• Event

    Australia's Biggest Lobster Roll

    Monday, August 5 - Sunday, August 11, 2019

    Emporium Melbourne, Melbourne

    Melbourne's decadent pop-up is serving a foot-long roll stuffed the lots of lobster for one week only.

  • Event

    Ferdydurke Turns 6

    Thursday, August 8, 2019

    Ferdydurke, Melbourne

    Celebrate this laneway bar's sixth birthday with a night of light shows, installations and live tunes.

  • Event

    24-Hour Carwyn Bakery

    Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 18, 2019

    Carwyn Cellars, Thornbury

    This 24-hour party pairs dessert-inspired beers with treats from some of Melbourne's top bakeries.

  • Restaurant

    Mono-XO - CLOSED

    191A Smith Street, Fitzroy

    A 25-seat yakitori and rock 'n' roll bar in Fitzroy.

  • Event

    'The Grand Budapest Hotel' at Fed Square

    Saturday, September 7, 2019

    Federation Square, Melbourne

    Kick off spring with a free screening of the cult classic in the CBD.

  • Event

    Lune x Belles: Double Down

    Monday, August 5, 2019

    Belles Hot Chicken Fitzroy, Fitzroy

    The two local legends are teaming up for a one-night party — with a very special croissant.

  • Event

    Vegayan Filipino Feast

    Sunday, August 18, 2019

    Rice Paper Sister, Melbourne

    A one-off vegan Filipino feast is happening at the CBD's Rice Paper Sister.

  • Event

    Loch Hart Music Festival

    Friday, November 15 - Sunday, November 17, 2019

    Kangaroobie, Princetown

    A BYO camping festival on the Great Ocean Road with music, morning yoga and comedy.

  • News

    Melbourne's 48-Hour Train Network Strike Is Likely to Go Ahead

    The Rail Tram and Bus Union has voted to take industrial action, in the midst of tense negotiations with Metro Trains.

  • Event

    HopsFest

    Monday, August 26 - Sunday, September 29, 2019

    The General Assembly, South Wharf

    A new five-week beer fest with trivia, cheap pints and bottomless brew lunches.

  • Guide

    The Five Most Over-the-Top Takeaway Eats to Get in Melbourne

    From pizza slices bigger than your head to a Korean sandwich packed with egg salad and jam (yes, really).

  • News

    Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Is Bringing His Live Comedy Show to Australia and New Zealand

    The 'Road to Beijing' stand-up show is inspired by the star's lifelong attempt to become a figure-skating prodigy

  • News

    'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Is Heading to Australia

    The Broadway hit is heading to Melbourne's newly renovated Regent Theatre in 2021.

  • News

    PatchPets Is the New Tinder-Style App That'll Help Your Dog Make Four-Legged Friends

    Scroll through profiles of local pooches, chat to other owners and set up puppy play dates.

  • News

    Tokyo's Music Bar Is Taking Over Black Pearl For a Night As Part of a Global Bar Swap

    The globe-trotting series is helmed by UK spirits label Ableforth's, so expect gin cocktails aplenty.

  • Event

    Jaffle Symposium 2019

    Saturday, July 27, 2019, Saturday, August 3, 2019 and Saturday, August 17, 2019 

    Testing Grounds, Southbank

    Sink your teeth into important topics while snacking on hot, cheesy jaffles.

  • Event

    BeerFest Melbourne 2020

    Saturday, February 29, 2020

    Catani Gardens, St Kilda West

    Australia's longest running beer festival returns to Melbourne — with hundreds of brews in tow.

  • News

    Phillip Island's Hugely Popular Penguin Parade Has Undergone a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover

    The Victorian tourist attraction now boasts an all-new, eco-friendly visitor centre — including space for 1400 extra penguin homes.

  • Event

    Flinders Quarter Augmented Art Walk

    Wednesday, August 14 - Saturday, September 14, 2019

    Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

    This self-guided tour brings art to life with augmented reality.

  • News

    Ola Will Take You to the Airport for Free Tomorrow (or Discount Your Ride By $30)

    The ridesharing service is offering airport trips for free up to the value of $30.

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