean Film Festival in Australia's 2024 Cinema Celebration Is Focusing on Sydney, Then Introducing a Touring Program

    As well as the Harbour City, Canberra, Burnside, Benalla and Alice Springs will also welcome KOFFIA this year.

  • News

    We're Looking for a Roving Reporter to Join a Once-in-a-Lifetime Guided Tour Across Vietnam

    If you've got a nose for adventure and an eye for what makes a great video, this is the giveaway for you.

  • Event

    Now or Never

    Thu, 22 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug 2024

    Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

    Back for its second year, this huge arts festival is closing out winter in Melbourne with more than 100 events.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Hot Pot in Melbourne

    Counter the city's chill with these piping hot hot pot spots in Melbourne.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Steak in Melbourne

    You don't win friends with salad. But you will fall in love with the steaks at these Melbourne restaurants.

  • News

    Now Open: EQ Is the New South Melbourne Spa with a Rotating Roster of Semi-Guided Wellness Treatments

    South Melbourne's EQ offers semi-guided wellness journeys through its vast spa facilities — including its hammam, sauna, rain room, lounge, plunge pools, and light and sound therapy dome.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Team Behind Terror Twilight, Convoy and Tinker Is Opening a New Cafe and Wine Bar in Westgarth

    While Yolk's other venues focus on eggy brunch bites, Ophelia is leaning more into Euro-inspired lunchtime dishes that you can pair with a cheeky vino.

  • Event

    High Cheese at The Westin Melbourne

    Wed, 19 Jun - Sat, 21 Sep 2024

    The Westin Melbourne, Melbourne

    This cheese-filled take on a classic afternoon tea is only running until September.

  • Event

    Trentham Winterfest

    Fri, 2 Aug, 2024

    Various Trentham venues, Trentham

    Make the drive up to the regional town of Trentham for light installations, food and drink stalls, a campfire, live music and art exhibitions.

  • News

    The Eight Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia

    Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.

  • Event

    Paris Olympics Pop-Ups at Melbourne Quarter

    Wed, 7 Aug 2024 

    Melbourne Quarter, Docklands

    Celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics with live broadcasts and delicious pop-ups.

  • News

    Eats, Treats and World-Class Beats: Every Reason You Need to Visit Marvel Stadium Even When it Isn't Game Day

    Spoiler alert: you don’t need to be an AFL fan to check out Melbourne’s busiest multi-purpose stadium.

  • Guide

    Must-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far

    Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.

  • News

    Eight New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.

  • Guide

    News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Melbourne This Week

    Here's what's been catching our attention this week, including an extensively restored heritage pub, the Queer Screen Film Fest's online offerings and a new two-storey Chinese restaurant on Chapel Street.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This August

    Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.

  • News

    Sights of the Rising Sun: Where to Find Japan's Gorgeous Natural Gems

    From magical sakura groves to mountains that split the sky, Japan's natural beauty is unbeatable. Start exploring with this guide.

  • Event

    CollectFest Melbourne

    Sat, 5 Jul - Sun, 6 Jul 2025

    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

    Marvel at some epic collections (or add to your own) at this huge convention.

  • Bar

    Bistrot Bisou

    575 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Luke Mangan is serving up classic French fare in the CBD's Hotel Indigo.

  • Bar

    North Fitzroy Arms Hotel

    296 Rae Street, Fitzroy North

    Following a light-handed refurb in May 2024, this local pub is now party in the front bar and bistro business in the back.

  • Restaurant

    Bibi Ji

    179 Lygon Street, Carlton

    Lygon Street was once almost exclusively home to old-school Italian restaurants, but the strip is increasingly welcoming brilliant Pakistani, Turkish and Indian diners like this one.

  • News

    More Heartbreak: Spilt Milk Is the Latest Australian Music Festival That's Cancelled Its Plans for 2024

    Instead of returning to close out this year, the Canberra, Ballarat, Gold Coast and Perth fest is shifting its focus to 2025.

  • News

    Steins and Schnitties Alert: Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Bavarian Celebrations Back for 2024

    When you're not hitting up the beer hall and food stalls, you'll be making the most of the silent disco, rides and sideshows.

  • News

    Look Up: Two Meteor Showers Are Putting on a Stellar Show in Australia's Skies This Week

    What's better than one meteor shower? Two, thanks to both the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids both peaking.

  • News

    Every Soul in Middle-Earth Is in Peril in the Full Season Two 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Trailer

    Contentious jewellery, talking and walking trees, giant spiders, Sauron's chaos: they're all in this new sneak peek at the Prime Video series.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week

    This week, you can fill up on $5 yakitori, ask a pub to serve your own unique parma flavour combo and head out to Trentham for a huge winter festival.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Tombo Den Is Chris Lucas' New Home for Sake-Fuelled Karaoke Parties and Japanese Street Food Feasts

    This new two-storey Japanese restaurant and sake bar is inspired by Lucas' time living and working in Tokyo in the 90s.

  • Guide

    The 31 Best Bars in Melbourne's CBD

    If you find yourself in the Melbourne CBD and in need of a few bevs, drop by any of these exceptional bars.

  • News

    Warwick Thornton, 'The Babadook' Composer Jed Kurzel and a Pixar Director Are All Headed to SXSW Sydney 2024

    One of the producers of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn', a session on women in VFX and animation, and stepping through the impact of screening at SXSW Austin are also on the lineup.

  • News

    'Guys and Dolls' Is the Next Iconic Musical That Opera Australia Is Bringing to Sydney Harbour's Floating Stage

    The Tony-winning Broadway sensation is Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's pick for 2025, running for a month from late March.

  • Event

    Guys and Dolls — Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

    Fri, 21 Mar - Sun, 20 Apr 2025

    Mrs Macquarie's Point, Sydney

    Opera Australia is bringing this iconic Tony-winning musical to Sydney Harbour's floating stage.

  • Event

    Horizon of Khufu: Journey in Ancient Egypt

    Thu, 5 Sep - Sun, 29 Dec 2024

    Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park

    This Australian-premiere VR experience will get you wandering around ancient Egypt like it's 4500 years back.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Melbourne CBD's Three-Storey Italian Market and Food Hall Il Mercato Centrale Is Finally Opening This September

    After years of waiting for its arrival, the highly ambitious Il Mercato Centrale is finally opening on the west end of Melbourne's CBD in September 2024.

  • Promotion

    Score a Massive Discount on a New Pair of Nike Skate Pants with This Online Sale

    Spend all your spare time on a skateboard? Level up your look for less with this stellar sale.

  • Guide

    The 11 Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Melbourne

    Pull up a stool and get working (with a coffee in hand) at these laptop-friendly cafes around Melbourne.

  • News

    P3 Recovery Is Rapidly Expanding Across Australia's East Coast, with Each New Site Boasting a Stack of Wellness Technologies

    Either drop by for an infrared sauna followed by a dip in the hot and cold pools, or go all out by jumping in a hyperbaric chamber.

  • News

    First Look: StandardX Is Fitzroy's Sleek New Boutique Hotel From Global Accommodation Chain The Standard 

    The new StandardX will have a private rooftop venue as well as a contemporary Thai diner that's open to the public.

  • Restaurant

    Peddler Espresso

    Shop 8, One Melbourne Quarter, 699 Collins Street, Docklands

    A specialty coffee spot just a short stroll from Southern Cross Station.

  • Bar

    Bar Clara

    87 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

    This new Little Bourke Street cocktail bar showcases local and seasonal produce.

  • Bar

    Young's Wine Rooms

    227-229 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East

    A wine bar with Mediterranean snacks in a 100-year-old Hawthorn East building.

  • Restaurant

    Sonny Chiba - CLOSED

    14 Beatty Avenue, Armadale

    A modern Japanese diner with brisket-stuffed doughnuts and an Iced Vovo dessert.

  • Restaurant

    Hardware Societe

    10 Katherine Place, Melbourne

    A sprawling new cafe that marks the second CBD venue for the Melbourne institution.

  • Bar

    Nagambie Brewery and Distillery

    295 High Street, Nagambie

    A lakeside brewery and distillery worthy of a weekend road trip — it's only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne.

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