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NewsThis New Lennox Head Retreat Is Helping Newbies Catch Their Very First Wave Across Four-Night Surf and Yoga Stays
A decade after launching in Panama, this renowned beginner-friendly surf retreat is here to help you ditch the wellness gadgets.
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EventDiscoteca Italiana Arrivederci Roma at Melbourne Museum
Fri, 16 Oct, 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Before this Roman blockbuster closes, it’s getting one final send-off with disco, cocktails, cannoli and after-dark exhibition access.
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NewsDrifter's Hotel-Hostels Are Landing in Wellington and Auckland, Then Its Melbourne Stay Is Becoming the Brand's Biggest Yet
The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.
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NewsThis Just In: Pawn & Co Has Always Had Everything for Sale — Now You Can Buy the Nightclub as It Goes Up for Secret Auction
After 14 years of selling almost everything inside its walls, Pawn&Co is putting the ultimate item up for grabs — itself.
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NewsThis Just In: The Melbourne Star Is Ready to Roll Again After an $11 Million Docklands Upgrade
Thought this local landmark had stopped for good? Think again — Melbourne’s giant wheel is ready to take passengers for another spin.
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News21 Free Things to Do at Melbourne Fringe Festival — Where Art Is Happening in Some Very Unexpected Places
Want a creative fix without emptying your wallet? Here are 21 free things to see at the Fringe across the city this October.
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NewsFrom London to Bali, This Renowned Yakitori Restaurant Brings Binchōtan-Grilled Cuts and a Next-Door Listening Bar to Sanur
This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.
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EventHOKA Pit Stop at Melbourne Marathon
Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra
Tune up for race day — this mechanic-inspired pop-up brings community runs, new kicks, snacks and DJs to the Botanic Gardens.
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NewsThis Just In: Fitzroy North's Pizzeria Magma Has Changed Hands, But the Dough, Wood-Fired Oven and Neighbourhood Spirit Stay Put
One of Fitzroy North’s favourite pizza spots is entering a new chapter, but the new owners aren’t planning to mess with a good thing.
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NewsThis Just In: If Labor Gets Re-Elected, You'll Be Able to Hang at the Pub Until 3am — and Your Dog Can Too
The proposed reforms would extend standard pub trading hours and allow publicans to decide whether dogs can come inside.
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NewsThis Just In: Fishbowl Has Rebranded — Now Thisbowl, the Bondi-Born Chain Is Celebrating Ten Years With $10 Bowls Nationwide
Ten years after opening its first Bondi store, the beloved bowl chain is getting a fresh name and a new chapter.
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NewsThis Just In: The Night Cat Is Planning to Take Over the Building Next Door — Expanding with a Live Jazz and Latin Supper Club
A 400-person supper club dedicated to jazz and Latin music could be the next addition to Fitzroy's nightlife scene.
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NewsFrom Riverfront Sleeps to London Bus Stays, These Camping Spots Have Been Named Australia's Best for 2026
Camping season is calling, with these standout Australian spots offering everything from wild swimming to alpacas and mountain views.
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NewsNow Open: St Kilda's Newest Multi-Million-Dollar Hotel Brings Rooftop Vibes, All-Day Dining and Coastal Cocktails to the Foreshore
Fitzroy Street is getting a new lease on life, with Novotel St Kilda bringing fresh colour and coastal character to the strip.
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NewsComing Soon: It's Time to Saddle Up Because Moon Dog's Wild West Saloon, Complete with a Mechanical Bull, Is Bucking Into Geelong
The much-loved brewery is bringing its Wild West saloon to Geelong, featuring four bars, honky-tonk tunes and its famed mechanical bull.
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EventSpring Opening Party at URBNSURF Melbourne
Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep 2026
Urbnsurf Melbourne, Tullamarine
Dust off your board for four days of big barrels, live music, surf legends and family-friendly fun as warmer weather returns.
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EventWisteria Spring Blooms at Montsalvat
Thu, 1 Jan, 1970
Montsalvat, Eltham
There are two ways to catch this fleeting wisteria display, including exclusive daytime access and a one-night wine bar beneath the blooms.
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EventEveryday Wine Fair at Natural Science Wine & Liquor
Sun, 13 Sep, 2026
Natural Science Wine and Liquor, Blackburn
This easygoing wine fair offers 35 local, independent sips, where accessibility and price are just as important as quality and character.
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NewsSkip Bali's Busiest Streets for This Surfside Resort, Where Black-Sand Beaches and a World-Class Break Meet Tropical Serenity
A quieter Bali escape awaits on the Keramas coast, where serious surf is flanked by tropical gardens and a new wellness experience.
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NewsSavers Has Opened Its Huge New Geelong Store, Filling the Historic 'Big Red Shed' with Thousands of Secondhand Finds
Savers is heading west of Melbourne for the first time in two decades, taking over one of Geelong's most recognisable landmarks.
