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NewsThe Ten Best Things to See at the Melbourne Writers Festival 2014
Obviously we're hoping for a boozy run in with Dave Eggers, Helen Garner, and Salman Rushdie, but we have a few back up plans too.
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NewsDarlinghurst’s Forbes and Burton Owner Denies Barista Job for Being Black
"African people can't make good coffee."
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NewsTom Ballard’s New Show Gives Your Guilty TV Pleasures a Reality Check
The former Triple J presenter is tearing down the walls of the Block and looking at the ingredients that go into Masterchef.
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NewsThis Cafe Delivers Burgers to Your Table at 100km/Hour
Christchurch's C1 Espresso has high-speed sliders, sustainable Samoan coffee and one hell of a cafe culture.
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NewsRoad Trip Country: Driving Around New Zealand’s Canterbury Region
Windows down and purpose-made road trip playlist blaring.
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NewsTwenty-Five Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these potent westerns, horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, and expressive dance flicks.
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NewsA List of All of the Wes Anderson Films, Ranked
No one makes movies quite like Wes Anderson, so we've revisited and ranked them all — even though every single one is a gem.
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NewsIt's Eurovision Time: Here's When You Can Watch 2025's Song Contest (with Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act Hosting Australia's Coverage)
This year's Australian entry: Go-Jo with the song 'Milkshake Man', which is being performed with a four-metre-tall blender as part of the set.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsTen 2025 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
Your newly Oscars-approved viewing list includes movies about determined architects, whirlwind romances, catty cardinals, sandworms and more.
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NewsPredicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2025 Academy Awards
From 'Anora' and 'A Real Pain' to 'I'm Still Here' and 'No Other Land', here's what's likely to emerge victorious at the 2025 Oscars.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Watch 33 of 2025's Oscar-Nominated Movies in Australia Right Now
Massive musicals, monumental dramas, stunning animated gems, heartbreaking documentaries, two Timothée Chalamet movies: they're all Oscar contenders, and you can watch them all.
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NewsEleven 2025 Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows That You Can (and Should) Watch Right Now
Make a cinema or couch date with a freshly minted Golden Globe-winner — here's what you can watch right away, and where.
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NewsTwenty-Five Movies That You Can Stream This Christmas No Matter How You Feel About the Festive Season
Pour a glass of eggnog, find your comfiest spot on the couch, then enjoy everything from 'The Holdovers' and 'Die Hard' to 'Last Christmas' and 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
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NewsNine 2024 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately
Your new must-watch list of Emmy-winners includes 'Baby Reindeer' and its has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed tale, the history-making 'Shōgun' and, yes, 'The Bear'.
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NewsMelbourne Fringe Festival Goes Into Uncommon Places in 2014 Program
With so much to see, do and play with, we're putting a veto on the words "I'm bored".
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NewsSand Hill Road Strikes Again: The Terminus Gets a Makeover
The Abbotsford pub sports a classy revamp but maintains the things that matter most: beer, bingo and counter meals.
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NewsThe Ten Best Things to Come Out of Sweden
Take a look around at the headliners of music festivals, at the clothes you're wearing and the cider you're drinking.
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NewsMake Your Own Rekorderlig Swedish Meatballs Straight from the Ski Slopes
Here's a boozy, fruity, wintry dish perfect for the final frosty nights of the season.
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NewsThe Loud Talkers Sitting Next to You at This Cafe Might Be a Work of Theatre
This Frankston cafe will transform into a theatre under your very nose.
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ShopCounterweight Vinyl & Espresso
32 Chambers Street, Footscray
Browse secondhand vinyl — the specialty is classic dance and bass — or sit down for a coffee and pastry.
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NewsWhat to Expect from Australia’s First Cat Cafe
Take a sneak peek at Melbourne's brand new Cat Cafe opening Wednesday.
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NewsSilo by Joost Now Brothl, a Soup Kitchen Using Unwanted Bones
Discarded bones never sounded so good as in these crafty broths.
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NewsMelbourne Festival 2014 Program Announced
Nearly 100 events, with a golden carousel spinning in the centre.
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NewsPastuso Peruvian Restaurant and Pisco Bar Open on AC/DC Lane
The San Telmo team brings us another South American adventure.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventMFWF: Feast for Freedom — A Longer Table
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Footscray
This one-night dining experience blends flavour and storytelling, bringing people together through refugee-led dishes that celebrate cultural richness.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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NewsZoe Coombs Marr’s Guide to Drag
There are lots of comedians named Dave, but none are quite like this one. Or maybe they all are.
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NewsFresh Byron Bay: Eat Your Way Through Markets, Restaurants and Providores
That association with mung beans is just plain wrong.
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NewsCreative Byron Bay: Discover Art, Galleries and Your Own Hidden Talents
Arty reasons to head north this winter.
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NewsSix Reasons to Leave the House This Weekend
It's never too cold for vinyl, twinsies and dancing inspired by an '80s ad.
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NewsNovelist and McSweeney’s Founder Dave Eggers Is Coming to Australia
The McSweeney's founder and acclaimed novelist is touring.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Crash Claims Delegates to Melbourne AIDS Conference
Some of the world's top medical researchers are thought to be among 298 dead.
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NewsMr and Mrs Smith’s Ten Best Winter Warmer Retreats in Australia and NZ
The boutique hotel experts have some special offers to help you make the most of winter.
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NewsAustralian-Grown Truffle Beer to be Served in New York City
At a cheeky $120 a bottle, New York's fanciest new beer gets its secret ingredient from Australia.
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NewsYou’ll Be Able to Toast Season Five with Game of Thrones Wine
"12 houses. 12 temptations. Where does your loyalty lie?"
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NewsEight Reasons for Rugging Up and Leaving the House This Weekend
Layer up, ditch that scummy polar fleece rug and get out of the house this weekend.
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NewsBrisbane is Trialling a New Texting App to Get You Talking on the Train
It's like Chatroulette, but on a crowded train. What could go wrong?
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NewsThis Abandoned Underground Mine Is Now a Trampoline Wonderland
This is the stuff dreams (and nightmares) are made of.
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NewsWatch Wil Anderson Creepily Come to Life in This New Archibald Prize Portrait
It's as excellent as it is terrifying.
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NewsThe World’s Ten Best Snowboarding Destinations
Whether you're newbie or pro, there's a jump, powder bowl and off-piste experience for you.
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NewsGracie Otto’s Five Tips for Getting into Winter in Sydney
There's plenty of winter fun to be had - especially when your debut feature is about to open in cinemas.
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NewsSalman Rushdie and Pussy Riot to Speak at Festival of Dangerous Ideas
Damn the Man activists and controversial intellectuals bring their rebellious tales to Sydney Opera House.
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NewsThe Bizarre Highlights of Dark Mofo 2014 Explained
Finally, an explanation for the confusing art, giant animals, laser beams, opulent feasts, and reckless nudity.
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NewsPolyester Records Need Your Help to Relaunch In-Store Gigs
Time to make a downpayment on all those free gigs you'll be getting.
