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NewsRydges Melbourne Is Getting a Huge Makeover Complete with Refreshed Rooms and a New Rooftop Terrace
Relaunching this autumn, the new-look hotel will feature 370 rooms and apartments, plus a hefty collection of event spaces.
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EventSo Pop 2023
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
Vengaboys, Whigfield, Alice DJ and N-Trance are coming to Brisbane for a huge throwback pop tour.
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NewsHilltop Hoods, Mashd N Kutcher and Sampa the Great Will Headline Ability Fest's Hefty 2023 Program
Also hitting Birrarung Marr for Dylan Alcott's fully accessible music festival: Paris, Meg Mac, DZ Deathrays and more.
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NewsUgly Vodka Is the Innovative New Booze Brand Turning Imperfect Apples Into a Sustainable Sip
This nifty new drink hails from the minds at 80proof Liquor and music festival crew Untitled Group.
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NewsThe Yarra Valley's Levantine Hill Estate Is Getting a New $20-Million Fender Katsalidis-Designed Hotel
The boutique accomodation will feature 33 rooms decked out with private spas and fully stocked wine fridges.
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NewsRaise a Glass: Melbourne Was Just Named One of the Five Best Drinking Cities in the World
According to drinks publication 'Punch', the Victorian capital is among the world's most travel-worthy drinking destinations for 2023.
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EventIKEA Lunar New Year Dining Experience
Friday, January 20, 2023
IKEA Logan, Slacks Creek
Ever wanted to celebrate Lunar New Year in a Swedish furniture store? Here’s your chance.
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NewsGame, Set, Feast: Here's Which Chefs and Restaurants Are Popping Up at the 2023 Australian Open
Come for the tennis, stay for top-notch eats by Supernormal, Stokehouse, Nomad and more.
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NewsUnited Airlines Has Launched New Direct USA Flights — and Upped Frequency on Lots of Existing Routes
The airline will soon be flying more than 40 direct US flights from Australia each week, departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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NewsVanessa Amorosi and Benee Will Headline the Inaugural, Music-Filled AO Finals Festival
They'll join Flight Facilities, Thelma Plum, Montaigne and more for a musical grand slam at the 2023 Australian Open.
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NewsComing Soon: The Ritz-Carlton Is Opening a Luxe 80-Storey Hotel in Melbourne's CBD
On track to open in March 2023, the towering hotel will boast a sky-high pool, 257 rooms, and a culinary offering led by Michael Greenlaw and Mark Best.
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NewsMelbourne 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.
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NewsAustralia's Most Stunning New Venues Have Been Named in the 2022 Eat Drink Design Awards
A tiny music-listening bar, a sleek laneway restaurant and an airport cafe are among the country's most stylish new hospitality venues.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting Its Own Spinoff Edition of Bluesfest Next Easter
The Byron Bay-born music festival is doubling down on the tunes, launching an inaugural Melbourne instalment in 2023 — and it's all indoors.
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Vengaboys, Whigfield and N-Trance Are Coming Down Under in 2023 for a Huge Throwback Pop Tour
The Vengabus is comin' — this time, for Vengaboys' 25th anniversary.
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NewsThe MCG Is Turning One of Its Private Boxes Into a Hotel Suite for One Night Only
This VIP package coincides with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 — and includes a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover at one of the world's most iconic sports grounds.
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NewsHelena Hauff, Four Tet and Nightmares on Wax Will Headline Pitch Music & Arts' 2023 Camping Fest
Get set for four days of sonic treats, plus a smorgasbord of art and installations, in the foothills of the Grampians.
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NewsElectro Duo Peking Duk Just Launched Their Own Non-Alcoholic Beer with the Minds at Sobah
The booze-free sip will be available to buy online — but only for a limited time.
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NewsFour Pillars' 2022 Christmas Gin Is On Its Way So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan
Back for another year, the annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.
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NewsA Melbourne Barista Was Just Named the Coffee-Making Champion of the World for 2022
Axil's Anthony Douglas beat out 47 global competitors for the esteemed title.
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