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    Now Open: The Family Behind Merlo Coffee Continues Its Legacy in Bowen Hills with the Arrival of Milano Bakehouse

    Best-known for its coffee roasting traditions, the Merlo family is expanding into European-influenced baked goods for its next venture.

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    Birdees Is Back After a Five-Year Hiatus, Bringing an Elevated Nightclub Experience to the Beaumont Beer Garden

    The hole left behind by this storied venue's closure is now filled, with its triumphant return offering a more grown-up experience celebrating music culture.

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    Now Open: For the First Time Ever in Australia, You Can Get Sipping, Snacking and Rollerskating at the Malibu Barbie Cafe

    Let's go party: this two-storey spot has popped up in Melbourne with a roller rink and a Ken-themed bar slinging cocktails.

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    Gelato Messina and Tony's Chocolonely Have Collabed on a Super Gooey Bake-At-Home Cookie Pie Perfect for Cold Winter Nights

    Available from early July, stores nationwide will also serve single-serve portions and a limited-edition gelato scoop.

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    The Diageo World Class Finals Will See the Country's Eight Best Bartenders Shaking and Stirring for Their Chance to Represent Australia on the Global Stage

    The Diageo World Class national final returns this month — and the winner will go on to represent Australia against the world's best in Toronto later this year.

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    Esteemed Winemaker Maxwell Wines is Heading to C'est Bon Restaurant to Collab on a One-Night-Only Culinary Experience

    Four snacks and four courses, paired with some of South Australia's finest wines, await diners at this one-off culinary experience.

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    Strawberry Fields' Packed 2025 Lineup Is Here with Detroit Love, Gilles Peterson, Chaos in the CBD and More

    As usual, you'll want to get in fast if you've been waiting for the roster of acts before buying tickets — the festival is already 95-percent sold out.

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    Prime Video Is Hosting a Star-Filled Book Club Down Under to Celebrate Its Slate of Page-to-Screen Hits

    Stars from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', plus author Jenny Han and the 'Culpable' trilogy scribe Mercedes Ron, are heading to Machine Hall in Sydney.

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    The Full 'Wednesday' Season Two Trailer Promises Macabre Fun to Come — and So Does the IRL Plan to Take Over Sydney's Cockatoo Island 

    Another dose of creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky antics is on the way to your streaming queue — and to Sydney Harbour.

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    Eric Bana Is Back in Murder-Mystery Mode (and in Scenic Surroundings) in the Trailer for New Netflix Series 'Untamed'

    This show isn't about Aaron Falk, but it does star Eric Bana trying to solve a murder in the woods — this time in Yosemite National Park.

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    Listen Out Is Taking 2025 Off After "the Last Few Years Have Been Tough", Swapping Its Regular Festival for Curated Parties

    Organisers are promising that "some of the best artists in the world" will play one-off shindigs in "killer locations around Australia all year long".

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    Twenty-Five Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now

    Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these potent westerns, horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, and expressive dance flicks.

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    Coming Soon: A Spectacular Fashion Exhibition Celebrating Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Is Making Its World Premiere in Australia

    More than 140 designs will be on display at the NGV across summer 2025–26, covering threads donned by Rihanna, Kate Moss, The Sex Pistols and more.

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    This Moody, Underground Restaurant in Brisbane Has Claimed Australia's Top Interior Design Prize

    The 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards have been announced — and Central by J.AR Office has been crowned the country's best-designed space.

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    From the Morningside School of Arts to 30 Metres Below Roma Street, Brisbane Open House 2025 Will Get You Exploring the River City

    Each year, this architecture-loving event not only lets you play tourist in your own town — it takes you behind the scenes of Brisbane's key buildings and landmarks.

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    Frank Green's Latest Limited-Edition Drink Bottle Collection Glows in the Dark So You'll Never Lose It Again

    Spanning two sizes, three colours and multiple accessories, this radiant collection is primed for on-the-move and after-dark sipping.

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    From Dreamy Dining Rooms to Moody Basement Bars, Nearly 200 Venues Have Been Shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards

    Design envy alert: these are the restaurants, retail spaces and residences that are setting the 2025 style standard.

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    ALDI's Streetwear Collection Is Back for 2025 — This Time with 29 Pieces, All for Under $20 Each

    After 2024's range sold out, the supermarket chain has a new lineup of branded threads on offer, including hoodies, beanies and sneakers.

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    Rediscover Sydney: 11 New Experiences and Hidden Gems Across the Harbour City to Explore Now

    From revamped beach kiosks and surf parks to bathhouses and late-night party bars, Sydney always meets the brief.

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    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

    This week, check out Wynnum Fringe, eat your bodyweight in bottomless lasagne and go grape grazing in Fortitude Valley.

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    Enjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure

    From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.

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    Upstate Palm Beach Is Launching Its Debut Queensland Pilates Studio with Free Reformer Classes All Opening Weekend Long

    This beloved pilates studio is bringing its bright vibes to the Sunshine State, with free reformer classes throughout its opening weekend.

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