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This long-running social enterprise has traded Collingwood Yards for Brunswick Street, bringing its purpose-led fashion, creative workshops and mending services to Fitzroy.
Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.
Finland's national airline has landed in Melbourne, opening up a new daily connection to Bangkok, Helsinki and the rest of Europe.
No more stripping beds or scrubbing toilets before checkout, the short-term stay giant is changing its global house rules to make holiday exits easier.
From haunted pubs and an abandoned asylum to a quiet seaside suburb, these are the places to get your fright fix in Melbourne.
The celebrity chef and former three-Michelin-star heavyweight talks favourite restaurants, butterless bread and making dining out accessible again.
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NewsAmerican Express Secret Dishes Is Serving Up Limited-Time Creations at These Five Melbourne Restaurants
From chilli crab linguine with an Asian twist to a refresh on an institutional brunch favourite, Amex Secret Dishes is giving Melbourne diners a reason to try something new.
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FeatureThe New Dishes Worth Booking a Table For
Discover what’s cooking with American Express Secret Dishes, featuring limited edition original creations from chefs at participating restaurants across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. If you know, you know.
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NewsSome of Australia's Favourite Restaurants Are Serving Up Secret Dishes for a Limited Time Only
American Express Secret Dishes is serving up a fresh excuse to book a table, with participating venues across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane creating limited-time dishes worth seeking out.
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NewsMarco Pierre White Thinks Modern Fine Dining Feels Like Being "Mugged Without Violence"
The celebrity chef and former three-Michelin-star heavyweight talks favourite restaurants, butterless bread and making dining out accessible again.
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NewsDreams Really Do Come True: Diet Coke Is Returning to McDonald's Australia After Almost Four Years
All hail the return of the post-mix fridge cig: Diet Coke returns Macca's restaurants nationwide at long last.
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NewsVictoria Cross in North Sydney Has a Growing Food and Drink Scene — Here Are the Spots to Know
Victoria Cross is becoming more than a place to commute through. These are the food and drink spots worth checking out around North Sydney.
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RestaurantPetit Crenn
495 Collins Street, Melbourne
With everything from early morning coffees and fresh pastries to savoury caviar madeleines and lobster tartines, it's not going to be easy to snag a spot at this pint-sized eatery.
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RestaurantBelasco
408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Cognac-flambéed filet mignon, spicy vodka rigatoni and martinis shaken to order — W Melbourne's newest restaurant is all Old World New York theatrics.
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RestaurantMr Vincenzo's Restaurant & Wine Bar
784 Esplanade, Mornington
This Mornington Peninsula gem has had a major glow-up, revealing a design-forward space three-times its former size, with a wine bar and soon-to-be terrace.
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RestaurantAgnii Eatery Bar
105 Chapel Street, Windsor
Pieris wants Agnii to be more than just a place to eat and move on, with late-night DJs, flowing drinks, and street food on offer on the weekend.
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RestaurantLucia Melbourne
11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne
Lucia's luxurious menu features numerous seafood specialties, which adapt to the seasons, with the kitchen leaning into Italian classics and generous plates this Spring.
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RestaurantÉN
11 Bligh Place, Melbourne
A chef's counter, Edomae-style sushi on red-vinegar rice and a late-night listening bar on the lower level — Bligh Place just got a lot more interesting.
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BarGarden State Hotel
101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
This always bustling pub, a favourite post-work hangout for many city workers who swing by for a care-free, good time, now boasts a two-level rooftop garden.
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BarStokehouse
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.
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BarThe Fifth Province
60 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Home to St Kilda's creamiest pints, live music and a proper Sunday roast lunch.
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BarInes Wine Bar
150 Chapel Street, Windsor
This Venetian-inspired cocktail pair is perfectly poised for after work drinks and nibbles, or a nightcap and midnight snacks.
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BarParis Cat Jazz Club
6 Goldie Place, Melbourne
Melbourne's longest-running dedicated jazz club, down a CBD laneway, where Bob Dylan has reportedly been spotted watching a show from the back of the room.
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BarArbory Afloat
Flinders Walk, Melbourne
Melbourne's favourite floating bar is back, signalling a gorgeous Greek-inspired summer ahead filled with gyros, cocktails, and good vibes.
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NewsNow Open: Fino Books Is the North Fitzroy Bookshop Stocking, and Hosting Poetry Nights, Story Time and Writers' Workshops
The long-empty shopfront with the patchwork tiled floor is now an indie bookshop with crates of Northside vinyl and a busy events calendar.
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NewsFrom the Cinema to Your Couch: The New Movies to Buy or Rent This Month
Your next couch-and-popcorn session has a new lineup of films to choose from.
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NewsThis Just In: Live Nation Is Bringing a New 5000-Capacity Live Music Venue to North Melbourne's Arden Central Precinct
Get ready for more big nights out, with a purpose-built, 5000-capacity live music venue landing just outside the CBD.
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NewsThis Just In: Um, Did the AO Just Accidentally Confirm Fergie as Next Year's Headlining Act?
A Melbourne content creator reckons the clues dropped at the AO 2027 launch point to the ‘Glamorous’ singer — and the Australian Open’s reply isn't exactly denying it.
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NewsNo Duane Reade Bag Required: Lily Allen Is Dropping 'West End Girl'-Themed Sex Toys (Yes, Including the Polka-Dot Butt Plug) Ahead of Her Australian Tour
The six-piece Love, Lily collection was tested by Allen on her UK tour, and it's out now, days before she plays Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
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NewsAlba Thermal Springs Soaks in Three Days of Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Listen to live tunes from crowd-favourite and emerging Australian jazz artists while hopping between the site's 32 geothermal pools.
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EventJuliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays
Thu, 29 Oct, 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, 29 Oct, 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, 29 Oct, 2026
Smithward, Collingwood
Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
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EventKris+ Birthday Bash
Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Online
Your usual coffee runs, dinners and shopping trips can earn you extra miles this October, with ten miles per dollar available at participating Kris+ partners across Sydney and Melbourne.
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EventMates Rates and Cheese Plates
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026
XM4, Saint Kilda
Tuck into free fromage over cheap drinks.
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EventKeys Gone Wild at the Espy Melbourne
Fri, 30 Oct, 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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Event'Passage: The Art of Atong Atem' at NGV Australia
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - Mon, 14 Jun 2027
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
From striking self-portraits to celestial stories, the South Sudanese-Australian artist is showcasing her most comprehensive exhibition yet.
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EventCassian: Day-to-Night Australia Tour 2026
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
This Grammy Award-winning producer is headed home this spring, transforming parks and club grounds into euphoric openair dance parties.
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EventThe Sunday Reset
Multiple single dates
Hyde Melbourne Place, Melbourne
The Melbourne Apothecary is jazzing up the day of rest with a 12-week wellness series.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 4 Nov, 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, 3 Nov, 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, 4 Nov, 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, 1 Nov, 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, 1 Nov, 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, 1 Nov, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham
This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
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NewsThe Social Studio Is Stitching Together a New Chapter in Fitzroy, Including a Community Mending Station to Fix Your Frayed Garments
This long-running social enterprise has traded Collingwood Yards for Brunswick Street, bringing its purpose-led fashion, creative workshops and mending services to Fitzroy.
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NewsMystical Sydney Road Crystal Shop Sacred Gems Is Closing Its Brunswick Store With Up to 60 Percent Off Crystals
Head in before Thursday, December 31 for 30 percent off all crystals, with up to 60 percent off selected pieces.
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NewsThe Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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NewsNow Open: Melbourne Jewellery House Keshett Has Reimagined Its Little Collins Street Flagship and Block Arcade Store
Founded in 1979, Keshett is now led by second-generation custodians Dana and Zac Aviv.
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NewsCP Picks: Canadian Furniture Brand Cozey Wants You to Actually Use Your Sofas — And Let Your Pets on Them, Too
Cozey’s Edmund Lam explains how the Canadian brand designs for dogs, dinner on the couch and changing your mind.
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NewsMelbourne Fashion Week Returns in 2026 With Over 30 Independent Events Spanning Thrifting Parties, Book Fairs and Fringe Runways
From designer clothing swaps to crafty workshops, this year's edition brings people together in style.
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The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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NewsThe Best Strange and Spooky Places in Melbourne
From haunted pubs and an abandoned asylum to a quiet seaside suburb, these are the places to get your fright fix in Melbourne.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crunch through crusty sourdough, munch on stacked sandwiches, savour flaky croissants and chew on moreish cookies, devour doughnuts and admire pastry perfection at the best bakeries in Melbourne.
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News13 Best Book Releases to Read This October
This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
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NewsThis Just In: Contiki Is Entering a New Era, With 76 New or Reimagined Trips That Go Beyond the Party Bus
Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.
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NewsYou Could Win a Chauffeured Day Out Plus $1K Spending Money to Discover Your Own City
Win a day out in your city for you and a plus-one, with a private driver and $500 each to spend on boutique shopping.
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NewsSay Hei to Finland: The World's Happiest Country Just Got Closer, Thanks to Finnair's New Daily Flights From Melbourne
Finland's national airline has landed in Melbourne, opening up a new daily connection to Bangkok, Helsinki and the rest of Europe.
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NewsThis Just In: Airbnb Is Banning Hosts From Making Guests Wash the Dishes and Take Out the Bins
No more stripping beds or scrubbing toilets before checkout, the short-term stay giant is changing its global house rules to make holiday exits easier.
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The Best Strange and Spooky Places in Melbourne
From haunted pubs and an abandoned asylum to a quiet seaside suburb, these are the places to get your fright fix in Melbourne.
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FeatureA Guide to Vanuatu: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore Across Efate and Espiritu Santo
Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Restaurant
Agnii Eatery Bar
105 Chapel Street, Windsor
Pieris wants Agnii to be more than just a place to eat and move on, with late-night DJs, flowing drinks, and street food on offer on the weekend.
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Restaurant
Belasco
408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Cognac-flambéed filet mignon, spicy vodka rigatoni and martinis shaken to order — W Melbourne's newest restaurant is all Old World New York theatrics.
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Restaurant
Mr Vincenzo's Restaurant & Wine Bar
784 Esplanade, Mornington
This Mornington Peninsula gem has had a major glow-up, revealing a design-forward space three-times its former size, with a wine bar and soon-to-be terrace.
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RestaurantBar Gabi
21 Anderson Street, Yarraville
The chefs have their work cut out for him in the kitchen, manning a 700-kilogram Brazilian grill with 32 rotisserie spits.
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Restaurant
Petit Crenn
495 Collins Street, Melbourne
With everything from early morning coffees and fresh pastries to savoury caviar madeleines and lobster tartines, it's not going to be easy to snag a spot at this pint-sized eatery.
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