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Australia's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American cinema is back for another year with an Isabel Coixet retrospective, 'The Holy Mountain' on closing night and plenty more.
On her first Australian tour, the former Disney star is now doing eight shows Down Under — four apiece in Melbourne and Sydney.
The underground bar's wine list, cocktails and food offerings champion produce from all around Victoria.
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Make a move – Longrain Canteen is here for a good time, not a long time.
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NewsWhere to Find Victoria's Best Vanilla Slices
Mille-feuille, snot-blocks, slices of heaven — here's where to find all the best vanilla slices Victoria has to offer.
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GuideWhere to Eat Yum Cha in Melbourne When You're Feeling Like a Bottomless Pit
It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.
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NewsComing Soon: The Brass Monkey Is the CBD's New Basement Bar Celebrating Victorian Produce
The underground bar's wine list, cocktails and food offerings champion produce from all around Victoria.
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NewsNow Open: William Angliss Students Are Slinging $3.50 Coffees From a Vintage Tram in the CBD
Score one of Melbourne's cheapest coffees from budding baristas and pastries from chefs in training.
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NewsNow Open: Longrain Is Serving Reimagined Menu Favourites at Its New Takeaway Canteen in the City
Make a move – Longrain Canteen is here for a good time, not a long time.
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NewsKFC Is Opening a Two-Day-Only Crispery Where Everything Is Double-Breaded and Fried — Including Cheesecake and PB&Js
This Sydney pop-up will give desserts, sandwiches, broccolini and asparagus the KFC treatment — and it's slinging free burgers, too.
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RestaurantBansho
960 High Street, Armadale
French and Japanese cuisines cleverly combine at Armadale's outstanding fine diner.
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BarCDMX Brunswick East
315 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
It's best known for its birria tacos, but CDMX is also home to some of the best Mexican food in Melbourne.
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RestaurantAtria
650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Be sure to take your time when visiting Atria, not just to admire the city skyline, but to fully appreciate all the skill and passion that's gone into the food and drink offerings.
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RestaurantBang Bang Hampton
315 Hampton Street, Hampton
This outpost is cooking up a fusion of Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian eats.
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RestaurantCasa Chino
212-214 Albion Street, Brunswick
Hospo veterans Vincent Lombino and Jared Thibault have brought Chifa cuisine to Melbourne.
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BarMoon Dog Wild West
54 Hopkins Street, Footscray
Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
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CDMX Brunswick East
315 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
It's best known for its birria tacos, but CDMX is also home to some of the best Mexican food in Melbourne.
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BarSantana Rooftop
169 Melbourne Place, Melbourne
Follow the glow from red neon lights to find this moody, winter-friendly rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD.
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BarMill Place Merchants
2 Mill Place, Melbourne
If you're feeling mysterious, dark and moody, this speakeasy bar might be the perfect place to brood. That's if you can find it.
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BarFleet Rooftop Bar
1 Queen Street, Melbourne
The Flinders Street rooftop bar boasts an encyclopaedic drinks menu stacked with over 70 rums, 50 gins, and a selection of vintage and hard-to-find spirits.
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Moon Dog Wild West
54 Hopkins Street, Footscray
Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
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NewsPrime Video Has Renewed 'The Boys' for a Fifth Season Before Season Four Even Starts Streaming
This superhero satire isn't done telling its tale of "politics, capitalism, family and exploding genitalia" just yet.
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News'WandaVision' Spinoff 'Agatha All Along' Will Get Witchy in Your Streaming Queue From September
If you loved Agatha Harkness in 'WandaVision' — and Kathryn Hahn in the part — Marvel and Disney+ understand.
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NewsShake & Stir Theatre Co's Stage Production of 'Frankenstein' Is Coming Alive in Melbourne and Sydney in 2024
Shake & Stir Theatre Co has already taken on 'Dracula', 'Jane Eyre' and 'A Christmas Carol' — now it's Mary Shelley's masterpiece's turn.
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NewsSay Hola to the Spanish Film Festival's 2024 Lineup — Including a Celebration of Salvador Dalí in Cinema
Australia's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American cinema is back for another year with an Isabel Coixet retrospective, 'The Holy Mountain' on closing night and plenty more.
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NewsOlivia Rodrigo Has Added Extra Sydney and Melbourne Shows to Her Australian Tour Before General Tickets Even Go on Sale
On her first Australian tour, the former Disney star is now doing eight shows Down Under — four apiece in Melbourne and Sydney.
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NewsHere's Your First Trailer for 'Only Murders in the Building' Season Four, Which Will Get Sleuthing Again in August
Hollywood beckons New York's trio of podcasters this time around, with a film studio keen to turn their tale into a movie.
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EventKubrick: A Complete Retrospective
Thursday, April 18, 2024, Thursday, April 25, 2024, Thursday, May 2, 2024 and Thursday, May 9, 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
This cinematic celebration of a movie master is screening all 13 of the filmmaker's features, starting with 'Fear and Desire' and ending with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
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EventJuliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne
Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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EventLuxe Thursday Treats at Fargo and Co
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Fargo and Co, Richmond
Enjoy weekly high society tipples at everyday prices at this Richmond institution.
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EventBottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night
Thursday, May 16, 2024
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
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Smithward, Collingwood
Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
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EventMates Rates and Cheese Plates
Friday, May 17, 2024
XM4, Saint Kilda
Tuck into free fromage over cheap drinks.
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EventRamses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Australian Museum, Darlinghurst
Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.
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EventSouth Side Festival
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Various Frankston venues
Over 45 events and shows will descend on Frankston for the third iteration of this ten-day arts festival.
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EventNot Natural — Science Gallery Melbourne
Saturday, February 17 - Saturday, June 29, 2024
Science Gallery Melbourne, Parkville
Explore the boundary between natural and artificial at this free exhibit in University of Melbourne's Science Gallery.
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EventTen Thousand Suns: 24th Biennale of Sydney
Saturday, March 9 - Monday, June 10, 2024
Various locations across Sydney
More than 400-plus works are on display, created by 96 artists and collectives, at Sydney's biennial citywide art celebration.
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EventEziStreat x 91Vintage Mini Night Market 3.0
Saturday, May 18, 2024
EziStreat, North Melbourne
Pre-loved clothes, top-tier snacks and live DJ sets will be taking over the North Melbourne food hall and beer garden for one day only.
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EventSleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.
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EventFree Yum Cha at David's
Saturday, March 16, 2024, Saturday, March 23, 2024, Saturday, March 30, 2024 and Saturday, April 6, 2024
David's, Prahran
Free unlimited yum cha is up for grabs every Saturday arvo in Prahran for anyone named David.
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EventLunch & Linger at NOMAD
Saturday, April 6, 2024, Sunday, April 7, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024 and Sunday, April 14, 2024
Nomad Melbourne, Melbourne
Share a mezze platter full of NOMAD favourites, plus unlimited beer, wine and spritzes for 90 minutes.
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EventAll You Can Spritzza
Saturday, February 24, 2024, Sunday, February 25, 2024, Saturday, March 2, 2024 and Sunday, March 3, 2024
400 Gradi, East Brunswick
400 Gradi in Brunswick and Mornington Peninsula is serving up unlimited spritzes and pizza every weekend throughout summer and beyond.
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EventMillion Paws Walk
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Albert Park Lake, Albert Park
Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Bosozoku, South Yarra
Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
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NewsSix Brands to Shop From If You're Looking to Add Eco-Consciousness to Your Home
These businesses are looking to bring a new level of sustainability to homes all over Australia.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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NewsWinter Wardrobe, Sorted: Aldi's Massive Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2024 with Nothing Over $100
Making a beeline to the middle aisle to rug up has become an Aussie tradition, and this year's sale includes everything from gloves to thermoboots.
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NewsChic Digs Alert: The Australian Interior Design Awards Have Unveiled 2024's Shortlisted Bars, Restaurants and Homes
If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.
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NewsKmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range
The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.
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NewsALDI Is Launching Its First-Ever Streetwear Collection — and Everything Costs Less Than $20
You can literally wear your love for the discount supermarket on your sleeves (and legs, feet and head) thanks to this 23-item range.
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Where to Find Victoria's Best Vanilla Slices
Mille-feuille, snot-blocks, slices of heaven — here's where to find all the best vanilla slices Victoria has to offer.
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Where to Eat Yum Cha in Melbourne When You're Feeling Like a Bottomless Pit
It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can judge set menus from ‘MasterChef Australia’ alumni, catch the German Film Festival and down bottomless dumplings for less than $30.
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GuideThe 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne for 2024
Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.
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NewsHere Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show
Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.
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NewsMackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas
As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.
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GuideFive World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
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NewsSouth Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite
The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.
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News2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)
This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.
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NewsFrom the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays
Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.
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Moon Dog Wild West
54 Hopkins Street, Footscray
Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
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RestaurantGimlet at Cavendish House
33 Russell Street, Melbourne
Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.
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RestaurantHazel
164 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
From the minds behind Liminal and Common Ground Project comes this after-work go-to for cocktails and clever contemporary bites.
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Atria
650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Be sure to take your time when visiting Atria, not just to admire the city skyline, but to fully appreciate all the skill and passion that's gone into the food and drink offerings.
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RestaurantTsukiji Restaurant
237 High Street, Prahran
Dine in at this unique Japanese restaurant, where you pick your fresh seafood from the deli fridge and then watch on as the chefs turn it into a hyper-personalised sashimi platter for two.
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