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Coming Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks
Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.
Melbourne's fitness scene has levelled up, blending premium equipment, expert coaching and recovery spaces that make every session count.
Wine bars, rooftop haunts and afternoon pours across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to remove any more decisions.
New data from Lovehoney has ranked 1,227 Australian suburbs and towns by sex toy purchases per capita — and not one capital city cracked the top ten.
This floating venue has resurfaced with a Greek island-inspired makeover, complete with native wines, seasonal cocktails and meze plates.
The world's largest Japanese curry rice chain is landing in Melbourne, bringing its famously customisable cuisine to Australia for the first time.
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NewsThe Late-Night Hong Kong Restaurants Worth Staying Up For
Whether you're craving pre-dawn dim sum or a steaming bowl of noodles after a night out, these late-night restaurants are worth staying up for.
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NewsThis Just in: Following Its Recent Sudden Closure, Cam's Kiosk's Replacement Has Been Announced, From a Pair Conveniently Familiar with the Space
When Spring arrives, and the weather warms up, we're set to get a new neighbourhood favourite.
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GuideAfter-Work Drink Spots to Meet Your Friends and Wind Down the Day
Wine bars, rooftop haunts and afternoon pours across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to remove any more decisions.
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NewsComing Soon: Afloat Is Going Greek for Its 11th Season, with Ouzo Frozen Cola, Meze and a Toast to Your Health
This floating venue has resurfaced with a Greek island-inspired makeover, complete with native wines, seasonal cocktails and meze plates.
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NewsComing Soon: Japan's Mega Curry Rice Chain CoCo Ichibanya Is Making Its Australian Debut
The world's largest Japanese curry rice chain is landing in Melbourne, bringing its famously customisable cuisine to Australia for the first time.
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Where to Find the Best Pizza in Melbourne for 2026
From giant pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, these Melbourne pizza joints have you covered.
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RestaurantCôte Basque
25 Crossley Street, Melbourne
Basque in the glory of McConnell’s new European Grill, championing the simplicity of fresh seafood and meat cooked over flame and embers.
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RestaurantNobody's Baby
19-21 Toorak Road, South Yarra
This South Yarra hotspot showcases a new chef in residence every few months.
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RestaurantLittle Rose
274 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
The French-Asian bistro has proven so popular that its gone from pop-up to permanent fixture.
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RestaurantDelmonte
293–297 Lygon Street, Carlton
With wine at the heart of the venue, the menu has been designed to complement the pace of leisurely drinking and working your way through the extensive selection of Italian wines.
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RestaurantChez Bagou
132 Bridport Street, Albert Park
Chef Sauvetre's menu respects quality produce and seasonality through simple, flavour-driven dishes that uphold the principles of French gastronomy.
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RestaurantAegli
226 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Aegli, meaning radiance, elegant or splendour in Greek, has gradually built up a loyal following and a reputation as one of Melbourne's more refined Greek spots, shining light on lesser-known traditions of Greek cuisine.
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BarPirate Life South Melbourne
139-145 Market Street, South Melbourne
This pirate life is all about craft beers, good-times, and easy-going vibes, ideal for rowdy group gatherings and leisurely catch ups.
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BarCommunity Wine House (Minimum Wines)
177 Beavers Road, Northcote
At the Community Wine House in Northcote visitors can sample Minimum’s full range of 30 diverse wines, while snacking on share plates of Italian goodies
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NewsThis Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives
Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.
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NewsThis Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Portrait of His Doppelganger
The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.
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NewsNow Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In August
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
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NewsAmerican Apparel Is Backing Australia's Next Music Stars with $10K of Custom Merch — Plus a Slot on Spilt Milk Gold Coast's Lineup
From fresh merch to festival stages, this stacked fund is helping Australia's next wave of artists hit the ground running.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Movie Releasing in August You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
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NewsThis Just In: Beyond The Valley Has Revealed This Year's Lineup, Led by John Summit, Black Eyed Peas and Skepta
The Victorian festival's 11th edition brings John Summit's New Year's Eve countdown, an Australian-exclusive Black Eyed Peas set and Skepta's first appearance there since 2019.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
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Event$16 Martini Mondays at Naked for Satan
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026
Naked For Satan, Fitzroy
This much-loved rooftop bar is turning Mondays into a guilty pleasure with $16 martinis inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins.
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EventWilson & Dorset Pop-Up
Wed, 22 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
240 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Run your hands over cosy furniture, homeware and clothes crafted from a prized New Zealand natural fibre.
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EventVegan Tuesdays
Tue, 11 Aug, 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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EventDumplings 'n' Massage
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne
Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026
Tokosan, Prahran
Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
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EventTuesday Whisky & Cheese Night
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026
Eau De Vie, Melbourne
Spend your Tuesdays sampling whisky and cheese at Eau de Vie.
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EventBottomless Vegan Tacos
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026
Don Taco, Brunswick East
Don Taco is serving up all-you-can-eat vegan tacos every Tuesday for just $20 per person.
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EventWinter Twilight Market at CERES
Sat, 18 Jul 2026, Sat, 1 Aug 2026 and Sat, 15 Aug 2026
CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East
Local makers, mulled drinks and a picturesque creekside setting make this afternoon-into-evening winter market worth rugging up for.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 12 Aug, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra
Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
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EventGroove Therapy
Wed, 12 Aug, 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, 16 Aug, 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, 16 Aug, 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, 16 Aug, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham
This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
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EventGlazed High Tea
Sun, 16 Aug, 2026
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick
A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
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EventNow or Never Festival Melbourne
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne
The winter festival of art, ideas, sound and technology is returning to Melbourne this August and exploring the concept of a whole new world.
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EventArchie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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NewsThis Just In: Lee Mathews Has Partnered With SWOP to Make Reselling (and Collecting) the Label's Garments Easier
There's now an official place to buy and sell pre-loved Lee Mathews.
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NewsThe Best Australian Activewear Brands to Know Right Now
From technical performance gear to loungewear built for the cafe (or the couch) — Australian activewear has never had more range.
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NewsThis Just In: New Zealand Skincare Pioneer Emma Lewisham Gets Thumbs Up From Nobel Laureate Scientist
Dr Peter Agre is the second great mind to compliment the brand's scientific thinking and sustainability cred.
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NewsThis Just In: Kat the Label Is Holding a Warehouse Sale in South Yarra — with Lingerie from $5
The Melbourne label is opening its doors for a four-day warehouse sale in South Yarra, with archive pieces, samples and past collections up for grabs.
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NewsThe Best Australian Fashion Brands to Know Right Now
From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.
Latest Guides
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Guide
After-Work Drink Spots to Meet Your Friends and Wind Down the Day
Wine bars, rooftop haunts and afternoon pours across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to remove any more decisions.
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GuideThe Best Sunday Roasts in Melbourne
Warm up on a weekend with juicy roast meats and plenty of gravy at these cosy and inviting pubs and neighbourhood restaurants.
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GuideMelbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy
From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.
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NewsComing Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks
Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.
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NewsThe Best Boutique Gyms and Wellness Clubs in Melbourne for 2026
Melbourne's fitness scene has levelled up, blending premium equipment, expert coaching and recovery spaces that make every session count.
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NewsThis Just In: The Horniest Place in Australia Is This Tiny Town in Queensland
New data from Lovehoney has ranked 1,227 Australian suburbs and towns by sex toy purchases per capita — and not one capital city cracked the top ten.
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NewsLancemore Mansion Hotel Is Serving Up Gourmet S'mores (and Your Third Night For Free) This Month
There are plenty of ways to relax at this opulent estate in the unexpected suburb of Werribee.
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NewsAustralia's Sauna Scene Is Getting Serious with a New Association and a Very Sweaty Festival Heading to the Blue Mountains
Saunas have never been hotter, and a new national organisation is marking the moment with a major gathering.
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NewsYour Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028
This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Restaurant
Côte Basque
25 Crossley Street, Melbourne
Basque in the glory of McConnell’s new European Grill, championing the simplicity of fresh seafood and meat cooked over flame and embers.
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Restaurant
Delmonte
293–297 Lygon Street, Carlton
With wine at the heart of the venue, the menu has been designed to complement the pace of leisurely drinking and working your way through the extensive selection of Italian wines.
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RestaurantPronto 478
478 Centre Road, Bentleigh
At the heart of the offering is the sorriso, a beloved Roman street food that's like a lovechild between a panino and a pizza.
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CafeBrooki Bakehouse
574 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Since its humble Brisbane beginnings in 2022, the bakehouse has become a viral, national obsession, with a global community of millions of followers on social media.
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CafeCode Black Coffee Cremorne
Dover Street, Cremorne
The new addition maintains Code Black's signature distinctive style and vibe, with the Cremorne space particularly leaning into an otherworldly, spacey feel.
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