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A treasure trove of costumes, instruments and cultural artefacts is bringing Australia's greatest performance moments back to life.
Held over one massive weekend, Overtone, Freeform and Mode are back with a stacked lineup spanning techno, UK garage and euphoric house.
Freshly crowned the world's best shiraz, this $25 South Australian bottle is punching well above its weight.
This sprawling shopping centre now has a wellness sanctuary to match, providing a new home for movement, training and recovery in the southeast.
Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
Inside a former brewery malt store, this striking new storefront pays tribute to centuries of good craftsmanship while featuring a dedicated repair workshop.
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NewsThis Takes the Cake: To Celebrate 125 Years in Business, This Bakery is Handing Out 10,000 Free Slices of Cake
"We know what we're good at, and we've spent 125 years perfecting recipes that have been passed down for five generations."
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NewsGuinness Is More Popular Than Ever — Here's Where to Find a Pint in Melbourne
Guinness is having a moment — here's where to find a properly poured pint of the black stuff in Melbourne.
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NewsThis Just in: The World's Best Burgers List Has Been Revealed, and We're Sorry, Melbourne, But Sydney Has Dominated This Round
A remarkable six Sydney restaurants have ranked in the top 20 list.
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NewsPidapipo Just Dropped Seven Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Green Apple Sorbet and Banana, Peanut Butter and Malt
The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of June, so don't wait to try them.
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NewsThis Just in: Brooki Bakehouse's Cookie Empire Continues to Expand, with Plans for Its Next Pop-Up Just Announced
So which city has landed the cookie jackpot this time? Drum roll, please…
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NewsWe've Got a Great Dill For You: Pickle Purveyor ACIDE Teams Up With Billy Van Creamy To Bring You Wacky Flavours, Including a Dill Pickle Sorbet
Challenge your taste buds with an unexpected dill pickle sorbet or a pickled plum crumble ice cream.
Latest Openings
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RestaurantLittle House Wine Bar
98 Smith Street, Collingwood
The kitchen has a produce-first, minimal-waste, strongly-seasonal philosophy, all grounded in technique and restraint.
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RestaurantO'Connells Hotel
407 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Cosy up by the fireplace in winter, or hit the courtyard out back during summer.
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RestaurantMudo Dining & Bar
133 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Mudo may not be your typical late-night, loud Korean barbecue joint, but its aiming to fill a gap where diners can experience Korean ingredients and techniques in a more sophisticated setting.
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RestaurantSpaghetti Club
95 Swan St, Richmond
Menu highlights include a thick-cut pork chop cotoletta and Nonno's golden-baked lasagne.
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RestaurantLittle Rose
274 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
The French-Asian bistro is here for a good time, not a long time, with the residency sticking around for only a few short months.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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Florentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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BarThe Florence
133 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
The cocktail list features five variations of the Negroni, along with Tuscan wines and creative house signatures.
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BarThe Rochester Hotel
202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
The Rochey boasts a famous happy hour, specials almost every night of the week, and now a comedy and curry evening.
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BarBar Lourinha
37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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BarThe Fitzroy Pinnacle
251-255 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
Fitzroy North's oddly-shaped corner pub gets a new lease on life under new management.
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News'ENCORE!' Presents 50 Unforgettable Aussie Performance Treasures, From Kylie's Hot Pants to Jackman's Stage Costumes
A treasure trove of costumes, instruments and cultural artefacts is bringing Australia's greatest performance moments back to life.
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NewsElectronic Heavyweights Barry Can't Swim, Interplanetary Criminal and Richie Hawtin Lead This East Coast Festival Triple-Header
Held over one massive weekend, Overtone, Freeform and Mode are back with a stacked lineup spanning techno, UK garage and euphoric house.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Movie Releasing in June You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
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NewsNow Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In June
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
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NewsA Cosy Winter Day Out for the Whole Family is Landing at Hamer Hall This August
John Powell’s beloved 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' score will be performed live by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra alongside the sequel for a memorable family-friendly winter night out.
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NewsAn Ode to Fitzroy's Live Music Legacy, High Ground Festival Debuts with Dozens of Gigs Across Three Long-Standing Institutions
Spanning three legendary local venues, this winter music festival celebrates the suburb's underground scene and creative rebellion.
Featured Events
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 3 Jun, 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, 3 Jun, 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, 3 Jun, 2026
Longsong, Melbourne
Melty jaffles, oozy raclette and crispy saganaki, one night a week.
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EventSheltering at the Sydney Opera House
Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to the Sydney Opera House this June with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill exploring First Nations stories and connection to Country.
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EventJuliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne
Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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EventHeinz x Nico's Deli Night Shift Automat
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026
Nico's Sandwich Deli, Fitzroy
Fast, waiterless and loaded with flavour, this six-month automat pop-up is bringing a new edge to a bygone late-night staple.
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EventBottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026
Pizza e Birra, St Kilda
$35 gets you two hours of slices and brews every Thursday night.
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EventRac 'n' Mac Night
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026
Smithward, Collingwood
Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
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EventDiscoteca Italiana at Melbourne Museum
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Step from centuries-old relics onto the dance floor as this one-night-only Italo disco party combines the ancient world and after-dark fun.
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EventSauna Sessions at Moon Dog Beach Club
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026
Moon Dog Beach Club, Frankston
Trading sun loungers for sauna benches, this winter time collab invites guests to sweat it out, then sip a cold one at the bar.
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EventVegan Tuesdays
Tue, 9 Jun, 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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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 7 Jun, 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, 7 Jun, 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, 7 Jun, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham
This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
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EventThe Social Studio Fundraiser: 'Flee' Film Screening
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Support this fashion-focused social enterprise as they raise funds to offer free education and training programs to refugee communities.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 8 Jun, 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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EventDumplings 'n' Massage
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne
Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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NewsThis Melbourne Product Developer Has Made the Ultimate Aesthetic Hot Pilates Towel — Because Sweating Should Be Chic, Too
Melbourne product developer Lauren Farrell built Clammy — a carry-on towel kit in nostalgic prints — after one too many slippery hot mat moments. The newest print, Stripe, just dropped.
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NewsAt Carlton's Historic Malt Store, Birkenstock's New Flagship Celebrates Heritage and Gives Old Sandals a Second Life
Inside a former brewery malt store, this striking new storefront pays tribute to centuries of good craftsmanship while featuring a dedicated repair workshop.
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NewsMelbourne Label Kat the Label Has Dropped a Marilyn Monroe Lingerie Collab — Just in Time for Her Would-be 100th Birthday
Lace, corsetry and that embroidered quote — the 12-piece capsule is a proper love letter to Old Hollywood.
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NewsIKEA Is Letting You Stay Inside an Architecturally Designed Home Full of Yet-to-Be-Released IKEA Furniture — For Just $19.95 Per Night
For anyone who's ever dreamed of sleeping inside of an IKEA store — this is about as close at you can (legally) get.
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NewsLewi Brown's Earls Collection and ASICS Turn Memories of Home and Childhood Footy Into Footwear with a New Collaboration
From backyard footy dreams in Christchurch to modern streetwear, this special collaboration leans on heritage, family and sporting nostalgia.
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NewsNow Open: Love Isabelle Fills a Nostalgic Living Room With Vintage-Inspired Jewellery On High Street
A welcome addition to one of Melbourne's favourite shopping boulevards.
Latest Guides
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NewsMelbourne's Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter
Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.
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GuideThe Best Cheap Eats in Melbourne
You'll find big bowls of ramen, crispy borek, chicken parma deals and even steak and bottomless fries at Melbourne's best cheap-eat haunts.
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NewsThe 18 Most Whimsical, Witchy and Gothic Places in Melbourne
From candlelit wine bars and historical mansions, to antique stores and cosy cafes, these spellbinding spots are straight out of 'Practical Magic'.
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GuideThe Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Melbourne
Settle in for a productive work or study session with a strong coffee in hand at these laptop-friendly cafes around Melbourne.
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NewsKĀYA Health Clubs Has Opened a Massive New Sanctuary Inside Chadstone, Designed as an All-in-One Wellness Escape
This sprawling shopping centre now has a wellness sanctuary to match, providing a new home for movement, training and recovery in the southeast.
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NewsTake the Scenic Route Minus the Crowds — These Five Australian Road Trips Will Get You Off-the-Beaten Path
Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
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NewsFrom Morning Hot-Air Ballooning to Moonlit Kayaking: These Are Melbourne's Coolest Winter Adventures
These Melbourne winter adventures prove there's no such thing as hibernation season.
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NewsComing Soon: Step From Villa to Vine as Landmark Luxury Resort, Laval, Embarks on an Ambitious New Chapter in the Hunter Valley
Setting a new benchmark for luxury in the Hunter Valley, this high-end resort will offer outstanding indulgence, from top-notch dining to helicopter access.
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NewsRoyal Botanic Gardens Victoria Has Revealed Its Illuminating 2026 Winter Program
From the 2026 return of Lightscape to lessons in astronomy and native wildlife, Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens is keeping busy this winter.
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Melbourne's Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter
Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Restaurant
O'Connells Hotel
407 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Cosy up by the fireplace in winter, or hit the courtyard out back during summer.
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