• News

    Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Huge 2023 Program Is Dishing Up a Month of Chuckles

    Get your comedy kicks with a hefty lineup of more than 600 shows, featuring sidesplitting talent from around the world.

  • News

    This Aussie Distillery Is Elevating Easter with a New Edition of Its Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum

    The Grove's latest limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to order now in time for your Easter celebrations.

  • News

    RISING Just Revealed the Stacked 185-Event Arts Program It's Bringing to Melbourne This June

    More than 400 artists will help bring this year's citywide fest to life, serving up 12 days of visual art, culture, music, performance and food.

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    Artist Bruce Munro Is Bringing Two New Dazzling Light Installations to the NSW-Victorian Border

    A two-part project with works planned for either side of the Murray River, 'Light/State' marks the artist's next luminous large-scale spectacular.

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    The NGV Is Getting a World-Premiere Pierre Bonnard Exhibition with Scenography by Architect India Mahdavi

    Launching June 9, the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces showcase will feature more than 100 of the iconic French artist's works, alongside many more from his contemporaries.

  • News

    Tiny Away's New Victorian Tiny Stay Is Nestled Among the Vineyards in Heathcote Wine Country

    The aptly named Vineyard Retreat is eco-friendly yet packed with creature comforts — and located just a short stroll from a cellar door.

  • News

    Sunnymead Hotel Is the Cheery New Stay Bringing Year-Round Sunshine to the Great Ocean Road

    An old-school motor inn has been reborn with a summery retro colour palette, and now sports 20 rooms, a day spa and a modern Asian restaurant.

  • Event

    Strawberries and Cream Moscato Gelato Scoop Giveaway

    Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

    Westfield Carindale, Carindale

    Nab free scoops of Messina's latest limited-edition collaboration: a dreamy strawberries and cream moscato gelato.

  • News

    First Look: Melbourne Is Getting a New Multi-Sensory Cocktail Exhibition You Can Sip Your Way Through

    The Australian-first 'Art of Mixology' has commissioned six celebrated artists to reimagine various cocktails as immersive, interactive installations.

  • News

    Two's Ordinary, Three's Not a Crowd at QT's Throuples-Friendly Valentine's Day Dinners Around Australia

    Book a table for three on February 14 and you’ll score free oysters at most QT hotels around the country — or you might win a sleepover for three.

  • News

    Rydges 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.

  • Event

    So Pop 2023

    Thu, 9 Feb, 2023

    Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

    Vengaboys, Whigfield, Alice DJ and N-Trance are coming to Brisbane for a huge throwback pop tour.

  • News

    Hilltop 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.

  • News

    Ugly 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.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    Raise 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.

  • Event

    IKEA Lunar New Year Dining Experience

    Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

    IKEA Logan, Slacks Creek

    Ever wanted to celebrate Lunar New Year in a Swedish furniture store? Here’s your chance.

  • News

    Game, 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.

  • News

    United 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.

  • News

    Vanessa 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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