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NewsGood Taste, Great Design: Check Out This Year's Standout Venues as Shortlisted by the Australian Interior Design Awards
Spotlighting 226 standout projects, these shortlisted hospitality, commercial and public spaces showcase how interior design elevates every encounter.
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NewsTassie Winter Is a Hot Ticket in 2026 — Catch These Must-See Off-Season Events, From Dark Mofo to Diverge Skyruns
Spanning the occult to the downright jaw-dropping, Tasmania's winter events schedule is so stacked the cold weather just becomes part of the experience.
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NewsThree Years in the Making, the NGV Triennial Has Unveiled Its 2026 Edition, Featuring Nearly 100 Artists and 25 World Premieres
Spanning transformative works from almost 100 internationally renowned artists, this landmark event is perhaps the best free event to add to your cultural calendar in 2026.
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NewsThis Just In: Qantas Is Cutting Domestic Flights and Raising Prices as the Airline's Fuel Costs Blow Out to $3.3 Billion
Australia's national airline has announced it's increasing the price of airfares and reducing domestic capacity to address significant fuel cost concerns.
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NewsRising 2026 Is Ascending, Adding a Pasifika Block Party, Underground Club Nights and First Peoples-Led Works to Its Huge Lineup
This city-wide arts and culture festival is climbing higher in 2026, now adding Pasifika block parties, underground club nights and art trams to the mix.
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NewsRecord Store Day Is Back — Spin Into Your Local Vinyl Shop to Catch Live Gigs, Special Events and Limited-Edition Releases
From vinyl drops to live sets, Record Store Day celebrates Australia’s thriving indie record store scene and growing physical music sales.
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EventMahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar
Sun, 12 Apr and Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Moondrop Bar, Fitzroy
Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.
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NewsAbility Fest Is Taking Over The Timber Yard This Weekend — We Chat with Dylan Alcott About Shaping a Truly Accessible Dance Floor
Set to deliver its first fully electronic lineup, Ability Fest sees Dylan Alcott push accessibility further to build a better, more inclusive live music scene.
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EventPidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.
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NewsFollowing Success at Tokyo's World Wagyu Auction, Wagyu Ya Group Restaurants Will Soon Serve the World's Most Coveted Beef
From mid-April, Melbourne diners are getting a rare shot at Matsusaka wagyu, one of the world’s most tightly held and luxurious cuts of beef.
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NewsSorrento Writers Festival Returns with Over 200 Names, Presenting Bold Conversations That Tackle The Big Issues of Our Time
Bringing more than 200 thought-provoking writers and thinkers to the coast, this seaside gathering unpacks timely issues and delivers fresh perspectives.
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EventBook Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran
Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.
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NewsNow Open: Leaning Into the Suburb's Legacy, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton Marks the Neighbourhood's First Global Stay
This historic neighbourhood is still achieving milestones thanks to the arrival of its first internationally branded hotel, inspired by Carlton's people and culture.
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EventButterboy Melbourne Central Pop-Up
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
Sydney's cookie king is returning to Melbourne for round two — and this time it's giving locals an exclusive first bite of a soon-to-launch treat.
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NewsThe Nordics' Favourite Fashion Resale App Tise Has Officially Landed in Australia — And There's No Seller Fees
Secondhand style lovers have a fresh platform to explore, as this Nordic favourite arrives in Australia, bringing fee-free selling and a social twist.
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NewsIt's the End of an Era on Johnston Street, as McCoppins Fitzroy Announces Its Closure After Decades of Stocking Fine Food and Drinks
Fitzroy is losing a longtime favourite, with McCoppins set to close its original location after decades of gourmet goods and community connection.
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EventGood Food & Wine Show 2026
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Various venues across Australia
Inviting guests to savour exclusive creations and cook alongside acclaimed chefs, this annual extravaganza features over 300 foodie exhibitors.
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NewsComing Soon: Soak Bathhouse Is Adding a Second Melbourne Oasis, Moving Into a Luxe Inner-South Apartment Development
The inner-city's bathhouse boom continues, with this urban oasis pioneer revealing a second soon-to-launch location.
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NewsTravel Further For Free: These Destinations Are Some of the Best to Explore by Riding the V/Line This April
Now that public transport is free in Victoria throughout April, there's never been a better time to slow-travel your way across the state.
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NewsThis Just In: Renters Now Have More Rights, with Law Changes Including New VCAT Powers to Prevent Unfair Rent Increases
Coming into effect on Tuesday, March 31, a host of rental-friendly changes to the law now offer tenants more protections.
