
The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
After mastering his trade at Noma and Vue Du Monde, one of Australia's brightest young culinary talents is stepping out on his own with a fascinating concept.
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Settle in for a long lunch or pass through for a takeaway coffee and pastry at this botanical cafe and community space.
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The two steakhouses are joining forces for the Australian debut of The Rare Tour, an international dining series that brings together world-renowned chefs from the globe's top steak restaurants.
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The gelato chain has turned its beloved Mr Messina flavour into this year's tastebud-tempting Easter special.
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The US chain's first Aussie location will launch in Perth in the coming months, with the exact site set to be revealed in April.
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Il Mercato Centrale is now expanding its culinary borders, starting with Armstrong Barbecue.
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343 Smith Street, Fitzroy
The best extension of a standout saké bar? Not one but two floors of izakaya around it.
16-18 Saint David Street, Fitzroy
This Fitzroy establishment scales dairy back to its roots.
139 Bourke Street, Melbourne
This hidden CBD restaurant specialises in kaiseki — effortlessly serving up decadent (but seemingly simple) 11-course feeds to those looking to truly treat themselves.
Crown Melbourne, Southbank
Mischa Tropp's sports bar and restaurant at Crown Melbourne takes punters back to a bygone-era in India.
625 Chapel Street, South Yarra
The menu is stacked with contemporary takes on European classics — but you could simply drop by for the dry-aged roasted duck and a bottle of wine and be very happy.
164 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
A constantly shifting bistro menu meets damn fine martinis in the heart of Carlton.
Crown Melbourne, Southbank
Mischa Tropp's sports bar and restaurant at Crown Melbourne takes punters back to a bygone-era in India.
288 Russell Street, Melbourne
A nine-million-dollar fitout has transformed this two-storey CBD space into a huge darts bar.
625 Chapel Street, South Yarra
The menu is stacked with contemporary takes on European classics — but you could simply drop by for the dry-aged roasted duck and a bottle of wine and be very happy.
The Esplanade, St Kilda
Just when you thought St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade couldn't get any bigger, it opens the 252-person Espy Sunroom next door.
The new season of Charlie Brooker's anthology series arrives on Netflix on Thursday, April 10, 2025 with six episodes.
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If you're keen to watch HBO's hits, Warner Bros movies, TCM's library of classic films and more, you'll need to sign up to this new streaming service.
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"I feel very fortunate because of what I've been able to do overseas, I can now come back and work on these great things, and help these great things get up."
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Thanks to National Theatre's love of recording its productions and beaming them around the world, Australian audiences can see the 'Sharp Objects' and 'Babyteeth' star's UK theatre debut in cinemas.
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Art imitates life — and parodies it — in Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's ace new Apple TV+ series, which perfects the balance between skewering and loving the film industry.
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In its fifth year, this celebration of bold cinema — and cult favourites present and future — is screening 17 brand-new features and ten must-see classics.
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Tue, 1 Apr, 2025
Babu Ji, St Kilda
Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.
Tue, 1 Apr, 2025
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne
Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
Tue, 1 Apr, 2025
Tokosan, Prahran
Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
Tue, 1 Apr, 2025
Eau De Vie, Melbourne
Spend your Tuesdays sampling whisky and cheese at Eau de Vie.
Tue, 1 Apr, 2025
Don Taco, Brunswick East
Don Taco is serving up all-you-can-eat vegan tacos every Tuesday for just $20 per person.
Wed, 2 Apr, 2025
Bosozoku, South Yarra
Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
Wed, 2 Apr, 2025
The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.
Wed, 2 Apr, 2025
Longsong, Melbourne
Melty jaffles, oozy raclette and crispy saganaki, one night a week.
Wed, 2 Apr, 2025
Marameo, Melbourne
This midweek special is perfect for you and your other half — or round up some mates for a table of four or six.
Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Tesselaar Tulip Farm, Silvan
Give your autumn a blooming boost with this floral event, featuring flower displays, acrobats, food trucks and, for the first time, a soaring ferris wheel.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Ministry of Sound's massive 90s and 00s parties are returning to Melbourne with Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Utah Saints and more.
Sat, 5 Apr, 2025
Festival Hall Melbourne, West Melbourne
Anarchy in Australia: the iconic punk-rock band are touring Down Under for the first time in almost 30 years.
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.
Sun, 6 Apr, 2025
The National Hotel, Richmond
Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
Sun, 6 Apr, 2025
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda
End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
Mon, 7 Apr, 2025
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
East Melbourne's Treasure Theatre building is now home to a rooftop garden and green space case-study.
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Adore Beauty is taking things to the next level at its second Melbourne store, with a dedicated onsite treatment room and dermal therapist-led skin consultations.
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It's never been easier to shop until you drop.
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Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.
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This new Westfield Southland store is but the first of many, as Adore Beauty is planning to open a national store network over the next few years.
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Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.
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This week in Melbourne, you can get giggling at the comedy festival, hit up Ministry of Sound's latest throwback party and celebrate Lulie's tenth birthday.
This weekend in Melbourne, you can grab a bite from Federation Square's pastry and bakery pop-up, wander through a flower and garden show, and hit up a film festival dedicated to sequels.
From a warehouse dance party and a feast of comedians to a beer festival and Hans Zimmer live, here's what's on the agenda in and around Melbourne in April.
The natural masterpieces of New Zealand are always in-season.
This week in Melbourne, you can get giggling at the comedy festival, hit up Ministry of Sound's latest throwback party and celebrate Lulie's tenth birthday.
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Flights to and from The Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Cairns, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and more are on special to help the Sunshine State recover from the weather's impact so far in 2025.
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From a warehouse dance party and a feast of comedians to a beer festival and Hans Zimmer live, here's what's on the agenda in and around Melbourne in April.
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Book in that annual leave — you can take a discounted trip to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Queenstown and more.
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Both domestic and international fares are going cheap — and if you're keen to head overseas, prices start at $139.
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650 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
The mammoth CBD cafe was an instant classic and remains a beauty.
Cnr Little Collins And Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
Expect to see all the goodies Rustica is known for holding court in the cabinet, as well as an extensive brunch menu and locally roasted coffee.
198 Chapel Street, Prahran
A Prahran bar sporting a pool table, Buffalo wings and an extensive back bar of hard-to-find American booze.