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    The Best French Restaurants in Melbourne

    Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.

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    This Just In: Josh and Julie Niland Are Celebrating Ten Years of Saint Peter by Collaborating With the World's Best Chefs

    Australia's top seafood chef is welcoming talents from the world's best kitchens to exclusive dinners at his Paddington restaurant.

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    Now Open: Little Sista Is Leura's New Focaccia-First Cafe, Where Vinyl Records Soundtrack a Blue Mountains Pit Stop

    Tucked into a tree-lined village strip, this Med-inspired mountain cafe has a seriously good soundtrack.

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    Heritage Multi-Level Eatery Shell House Is Hosting Two Seafood-Centric Events During Vivid Sydney 2026

    Tuck into the freshest bounty of the sea under the guidance of the experts during Vivid Sydney.

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    Calling All Coffee Fans: This is What's Happening at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo Including Barista Battles & DJs

    Barista battles, roaster competitions, tastings and DJs are all brewing at the 2026 Melbourne International Coffee Expo this March.

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    Coming Soon: A Saucy New Venue is Coming This Autumn, With Spaghetti Club Set to Bring the Warmth and Generosity of Nonno and Nonna's House to Swan Street

    The menu will be rooted in Southern Italian traditions and flavours, and centred around house-made pasta.

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    This Just In: NSW Government to Split Almost $3 Million in Grant Funding Between NSW Venues to Support Smaller Gig Spaces

    The multi-million funds injection is being split among 30+ venues in suburbs from Albury all the way to Byron Bay.

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    This Just In: Melbourne Writers Festival Releases Full 40th Anniversary Program Including Jacinda Ardern, Yann Martel, Susan Choi and More

    For its 40th run, Melbourne Writers Festival is inviting speakers from around the world to shine a light on storytelling, sex, stigma and the many visions and revisions that make up the human world.

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    RAC Arena Has a Huge 2026 Lineup — Here Are the Gigs and Shows Worth Planning a Perth Trip Around

    From big-name comedy to hot-ticket pop and arena-sized live entertainment, these are the RAC Arena dates worth building a Perth escape around.

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    This Just In: Robbie Williams Is Returning to Australia and New Zealand on a Headline Arena Tour Later This Year

    The UK pop icon is bringing his latest album, 'Britpop', to seven cities down under and across the ditch this November.

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    Head to Bondi Junction This Weekend for Global Table, a Vibrant Celebration of Cultures, Flavours and Traditions

    For one day only, Bondi Junction transforms into a vibrant celebration of cultures, cuisines and community.

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    Now Open: Libertine Parfumerie's Melbourne Flagship Boutique Is Elevating Armadale with a Curated World of Exquisite Fragrances

    Amid Armadale's upscale precinct, this flagship fragrance boutique celebrates exquisite scents and heritage-rich luxury.

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    Behind Paddington's Buzzy Fashion Strip, LÈ BAUS Blends Intentional Menswear with Choose-Your-Own Vinyl and Specialty Coffee

    Step off Paddington's busy strip and into LÈ BAUS, where slow fashion, vinyl records and specialty coffee invite a more relaxed pace.

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    Designed to Put Patients at Ease, Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery's New James Street Digs Embraces Human-Centred Design

    In the James Street precinct, this clinic's new human-centred approach to healthcare design feels more like a home or hotel rather than a medical facility.

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    Now Open: A-ESQUE Is Reinvigorating the High Street Experience, Unveiling a New Gallery-Like Retail and Art Space

    Part gallery, part atelier, this art-led storefront is reimagining high street shopping with artists-in-residence and experimental retail moments.

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    Now Open: Love Isabelle's New Manly Boutique Turns Vintage Cues and Italian eBay Finds into a Personal Jewellery Box

    With the unveiling of this new flagship location, this Sydney-born brand offers a vintage-leaning haven complete with Italian lighting, eBay finds and a lounge-like jewellery bar.

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    Women Who Inspire Us: The Sisters Behind TWOOBS Platforms on the Fashion Blogger Cult of 2016, Skyhigh Flops and Sustainable-r Efforts

    From Tumblr-era fashion bloggers to the founders of the iconic platform label TWOOBS, Jess and Stef Dadon have front-row views on how style and sustainability have evolved over the past decade.

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    Just Named the World's Happiest Country, Finland Is Inviting Travellers to Experience a Seven-Day Lakeland Relaxation Retreat

    Topping the happiness charts for the ninth time, Finland is hosting a digital detox made to help you appreciate the art of relaxation.

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    Fund Your Overseas Adventures in 2026 with This $10k Flight Fund Designed as an Unofficial Travel Internship

    Don't put your travel plans on hold — this "internship" is here to bankroll your flights for the next 12 months.

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    This Just In: You Can Explore Australia's Prehistoric History During the First-Ever Queensland Dinosaur Week

    From the bones of the biggest animal to ever exist in Australia, to the ancient birds that early Australians relied on for food, Queensland is inviting you to see it all this May.

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    Just 90 Minutes From Sydney, Aruna Estate Presents a Serene Nature-Led Escape Defined by Quiet Luxury

    Beyond the city's orbit, this Southern Highlands retreat invites you to slow down, switch off and settle into refined seclusion.

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    Add These Items to Your Packing and Level Up Your Long Weekend Getaway

    From small elevations to practical picks, these items can help you level up your long weekend packing.

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    This Just In: The Western Sydney Airport Metro Line Is Stuck in a $12 Billion Limbo

    Seven months ahead of Sydney's new international airport opening, its only rail connection is nowhere near complete.

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