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NewsThis Just In: Robbie Williams Is Returning to Australia and New Zealand on a Headline Arena Tour Later This Year
The UK pop icon is bringing his latest album, 'Britpop', to seven cities down under and across the ditch this November.
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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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NewsWhere You Can Watch This Year's Oscar Winners
Stay up to date on the best films of last year with our curated guide.
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NewsThis Just In: Bluesfest Announces 2026 Cancellation, with a Liquidator Appointed to Handle All Financial Matters
One of Australia's most iconic festivals has been cancelled just weeks before the event is set to take place.
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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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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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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.
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NewsThis Just In: Cherry Bar's Owner Is Stepping Away From the Venue Following Anti-Protest Post Uproar
James Young has been asked by his business partners to step away from the venue after they were left "aghast" by a recent social post calling out Melbourne protestors.
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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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NewsFrom Titanic to Braveheart: The James Horner Scores That Defined a Generation
Ahead of the live concert performance of his work with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra this March, we're taking a look back at James Horner's influential movie soundtracks (and offering 20 percent off tickets).
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NewsThis Just In: Denzel Curry, Ninajirachi and Matt Corby Lead the 2026 Lineup for Groovin the Moo
After a few years off, GTM is back with a focused format and showstopping lineup.
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NewsThe Best Boutique Cinemas to Catch an Indie Film in Melbourne
Swap the multiplex for the arthouses, family operations and cinephile favourite picturehouses that call Melbourne home.
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NewsThis Just In: Groovin the Moo Is Back — But as a One-Off Show in Regional NSW
After two years off the calendar, the beloved regional festival is returning with a scaled-back reboot in Lismore this May.
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News"The Prize Has Changed Everything": How This Indie Filmmaker Created a TV Ad That Won Them $70K
The Melbourne-based animator shares how they created their winning short film and what the career-changing prize means for their future.
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NewsMelbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Inviting the Public to Submit Original Compositions for a Community Soundtrack
Melbourne's top orchestra is celebrating its 120th birthday with an open call for ideas from musicians nationwide.
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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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EventFenton & Fenton Warehouse Sale
Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Fenton & Fenton Warehouse, Oakleigh South
For lovers of bold interiors, this once-yearly sale offers a vibrant trove of sculptural sofas, statement pieces and playful objects.
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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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EventMFWF: Daphne x Bar Planet — Martini-thon
Mon, 23 Mar, 2026
Daphne, Brunswick East
Settle in for a three-course feast or sips and snacks, as an admired Sydney cocktail spot travels south for a one-night collab.
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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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EventMelbourne Women in Film Festival
Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Melbourne's female-focused film festival returns for the tenth year with five days of screenings, panels and workshops at ACMI and Fed Square.
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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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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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NewsThe Best Places to Watch Super Bowl LX in Melbourne
Trade work for the Super Bowl, as America's most-watched broadcast of the year takes over these venues across Melbourne.
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NewsThis Just In: Great Southern Nights Announces Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Baker Boy and More on a Statewide Festival Lineup for 2026
The statewide New South Wales music festival returns for its fifth year with its biggest lineup yet.
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NewsThe Melbourne Ton Held a Masquerade Makeover to Celebrate Season Four of 'Bridgerton'
Melbourne stepped into a Regency-era fantasy over the weekend to celebrate the fourth season of 'Bridgerton'.
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NewsPalace Cinemas Is Making Trips to the Cinema More Affordable, Doubling Down on Cheap Tickets Every Week
Rolling out across cinemas nationwide, movie-lovers can soon catch more must-see flicks for a discounted price.
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NewsTriple J's Hottest 100 Countdown Is Almost Here — Find Your Nearest Listening Party Happening Right Around the Country
Settle in for a long day of singing, dancing and drinking, as these pubs and bars around the country host their own Hottest 100 listening parties.
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NewsEuropa! Europa Film Festival Releases Full Program, Expands to National and New Zealand Screenings for the First Time
The European-centric film festival returns for its biggest run yet, now in theatres nationwide.
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NewsLime Cordiale Have Announced a Climate Action Music Festival Coming to Adelaide With The Dreggs, aleksiah and More
"Come and hear some incredible Aussie music, but also come to see what a different future looks like."
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NewsYou Could Be in the Running For $1k by Helping Flickerfest Judge Five Short Films
Support the Australian film industry and be in with a chance of winning $1k thanks to Specsavers' Flickerfest short film competition.
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NewsThe Best Boutique Cinemas Where You Can Watch an Indie Film in Sydney
Cinema is meant to be watched in cinemas, so do your part and go catch a screening at these boutique theatres scattered across Sydney.
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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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NewsOcean Alley Is Embarking on a Massive National Tour, Bringing Their Psychedelic Surf Rock to Regional Towns and Capital Cities
Take your summer vibes to even greater heights, as one of Australia's most beloved surf-rock bands tours the country.
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NewsIMAX Melbourne Will Screen 'Interstellar', 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners' and More for BBIFF 2026
Christopher Nolan classics, 2025 award season darlings and Hollywood classics on the biggest screen this side of the equator.
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NewsIt's Official: Melbourne Has the Most Number of Record Stores in the World, With 19 Stores in One Northside Neighbourhood
The local music scene is thriving, thanks to the city's record-listening habit.
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NewsA Psychologist Explains Why We Are So Drawn to Crime and Comedy TV Shows
A psychologist has revealed why the crime and comedy genres can be a go-to when you're looking to destress.
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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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NewsStan's New Dark Comedy 'Sunny Nights' Is The Boxing Day Binge You're Looking For
SNL’s Will Forte and D’Arcy Garden of ‘The Good Place’ lead the Sydney-set comedic crime caper.
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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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NewsChampion the Tunes Shaping a Sustainable Culture by Voting for the Next Winner of the $20,000 Environmental Music Prize
Get behind the artists pushing climatic conversations forward, with tracks from King Stingray, Angie McMahon and DOBBY making the final cut.
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NewsGenesis Owusu, Angie McMahon, Julia Jacklin and Other Aussie Artists are Headlining a Gaza Fundraiser Concert This Month
Musicians, speakers, advocates and community members from across the country are coming to Port Melbourne for a good cause.
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NewsHoyts Chadstone Has Just Levelled Up, Bringing IMAX with Laser Technology to Your Cinema-Going Experience
Brighter, clearer and more precise, this state-of-the-art cinema tech makes movies even better, starting with remastered screenings of 'Wicked: For Good'.
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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.
