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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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GuideUnconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different
Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.
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GuideTheatre and Live Performances to Build a Whole Night Out Around
Theatres, cabaret rooms and live-music stages across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, from new Australian drama to West End-scale musicals — plus where to eat before curtain.
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News
13 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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Guide
Theatre and Live Performances to Build a Whole Night Out Around
Theatres, cabaret rooms and live-music stages across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, from new Australian drama to West End-scale musicals — plus where to eat before curtain.
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GuideRoad Trips Just Outside of Town to Fill an Entire Day Out
Nine day trips close enough to squeeze in before dinner, from high tea in a 1904 hydropathic retreat to a solar-powered treetop park in the Otways.
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GuideLate-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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GuideKid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together
Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.
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GuideGalleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around
Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by — made for filling a slow, rainy afternoon.
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GuideSpectacular Autumn Events For Culture Vultures Seeking Their Next Fix
Make sure you add these must-do events to your Sydney culture calendar.
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NewsFrom the 'Mona Lisa' to 'Codex Atlanticus': A Look Inside The Lume's Multi-Sensory Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition
The only 360-degree exact replica of the world's most-famous enigmatic portrait, da Vinci's notebook pages, 40 of his machine inventions brought to life: they're all on display.
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GuideSix Spectacular Art Exhibitions Hitting Sydney in 2023
Famous Modern masters and significant contemporary artists from Australia and abroad are being celebrated in these unmissable exhibitions.
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GuideEight Unmissable Exhibitions to See in Melbourne This Winter
Chilly winter weather is the perfect excuse to explore a few (or many) of Melbourne's world-class art exhibitions.
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Guide
Road Trips Just Outside of Town to Fill an Entire Day Out
Nine day trips close enough to squeeze in before dinner, from high tea in a 1904 hydropathic retreat to a solar-powered treetop park in the Otways.
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Guide
Late-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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Guide
Kid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together
Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.
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GuideJazz Bars to Settle Into and Lose Track of the Whole Night In
The jazz bars across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney drawing crowds with world-class acts, great drinks and a distinct lack of signage out the front.
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GuideIndependent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings
Characterful independent cinemas across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne where the room, the bar and the backstory matter just as much as the film.
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Guide
Galleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around
Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by — made for filling a slow, rainy afternoon.
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NewsThe Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August
A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.
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NewsMāori Artist Preston McNeil Transforms Nostalgic Arcade Machines Into Playable Artworks at St Kilda
These original arcade cabinets blend nostalgic game design with Maori traditions and identity.
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NewsFirst Nations Storytelling Takes Centre Stage, as Blak & Bright Literary Festival Returns to Explore Resistance, Power and Identity
From creative heavyweights to D&D storytelling, the fifth edition of this leading literary festival showcases enduring power across four inspiring days.
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NewsThis Just In: Body of Work Is Fed Square's New Literary Series, with Helen Garner and Charlotte Wood Leading the First Conversations
In an overstimulating digital world, Fed Square’s new series slows things down with conversations that span entire Australian literary careers.
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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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NewsThis Just In: Greece Is Loaning 100 Artefacts to Brisbane for the Upcoming Olympics
The 2032 Olympic Games will include an ode to the event's history thanks to this landmark exhibition.
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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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EventHOKA Pit Stop at Melbourne Marathon
Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra
Tune up for race day — this mechanic-inspired pop-up brings community runs, new kicks, snacks and DJs to the Botanic Gardens.
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EventThe Sunday Reset
Multiple single dates
Hyde Melbourne Place, Melbourne
The Melbourne Apothecary is jazzing up the day of rest with a 12-week wellness series.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Wool Store
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
The global techno powerhouse is taking over a sprawling industrial Melbourne venue with her trademark high-intensity sound.
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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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EventHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 18 Sep 2027 and Sun, 19 Sep 2027
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Celebrating 25 years of this adored series, the MSO will perform John Williams' iconic score across three Melbourne nights.
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NewsCoolangatta Is Turning Back the Clocks to the Golden Oldies for a Festival of Music, Motors and Misty-Eyed Nostalgia This June
Tune your radio to the good ol' days when Australia's biggest nostalgia festival returns for 2026.
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NewsRISING 2026's Final Lineup Drop Adds the World's Smallest Ramen-Ya, Late-Night Dining Collabs and Indigenous Futurisms
From speculative bison projections to midnight martinis and a tiny ramen restaurant, this sprawling festival's final additions make for a huge event.
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NewsAn Astrologer on Decoding Your Dreams, Not Micromanaging the Universe and Why Things Not Going Your Way Is Exactly the Point
Journalist-turned-dream guru Matt Galea wants you to listen to what your nightmares are trying to tell you.
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NewsRising 2026 Is Ascending, Adding a Pasifika Block Party, Underground Club Nights and First Peoples-Led Works to Its Huge Lineup
This city-wide arts and culture festival is climbing higher in 2026, now adding Pasifika block parties, underground club nights and art trams to the mix.
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NewsSorrento Writers Festival Returns with Over 200 Names, Presenting Bold Conversations That Tackle The Big Issues of Our Time
Bringing more than 200 thought-provoking writers and thinkers to the coast, this seaside gathering unpacks timely issues and delivers fresh perspectives.
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NewsCP Picks: Breaking Down the Must-Do Moments From the Dark Mofo 2026 Lineup
From groundbreaking global artists to renowned after-dark events, winter solstice festival Dark Mofo returns this June in a celebration of rebirth and renewal.
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NewsThis Just In: Melbourne Writers Festival Releases Full 40th Anniversary Program Including Jacinda Ardern, Yann Martel, Susan Choi and More
For its 40th run, Melbourne Writers Festival is inviting speakers from around the world to shine a light on storytelling, sex, stigma and the many visions and revisions that make up the human world.
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NewsRAC Arena Has a Huge 2026 Lineup — Here Are the Gigs and Shows Worth Planning a Perth Trip Around
From big-name comedy to hot-ticket pop and arena-sized live entertainment, these are the RAC Arena dates worth building a Perth escape around.
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NewsCelebrate Melbourne's Melting Pot of Cultures With Cultural Diversity Week Kicking Off This Weekend
This year's theme, "Culture connects us all", aims to promote unification and togetherness.
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NewsThis Just In: Melbourne Writers Festival 2026 Welcomes Bestselling Author R.F. Kuang to the Lineup
Ahead of the full program release next week, Melbourne Writers Festival has confirmed its first headline guest.
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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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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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NewsCP On: Does Anyone Actually Still Dine and Shop in Melbourne CBD?
We've all heard the doom and gloom around Melbourne CBD, but what does the latest pedestrian data say about the city's post-pandemic recovery?
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NewsThis Just In: Rebel Love Stories Are Taking Centre Stage at State Library Victoria
A new exhibition at State Library Victoria is unpacking rebellious love stories, from forbidden relationships to modern digital devotion.
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NewsLocal Artists, Queer Culture Parties, Outdoor Cinemas and Upcoming Musicians Lead Fed Square's Just-Announced Open Air 2026 Program
A month of live music, outdoor cinemas, dance performances and community celebrations in the heart of the city.
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NewsThis Just In: Cher, Madonna, Elton John and Other Iconic Divas Take Over Arts Centre's Newest Venue
Expect over 250 objects that celebrate Australian and international divas of all eras, including 60 extravagant costumes and private belongings that capture their star power.
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NewsBiennale of Sydney 2026 Explores Hidden Histories With 53 Artists and a Stellar Performance Lineup – Here's What We Know (So Far)
Expect a weekly after-dark arts festival at a former industrial site, creative workshops and walking tours in Redfern and installations at four major cultural venues.
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NewsMelbourne Museum Is Hosting an Exclusive Exhibition on the History and Legacy of Ancient Rome in 'ROME: Empire, Power, People'
Dive deep into the one and only Roman Empire with 150+ artefacts from April 2026.
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NewsSydney's Summer Cultural Calendar Is Packed — Lock In Tickets to These Must-See Shows and Exhibitions
Blockbuster musicals, bold new exhibitions and colourful citywide festivals are just some of the cultural highlights landing in Sydney this summer — here's how to make the most of them.
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NewsBecome Australia's Next Big Influencer, as The Party Games House Invites Six Social Media Stars to Live in a Beachfront Mansion
Apply to join this luxe content house, then spend your days creating viral videos that skyrocket your global fame.
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NewsThe Last Saturday in September: What to Do This AFL Grand Final Weekend
Whether you're a die hard supporter or a fair weather casual, make the most of footy fever with these siren-to-siren screenings and late-night parties.
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NewsThe Royal Melbourne Show Has Announced Its Showbag Lineup for 2025 — with Stacks of Goodies Starting From $10 or Less
Blending nostalgia with novelty, this year's Showbag Pavilion is loaded with over 400 showbags, offering sweet treats and pop culture merch.
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NewsMelbourne Fringe Festival Has Announced Its Open Program for 2025, Featuring Over 500 Genre-Defying Shows Across the City
Captivating and chaotic in equal measure, this off-the-wall festival returns with a jam-packed program ready to take over almost every street corner.
