This weekend in Melbourne, you can sip and snack at a wine and cheese festival, catch a movie under the stars and explore futuristic stories.
This hotel in the Melbourne CBD is also hosting puppy yoga sessions, serving up puppacinos and allowing pet staycations.
Add another subscription to your list — you'll need it to watch 'The Last of Us' season two, for starters.
Book in that bucket-list trip to Uluru, chase the sun on Hamilton Island or head south to Launceston — they're all options.
From multi-day music festivals and floral fiestas to big-name tours and ricotta celebrations, here's what's on the agenda in and around Melbourne in March.
Can't choose between dessert and a drink? You don't have to — instead, you can enjoy a sweet pairing featuring two of your favourites.
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NewsDesigner Christian Kimber Is Teaming Up with Bar Bellamy to Whip Up a Duo of Fashionable Cocktails
Drawing inspiration from laidback tailoring, these menswear-inspired old fashioned cocktails offer a stylish twist.
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NewsSay Cheers: Brunetti Classico Carlton Has Added a Permanent Range of Gelato Cocktails to Its Menu
Can't choose between dessert and a drink? You don't have to — instead, you can enjoy a sweet pairing featuring two of your favourites.
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NewsNow Open: Toby's Estate Has Launched a New Melbourne Flagship Store in the Heart of the Fitzroy Coffee Scene
Get down for high-end single origins, flavour-forward blends and even a special lineup of frozen coffee creations.
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NewsNow Open: Barragunda Dining Has Brought the Simple Joys of Paddock-to-Plate Cuisine to Cape Schanck
Though the journey to open was long and winding, the result has made this eco-driven Mornington Peninsula restaurant well worth the wait — and visit.
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NewsChef David Boyle Is Giving Dr Morse, Bodriggy Brewing Co and Albion Hotel Collingwood New Culinary Identities
The menus at several cherished inner-city venues are getting a big lift — and Dr Morse has scored a revamped NYC vibe.
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RestaurantSt David Dairy
16-18 Saint David Street, Fitzroy
This Fitzroy establishment scales dairy back to its roots.
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RestaurantIshizuka
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.
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BarKolkata Cricket Club
Crown Melbourne, Southbank
Mischa Tropp's sports bar and restaurant at Crown Melbourne takes punters back to a bygone-era in India.
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BarOmnia Bistro & 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.
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Kolkata Cricket Club
Crown Melbourne, Southbank
Mischa Tropp's sports bar and restaurant at Crown Melbourne takes punters back to a bygone-era in India.
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BarFlight Club
288 Russell Street, Melbourne
A nine-million-dollar fitout has transformed this two-storey CBD space into a huge darts bar.
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Omnia Bistro & 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.
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BarEspy Sunroom
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.
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NewsEmpathy, Fearlessness and Following Up 'Shogun' with a Powerful Australian Prison Movie: Cosmo Jarvis Talks 'Inside'
The fact that, as a musician, Jarvis charted in Triple J's Hottest 100 not once but twice is just a coincidence — he joined Aussie director Charles Williams' debut film based on its script and subject matter.
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NewsThe Trailer for Nicolas Cage's Australian Thriller 'The Surfer' Is Here with 'Point Break'-Meets-'Wake in Fright' Vibes
Julian McMahon also stars in this Western Australia-shot film about an Aussie expat returning home to his childhood beach.
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NewsBlake Lively and Anna Kendrick Face Off Again in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Another Simple Favour'
With director Paul Feig returning as well, the sequel to one of the most-entertaining films of 2018 will hit your streaming queue via Prime Video in May.
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NewsSpinning PR Scandals Into Australia's Next Smart and Superb Satirical TV Comedy: Vic Zerbst and Jenna Owen Chat 'Optics'
Footballer antics, airline chaos, a major telco outage, actor drama — these recognisable real-life situations fuel the ABC's new workplace sitcom, which is set in the world of crisis PR.
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NewsHBO's Max Streaming Platform Will Be Available in Australia From the End of March 2025
Add another subscription to your list — you'll need it to watch 'The Last of Us' season two, for starters.
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NewsRebellion, Revolution, Ben Mendelsohn: The First Trailer for the Long-Awaited Second Season of 'Andor' Is Here
Starring Diego Luna, the prequel series to 'Rogue One' returns in April 2025, three years after its first season proved one of the very best things in the galaxy.
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EventMates Rates and Cheese Plates
Fri, 28 Feb, 2025
XM4, Saint Kilda
Tuck into free fromage over cheap drinks.
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EventBaby's Summer of Spritz
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Baby's summertime happy hour deal includes a bunch of $9.50 spritzes, $6.5 Peroni Rossas and a $7.50 house wine.
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EventThe Fans Strike Back: A Fan Exhibition
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
The District Docklands, Docklands
This 'Star Wars'-worshipping showcase is bringing one of the planet's largest private collections of replica memorabilia from the franchise to Melbourne.
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EventSquid Game: The Experience
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Luna Park, Milsons Point
This immersive 'Squid Game' experience at Sydney's Luna Park will get you playing 'Red Light, Green Light' IRL.
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EventWine & Cheese Fest 2025
Sat, 1 Mar, 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
The best days out are ones packed with dreamy local cheese, vino and grape stomping.
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EventGreen Day: 'The Saviors' Tour
Sat, 1 Mar, 2025
Marvel Stadium, Docklands
These 90s and 00s favourites are returning Down Under to play their iconic 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' albums in full.
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EventFloat Your Boat: Kariton x Molly Rose
Sun, 2 Mar, 2025
Molly Rose Brewery, Collingwood
This one-day-only schooner and scoops session features beer and ice cream floats ready to overwhelm your tastebuds.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 5 Mar, 2025
Bosozoku, South Yarra
Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
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EventVegan Tuesdays
Tue, 4 Mar, 2025
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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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 2 Mar, 2025
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, 2 Mar, 2025
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda
End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
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EventGet Up and Glow
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Bossley Bar & Restaurant, Melbourne
Get your Saturday started in the best way with a yoga class, brekkie and beauty products — all for free.
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EventSouth Gippsland Garlic Festival
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Korumburra Showground, Korumburra
Discover just how good garlic gets thanks to 80 market stalls, live cooking demonstrations and one-off culinary creations.
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EventThorpdale Potato Festival
Sun, 9 Mar, 2025
Thorpdale Potato Festival, Thorpdale
Once you're finished eating spuds, this throwback festival encourages you to race them, stack them and even wear them.
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EventNew Order: Australian Tour 2025
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
After their 2020 tour was cut short due to the pandemic, these music icons are returning Down Under.
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EventPortsea Hotel's Summer Music Series
Multiple single dates
Portsea Hotel, Portsea
The Presets, Jake Webb, Darley and DJ Levi will be playing waterfront gigs this summer at Portsea Hotel.
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NewsYou Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego
Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.
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NewsAdore Beauty Is Opening Its First Australian Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne — And Yes, It Will Have Tim Tam Giveaways Too
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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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her
Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.
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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him
Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.
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NewsSmall Changes to Your Hospo Business to Turn Your Customers Loyal
“By rewarding repeat visits and offering exclusive deals to regular customers, we've fostered a stronger connection and encouraged more frequent returns.”
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News"A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025
The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can sip and snack at a wine and cheese festival, catch a movie under the stars and explore futuristic stories.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This March
From multi-day music festivals and floral fiestas to big-name tours and ricotta celebrations, here's what's on the agenda in and around Melbourne in March.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can catch Green Day live, hit up a wine and cheese festival, and watch a 'Dune' double feature in IMAX.
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GuideThe 14 Best Omakase in Melbourne or 2025
This multi-course Japanese dining experience has surged in popularity over the past few years — with sushi lovers fighting to get a reservation at the exclusive chef's tables.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can sip and snack at a wine and cheese festival, catch a movie under the stars and explore futuristic stories.
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NewsBayous, Bluffs and Beyond: The South's Most Breathtaking Outdoor Experiences
If you're in search of America's most spectacular scenery and nature experiences, look no further than the South.
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NewsGrits, Gators and Green Tomatoes: Nine Quintessentially Southern Meals and Where to Eat Them
The culinary traditions of the American South are a celebration of fresh ingredients and flavours handed down over generations. Try them in dishes in family-owned diners to smoky barbecue joints and award-winning modern spins on classic favourites.
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NewsLife is a Highway: The Ultimate Southern Road Trip Guide
There’s no better way to see the American South than on the open road, where good times are guaranteed.
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NewsFrom Alt Country to Zydeco: Here are the Best Music Destinations When Seeing the South
Tickle your ears with the twang of the South's signature sounds at live music shows around the region and take in the rich musical culture and history.
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NewsQT Melbourne Has Teamed Up with Guide Dogs Victoria to Appoint a "Wellbeing Dog-cierge" — and Make Your Stay More Adorable
This hotel in the Melbourne CBD is also hosting puppy yoga sessions, serving up puppacinos and allowing pet staycations.
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CafeRustica 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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CafeHigher Ground
650 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
The mammoth CBD cafe was an instant classic and remains a beauty.
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