News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Melbourne This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention this week, including a new cabaret club, Grazeland's winter makeover and a fleet of First Peoples-designed art trams.
From new bar and restaurant openings to the latest innovations in technology, design, fashion and the arts, we like to keep our finger on the pulse.
Below, we've collected the biggest stories from the past week that may have escaped your attention. Consider yourself back in the know.
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NewsNow Open: Two Melbourne Restaurant Groups Have Joined Forces to Create the CBD's New All-Day Brasserie Ruby Dining
This contemporary brasserie is the brainchild of three hospo heavyweights who collectively own eight drinking and dining venues in Melbourne — with Ruby their ninth jewel in the crown.
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NewsNow or Never's Second Huge Year Will Close Out Winter 2024 in Melbourne with More Than 100 Events
From live music in the Royal Exhibition Building to an audiovisual installation above the Yarra, this year's lineup is full of highlights.
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NewsComing Soon: The CBD's New Boutique Hotel Melbourne Place Will Boast a Sleek Basement Bar and Rooftop Restaurant
The 14-storey hotel has brought on hatted Young Chef of the Year Nicholas Deligiannis to run the culinary program.
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NewsComing Soon: South Yarra's Soak Bathhouse Is Designed for Self-Care Catch-Ups with Mates
Unlike most day spas in Melbourne, Soak encourages guests to chat with mates and fellow self-care seekers.
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NewsRoxane Gay Will Get Chatting at Sydney's Festival of Dangerous Ideas and Melbourne's Now or Never
On the tenth anniversary of 'Bad Feminist', the writer and social commentator's 2024 trip to Australia will span two cities.
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NewsNow Open: You Can Play Free Pool and Tuck Into Med-Inspired Loaded Sangas at The Continental in Collingwood
This is a takeaway joint at its heart, but you're more than welcome to stick around and play pool with other customers.
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NewsAustralia's Most-Stylish Restaurants, Bars and Homes Have Been Revealed at the 2024 Interior Design Awards
Melbourne's Reine and La Rue and Purple Pit, which are located in the same building, shared the Hospitality Design Award.
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NewsNow Open: Preston's Bar Mexico Pairs Sipping Tequilas and Mezcals with Build-Your-Own Taco Feasts
This two-storey bar is bringing big taco and tequila energy to the Preston end of High Street.
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NewsPost WWII-Set Italian Melodrama 'There's Still Tomorrow' Has Won the 2024 Sydney Film Festival Prize
In Italy, actor-turned-director Paola Cortellesi's debut behind the lens did better at the 2023 box office than 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'.
Top image: Now or Never.
