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Shower Mum with Champagne and Quality Time: Seven Luxe Experiences to Book for Mother's Day in Melbourne

Raise a glass to Mum with these champagne-centric experiences across Melbourne.

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The Best Things to Do on Anzac Day in Melbourne

Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.

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Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett

Thu, 3 Apr - Sun, 11 May 2025
Meat Market, Melbourne

Come for the no-holds-barred kabarett, then stay for the astonishing circus, gender-bending aerials and fire-breathing sideshow.

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The Highball Life: Get Familiar with One of Japan's Most Refreshing Drinks

Whisky, soda, ice and citrus. It sounds simple, but the whisky highball has serious depth. And right now, it’s having a moment.

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How to Make the Most of Your Japan Trip During Cherry Blossom Season

Our guide for where to go, what to do and where to stay for the most scenic season of all.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Tue, 13 May 2025, Wed, 14 May 2025 and
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

From snowboarding on Antarctic icebergs to wingsuit flying in the Swiss Alps, this celebration of adventurous cinema will get your pulse racing.

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'Twilight' Saga Overnight Marathon

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Relive the entire vampire romance saga over one epic night, featuring all five films — and a complimentary cereal bar breakfast.

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Wrap Up Your Formula One Race Day in St Kilda With Free Gigs at Last Lap Live

Level up your day at the Grand Prix with a massive free live music event along Fitzroy Street featuring an epic lineup including Kylie Auldist, The Yachtski Brothers, Hot Machine and more.

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Five Dreamy Spots to Visit on International Women's Day for a Self-Care Moment

Treat yourself to a massage or spend time hanging out with your favourite females — you deserve it.

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We're Giving Away Double Passes to Our Exclusive International Women's Day Breakfast Event

There'll be yoga, brekkie and a bunch of free beauty products for you to take home.

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Get Up and Glow

Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Bossley Bar & Restaurant, Melbourne

Get your Saturday started in the best way with a yoga class, brekkie and beauty products — all for free.

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That's Amore Cheese Ricotta Festival

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
That's Amore Cheese, Thomastown

For one day only, the Thomastown lot will be filled with food stalls, bars, and a stage hosting cooking masterclasses and live music performances.

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Event
The MSO's Sidney Myer Free Concerts

Sat, 15 Feb and
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

One of Melbourne's summertime traditions is back — and if you can't make it along in-person, they're also being broadcast live.

Book Now

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Event
Wine & Cheese Fest 2025

Sat, 1 Mar, 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

The best days out are ones packed with dreamy local cheese, vino and grape stomping.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Herb & Chilli Festival

Sat, 15 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar 2025
125 Quayle Road, Wandin, Wandin

Spice up your life at this Yarra Valley food fest, featuring live music, chilli-eating contests, cooking demos and hot sauce aplenty.

Buy Tickets

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Bar
Omnia Bistro & Bar

625 Chapel Street, South Yarra

The menu is stacked with contemporary takes on European classics — but you could simply drop by for the dry-aged roasted duck and a bottle of wine and be very happy.

Book a Table

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News
Nine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia

Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.

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Event
Ice Cream Festival

Wed, 12 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
Various locations around Victoria, Melbourne

12 days. 144 flavours. Three venues. Many a brain freeze.

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News
Six Alternative Things to Do on Christmas Day in Melbourne

Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see a movie, grab a free beer, have a bowl of noodles or picnic in a park.

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News
2024's Geminids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Australia's Night Skies in December — Here's When to Look Up

This impressive starry event is at its peak for 2024 overnight between December 13 and 14.

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