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    The Best Pubs in Melbourne

    These institutions that have stood the test of time, serving pints and parmas to their devoted regulars for longer than anyone can remember.

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    This Just in: This Beloved Brunswick East Bar's Abrupt Closure Hints at the Mounting Pressures and Challenges Facing Hospo Owners in 2026

    The closure leaves loyal customers, who need their regular fix of the Beast's famous burgers, devastated.

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    Here's What Melbourne's Off-Track Race Week Will Look Like This Year

    Jack Daniel's is celebrating race week with several events across the city.

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    "Bold and Unapologetic": These Are the Indonesian Flavours and Dishes to Try Before You Die

    From bold spices to fusion comfort food, Dutch Smuggler's Executive Chef shares the Indonesian flavours you should try.

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    The Gold Coast's Most Irresistible Al Fresco Dining Spots That Are Worth Travelling For

    From Burleigh's beachfront heavy-hitters to rooftop cocktails and hidden gems, these Gold Coast spots are alfresco dining at its best.

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    The Best Cold Foam Coffee in Melbourne

    Leave your lame latte, common cappuccino and lifeless long black behind, and set out on a fancy-free, foam-filled adventure this weekend using our handy guide.

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    This Just In: Denzel Curry, Ninajirachi and Matt Corby Lead the 2026 Lineup for Groovin the Moo

    After a few years off, GTM is back with a focused format and showstopping lineup.

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    A Sydney Mum Has Won the First Place Prize at the First Tropfest Film Festival Since 2019

    Local filmmakers were the real stars of the grand return of a globally recognised short film festival.

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    The Best Boutique Cinemas to Catch an Indie Film in Melbourne

    Swap the multiplex for the arthouses, family operations and cinephile favourite picturehouses that call Melbourne home.

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    King Stingray Are Opening Brisbane's New Riverside Concert Series — And It's Set to Be Huge

    King Stingray will kick off QPAC’s brand-new outdoor concert series at South Bank, launching a month of riverside gigs featuring Grace Jones, MARINA, The Streets and more.

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    This Just In: Groovin the Moo Is Back — But as a One-Off Show in Regional NSW

    After two years off the calendar, the beloved regional festival is returning with a scaled-back reboot in Lismore this May.

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    "The Prize Has Changed Everything": How This Indie Filmmaker Created a TV Ad That Won Them $70K

    The Melbourne-based animator shares how they created their winning short film and what the career-changing prize means for their future.

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    The Best Vintage Stores in Sydney

    From the Northern Beaches to Newtown, Sydney has no shortage of vintage shopping greats.

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    Get Festival-Ready for Mardi Gras — The Official App Now Includes Enhanced Safety, Inclusion and Social Features

    From instant check-ins to shareable rainbow moments, this updated app now has new features for safety, visibility and community.

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    Women Who Inspire Us: Mesa Collections Founder Trishia Mariano on Hosting, Heritage and the Art of Setting the Table

    Before Mesa Collections existed, there were dinner parties with strangers, borrowed tables and Trishia Mariano's love of bringing people together.

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    Meet Grumpi: The Melbourne Startup Making Shockingly Luxe (and Affordable) Vacuum-Compressed Furniture

    The Melbourne-founded brand is making furniture shopping fun again — no long wait times, no delivery dramas, just style and comfort (in a box).

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    Wear Your Love for Hector's Deli, as the Cult Sandwich Spot Teams Up with UNIQLO for a Fresh-Pressed Merch Collab

    Rep your love of sangas on the streets, as this cult-followed deli teams up with a global fashion giant on new merch.

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    The Best Vintage Stores in Melbourne

    We’ve rounded up the city’s best vintage dealers of designer treasures, denim classics and pre-loved gems waiting for their next chapter.

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    Get Ready to Luge Through the Mornington Peninsula Wilderness, as Arthurs Seat Eagle Embarks on an Action-Packed Upgrade

    Scheduled for completion in December 2028, this 1440-metre luge track is joined by a brand-new observation tower and a revamped cafe.

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    The Best Beaches in New South Wales According to Lonely Planet

    In order to distill the hundreds of famous shorelines into one sweet list, we've turned to some our favourite travel writers.

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    The Best Beaches in Queensland According to Lonely Planet

    Queensland is home to over one thousand stunning beaches, but the writers of Lonely Planet have four clear favourites.

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    The Best Beaches in Victoria According to Lonely Planet

    From the southernmost tip of the country to a graveyard of doomed voyages, these are Victoria's best beaches, as chosen by Lonely Planet.

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    From Coogee to Darwin, IHG Hotels & Resorts Is Launching Five New Properties Across Australia in 2026

    Get moving on this year's travel plans, with this collection of new openings spanning waterfront escapes and CBD stays.

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    Hostel Dorms Just Got an Upgrade — Drifter Melbourne Has Revealed Design-Led Dream Pods as Part of a Major Renovation

    Enhance your hostel dorm experience, as this CBD stay reveals forward-thinking pod beds made for peace, comfort and privacy.

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