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The nation's best interior design project for 2026 isn't a hotel or home — it's a future-forward university campus.
Expect technology, creativity and imagination to collide as Now or Never transforms Melbourne once again with 150-plus mind-bending events.
Bringing a priceless jewellery box of history and high fashion to the NGV, this landmark exhibition spans exquisite creations once worn by royal figures and iconic celebs.
Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.
After four years underground, SANDBOX is stepping into the spotlight with a hard techno tour spanning four cities.
It's finally time to check out that cart.
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NewsThis Just in: One of Australia's Most Renowned Restaurateurs Goes Greek, Announcing Plans for a Seafood-Forward, Contemporary Venue
Noẽma will take inspiration from the contemporary dining scene emerging across Greece with a seafood-forward menu.
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NewsBreakfast Viewings, Football-Themed Beers and More: Pubs and Sports Bars in Melbourne Are Nailing World Cup Viewings
There's more than a big screen at these live sport venues, including a southside taproom and a sprawling tavern on the Maribyrnong River.
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NewsThis Just in: One of Melbourne's Busiest Markets is Set to Make a Big Environmental Impact by Phasing Out This Tiny Piece of Plastic
While the South Melbourne Market may be home to some of Melbourne's freshest fish, it'll no longer be offering the plastic versions that accompany its sushi and seafood.
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NewsThe Specials Board: These Are Melbourne's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for June
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
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NewsGluten-Free Mexican Hotspot Hotel Nacional Is Throwing a Half-Price Birthday Bash for Five Days This June
Score stellar coeliac-friendly cuisine for a feel-good price, as this five-level Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar rings in its second anniversary.
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NewsComing Soon: Bookings Are Now Open For This Cocktail Bar Set to Open in the Historic Gothic Bank District Next Month
The beverage program focuses on premium local and European producers, creating high-quality, classic cocktails.
Latest Openings
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RestaurantLuke's Bánh Mì Lonsdale Street
19-21 Lonsdale Street , CBD
To celebrate the launch of its sixth store, the Lonsdale Street location will be serving Australia's first coloured bánh mì baguettes
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RestaurantKIRISHIMA
622 Camberwell Road, Camberwell
The omakase menu evolves each day, based on sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients available each morning.
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RestaurantBang Bang Frankston
24 Playne Street, Frankston
The venue will transform into a late-night social hub on Friday and Saturday evenings with DJs playing tunes late into the night.
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BarImperial Hotel
2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Soak up the 360-degree views on the new refurbished rooftop of this CBD pub.
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RestaurantLittle House Wine Bar
98 Smith Street, Collingwood
The kitchen has a produce-first, minimal-waste, strongly-seasonal philosophy, all grounded in technique and restraint.
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RestaurantO'Connells Hotel
407 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Cosy up by the fireplace in winter, or hit the courtyard out back during summer.
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Imperial Hotel
2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Soak up the 360-degree views on the new refurbished rooftop of this CBD pub.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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BarThe Florence
133 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
The cocktail list features five variations of the Negroni, along with Tuscan wines and creative house signatures.
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BarThe Rochester Hotel
202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
The Rochey boasts a famous happy hour, specials almost every night of the week, and now a comedy and curry evening.
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BarBar Lourinha
37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
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News'A Whole New World': Now or Never 2026 Returns with Ambient Sleepovers, Techno Takeovers and Laser-Led Spectacles
Expect technology, creativity and imagination to collide as Now or Never transforms Melbourne once again with 150-plus mind-bending events.
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NewsSANDBOX Emerges From Sydney's Underground to Launch a Massive Multi-City Hard Techno Takeover Stacked with Huge Names
After four years underground, SANDBOX is stepping into the spotlight with a hard techno tour spanning four cities.
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NewsThe Book-It List: Every Big Concert, Comedy and Show On Sale Across Australia Right Now
The shows worth locking in before they sell out, sorted by the month they land.
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NewsACMI Is Hiding an Acoustically Tuned, 40-Person Listening Room — and After Dark, Entry Is by Ballot Only
ACMI and RISING's The Vinyl Factory: Reverb hides an acoustically tuned, 40-person listening room — open to the public by day, ballot-only after dark.
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NewsThis Just In: Body of Work Is Fed Square's New Literary Series, with Helen Garner and Charlotte Wood Leading the First Conversations
In an overstimulating digital world, Fed Square’s new series slows things down with conversations that span entire Australian literary careers.
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NewsThis Just In: Sneak a Peek at MIFF 2026, Featuring Star-Studded Thrillers, Aussie Docos and a Hear My Eyes Edition of 'Memento'
From black-comedy kidnappings and unsettling folktales to samurai epics, MIFF 2026's lineup proves the big screen still has plenty to offer.
Featured Events
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EventJuliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne
Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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EventBottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026
Pizza e Birra, St Kilda
$35 gets you two hours of slices and brews every Thursday night.
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EventRac 'n' Mac Night
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026
Smithward, Collingwood
Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
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EventMates Rates and Cheese Plates
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026
XM4, Saint Kilda
Tuck into free fromage over cheap drinks.
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EventKeys Gone Wild at the Espy Melbourne
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda
Every Friday night head to The Espy's Sunroom for crowd sing-alongs, classic hits and chart-topping belters performed live on the piano.
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EventFeast to Feed Fundraiser at NGV International
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026
NGV International, Melbourne
Help raise funds for charity while tucking into a multi-course feast plated up by Matt Preston, Nat Thaipun, Andrea Vignali and more.
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Event$16 Martini Mondays at Naked for Satan
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026
Naked For Satan, Fitzroy
This much-loved rooftop bar is turning Mondays into a guilty pleasure with $16 martinis inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 24 Jun, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra
Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
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EventVegan Tuesdays
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026
Babu Ji, St Kilda
Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.
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EventGroove Therapy
Wed, 24 Jun, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.
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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026
The National Hotel, Richmond
Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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EventBottomless Martini Brunch
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda
End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
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EventHank Marvin Market
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham
This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
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EventGlazed High Tea
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick
A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
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EventCharlie Brings the Fire to Mister Bianco
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026
Mister Bianco, Kew
See what magic happens when Charlie Carrington and Joe Vargetto join forces for a fire-driven feast in Kew.
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EventKICStudio x Lightscape at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Fri, 26 Jun, 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, South Yarra
Melbourne's favourite illuminated garden trail gets a wellness twist thanks to a glowing one-day movement collab.
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NewsAustralia's Best Interior Design Projects Have Been Chosen — with a Demountable Campus in Hobart Claiming the Top Prize
The nation's best interior design project for 2026 isn't a hotel or home — it's a future-forward university campus.
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NewsFrom Royal Tiaras to Hollywood Glamour, Cartier's Dazzling Treasure Trove Lands at the NGV for an Australian-Exclusive Exhibition
Bringing a priceless jewellery box of history and high fashion to the NGV, this landmark exhibition spans exquisite creations once worn by royal figures and iconic celebs.
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NewsWhere to Shop EOFY Sales in 2026, Both Online and IRL
It's finally time to check out that cart.
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NewsLisa Gorman on Taking kikki.K Beyond Stationery — and the Brand's New Gertrude Street Flagship
After two decades at her namesake label and a deliberate creative reset, Lisa Gorman is rebuilding the stationery favourite into a lifestyle brand — starting on Gertrude Street.
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NewsA $5 Million Baccarat Cookware Clearance Is Landing in Melbourne This Saturday — with Free Air Fryers
A ten-piece cookset for $250, knife blocks at 90 percent off — and the first 25 through the door at each warehouse on Saturday score a free air fryer.
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NewsThis Just In: New Balance Launches Grail-Stocked 'Grey Store' in Melbourne by Celebrating Postcodes Across the City
Big news for sneakerheads, as this streetwear giant brings its 'Grey Store' concept to the CBD.
Latest Guides
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NewsMelbourne's Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter
Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.
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GuideThe Best Cheap Eats in Melbourne
You'll find big bowls of ramen, crispy borek, chicken parma deals and even steak and bottomless fries at Melbourne's best cheap-eat haunts.
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NewsThe 18 Most Whimsical, Witchy and Gothic Places in Melbourne
From candlelit wine bars and historical mansions, to antique stores and cosy cafes, these spellbinding spots are straight out of 'Practical Magic'.
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GuideThe Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Melbourne
Settle in for a productive work or study session with a strong coffee in hand at these laptop-friendly cafes around Melbourne.
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NewsCelebrating Its Dark Sky Reserve Designation, Visit Sunshine Coast Is Hiring a Chief Star Counter to Audit the Constellations
Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.
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NewsThree Australian City Breaks That'll Help You Make the Most of a Long Weekend
From rooftop cocktails and hidden laneway bars to standout dining and waterfront strolls, these long-weekend-ready stays prove you don't need to leave the city limits to switch into holiday mode.
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NewsComing Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga
Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.
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NewsKĀYA Health Clubs Has Opened a Massive New Sanctuary Inside Chadstone, Designed as an All-in-One Wellness Escape
This sprawling shopping centre now has a wellness sanctuary to match, providing a new home for movement, training and recovery in the southeast.
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NewsTake the Scenic Route Minus the Crowds — These Five Australian Road Trips Will Get You Off-the-Beaten Path
Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
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NewsFrom Morning Hot-Air Ballooning to Moonlit Kayaking: These Are Melbourne's Coolest Winter Adventures
These Melbourne winter adventures prove there's no such thing as hibernation season.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Luke's Bánh Mì Lonsdale Street
19-21 Lonsdale Street , CBD
To celebrate the launch of its sixth store, the Lonsdale Street location will be serving Australia's first coloured bánh mì baguettes
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Restaurant
KIRISHIMA
622 Camberwell Road, Camberwell
The omakase menu evolves each day, based on sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients available each morning.
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CafeCalle Bakery
649 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
The philosophy at Callé is simple: supply premium quality products at affordable prices with unique seasonal flavour offerings.
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Restaurant
Bang Bang Frankston
24 Playne Street, Frankston
The venue will transform into a late-night social hub on Friday and Saturday evenings with DJs playing tunes late into the night.
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