Nearly 400 artists will spill across Melbourne's venues, as Rising returns with an expansive celebration of music, dance, theatre and ephemeral works.
Eat yourself silly with the best hot cross buns Melbourne has to offer this Easter.
Arriving on the waterfront with 200 rooms, Italian fare and bayside views, this major hotel opening reflects a regional city on the rise.
From post-apartheid South Africa to MECCA's leadership team, Lisa Keenan has built a career around one central question: who holds power — and how do we redistribute it?
The KIC Founders discuss the profound impact of motherhood on transforming their identities, ambitions and relationship with movement.
Drenched in pastel colours, this market-style neighbourhood spot for bread, coffee and fancy provisions is soon bringing its wares to the Mornington Peninsula.
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NewsThe Best Hot Cross Buns in Melbourne
Eat yourself silly with the best hot cross buns Melbourne has to offer this Easter.
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NewsComing Soon: Malvern East's Breadcetera Is Getting Coastal, Opening a Second European-Style Market in Mount Eliza
Drenched in pastel colours, this market-style neighbourhood spot for bread, coffee and fancy provisions is soon bringing its wares to the Mornington Peninsula.
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NewsComing Soon: The Angel of Malvern Rises Again — Spanning Three Levels, This 1856 Corner Pub Enters Its Most Ambitious Era
One of Malvern's oldest buildings, let alone pubs, is soon stepping into its next chapter, bringing three levels of dining, drinking and after-dark intrigue.
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NewsTrust the Chef as Bourke Street's Nori Maki Is Serving Japan's Dangerously Delicious Fugu Maki Delicacy
Bite into Australia's cheapest-ever fugu maki, as this notorious pufferfish delicacy is prepared for one month only by a highly trained ex-Nobu chef.
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NewsThis Just In: El Jannah Is Giving Away 100,000 Whole Charcoal Chickens For Free in Every Store — Starting Right Now
There's a whole, juicy, smoky charcoal chicken — and garlic sauce — with your name on it at your nearest El Jannah store, all for free.
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NewsThe Specials Board: These Are Melbourne's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for March
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
Latest Openings
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RestaurantGarfield Pizzeria
297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The counter-service pizzeria, named for an orange cat who visited the building site, reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant experience.
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RestaurantKoi Toy
T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.
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RestaurantFrenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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PubMt View Hotel
70 Bridge Road, Richmond
Great views, good booze and food that will keep you satisfied on game day make this pub the sportsperson’s favourite.
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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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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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BarArcane Fairies
185 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Theatrics take centre stage at this whimsical Lonsdale Street cocktail bar.
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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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BarGarden State Hotel
101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
This always bustling pub is a favourite post-work hangout for many city workers who swing by for a care-free, good time.
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BarSmiley Brewing Co
9 Southeast Boulevard, Pakenham
Local flavours and makers take centre stage at this family owned and operated Pakenham brewery.
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BarBar Local Drop
116 Rokeby Street, Collingwood
There are over 500 bottles to choose from that can be enjoyed at the bar or in the comfort of your own home.
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NewsRising 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever, Featuring Over 100 Transformative Events Spanning Music, Dance and After-Dark Encounters
Nearly 400 artists will spill across Melbourne's venues, as Rising returns with an expansive celebration of music, dance, theatre and ephemeral works.
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NewsThis Just In: A 'Harry Potter' Exhibition Is Conjuring the Wizarding World in Sydney This May
Wands at the ready, because you'll be able to immerse yourself in the beloved franchise when this exhibit is conjured down under.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: MECCA's Chief Purpose Officer Lisa Keenan on Empowerment and Enacting Structural Change
From post-apartheid South Africa to MECCA's leadership team, Lisa Keenan has built a career around one central question: who holds power — and how do we redistribute it?
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NewsCP On: WitchTok, Modern-Day Covens and Why Witchcraft Is Fourth-Wave Feminism's New Language
From Spotify spell playlists to TikTok tarot, modern witchcraft has resurfaced as a cultural shorthand for autonomy, intuition and collective female power.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Movie Releasing in March 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 March
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
Featured Events
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EventHeinz x Nico's Deli Night Shift Automat
Thu, 12 Mar, 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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EventJuliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays
Thu, 12 Mar, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne
Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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EventBottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night
Thu, 12 Mar, 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, 12 Mar, 2026
Smithward, Collingwood
Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
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EventMates Rates and Cheese Plates
Fri, 13 Mar, 2026
XM4, Saint Kilda
Tuck into free fromage over cheap drinks.
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EventKeys Gone Wild at the Espy Melbourne
Fri, 13 Mar, 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda
Every Friday night head to The Espy's Sunroom for crowd sing-alongs, classic hits and chart-topping belters performed live on the piano.
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EventBluey's World
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 - Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
This immersive Brisbane experience lets you step inside the Heeler home for real life.
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EventAlliance Française French Film Festival 2026
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
Angelina Jolie's latest performance, a dystopian AI-ruled Paris and a noir story set in 1930's Algeria lead the AFFFF 2026 program.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 18 Mar, 2026
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, 17 Mar, 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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EventGroove Therapy
Wed, 18 Mar, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.
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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 15 Mar, 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, 15 Mar, 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, 15 Mar, 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, 15 Mar, 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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EventMānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2026
Sat, 21 Mar, 2026
Auckland Domain, Auckland
Dance acts including Faithless and Peking Duk are performing at Auckland's stacked one-day music festival.
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EventGreyhound Adoption Program 30th Birthday at Abbotsford Convent
Mon, 16 Mar, 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Casual dog spotters and long boy enthusiasts alike are invited to this tail-wagging celebration marking three decades of rehomed pups.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: The Sisters Behind TWOOBS Platforms on the Fashion Blogger Cult of 2016, Skyhigh Flops and Sustainable-r Efforts
From Tumblr-era fashion bloggers to the founders of the iconic platform label TWOOBS, Jess and Stef Dadon have front-row views on how style and sustainability have evolved over the past decade.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: Mesa Collections Founder Trishia Mariano on Hosting, Heritage and the Art of Setting the Table
Before Mesa Collections existed, there were dinner parties with strangers, borrowed tables and Trishia Mariano's love of bringing people together.
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NewsMeet Grumpi: The Melbourne Startup Making Shockingly Luxe (and Affordable) Vacuum-Compressed Furniture
The Melbourne-founded brand is making furniture shopping fun again — no long wait times, no delivery dramas, just style and comfort (in a box).
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NewsWear Your Love for Hector's Deli, as the Cult Sandwich Spot Teams Up with UNIQLO for a Fresh-Pressed Merch Collab
Rep your love of sangas on the streets, as this cult-followed deli teams up with a global fashion giant on new merch.
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NewsThe Best Vintage Stores in Melbourne
We’ve rounded up the city’s best vintage dealers of designer treasures, denim classics and pre-loved gems waiting for their next chapter.
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NewsThe Founder of Sheet Society Has Launched a Dreamy, Fabric-Forward Loungewear Label Inspired by TV Show The White Lotus
After mastering the art of a good night’s sleep, bedtime expert Hayley Worley has turned her attention to what we wear to rest.
Latest Guides
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GuideThe Best Pubs in Melbourne
These institutions have stood the test of time, serving pints and parmas to their devoted regulars for longer than anyone can remember.
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NewsThe Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Victoria
Pitch your tent at these epic campgrounds, then into the surf with you.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD
Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to these spots for seriously good tacos, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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NewsThe Best Sex Shops in Melbourne
Whether you're looking for something to support sexual wellness to kink-specific desires, these stores stock for all desires.
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NewsNow Open: Victoria's Bayside Hub Is Glowing Up, with Crowne Plaza Geelong Signalling Big-City Ambitions on the Bellarine
Arriving on the waterfront with 200 rooms, Italian fare and bayside views, this major hotel opening reflects a regional city on the rise.
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NewsHow to Spend a Magical Day Out in Sydney Inspired by Harry Potter
Step into a real-life wizarding adventure with this Harry Potter™–inspired day out in Sydney.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw on Matrescence, Movement and Metamorphosis
The KIC Founders discuss the profound impact of motherhood on transforming their identities, ambitions and relationship with movement.
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NewsComing Soon: Step From Your Morning Meeting Into an Evening Sauna as The Commons Health Club Arrives in South Yarra
Blending productivity and wellness, the second location of this coworking space meets health club presents work-life balance at its best.
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NewsA Local's Guide to the Best-Kept Secrets of the Sutherland Shire
From a hidden Napoletana pizza joint to an abundance of lush nature spots, Hazel Kitchen and Bar owner, James Lancaster, shares his favourite Sutherland Shire gems.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
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Frenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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RestaurantBar Yarra
234 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Perfect for a post-work pop-in, Bar Yarra's boasts an impressive happy hour from 5 to 7pm, and even hosts DJs spinning nostalgic vinyls for Throwback Thursdays.
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RestaurantNo Biggie
130 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
With only one thing on the menu, the hardest decision you’ll have to make is choosing between peppercorn or chimichurri.
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CafeLune Croissanterie
119 Rose Street, Fitzroy
Prepare to queue — these are some of the best croissants in Melbourne, if not the world.
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