Jónsi and company will play with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and more.
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To celebrate its opening, the team is running daily aperitvo sessions — pairing cheap drinks with complimentary snacks.
The beloved music festival is returning to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre for three days next March, with the lineup still to come.
Due the huge presale demand for tickets, the Aussie superstar is now doing an extra gig in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.
Apart from watching the AFL Grand Final this long weekend, you can join a one-night Sudanese dinner in Fitzroy, check out the new ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’ exhibition and tackle New Quarter’s unlimited noodles challenge.
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NewsNow Open: Italian Wine Bar and Restaurant Casa Mariotti Has Brought a Little Slice of Rome to Richmond's Swan Street
To celebrate its opening, the team is running daily aperitvo sessions — pairing cheap drinks with complimentary snacks.
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GuideThe 26 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.
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NewsComing Soon: Cheri Is the New Euro-Inspired All-Day Diner and Patisserie Located Across From South Melbourne Market
Cheri's pastry, breakfast and lunch offerings sound like absolute bangers.
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NewsThe CBD's Holey Moley Mini Golf Bar Is Getting an Upgrade and a New Collection of OTT Challenge Rooms
The New Holey Moley Funhouse challenge bar Is opening in the CBD this October, hosting nine different whacky games.
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NewsTen of the Best Dumpling Spots in Melbourne for 2024
Here is everywhere you should go to find Melbourne's finest dumplings from siu mai to xiaolongbao, and everything in between.
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NewsAfloat Has Reberthed on the Yarra, Promising to Transport Punters to Italy's Capri All Summer Long
Afloat's main bar and dining area has officially opened, while the pool deck and upper dining area will launch later in the year.
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BarPunters Club
376 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Millennials and Gen Zs might lament the loss of Kewpie, but Gen X music lovers will rejoice in seeing this old boozer return to Brunswick Street.
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BarCircl Wine House
22 Punch Lane, Melbourne
Circl is making it so much easier to try rare wines with over 150 drops offered by the glass.
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RestaurantElio's Place
238 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Elio's Place is serving up breakfast, lunch, aperitivo snacks and late-night dinners every day of the week in the CBD.
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BarFlour Child Richmond
432 Church Street, Richmond
You’ve had sourdough pizza, US-style slices and dirty Aussie pizzas, but have you tried pinsa romana?
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BarMorena Melbourne
71 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Alejandro Saravia is totally in his element with Morena Melbourne, masterfully executing his own take on contemporary Latin American fine-dining.
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Punters Club
376 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Millennials and Gen Zs might lament the loss of Kewpie, but Gen X music lovers will rejoice in seeing this old boozer return to Brunswick Street.
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Circl Wine House
22 Punch Lane, Melbourne
Circl is making it so much easier to try rare wines with over 150 drops offered by the glass.
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Flour Child Richmond
432 Church Street, Richmond
You’ve had sourdough pizza, US-style slices and dirty Aussie pizzas, but have you tried pinsa romana?
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Morena Melbourne
71 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Alejandro Saravia is totally in his element with Morena Melbourne, masterfully executing his own take on contemporary Latin American fine-dining.
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NewsGetting Life Advice From Your Future Self, Who Happens to Be Aubrey Plaza: Megan Park and Maisy Stella Chat 'My Old Ass'
You can also thank Margot Robbie for cinema's latest coming-of-age must-see — just like 'Saltburn' and 'Barbie', she produced it.
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NewsIt's Official: HBO Is Bringing Its Max Streaming Service to Australia in the First Half of 2025
There's no exact launch date yet, but you'll soon have another streaming platform to sign up to if you want to watch HBO's shows.
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NewsThe First Teaser Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Catches Up with Joel and Ellie Five Years Later
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay are joined by new cast members Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Jeffrey Wright and Catherine O'Hara.
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NewsSigur Rós Are Returning to Australia in 2025 to Pair the Icelandic Band's Ethereal Tunes with Live Orchestras
Jónsi and company will play with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and more.
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NewsIt's That Time Again: Golden Plains Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2025's Festival
The beloved music festival is returning to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre for three days next March, with the lineup still to come.
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News'Padam Padam' Summer 2.0 Is Getting Bigger: Kylie Minogue Just Added More Shows to Her 2025 Australian Tour
Due the huge presale demand for tickets, the Aussie superstar is now doing an extra gig in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Featured Events
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EventListen Out
Fri, 27 Sep, 2024
Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby
21 Savage, Skepta, Tyla, Flo Milli, John Summit and Sub Focus lead the lineup at this electronic-meets-hip hop fest for 2024.
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EventMates Rates and Cheese Plates
Fri, 27 Sep, 2024
XM4, Saint Kilda
Tuck into free fromage over cheap drinks.
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EventWET's Swim Club
Mon, 12 Aug - Fri, 27 Dec 2024
W Melbourne, Melbourne
Splish and splash skyhigh at W Melbourne's luxe indoor pool.
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Event$1 Dumplings at Hawker Hall
Wed, 25 Sep - Fri, 27 Sep 2024
Hawker Hall, Windsor
Either score these cheap eats during your lunch break on Wednesday or Thursday, or head down on the Friday public holiday for a long dumpling-filled feed.
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EventBaby Pizza's Spring Aperitivo
Mon, 23 Sep - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Richmond's Baby Pizza is bringing the Euro holiday vibes, serving up spritz, beer, wine and cocktail specials from 4–6pm daily throughout spring.
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EventLunch & Linger at NOMAD
Multiple single dates
Nomad Melbourne, Melbourne
Share a mezze platter full of NOMAD favourites, plus unlimited beer, wine and spritzes for 90 minutes.
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EventPlanetarium Nights
Multiple single dates
Scienceworks, Spotswood
Spend a Friday night staring up at the full-dome screen at Melbourne Planetarium with a drink in your hand.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills
Sat, 28 Sep, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
A new Fitzroy market showcase a top selection of local food producers each Saturday.
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EventFeast for Good at OKO Rooftop and Cafe
Sun, 29 Sep, 2024
OKO Rooftop and Cafe, Fitzroy
All proceeds from ticket sales and the raffle go towards charities in Sudan.
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EventWarabi's Sound Series
Multiple single dates
Warabi, Melbourne
Enjoy a midweek omakase special flavoured with nostalgic R&B and hip hop tunes spun by DJ Prequel.
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EventFringe Flavours Night Market
Multiple single dates
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
This spring, you can pair your night market food and bevs with outlandish Fringe performances.
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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 29 Sep, 2024
The National Hotel, Richmond
Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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EventBen Shewry's Obsession-Level Lasagne
Sat, 5 Oct, 2024
G.McBean Family Butcher, South Yarra
Ben Shewry is plating up fat slices of lasagne and signing copies of his new memoir at Prahran Market for just one day.
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EventPublic Enemy: 'On the Grid' 35th Anniversary Tour
Sat, 5 Oct, 2024
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
Do believe the hype: Public Enemy are bringing the noise Down Under on a spring tour with AB Original.
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EventDiscount for Service Industry Workers at Purple Pit
Multiple single dates
Purple Pit, Melbourne
Every Wednesday night, workers in the hospitality, healthcare, education and social services industries can score 20% off the total bill.
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NewsFrom Rotary Phones to MSN Messenger, Australia's Newest Museum Celebrates Communication Technologies
The first new major museum in Melbourne for more than two decades is all about the tech that's helped humanity interact.
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NewsYou'll Be Able to Explore a House-Within-a-House Labyrinth When the NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission Pops Up
First, you'll step inside the frame of an average Australian home — and then, drawing attention to alternative modes of housing, you'll enter a smaller-scale abode.
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NewsWin One of Five Philips Prize Packs That'll Help You Look Your Best This Winter
Philips is giving away three garment-care gadgets to make your beloved clothes look and feel new again.
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NewsStyle Away the Cold with These Wardrobe Essentials for an Aussie Winter
Winter wardrobe staples that'll withstand not only changing weather conditions but also changing trends.
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NewsNow Open: Iris van Herpen's Stunning Couture Designs Have Arrived Down Under at GOMA's 'Sculpting the Senses' Exhibition
Displaying in Brisbane after a season in Paris, the Australian-exclusive exhibition features 130 creations by the Dutch fashion designer.
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NewsOpen House Melbourne Weekend Has Announced the Full Lineup of Venues You Can Snoop Around in 2024
For two days this July, you can explore private homes and heritage buildings, as well as sports stadiums, places of worship, art gallery archives and more.
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The 26 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.
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NewsThe Ten Best Swimming Holes Near Melbourne
Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — check out these fab swim spots just a few hours' drive from Melbourne.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Long Weekend
Apart from watching the AFL Grand Final this long weekend, you can join a one-night Sudanese dinner in Fitzroy, check out the new ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’ exhibition and tackle New Quarter’s ...
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NewsThe Best Kayaking and Canoeing Spots Near Melbourne
Escape the city for a day gliding on the water spotting platypuses, dolphins and aquatic birds.
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The Ten Best Swimming Holes Near Melbourne
Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — check out these fab swim spots just a few hours' drive from Melbourne.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Long Weekend
Apart from watching the AFL Grand Final this long weekend, you can join a one-night Sudanese dinner in Fitzroy, check out the new ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’ exhibition and tackle New Quarter’s unlimited noodles challenge.
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The Best Kayaking and Canoeing Spots Near Melbourne
Escape the city for a day gliding on the water spotting platypuses, dolphins and aquatic birds.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week, you can visit the planetarium after dark, score $1 dumplings on Chapel Street and treat yourself to a high tea surrounded by blossoming cherry trees in the Yarra Valley.
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NewsTwelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.
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NewsThe Ten Best Bike Rides In and Around Melbourne
From leisurely city rides to stunning coastal climbs, here are the best bike trails to glide around on two wheels in and around Melbourne.
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RestaurantHazel
164 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
From the minds behind Liminal and Common Ground Project comes this after-work go-to for cocktails and clever contemporary bites.
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RestaurantSecret Kitchen CBD
222 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Traditional Chinese cuisine done well.
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RestaurantRustica Little Collins and Queen Street
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.
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