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Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.
The end of Lucky Coq wasn't the end of the party, with a reimagined late-night hangout set to land in Windsor this spring.
Listen to live tunes from crowd-favourite and emerging Australian jazz artists while hopping between the site's 32 geothermal pools.
A decade after launching in Panama, this renowned beginner-friendly surf retreat is here to help you ditch the wellness gadgets.
This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.
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NewsNow Open: The Brains Behind Uluwatu's Favourite Venues Launch Italian-Inspired Restaurant, My Dear Clara
The team behind KALA, Lolita's and Lola's Cantina has opened a 140-seat Italian-inspired restaurant on Uluwatu's main strip, complete with a theatrical open kitchen and house-made cheese.
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NewsThe Commons Is Pairing After-Work Cocktails With Complimentary Fries in Melbourne and Sydney
Aperitif Hour is bringing complimentary fries, a new bar menu designed for sharing and a lineup of cocktails, martinis, beer and wine to The Commons.
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NewsPidapipo Just Dropped Eight Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Mocha Swirl and Passionfruit Sorbetto
The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of October, so don't wait to try them.
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NewsWhere to Eat, Drink and Explore in Singapore Based on Your Favourite F1 Team
Your favourite F1 team can be the starting point for exploring Singapore, from heritage neighbourhoods and rooftop bars to hawker centres and gardens.
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NewsWhy Your Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Shouldn't End at the Circuit
Grand Prix Season Singapore brings ten days of race-themed food, parties, pop-ups, exhibitions and experiences across the city.
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NewsThe Specials Board: These Are Melbourne's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for October
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
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RestaurantÉN
11 Bligh Place, Melbourne
A chef's counter, Edomae-style sushi on red-vinegar rice and a late-night listening bar on the lower level — Bligh Place just got a lot more interesting.
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RestaurantBar Gabi
21 Anderson Street, Yarraville
The chefs have their work cut out for him in the kitchen, manning a 700-kilogram Brazilian grill with 32 rotisserie spits.
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BarStokehouse
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.
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RestaurantDa Bepi
391 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Brothers Matthew and Anthony Lucato's cicchetteria channels their grandfather's hometown outside Venice — with family recipes, Veneto wines and records spinning until 3am.
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RestaurantHelios Hotel
256 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
After eight years scoping out the space Kasidokostas has finally revealed his vision for Helios Hotel, a mega-venue that boasts three concepts at one address.
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RestaurantRockpool Bar & Grill
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
A Melbourne institution for steak and wine lovers that has stood the test of time for 20 years.
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BarGarden State Hotel
101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
This always bustling pub, a favourite post-work hangout for many city workers who swing by for a care-free, good time, now boasts a two-level rooftop garden.
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Stokehouse
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.
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BarThe Fifth Province
60 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Home to St Kilda's creamiest pints, live music and a proper Sunday roast lunch.
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BarInes Wine Bar
150 Chapel Street, Windsor
This Venetian-inspired cocktail pair is perfectly poised for after work drinks and nibbles, or a nightcap and midnight snacks.
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BarParis Cat Jazz Club
6 Goldie Place, Melbourne
Melbourne's longest-running dedicated jazz club, down a CBD laneway, where Bob Dylan has reportedly been spotted watching a show from the back of the room.
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BarArbory Afloat
Flinders Walk, Melbourne
Melbourne's favourite floating bar is back, signalling a gorgeous Greek-inspired summer ahead filled with gyros, cocktails, and good vibes.
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NewsAlba Thermal Springs Soaks in Three Days of Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Listen to live tunes from crowd-favourite and emerging Australian jazz artists while hopping between the site's 32 geothermal pools.
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NewsICYMI: Jonathan Bailey is the New 'Dracula' and Audible is Bringing the Classic Story to Life in Sydney With an Exclusive Experience
Sydney’s Darling House is opening after dark for an immersive 'Dracula' experience featuring hidden clues and audiobook narration from an all-star cast.
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News13 Best Book Releases to Read This October
This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
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NewsCharlotte Wood Will Headline the 'Royal Mail Hotel Literary Salon', a 22-Guest Dinner and Conversation in Dunkeld
Booker-shortlisted Charlotte Wood joins The Monthly editor Michael Williams for the hotel's first salon. Just 22 seats are available, all sold as part of a weekend package.
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News21 Free Things to Do at Melbourne Fringe Festival — Where Art Is Happening in Some Very Unexpected Places
Want a creative fix without emptying your wallet? Here are 21 free things to see at the Fringe across the city this October.
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NewsEmpire of the Sun Are Bringing Their Cosmic Live Show Back to Melbourne
Two years after filling the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with giant statues, strange creatures and some of Australian pop’s most enduring songs, Empire of the Sun are coming back, with an even bigger tour in tow.
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EventDiscoteca Italiana Arrivederci Roma at Melbourne Museum
Fri, 16 Oct, 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Before this Roman blockbuster closes, it’s getting one final send-off with disco, cocktails, cannoli and after-dark exhibition access.
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EventMates Rates and Cheese Plates
Fri, 16 Oct, 2026
XM4, Saint Kilda
Tuck into free fromage over cheap drinks.
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EventKeys Gone Wild at the Espy Melbourne
Fri, 16 Oct, 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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EventKris+ Birthday Bash
Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Online
Your usual coffee runs, dinners and shopping trips can earn you extra miles this October, with ten miles per dollar available at participating Kris+ partners across Sydney and Melbourne.
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EventThe Teskey Brothers at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
The city's annual jazz celebration is hitting all the right notes, beginning with a blockbuster hometown performance from The Teskey Brothers.
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EventArchie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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EventGood Food & Wine Show 2026
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Various venues across Australia
Inviting guests to savour exclusive creations and cook alongside acclaimed chefs, this annual extravaganza features over 300 foodie exhibitors.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 21 Oct, 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, 20 Oct, 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, 21 Oct, 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, 18 Oct, 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, 18 Oct, 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, 18 Oct, 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, 18 Oct, 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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EventJuliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays
Thu, 22 Oct, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne
Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 19 Oct, 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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NewsMelbourne Fashion Week Returns in 2026 With Over 30 Independent Events Spanning Thrifting Parties, Book Fairs and Fringe Runways
From designer clothing swaps to crafty workshops, this year's edition brings people together in style.
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NewsNow Open: Adore Beauty Has Launched Its Biggest Store Yet at Melbourne Central, Complete With a K-Beauty Shop and a Fragrance Bar
Adore Beauty's largest store yet has opened at Melbourne Central, complete with a dedicated K-Beauty shop-in-shop and gift bags for the first 1,500 customers.
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NewsP.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection
It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.
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NewsMECCA's Born Creative Workshops Bring Poppy Lissiman, Tiffi and Soraya Boularas to Bourke Street in October
The $20 sessions at MECCAVERSITY run over three Thursday nights, and the ticket price is fully redeemable on MECCA products on the night.
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NewsThe Best Ways to Recover, Backed by Data and Sleep Experts
Sleep is an important part of recovery, but what you do throughout the day matters, too.
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NewsIt Girl Designer Cecilie Bahnsen's Whimsical ASICS Sneakers Are Back for Spring 2026
These sculptural kicks are landing in a pair of muted tones.
Latest Guides
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NewsSeven Spots That Do Actually Good All-You-Can-Eat Food in Melbourne
From all the sushi you can handle and bottomless yum cha, right through to endless plates of vegetarian food for just $7.95.
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GuideEight New Melbourne Art Exhibitions for September to Help You Ring in Spring
See influential pop art perspectives, discover German biospheres and consider video art exploring national identity.
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GuideWhere to Eat American Barbecue in Melbourne
Where to get your fix of some down-home USA cookin'.
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GuideEight New Melbourne Art Exhibitions Worth Rugging Up for This August
See the works of a fashion photography legend, reflect on the future of sculpture and step into a pool in the NGV.
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NewsThis Boutique Hotel in Bali's Canggu Is a Dream Home Stay That Inspires Creativity
Created by Bali Interiors founder Sheila Man, Bi Design House is a five-room boutique hotel near Canggu built for slowing down and creatively recharging.
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FeatureThe Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026
Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.
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NewsThe Epic Australia Pass Could Save Your Wallet on Ski Trips With Access to 85-Plus International and Local Resorts
Longing for a White Christmas? This pass might make it a little more affordable in 2027, but the current lowest price is leaving fast.
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NewsMt Hay Retreat Is the South Coast Destination Where Luxury Meets the Great Outdoors
Nestled in nature and just minutes from the charming village of Berry, this secluded haven is designed for slowing down.
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NewsThe Ultimate Guide to a Relaxing Jervis Bay Getaway
From luxury glamping to whale watching on white-sand beaches, Jervis Bay is an idyllic backdrop for a mini break. We’ve handpicked some stellar accommodation, eateries, and activities to book for your next weekend away.
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NewsThis New Lennox Head Retreat Is Helping Newbies Catch Their Very First Wave Across Four-Night Surf and Yoga Stays
A decade after launching in Panama, this renowned beginner-friendly surf retreat is here to help you ditch the wellness gadgets.
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