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Coming Soon: Love Athletica Is Heading to Brighton, Launching a Two-Storey Studio with Hot Mat Workouts and Tea Rituals

The bayside's fitness scene is getting a boost as this much-loved studio unveils a new two-storey wellness destination.

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This Just In: Beyond The Valley Has Revealed This Year's Lineup, Led by John Summit, Black Eyed Peas and Skepta

The Victorian festival's 11th edition brings John Summit's New Year's Eve countdown, an Australian-exclusive Black Eyed Peas set and Skepta's first appearance there since 2019.

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The Best Australian Activewear Brands to Know Right Now

From technical performance gear to loungewear built for the cafe (or the couch) — Australian activewear has never had more range.

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Coming Soon: Saddles Mount White Is Expanding Beyond Dining with Luxe Hinterland Villas, a Piano Bar and a Rejuvenating Spa

This beloved hinterland estate is trading day trips for overnight stays with a luxe retreat hidden among scenic bushland.

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This Just In: New Zealand Skincare Pioneer Emma Lewisham Gets Thumbs Up From Nobel Laureate Scientist

Dr Peter Agre is the second great mind to compliment the brand's scientific thinking and sustainability cred.

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First Nations Storytelling Takes Centre Stage, as Blak & Bright Literary Festival Returns to Explore Resistance, Power and Identity

From creative heavyweights to D&D storytelling, the fifth edition of this leading literary festival showcases enduring power across four inspiring days.

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This Just In: Bali's FINNS Beach Club Just Got Even Bigger With A Brand New VIP Section

The world-famous Canggu beach club has added 14 premium cabanas, 95 daybeds and a rooftop champagne pool, developed with Moët & Chandon, to its already sprawling Berawa venue.

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Melbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy

From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.

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The Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne

These Melbourne diners serve up some of the best sushi, ramen, gyoza, omakase and regional Japanese food in the city.

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If You Know You Know: A Local's Guide to Coburg

Don't sleep on this inner-north suburb.

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This Just in: These Coveted Cult-Favourite Cookies Are Making Another Stop as Part of the Brand's National Roadshow

Geelong cookie lovers will get a chance to get their hands on the coveted cookies for four days only this July.

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The Best Steaks in Melbourne

Whether you like it raw or well done, smothered in sauce or left pure and simple, on the bone or sliced to serve, you'll find whatever meaty masterpiece you're after with our handy guide.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Supernormal

180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Lobster rolls and karaoke, together at last.
Restaurant
Pony

14 Beatty Avenue, Armadale

Locals have built weekly visits to Pony into their regular routine, whether it's for their renowned steak night or rotating roasts.
Restaurant
Marameo

6 Russell Place, Melbourne

A CBD Italian diner with a laneway terrace, house-made pasta and many spritzes.
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Motel Mexicola

9X Jalan Kayu Jati

Bali’s most anticipated new venue has arrived, and while it’s a destination familiar with regular holidayers and expats alike, it’s also filled with twists fit for its seaside location.
Restaurant
Pronto 478

478 Centre Road, Bentleigh

At the heart of the offering is the sorriso, a beloved Roman street food that's like a lovechild between a panino and a pizza.
Bar
Napier Hotel

210 Napier Street, Fitzroy

Like a big, warm, friendly Fitzroy hug.
Bar
Community Wine House (Minimum Wines)

177 Beavers Road, Northcote

At the Community Wine House in Northcote visitors can sample Minimum’s full range of 30 diverse wines, while snacking on share plates of Italian goodies
Bar
Bar Jayda

19 Bond Street, Melbourne

Shane Delia's sophisticated cocktail den brings old-world glamour to a CBD laneway, and its now even serving lunch.
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Napier Hotel

210 Napier Street, Fitzroy

Like a big, warm, friendly Fitzroy hug.
Bar
Wally's

67 Cardigan Place, Albert Park

This Euro-centric Albert park hang out has expanded its offering, now inviting diners from all across the city to indulge in its tasty fares.
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Gracie's Wine Room

27 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Gracie’s founder Kelsie Gaffey has many accolades to her name — a wine bar that she founded at the age of 25 and now her own wine.
Bar
Drop Shop

70 Lygon Street , Brunswick East

The format is intentionally simple: three categories organised by occasion and price, rather than by region and variety.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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This Just In: Beyond The Valley Has Revealed This Year's Lineup, Led by John Summit, Black Eyed Peas and Skepta

The Victorian festival's 11th edition brings John Summit's New Year's Eve countdown, an Australian-exclusive Black Eyed Peas set and Skepta's first appearance there since 2019.

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Some of the World's Sharpest Thinkers Are Touring Australia — Here's Who to See

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First Nations Storytelling Takes Centre Stage, as Blak & Bright Literary Festival Returns to Explore Resistance, Power and Identity

From creative heavyweights to D&D storytelling, the fifth edition of this leading literary festival showcases enduring power across four inspiring days.

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This Just In: The Jungle Giants Have Added a String of Regional Shows to Their Biggest Australian Tour Yet

Fresh off a chart-topping fifth album, the Brisbane four-piece are taking Experiencing Feelings of Joy to regional New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland — kicking off in Newcastle this Friday.

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Your Future Is Calling: This Unsettling AI Fortune Teller by ENESS Reads Your Horoscope After Peeking Inside Your Psyche

Question the lure of modern technology, as this futuristic fortune teller blends AI, nostalgia and existential uncertainty.

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Start Summer in the Sup' — The Ticket Ballot for Meredith Music Festival 2026 Is Now Open

Book that long weekend now: it's time to go in the running to attend the 34th Meredith Music Festival.

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Featured Events

Event
All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra

Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
Event
Groove Therapy

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy

Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.

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Event
Longsong's Cheese Nights

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026
Longsong, Melbourne

Melty jaffles, oozy raclette and crispy saganaki, one night a week.
Event
Parmesan Cheese Wheel at Cucinetta

Wed, 1 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Cucinetta, South Yarra

For the entire month of July, you can eat cacio e pepe served straight out of a parmesan wheel, well if it doesn't sell out that is.
Event
Juliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne

Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
Event
Heinz x Nico's Deli Night Shift Automat

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026
Nico's Sandwich Deli, Fitzroy

Fast, waiterless and loaded with flavour, this six-month automat pop-up is bringing a new edge to a bygone late-night staple.
Event
Bottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026
Pizza e Birra, St Kilda

$35 gets you two hours of slices and brews every Thursday night.
Event
Rac 'n' Mac Night

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026
Smithward, Collingwood

Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
Event
Mud Australia Seconds Sale

Thu, 30 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug 2026
6 Oxford Street, Collingwood

The upmarket Australian label's annual sale is back again for three days.

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Event
Winter Twilight Market at CERES

Sat, 18 Jul 2026, Sat, 1 Aug 2026 and Sat, 15 Aug 2026
CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East

Local makers, mulled drinks and a picturesque creekside setting make this afternoon-into-evening winter market worth rugging up for.
Event
Vegan Tuesdays

Tue, 4 Aug, 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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Event
Yum Cha Sundays

Sun, 2 Aug, 2026
The National Hotel, Richmond

Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
Event
Bottomless Martini Brunch

Sun, 2 Aug, 2026
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda

End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
Event
Hank Marvin Market

Sun, 2 Aug, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham

This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
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Glazed High Tea

Sun, 2 Aug, 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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Purr-suit of Knowledge Trivia at Welcome to Thornbury

Fri, 7 Aug, 2026
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote

Gather your smartest friends and your biggest cat enthusiasts for a trivia night that gives every correct answer extra meaning.

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The Fitzroy Mills Market

Mon, 3 Aug, 2026
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy

This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
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Dumplings 'n' Massage

Tue, 4 Aug, 2026
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne

Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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Quick Bites Comedy

Mon, 3 Aug, 2026
Boney, Melbourne

A free weekly comedy night at Boney.

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The Best Australian Activewear Brands to Know Right Now

From technical performance gear to loungewear built for the cafe (or the couch) — Australian activewear has never had more range.

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This Just In: New Zealand Skincare Pioneer Emma Lewisham Gets Thumbs Up From Nobel Laureate Scientist

Dr Peter Agre is the second great mind to compliment the brand's scientific thinking and sustainability cred.

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The Best Nail Artists in Melbourne

These 15 artists know how to dress digits.

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This Just In: Kat the Label Is Holding a Warehouse Sale in South Yarra — with Lingerie from $5

The Melbourne label is opening its doors for a four-day warehouse sale in South Yarra, with archive pieces, samples and past collections up for grabs.

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The Best Australian Fashion Labels to Know Right Now

From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.

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Design-Led Weekend Open House Melbourne Returns, Offering Rare Access to Hidden Spaces, Private Homes and Infrastructure Icons

Indulge your inner stickybeak, as this long-running annual event grants access to some of Melbourne's most beautiful, usually off-limits homes and spaces.

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Melbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy

From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.
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The Best Nail Artists in Melbourne

These 15 artists know how to dress digits.
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The Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne

These Melbourne diners serve up some of the best sushi, ramen, gyoza, omakase and regional Japanese food in the city.
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If You Know You Know: A Local's Guide to Coburg

Don't sleep on this inner-north suburb.

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Coming Soon: Love Athletica Is Heading to Brighton, Launching a Two-Storey Studio with Hot Mat Workouts and Tea Rituals

The bayside's fitness scene is getting a boost as this much-loved studio unveils a new two-storey wellness destination.

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Coming Soon: Saddles Mount White Is Expanding Beyond Dining with Luxe Hinterland Villas, a Piano Bar and a Rejuvenating Spa

This beloved hinterland estate is trading day trips for overnight stays with a luxe retreat hidden among scenic bushland.

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Now Open: Chapel Street Has a New Six-Court Padel Club, Complete with Its Own Cafe and Terrace for Post-Match Hangs

South Yarra has welcomed a fresh way to sweat and socialise, as this new padel club pairs on-court action with all-day coffee.

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This Just In: Virgin Australia Has A Up To 25 Percent Off Domestic and International Flights & Holidays This Week

Plus package holidays are on sale from $390 per person*.

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No School, No Problem: The Keys Is Turning the Teacher Strike Into a Play Day with Free Arcade Games and Cheap Bowling

With most schools closed for the teachers' strike, this nostalgic leisure centre is giving parents a cheap way to keep their kids entertained.

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From Palau to New Caledonia: These Are the Most Popular Island Destinations with Australian Travellers Right Now

Australians chasing sunshine are swapping lengthy overseas trips for these idyllic island holidays just a few hours away.

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Trending Bars and Restaurants

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Brooki Bakehouse

574 Chapel Street, South Yarra

Since its humble Brisbane beginnings in 2022, the bakehouse has become a viral, national obsession, with a global community of millions of followers on social media.
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Pronto 478

478 Centre Road, Bentleigh

At the heart of the offering is the sorriso, a beloved Roman street food that's like a lovechild between a panino and a pizza.
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Community Wine House (Minimum Wines)

177 Beavers Road, Northcote

At the Community Wine House in Northcote visitors can sample Minimum’s full range of 30 diverse wines, while snacking on share plates of Italian goodies
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Motel Mexicola

9X Jalan Kayu Jati

Bali’s most anticipated new venue has arrived, and while it’s a destination familiar with regular holidayers and expats alike, it’s also filled with twists fit for its seaside location.
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Allegria Pasta Malvern

110-122 Wattletree Road, Armadale

Allegria has landed in Armadale, filling a gap in high-quality Italian take-home meals.