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NewsHow the New Music Strategy Aims to Take Melbourne’s Music Scene Next Level
Gig-guide apps, industry toolkits and a CBD music hub should give Melbourne music the high-five it needs.
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NewsTracey Emin’s Bed Sold for a Small Eyebrow-Raising Fortune at Auction
The classic "is this really art?" debate-sparker has cleaned up at auction.
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NewsThis Photographer Is Documenting the Art of Coffee Cups Around the World
Take a moment to appreciate the little objets d'art you carry around each day.
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NewsTony Jones, Courtney Barnett and Tom Ballard to Chat During Splendour in the Grass Forum Program
Tony Jones, Tom Ballard and Courtney Barnett having chats. Who needs Interpol?
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NewsAngus and Julia Stone Announce First Australian/NZ Dates in Three Years
Australia's ARIA-dominating folksters are back.
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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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NewsKurt Vile’s ‘Waking On a Pretty Daze’ Mural Painted Over
This Philadelphian should have Googled before he painted.
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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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NewsConcrete Playground Meets Game of Thrones Actor Liam Cunningham
Davos Seaworth was in Three Williams cafe yesterday.
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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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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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NewsAlison Wonderland Talks Warehouse Parties, The Princess Bride and Her New EP
With her Calm Down EP out today, we checked in with Wonderland.
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NewsUK Prog Rock Legends Yes Are Heading to Australia
Even Yes vocalist Jon Davison is a Yes fan, he told us.
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NewsBen Folds Announces 2014 Australian Orchestral Tour
Seth Cohen's much-loved nerdy white guy returns — with orchestral buds.
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EventJuly Warehouse Sale
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
July Luggage, Collingwood
From design-forward suitcases to everyday book totes and toiletry bags, refurb your travel essentials with discounted pieces from this local luggage label.
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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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EventBrunswick Music Festival 2026, Featuring the Sydney Road Street Party
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar 2026
Various venues across Brunswick, Brunswick
Celebrate the sounds of this music-making neighbourhood with a week-long showcase that kicks off with an unmissable street party.
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EventPost-Race Afterparty at Mr Mills
Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar 2026
Mr Mills, Melbourne
A basement bar transforms into the epicentre of race week celebrations by Chivas Regal CrystalGold, featuring electronic duo Set Mo.
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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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EventFebruary at Peninsula Hot Springs
Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
Soak up summer while it lasts with midweek two-for-one bathing, Lunar New Year festivities and romantic Valentine's escapes.
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EventLaunch Weekend at Upstate Oakleigh
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
Upstate Oakleigh, Oakleigh
Get in a high-energy workout in the southeast, as this rapidly growing brand of Pilates studios launches its latest wellness destination in Oakleigh.
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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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EventJackalope Cinema 2026
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Merricks North
Make your Mornington Peninsula stay even more picture-perfect, with this month-long open-air cinema program.
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NewsThe Museum of Sex Now Has a Boobie Bouncy Castle
For those of us constantly frustrated by the absence of adult playground equipment.
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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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NewsHow The Two Faces of January Got Its Luxe ’60s Greek Isles Look
Costume designer Steven Noble hits the vintage shops with Kirsten Dunst to create a dreamy vision of 1962.
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NewsFive Artists Who’ll Make You Think Differently About Aussie Hip Hop
We didn't get a Southern Cross tattoo while writing this article, but we'll consider it.
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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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NewsIllustrator Rafael Mayani Makes Futurist Incredibles of World Cup Stars
Cristiano, Neymar and Messi lookin' fly.
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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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NewsI Dream of Gina: A Preview of Your New Favourite Rinehart-Themed Documentary
We talk to the filmmaker about everyone's favourite billionaire mining heiress.
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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.
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NewsScientists Have Proven the Existence of Beer Goggles
Your one night stand just got a little more scientific.
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NewsArtist Carsten Holler Builds Giant Slide in Germany
Off-hours at work just got significantly more fun.
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NewsBIGSOUND Announces 80-Strong Local Lineup for 2014
With over 80 solid local artists on the bill, it's a good time to high-five Australian musicians.
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NewsNZ Folk Newcomer Aldous Harding Announces Debut Album and Australian Tour
New Zealand's answer to Julia Stone is killin' it across the Tasman.
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NewsFive Reasons to Head to the Whitsundays
At the risk of sounding like your mum, going to the Whitsundays would be for your own good.
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NewsChoose Your Own Whitsundays Adventure
Four itineraries for the high flyer, adventurer, sea baby or person of leisure.
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NewsYou Know You’re From Melbourne When…
If you know where the dollar pot nights are and resent yourself for still hitting up Boney at 5am.
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NewsThe Six Best Whitsundays Hotels with Ocean Views
All the spas, infinity pools and panoramic views you can get your hands on.
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NewsCastlemaine’s D.D Dumbo Signed to 4AD, Touring with Tune-Yards in July
The Victorian native just became the fourth Australian to sign.
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