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A cult Kiwi fashion favourite is crossing the ditch, with two new stores set to land in Melbourne and Sydney.
Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.
Head to these sun-soaked Melbourne rooftop bars and pubs when you want to enjoy a cocktail and bite to eat skyward.
Crunch through crusty sourdough, munch on stacked sandwiches, savour flaky croissants and chew on moreish cookies, devour doughnuts and admire pastry perfection at the best bakeries in Melbourne.
Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.
The end of Lucky Coq wasn't the end of the party, with a reimagined late-night hangout set to land in Windsor this spring.
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GuideThe Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne
Head to these sun-soaked Melbourne rooftop bars and pubs when you want to enjoy a cocktail and bite to eat skyward.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crunch through crusty sourdough, munch on stacked sandwiches, savour flaky croissants and chew on moreish cookies, devour doughnuts and admire pastry perfection at the best bakeries in Melbourne.
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NewsNow Open: The Brains Behind Uluwatu's Favourite Venues Launch Italian-Inspired Restaurant, My Dear Clara
The team behind KALA, Lolita's and Lola's Cantina has opened a 140-seat Italian-inspired restaurant on Uluwatu's main strip, complete with a theatrical open kitchen and house-made cheese.
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NewsThe Commons Is Pairing After-Work Cocktails With Complimentary Fries in Melbourne and Sydney
Aperitif Hour is bringing complimentary fries, a new bar menu designed for sharing and a lineup of cocktails, martinis, beer and wine to The Commons.
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NewsPidapipo Just Dropped Eight Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Mocha Swirl and Passionfruit Sorbetto
The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of October, so don't wait to try them.
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NewsWhere to Eat, Drink and Explore in Singapore Based on Your Favourite F1 Team
Your favourite F1 team can be the starting point for exploring Singapore, from heritage neighbourhoods and rooftop bars to hawker centres and gardens.
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RestaurantMr Vincenzo's Restaurant & Wine Bar
784 Esplanade, Mornington
This Mornington Peninsula gem has had a major glow-up, revealing a design-forward space three-times its former size, with a wine bar and soon-to-be terrace.
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RestaurantAgnii Eatery Bar
105 Chapel Street, Windsor
Pieris wants Agnii to be more than just a place to eat and move on, with late-night DJs, flowing drinks, and street food on offer on the weekend.
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RestaurantLucia Melbourne
11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne
Lucia's luxurious menu features numerous seafood specialties, which adapt to the seasons, with the kitchen leaning into Italian classics and generous plates this Spring.
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RestaurantÉN
11 Bligh Place, Melbourne
A chef's counter, Edomae-style sushi on red-vinegar rice and a late-night listening bar on the lower level — Bligh Place just got a lot more interesting.
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RestaurantBar Gabi
21 Anderson Street, Yarraville
The chefs have their work cut out for him in the kitchen, manning a 700-kilogram Brazilian grill with 32 rotisserie spits.
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BarStokehouse
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.
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BarGarden State Hotel
101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
This always bustling pub, a favourite post-work hangout for many city workers who swing by for a care-free, good time, now boasts a two-level rooftop garden.
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Stokehouse
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.
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BarThe Fifth Province
60 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Home to St Kilda's creamiest pints, live music and a proper Sunday roast lunch.
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BarInes Wine Bar
150 Chapel Street, Windsor
This Venetian-inspired cocktail pair is perfectly poised for after work drinks and nibbles, or a nightcap and midnight snacks.
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BarParis Cat Jazz Club
6 Goldie Place, Melbourne
Melbourne's longest-running dedicated jazz club, down a CBD laneway, where Bob Dylan has reportedly been spotted watching a show from the back of the room.
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BarArbory Afloat
Flinders Walk, Melbourne
Melbourne's favourite floating bar is back, signalling a gorgeous Greek-inspired summer ahead filled with gyros, cocktails, and good vibes.
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NewsAlba Thermal Springs Soaks in Three Days of Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Listen to live tunes from crowd-favourite and emerging Australian jazz artists while hopping between the site's 32 geothermal pools.
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NewsICYMI: Jonathan Bailey is the New 'Dracula' and Audible is Bringing the Classic Story to Life in Sydney With an Exclusive Experience
Sydney’s Darling House is opening after dark for an immersive 'Dracula' experience featuring hidden clues and audiobook narration from an all-star cast.
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News13 Best Book Releases to Read This October
This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
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NewsCharlotte Wood Will Headline the 'Royal Mail Hotel Literary Salon', a 22-Guest Dinner and Conversation in Dunkeld
Booker-shortlisted Charlotte Wood joins The Monthly editor Michael Williams for the hotel's first salon. Just 22 seats are available, all sold as part of a weekend package.
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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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NewsEmpire of the Sun Are Bringing Their Cosmic Live Show Back to Melbourne
Two years after filling the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with giant statues, strange creatures and some of Australian pop’s most enduring songs, Empire of the Sun are coming back, with an even bigger tour in tow.
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EventVegan Tuesdays
Tue, 20 Oct, 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, 20 Oct, 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, 20 Oct, 2026
Tokosan, Prahran
Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
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EventTuesday Whisky & Cheese Night
Tue, 20 Oct, 2026
Eau De Vie, Melbourne
Spend your Tuesdays sampling whisky and cheese at Eau de Vie.
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EventBottomless Vegan Tacos
Tue, 20 Oct, 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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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 21 Oct, 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, 21 Oct, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.
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EventLongsong's Cheese Nights
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026
Longsong, Melbourne
Melty jaffles, oozy raclette and crispy saganaki, one night a week.
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EventKris+ Birthday Bash
Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Online
Your usual coffee runs, dinners and shopping trips can earn you extra miles this October, with ten miles per dollar available at participating Kris+ partners across Sydney and Melbourne.
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EventConvent Sounds at Abbotsford Convent
Sun, 25 Oct and Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Pack a picnic, find a spot on the heritage lawns and let live orchestral music soundtrack a sunny Sunday.
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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 25 Oct, 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, 25 Oct, 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, 25 Oct, 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, 25 Oct, 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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EventCassian: Day-to-Night Australia Tour 2026
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
This Grammy Award-winning producer is headed home this spring, transforming parks and club grounds into euphoric openair dance parties.
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EventThe Sunday Reset
Multiple single dates
Hyde Melbourne Place, Melbourne
The Melbourne Apothecary is jazzing up the day of rest with a 12-week wellness series.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 26 Oct, 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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EventMahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar
Multiple single dates
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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NewsCP Picks: Canadian Furniture Brand Cozey Wants You to Actually Use Your Sofas — And Let Your Pets on Them, Too
Cozey’s Edmund Lam explains how the Canadian brand designs for dogs, dinner on the couch and changing your mind.
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NewsMelbourne Fashion Week Returns in 2026 With Over 30 Independent Events Spanning Thrifting Parties, Book Fairs and Fringe Runways
From designer clothing swaps to crafty workshops, this year's edition brings people together in style.
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NewsNow Open: Adore Beauty Has Launched Its Biggest Store Yet at Melbourne Central, Complete With a K-Beauty Shop and a Fragrance Bar
Adore Beauty's largest store yet has opened at Melbourne Central, complete with a dedicated K-Beauty shop-in-shop and gift bags for the first 1,500 customers.
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NewsP.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection
It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.
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NewsMECCA's Born Creative Workshops Bring Poppy Lissiman, Tiffi and Soraya Boularas to Bourke Street in October
The $20 sessions at MECCAVERSITY run over three Thursday nights, and the ticket price is fully redeemable on MECCA products on the night.
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NewsThe Best Ways to Recover, Backed by Data and Sleep Experts
Sleep is an important part of recovery, but what you do throughout the day matters, too.
Latest Guides
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Guide
The Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crunch through crusty sourdough, munch on stacked sandwiches, savour flaky croissants and chew on moreish cookies, devour doughnuts and admire pastry perfection at the best bakeries in Melbourne.
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News
13 Best Book Releases to Read This October
This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
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Guide
The Ten Best Waterside Bars in Melbourne
Summer calls for spritzes by St Kilda Beach and a few cold ones on the banks of the Yarra.
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FeatureA Guide to Vanuatu: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore Across Efate and Espiritu Santo
Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.
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NewsThis Boutique Hotel in Bali's Canggu Is a Dream Home Stay That Inspires Creativity
Created by Bali Interiors founder Sheila Man, Bi Design House is a five-room boutique hotel near Canggu built for slowing down and creatively recharging.
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FeatureThe Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026
Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.
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NewsThe Epic Australia Pass Could Save Your Wallet on Ski Trips With Access to 85-Plus International and Local Resorts
Longing for a White Christmas? This pass might make it a little more affordable in 2027, but the current lowest price is leaving fast.
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NewsMt Hay Retreat Is the South Coast Destination Where Luxury Meets the Great Outdoors
Nestled in nature and just minutes from the charming village of Berry, this secluded haven is designed for slowing down.
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NewsThe Ultimate Guide to a Relaxing Jervis Bay Getaway
From luxury glamping to whale watching on white-sand beaches, Jervis Bay is an idyllic backdrop for a mini break. We’ve handpicked some stellar accommodation, eateries, and activities to book for your next weekend away.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Restaurant
Bar Gabi
21 Anderson Street, Yarraville
The chefs have their work cut out for him in the kitchen, manning a 700-kilogram Brazilian grill with 32 rotisserie spits.
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Bar
Garden State Hotel
101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
This always bustling pub, a favourite post-work hangout for many city workers who swing by for a care-free, good time, now boasts a two-level rooftop garden.
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RestaurantRockpool Bar & Grill
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
A Melbourne institution for steak and wine lovers that has stood the test of time for 20 years.
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Restaurant
ÉN
11 Bligh Place, Melbourne
A chef's counter, Edomae-style sushi on red-vinegar rice and a late-night listening bar on the lower level — Bligh Place just got a lot more interesting.
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RestaurantThe Kurrajong Hotel - Park Street Bistro
106-108 Swanson Street, Erskineville
The project brings together a team of passionate culinary, beverage and operational experts to create a timeless, classic, neighbourhood bistro.
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