The Best Thai in Melbourne

The tastiest Thai feasts in town.
Tom Clift
Published on September 06, 2015
  • Bar

    Botherambo - CLOSED

    65 Swan Street, Richmond

    Richmond's newest Asian joint is a little bit different to its Victoria Street neighbours.

  • Bar

    Chin Chin

    125 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    'The Chris Lucas effect' has people lining up out the doors almost every day.

  • Bar

    Cookie

    Level 1, Curtain House, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne

    One of the classic 'cool' bars in Melbourne never fails to disappoint.

  • Bar

    Magic Mountain Saloon

    62 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

    An eatery and bar spawned from one of Melbourne's best hospo pedigrees.

  • Cafe

    Mighty Boy Eatery - CLOSED

    59-61 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    A mighty fine South East Asian breakfast and lunch spot on Gertrude.

  • Bar

    Mr Nice Guy - CLOSED

    Shop J, 535 Little Lonsdale Street (enter Via Healeys Lane), Melbourne

    Nice guy Thai made with spice, passion and zeal.

  • Restaurant

    Nora - CLOSED

    156 Elgin Street, Carlton

    A Carlton eatery reinventing the degustation.

  • Bar

    St Hotel - CLOSED

    54 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

    Once a questionable choice of venue, the Saint Hotel has been transformed into a sleek Thai dining space and bar.

  • Restaurant

    Thaiger - CLOSED

    Shop 16, The Walk Arcade, 8 Causeway Lane, Melbourne

    CBD burgers with a Thai twist.

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    First Look: Catseye Pool Club Is Josh and Julie Niland's Soon-to-Open (and Holiday-Worthy) Hamilton Island Restaurant and Bar

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  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend

    This weekend in and around Melbourne, you can get immersed in stunning art, feast 25 levels up and see how much spice you can handle.

  • Event

    Sydney Writers' Festival

    Mon, 19 May - Tue, 27 May 2025

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    With 200-plus events and more than 140 guests, this year's Sydney Writers' Festival program is absolutely packed.

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    Watch documentary 'Ellis Park', then catch its subject chatting about the film and putting on a short musical performance.

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  • Event

    Vivid Sydney

    Fri, 23 May - Sat, 14 Jun 2025

    Various locations across Sydney

    This year's lineup includes lights galore, eating on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Nigella Lawson curating dinners in the Muru Giligu pedestrian tunnel, Tangerine Dream, Anohni and the Johnsons, an immersive 'Stranger Things' experience and more.

  • News

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  • Event

    RISING Melbourne

    Wed, 4 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun 2025

    Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

    A free installation by a TeamLab alum, exclusive Suki Waterhouse gigs, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', the return of SHOUSE's 'Communitas': they're all on the lineup in Melbourne.

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  • Event

    Mould x Pinot Palooza

    Fri, 4 Jul - Sat, 5 Jul 2025

    Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

    Iconic pairing alert: this pinot noir festival and cheese fest are joining forces to throw a two-day Melbourne wine and cheese party.

  • News

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    This is a vino festival and a cheese festival — and it's heading to Brisbane in late autumn, then Melbourne and Perth in winter.

  • Event

    Affordable Art Fair Melbourne

    Thu, 28 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug 2025

    Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

    Bargain alert: this global event is making is returning to Melbourne across four August days, with artworks for sale from $100.

  • Event

    In the Heights

    Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug 2025

    Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

    Lin-Manuel Miranda's other Tony-winning hit musical is playing Melbourne, turning Comedy Theatre into Washington Heights.

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    This week in and around Melbourne, you can catch a movie under the stars, peer at dot-filled art, then head to a herb and chilli festival.

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  • Event

    Baker's Dozen

    Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025

    Federation Square, Melbourne

    Melbourne's most-loved bakers and pastry icons are coming together for a huge pop-up bake shop at Fed Square.

  • Event

    Moon Dog Bus and Beer Crawl

    Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

    Moon Dog World, Preston

    Sample every brewery under the Moon Dog name on this intra-city adventure, which is travelling from Preston to Footscray for beers, bites and mechanical bull rides.

  • Event

    Poodle Bar & Bistro's Fifth Birthday

    Sun, 9 Mar, 2025

    Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy

    This birthday bash features hot Italian sandos, cocktails and other sips, and late-night DJs whipping up a ruckus.

  • News

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  • Event

    Moomba Festival

    Thu, 6 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025

    Yarra River, Melbourne

    Viral stars are taking over Fed Square, human-powered gliders will defy physics and 1300 performers are set to enliven the streets across five days of fun.

  • Event

    Windsor Wine Room x St Hugo

    Mon, 10 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar 2025

    Windsor Wine Room, Windsor

    Fine, Barossa red wine and fresh pasta pairings, just in time for autumn.

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    For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.

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  • News

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    Give your Easter an epicurean lift, with these premium hot cross buns delivering complex layers of sweet and spice.

  • Event

    Langlands' Bottomless Brunch

    Sat, 1 Mar, 2025

    Langlands Restaurant and Bar, Melbourne

    Relish a different kind of bottomless brunch, with this high-end feast served 25 floors above the CBD with panoramic views.

  • Event

    Festa Del Pomodoro at Mister Bianco

    Tue, 18 Mar and Wed, 19 Mar 2025 

    Mister Bianco, Kew

    Celebrate the art of sugo-making with a three-course meal and cooking demo at this Italian restaurant in Kew.

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    Comedy Theatre and HOTA, Home of the Arts will turn into Washington Heights to host seasons of this Broadway smash.

  • Event

    Lightscape Melbourne

    Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug 2025

    Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra

    Another winter, another lit-up garden display, with this after-dark festival getting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne a-glowing.

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    2025's event will feature 20-plus stunning new installations — so even if you've moseyed along in previous years, you haven't seen this.

  • News

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    Massive musicals, monumental dramas, stunning animated gems, heartbreaking documentaries, two Timothée Chalamet movies: they're all Oscar contenders, and you can watch them all.

  • Event

    Australian International Documentary Conference

    Sun, 2 Mar - Wed, 5 Mar 2025

    ACMI, Melbourne

    Must-see Oscar-nominees 'Black Box Diaries' and 'Sugarcane' lead the lineup at this celebration of factual filmmaking.

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    This annual highlight at Alice Springs Desert Park is celebrating its tenth edition with works by 20-plus First Nations artists, and more than 100 performers and special guests.

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  • Event

    New Order: Australian Tour 2025

    Sat, 8 Mar, 2025

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    After their 2020 tour was cut short due to the pandemic, these music icons are returning Down Under.

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  • Event

    Get Up and Glow

    Sat, 8 Mar, 2025

    Bossley Bar & Restaurant, Melbourne

    Get your Saturday started in the best way with a yoga class, brekkie and beauty products — all for free.

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    From multi-day music festivals and floral fiestas to big-name tours and ricotta celebrations, here's what's on the agenda in and around Melbourne in March.

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  • Event

    Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

    Wed, 26 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025

    Carlton Gardens, Carlton

    This five-day flower and garden fest features landscaping inspiration, workshops for plant lovers, art exhibitions and a special after-dark experience.

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  • Event

    Ballarat Begonia Festival

    Sat, 8 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025

    Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Lake Wendouree

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    Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

    Dandenong Market, Dandenong

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  • Event

    Thorpdale Potato Festival

    Sun, 9 Mar, 2025

    Thorpdale Potato Festival, Thorpdale

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    Sat, 8 Mar, 2025

    Korumburra Showground, Korumburra

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  • Event

    Dr Morse's 12th Birthday Weekend

    Fri, 28 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    Dr Morse, Abbotsford

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    Float Your Boat: Kariton x Molly Rose

    Sun, 2 Mar, 2025

    Molly Rose Brewery, Collingwood

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    Bottomless Social at Flight Club

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  • Event

    That's Amore Cheese Ricotta Festival

    Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

    That's Amore Cheese, Thomastown

    For one day only, the Thomastown lot will be filled with food stalls, bars, and a stage hosting cooking masterclasses and live music performances.

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  • Ballarat Botanical Gardens

    401-405 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree

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  • Event

    Section 8 Birthday Beach Party

    Mon, 24 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    Section 8, Melbourne

    The return of a cult classic Melbourne laneway party to celebrate a very special occasion.

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    Get Ready to Rock Out in Wollongong with This Lineup of Great Southern Nights Gigs

    Do the 'gong justice when you swing by for Great Southern Nights.

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    This Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List

    Toby's Estate flagship cafe and roastery in Chippendale in Sydney took out top spot — and eight other Aussie caffeine havens, plus one in New Zealand, made the ranking.

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    A number of beloved artworks are returning to Brisbane — including Eliasson turning GOMA into a riverbed again, and Kusama's sticker-happy 'The Obliteration Room'.

  • Thorpdale Potato Festival

    Stockdales Road, Thorpdale

  • Korumburra Showground

    Korumburra VIC 3950, Australia, Korumburra

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    Now Open: Sistine Is Chapel Street's Playful New Cocktail Bar with Sinful Sips and a Caviar Vending Machine 

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  • Event

    Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers

    Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 27 Apr 2025

    Tesselaar Tulip Farm, Silvan

    Give your autumn a blooming boost with this floral event, featuring flower displays, acrobats, food trucks and, for the first time, a soaring ferris wheel.

  • Event

    SingaMalaya Festival

    Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

    EziStreat, North Melbourne

    Bringing a hawker-style night market to the heart of North Melbourne, this one-day event celebrates the best of cuisine, culture and community.

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    Melbourne Food & Wine Festival's Already-Huge 2025 Lineup Just Got Even Bigger (and Tastier)

    Food pioneers and culinary talent of every stripe are taking over Melbourne for another sprawling festival delivering non-stop dining pleasure.

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    On this beachside music festival's lineup, the man behind the fest is joined by Chris Lake, Hayden James, Patrick Topping, DJ Boring, Noizu and more.

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  • Flight Club Melbourne

    288 Russell Street, Melbourne

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    How to make the most of one of Sydney's top daytrip destinations for Great Southern Nights.

  • News

    Now Open: Mona's Must-See New Sculpture Is Crafted From 80 Tonnes of Sand — and It's Designed to Erode Before Your Eyes

    With 'MIRRORSCAPE', French artist Théo Mercier makes his Australian debut with a debris-strewn post-disaster landscape in Mona's old library.

  • News

    Snow Machine's Mix of Music and Skiing Is Returning to Queenstown in 2025 with Amyl and The Sniffers, Claptone and More

    Netsky, Hot Dub Time Machine, Mallrat and Luude are also on the lineup when this alpine festival hits The Remarkables and Coronet Peak in September.

  • Promotion

    Betty's Burgers Has Just Launched New Fries on the Permanent Menu

    Thicker, fluffier, crunchier and somehow, even tastier.

  • Event

    Corteo — Cirque du Soleil

    Fri, 22 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug 2025

    John Cain Arena, Melbourne

    Focusing on a clown imagining his funeral procession, this dazzling hit filled with acrobatic wonders features the Montreal-based company's first-ever central stage setup.

  • News

    'Corteo' Is the Next Dazzling Cirque du Soleil Hit That's Bringing Its Acrobatic Wonders Down Under

    A beloved part of the troupe's repertoire since 2005, this show takes place inside a carnival-like parade imagined by a clown.

  • Restaurant

    St David Dairy

    16-18 Saint David Street, Fitzroy

    This Fitzroy establishment scales dairy back to its roots.

  • News

    How Sweden's Highest-Grossing Documentary Ever Makes the Personal Universal: Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson Chat 'The Last Journey'

    If this affecting film about a TV presenter recreating his childhood holidays with his 80-year-old dad inspires you to follow in its footsteps, you won’t be the first.

  • News

    'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Is Returning for Season Three to Forge the One Ring

    Following a time jump, the War of the Elves and Sauron will be in the spotlight in the Prime Video series' third season.

  • News

    Six Headline Events that You Can Book Now and Pay for Later

    Don't let a good time put a good dent in your savings.

  • Event

    The MSO's Sidney Myer Free Concerts

    Sat, 22 Feb 2025 

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    One of Melbourne's summertime traditions is back — and if you can't make it along in-person, they're also being broadcast live.

  • Event

    Gelato Messina x Lee Kum Kee Spicy Pop-Up

    Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

    Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne

    Send your tastebuds into overdrive with a sweet and spicy scoop — it's free for one day only.

  • EziStreat

    275 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne

  • News

    Teaming Up with Mona to Put Camel, Carp and Maybe Even Cane Toads on the Menu: Tony Armstrong Talks 'Eat the Invaders'

    The former footballer-turned-TV favourite's latest six-part ABC series asks Australians to consider the country's invasive species as potential dinner options.

  • News

    Falling for All Things 'Bridget Jones': Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall Chat 'Mad About the Boy'

    Everyone's favourite British rom-com heroine has plenty of fans on- and off-screen — the actor behind her for a quarter of a century, plus her two new co-stars, among them.

  • News

    The 'Pretty Woman' Stage Musical Is Making Its Australian Debut in Brisbane in October 2025

    Bryan Adams wrote the music and lyrics for the hit production, which premiered on Broadway in 2018.

  • Guide

    The 14 Best Omakase in Melbourne or 2025

    This multi-course Japanese dining experience has surged in popularity over the past few years — with sushi lovers fighting to get a reservation at the exclusive chef's tables.

  • News

    Lune and Four Pillars Have Teamed Up to Create a World-First (and Delightfully Buttery) Croissant Gin

    Is this the new perfect brunch drink? The two Australian favourites behind this limited-edition tipple think so.

  • News

    A 'Yellowjackets'-Inspired 11-Course Degustation Is Popping Up to Test Your Tastebuds at Sydney Fine-Diner NEL

    Have you ever sat down for a cannibalism-inspired feast? For four days, that's exactly what acclaimed Chef Nelly Robinson is serving up.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland

    From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.

  • News

    Ten Charming Farmhouse Stays You Can Book in NSW Right Now

    Treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays located far away from the stress of city living.

  • Restaurant

    Ishizuka

    139 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    This hidden CBD restaurant specialises in kaiseki — effortlessly serving up decadent (but seemingly simple) 11-course feeds to those looking to truly treat themselves.

  • News

    Praise Be: The First Teaser Trailer for the Sixth and Final Season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Is Here

    The gripping TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's acclaimed novel returns for the last time in April 2025.

  • Bar

    Juni

    136 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

    Michael Lambie has brought his own take on contemporary Southeast Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD with Juni.

  • News

    Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island

    From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.

  • News

    Fifteen Romantic Getaways You Can Book on the South Coast and in the Southern Highlands

    Discover sleepy beaches, quaint towns and rolling hills on your trip to southern NSW when you stay at one of these secluded stays.

  • Guide

    The 18 Best Indian Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025

    Explore these Indian restaurants' menus with countless regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it.

  • Bar

    Kolkata Cricket Club

    Crown Melbourne, Southbank

    Mischa Tropp's sports bar and restaurant at Crown Melbourne takes punters back to a bygone-era in India.

  • Guide

    The 40 Best Bars in Melbourne for 2025

    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.

  • Event

    Grampians Grape Escape

    Fri, 2 May - Sun, 4 May 2025

    Halls Gap Recreation Reserve, Halls Gap

    Three days of local food, wine, artisanal wares, live music and workshops from some of western Victoria's top producers.

  • Event

    Wine & Cheese Fest 2025

    Sat, 1 Mar, 2025

    The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

    The best days out are ones packed with dreamy local cheese, vino and grape stomping.

  • Event

    Hans Zimmer Live

    Tue, 29 Apr - Wed, 30 Apr 2025

    Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

    Hear 'Dune', 'Gladiator', 'Interstellar' 'The Lion King' and more performed by a live orchestra and a full band.

  • News

    Oscar-Winning Composer Hans Zimmer Has Added Second Sydney and Melbourne Shows to His 2025 Australian Tour

    If you want to hear tunes from 'Dune', 'Interstellar' and plenty more screen hits live, you've now got another chance.

  • Event

    Hadestown

    Thu, 8 May - Sun, 29 Jun 2025

    Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne

    This Tony- and Grammy-winning musical gives the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice a new spin featuring jazz and American folk tunes. 

  • News

    HBO Has Finally Started Production on the Third Season of 'Euphoria' — and Here's Your First Look

    The hit show's next batch of episodes is expected to arrive in 2026, four years after season two.

  • News

    Twelve Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven

    Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.

  • Event

    Younghusband Market

    Multiple single dates

    Younghusband Precinct, Kensington

    Once a month until July, you can drop by this newly developed precinct in Kensington to shop all sorts of local artisan wares.

  • Younghusband Precinct

    50 Elizabeth Street, Kensington

  • Event

    Herb & Chilli Festival

    Sat, 15 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar 2025

    125 Quayle Road, Wandin, Wandin

    Spice up your life at this Yarra Valley food fest, featuring live music, chilli-eating contests, cooking demos and hot sauce aplenty.

  • News

    'Titanique' Will Go On: This Céline Dion-Fuelled Stage Musical Is Extending Its Australian-Exclusive Sydney Season

    You've now got until early June 2025 to see this off-Broadway hit filled with Dion's songs during its only Aussie berth.

  • News

    The Most-Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay

    An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.

  • News

    You Could Win One of 80 Limited-Edition Suntory -196 Prize Packs and Keep Your Cool As You Send Off Summer

    Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.

  • Guide

    The 40 Best Restaurants for Group Bookings in Melbourne

    These spots are large (and rowdy) enough to host all your mates for dinner.

  • Bar

    Flight Club

    288 Russell Street, Melbourne

    A nine-million-dollar fitout has transformed this two-storey CBD space into a huge darts bar.

  • Bar

    Omnia Bistro & Bar

    625 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    The menu is stacked with contemporary takes on European classics — but you could simply drop by for the dry-aged roasted duck and a bottle of wine and be very happy.

  • Event

    Back to the Future: The Musical

    Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 16 Nov 2025

    Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney

    Great Scott! This stage-to-screen hit is finally making its Australian premiere, bringing its DeLorean to Sydney.

  • News

    High-Octane Alert: The Trailer for Brad Pitt-Starring Racing Thriller 'F1' Will Get You Feeling the Need for Speed

    Pitt plays a former driver who returns to the track — and 'Top Gun: Maverick' filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directs.

  • News

    Bay of Fires' Ten-Kilometre Stretch of Beaches in Tasmania Has Been Named Australia's Best for 2025

    This is the first time ever that a Tasmanian location has taken out top spot in the annual list, which is compiled by beach expert Brad Farmer.

  • News

    'Boy Swallows Universe', 'Better Man', 'Furiosa' and 'Memoir of a Snail': They're Among 2025's Big AACTA Winners

    'Heartbreak High', 'Birdeater', 'How to Make Gravy' and 'Bluey' were also named among the past year's best Australian movies and TV shows.

  • News

    Now Open: You Can Escape the Grind at Little Valley Summerhouse, the Hunter Valley's New Off-Grid Stay

    Make friends with alpacas, encounter wallaroos and give yourself a much-needed break from the city.

  • News

    When Steven Soderbergh Asks You to Write a Haunted-House Movie From the Ghost's Perspective: David Koepp Talks 'Presence'

    This inventive take on a horror staple is the first of the veteran screenwriter's three films hitting Australian cinemas in 2025, before 'Black Bag' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth'.

  • News

    Black Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels

    The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

  • News

    Hans Zimmer Is Touring Australia in 2025 to Play His Film Scores Live — Including 'Dune', 'Gladiator' and 'Interstellar'

    The legendary Oscar-winning composer will also perform tunes from 'The Lion King', 'The Dark Knight', 'The Last Samurai' and more.

  • News

    If You Just Can't Wait to See 'The Lion King' Onstage Again, the Tony-Winning Musical Is Returning to Australia in 2026

    When it opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, this will be the third time that a local production of the film-to-theatre hit has been staged in Australia.

  • News

    Twenty of the Most-Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW

    Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.

  • Guide

    Extraordinary Escapes: Find Your Relaxing Getaway in New Zealand

    It's always an ideal time to visit New Zealand, the only thing to decide is when and where you'll stay.

  • Guide

    The 25 Best Cafes in Melbourne for 2025

    How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

  • Cafe

    Ophelia

    85 High Street, Northcote

    Start the day with light breakfast bites and coffee before pairing your lunchtime share plates with martinis and natural wines.

  • Cafe

    Chéri

    285-287 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

    You'll find Darling Group's latest all-day diner right across the road from South Melbourne Market.

  • News

    The First 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Trailer Is Filled with Dinosaurs Too Dangerous for the Original Park

    Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali star in the franchise's seventh film, which roars into cinemas in July 2025.

  • News

    Coming Soon: A Y2K-Inspired 'The Sims' Pop-Up Is Hitting Australia to Celebrate 25 Years of the Beloved Life Simulation Game

    At Melbourne's Australian Centre for the Moving Image, you'll be able to step inside a 2000s-era pre-teen bedroom — and also play the game, of course.

  • Event

    EA Presents 'The Sims 25' Pop-Up

    Fri, 21 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025

    ACMI, Melbourne

    This Y2K-inspired 'The Sims' pop-up is hitting ACMI to celebrate 25 years of the beloved life simulation game.

  • News

    The 17 Best Day Spas in Melbourne for 2025

    Treat yourself to a Japanese-style massage, a bath overlooking the city or an incredibly opulent treatment paired with bottomless champagne at Melbourne's best day spas.

  • Event

    Focus on David Lynch

    Thu, 6 Feb - Sat, 1 Mar 2025

    ACMI, Melbourne

    BYO damn fine cup of coffee for this season of Lynch's ten features, which pays tribute to the late, great visionary.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2025

    Whether you're a coffee snob or an extra-weak latte lover, these top Melbourne coffee roasters and brewers will have what you need.

  • Things to Do

    About Time Bathhouse

    27 Baines Crescent, Torquay

    This luxe Torquay spa and bathhouse is home to a sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor pools, and a selection of wellness treatments.

  • About Time Bathhouse

    27 Baines Crescent, Torquay

  • News

    Torquay's New Luxury Day Spa About Time Is Now Open for Indoor and Outdoor Bathing

    The new Surfcoast spa and bathhouse is home to a sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor pools, and a selection of wellness treatments.

  • News

    Nine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia

    Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.

  • News

    Coming Soon: An Eco Lodge with 39 Cabins, Clifftop Dining, a Beach Club and Forest Pools Is Opening on Hook Island

    The scenic spot in The Whitsundays is expected to launch in 2027 — and will also feature a lounge telling the island's history and a yoga pavilion.

  • Event

    Alliance Française French Film Festival

    Wed, 5 Mar - Wed, 9 Apr 2025

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Make a French movie date with 42 films, including hit biopics, a new take on 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and plenty of star-studded flicks.

  • News

    The Full 42-Movie 2025 Alliance Française French Film Festival Lineup Is Your Next Excuse to Hit the Cinema

    Whether you're after French box-office smashes, star-studded remakes or restored masterpieces, they're all on this program.

  • News

    Marvel's First Family Have Joined the MCU: The Teaser Trailer for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Is Here

    Hitting cinemas in July 2025, the 60s-set film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the superhero quartet.

  • Event

    400 Gradi's World Pizza Day Party

    Sun, 9 Feb, 2025

    400 Gradi, East Brunswick

    Get around three hours of unlimited pizzas and spritzes, plus heaps of prizes. 

  • Event

    Country by Candlelight: Australia Tour

    Sat, 1 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar 2025

    Various venues across Australia

    Once you've left your nine-to-five, walk the line to this country concert in a city near you.

  • News

    It Looks Like 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Might Be Getting a Sequel Series with Sarah Michelle Gellar Among the Cast

    Into every generation a slayer is born — but, while focusing on a new character, the show will still feature the franchise's OG TV heroine.

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