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At Carlton's Historic Malt Store, Birkenstock's New Flagship Celebrates Heritage and Gives Old Sandals a Second Life

Inside a former brewery malt store, this striking new storefront pays tribute to centuries of good craftsmanship while featuring a dedicated repair workshop.

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Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in June 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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Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In June

Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.

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Coming Soon: Step From Villa to Vine as Landmark Luxury Resort, Laval, Embarks on an Ambitious New Chapter in the Hunter Valley

Setting a new benchmark for luxury in the Hunter Valley, this high-end resort will offer outstanding indulgence, from top-notch dining to helicopter access.

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Grand Sale, Grand Sale: Franco Cozzo's Family Is Set to Reopen the Iconic Brunswick Store, Bringing Megalo Furniture Direct from Italy

Franco Cozzo's legendary Brunswick showroom is set to reopen this winter, reviving a beloved slice of Melbourne nostalgia packed to the rafters with megalo furniture.

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Messina Is Back with a Bake-at-Home Pie for Winter, with Its Latest Creation Jam-Packed with Biscoff-Infused Dulce de Leche

The bleak winter weather has met its match, with Messina’s gooey Biscoff pie made for especially cosy nights indoors.

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Guinness Is More Popular Than Ever — Here's Where to Find a Pint in Melbourne

Guinness is having a moment — here's where to find a properly poured pint of the black stuff in Melbourne.

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Pidapipo Just Dropped Seven Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Green Apple Sorbet and Banana, Peanut Butter and Malt

The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of June, so don't wait to try them.

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This Just in: The World's Best Burgers List Has Been Revealed, and We're Sorry, Melbourne, But Sydney Has Dominated This Round

A remarkable six Sydney restaurants have ranked in the top 20 list.

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This Just in: Brooki Bakehouse's Cookie Empire Continues to Expand, with Plans for Its Next Pop-Up Just Announced

So which city has landed the cookie jackpot this time? Drum roll, please…

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We've Got a Great Dill For You: Pickle Purveyor ACIDE Teams Up With Billy Van Creamy To Bring You Wacky Flavours, Including a Dill Pickle Sorbet

Challenge your taste buds with an unexpected dill pickle sorbet or a pickled plum crumble ice cream.

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The Best Hot Chocolate in Melbourne

Whether you like yours pure and simple or spiked with booze, loaded with gelato or matcha cream, or served in a croissant, our guide will help you find the best hot chocolate in town.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Little House Wine Bar

98 Smith Street, Collingwood

The kitchen has a produce-first, minimal-waste, strongly-seasonal philosophy, all grounded in technique and restraint.
Restaurant
O'Connells Hotel

407 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

Cosy up by the fireplace in winter, or hit the courtyard out back during summer.
Restaurant
Mudo Dining & Bar

133 Commercial Road, South Yarra

Mudo may not be your typical late-night, loud Korean barbecue joint, but its aiming to fill a gap where diners can experience Korean ingredients and techniques in a more sophisticated setting.
Restaurant
Spaghetti Club

95 Swan St, Richmond

Menu highlights include a thick-cut pork chop cotoletta and Nonno's golden-baked lasagne.
Restaurant
Little Rose

274 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

The French-Asian bistro is here for a good time, not a long time, with the residency sticking around for only a few short months.
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Florentino

80 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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Florentino

80 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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The Florence

133 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

The cocktail list features five variations of the Negroni, along with Tuscan wines and creative house signatures.
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The Rochester Hotel

202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

The Rochey boasts a famous happy hour, specials almost every night of the week, and now a comedy and curry evening.

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Bar Lourinha

37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
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Hotel Nacional

23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne

Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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The Fitzroy Pinnacle

251-255 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North's oddly-shaped corner pub gets a new lease on life under new management.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in June 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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Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In June

Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.

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A Cosy Winter Day Out for the Whole Family is Landing at Hamer Hall This August

John Powell’s beloved 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' score will be performed live by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra alongside the sequel for a memorable family-friendly winter night out.

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An Ode to Fitzroy's Live Music Legacy, High Ground Festival Debuts with Dozens of Gigs Across Three Long-Standing Institutions

Spanning three legendary local venues, this winter music festival celebrates the suburb's underground scene and creative rebellion.

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The 18 Most Whimsical, Witchy and Gothic Places in Melbourne

From candlelit wine bars and historical mansions, to antique stores and cosy cafes, these spellbinding spots are straight out of 'Practical Magic'.

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This Just In: Greece Is Loaning 100 Artefacts to Brisbane for the Upcoming Olympics

The 2032 Olympic Games will include an ode to the event's history thanks to this landmark exhibition.

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Featured Events

Event
Vegan Tuesdays

Tue, 2 Jun, 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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Dumplings 'n' Massage

Tue, 2 Jun, 2026
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne

Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays

Tue, 2 Jun, 2026
Tokosan, Prahran

Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
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Tuesday Whisky & Cheese Night

Tue, 2 Jun, 2026
Eau De Vie, Melbourne

Spend your Tuesdays sampling whisky and cheese at Eau de Vie.
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Bottomless Vegan Tacos

Tue, 2 Jun, 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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All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

Wed, 3 Jun, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra

Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
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Groove Therapy

Wed, 3 Jun, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy

Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.

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Longsong's Cheese Nights

Wed, 3 Jun, 2026
Longsong, Melbourne

Melty jaffles, oozy raclette and crispy saganaki, one night a week.
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Sheltering at the Sydney Opera House

Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney

Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to the Sydney Opera House this June with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill exploring First Nations stories and connection to Country.

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Discoteca Italiana at Melbourne Museum

Sat, 6 Jun, 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton

Step from centuries-old relics onto the dance floor as this one-night-only Italo disco party combines the ancient world and after-dark fun.

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Sauna Sessions at Moon Dog Beach Club

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Moon Dog Beach Club, Frankston

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Yum Cha Sundays

Sun, 7 Jun, 2026
The National Hotel, Richmond

Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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Bottomless Martini Brunch

Sun, 7 Jun, 2026
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda

End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
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Hank Marvin Market

Sun, 7 Jun, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham

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The Social Studio Fundraiser: 'Flee' Film Screening

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Support this fashion-focused social enterprise as they raise funds to offer free education and training programs to refugee communities.

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The Fitzroy Mills Market

Mon, 8 Jun, 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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Quick Bites Comedy

Mon, 8 Jun, 2026
Boney, Melbourne

A free weekly comedy night at Boney.

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Now Open: Love Isabelle Fills a Nostalgic Living Room With Vintage-Inspired Jewellery On High Street

A welcome addition to one of Melbourne's favourite shopping boulevards.

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Forget IKEA, Australians Can Now Shop This TikTok-Viral (and Very Chic) Canadian Furniture Brand — and It's Surprisingly Affordable

Montréal-founded modular furniture brand Cozey has officially launched in Australia — its first market outside North America — with a full home collection that looks considerably more expensive than it is.

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Melbourne's Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter

Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.

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Trade Puffer Jackets for Poolside Cocktails with Dorsett Gold Coast's Winter Hotel Sale

Sunshine, sleep-ins and discounted stays are on offer in the heart of Broadbeach this winter.

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Seven Easy Coastal Escapes to Book When a Change of Scenery Is Calling

From tropical North Queensland to laidback east-coast beach towns, these coastal stays make it easy to switch off, stretch out and see where the weekend takes you.

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