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NewsThirteen New Movies You Can Watch in May That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with the story behind Air Jordans, Paul Mescal's Oscar-nominated performance and Adam Driver fighting dinosaurs.
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NewsEmma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Step Into 'Frankenstein' Territory in the First 'Poor Things' Trailer
After 'The Favourite', this pair has joined forces again to tell the tale of a woman resurrected by an unorthodox scientist.
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News'The Great' Keeps Living Up to Its Name in the Period Comedy's Delightfully Darker Third Season
Huzzah! This satirical take on Catherine the Great's reign keeps proving a savage and witty charmer.
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News'Black Mirror' Season Six Will Turn Streaming and Nature Documentaries Into Its New Tech Nightmares
Charlie Brooker's hit sci-fi series will drop five new episodes on Netflix sometime in June.
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NewsNostalgia Alert: 'Freaky Friday' and 'Beetlejuice' Sequels Are Both on Their Way to Cinemas
The body-swap classic is switching decades, with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis expected to return — while Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder are back with the poltergeists.
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NewsSydney Film Festival Is Marking Its Milestone 70th Year with a Massive 239-Movie Lineup
If you're looking for Wes Anderson, Warwick Thornton, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Sydney Sweeney, Sarah Snook, Paul Mescal and Pixar's latest flicks, you'll find them here.
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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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NewsThe Six Best Ways to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Melbourne
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival) in Melbourne by hitting up cultural performances, noshing on mooncakes, and gathering together a big group mates for a yum cha feed.
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NewsNine New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with Austin Butler's latest brooding role, serial-killer chiller 'Longlegs' and the animated antics of 'Inside Out 2'.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Rashida Jones navigate a sci-fi mystery in Japan, Nicolas Cage face a post-apocalyptic future and a gripping Australian romance-scam thriller.
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NewsThe 15 Best Straight-to-Streaming Movies of 2024 So Far
From 2024's first half, you need to be catching an Oscar-winning documentary, Glen Powell as a fake assassin and plenty of horror shocks from your couch.
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NewsEight New Movies You Can Watch in July That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsThe 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2024 So Far
These are the beloved small-screen favourites to say "yes chef!" to, sleuth along with and giggle with — and get catchy songs stuck in your head from, too.
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NewsThe 15 Best Films of 2024 So Far
The best movies from 2024's first half include a meditative trip to Tokyo, a scorching neo-noir thriller, multiple Oscar-winners and a stunning robot story.
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NewsThe 15 Best New TV Shows of 2024 So Far
From gloriously surreal comedies and unforgettable true tales to stunning remakes and savvy sci-fi mysteries, 2024 has been filled with new small-screen highlights.
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NewsDance Music Record Label This Never Happened Is Throwing a Series of Parties That Won't Allow Phones
Pics or it didn't happen? Not at these shindigs, which want partygoers to connect IRL without a screen in their hand — or face.
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NewsThe World Is Not Prepared in the New Trailer for Christopher Nolan's Atomic Bomb Drama 'Oppenheimer'
The countdown is on to the 'Inception' and 'Tenet' director's next star-studded film, which arrives in cinemas in July.
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News'Sweeney Todd' Is Unleashing Its Murderous Musical Thrills Upon the Sydney Opera House This Winter
Maybe don't eat meat pies before catching Steven Sondheim's Tony-winning Broadway and West End smash.
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NewsEric Bana Is Back as Aaron Falk in the Tense First Trailer for 'The Dry' Sequel 'Force of Nature'
"Nature holds us all to account."
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NewsSynth Alert: Here's When and Where to Get Your Europop Fix Watching Eurovision 2023
It's Eurovision time for another year, with Perth's Voyager representing Australia with their progressive pop metal track 'Promise'.
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NewsA Brand-New Stage Production of 'Grease' Will Electrify Australian Audiences in 2024
Musical fans, this is the one you want: a new multimillion-dollar production of the 50s-set, five-decade-old show touring the country.
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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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NewsApple TV's Page-to-Screen Thriller 'Silo' Is Streaming's Next Gripping (and Great) Sci-Fi Mystery
What happens when humanity's last 10,000 inhabitants are left living in an underground chamber? That's this new standout's instantly engrossing story.
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NewsJulia Gutman's Portrait of Montaigne Has Just Taken Out the 2023 Archibald Prize
29-year-old Gutman is one of the prestigious award's youngest-ever recipients.
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NewsIt Looks Like Disco-Pop Queen Jessie Ware Just Dropped That She's Playing Summer Camp 2023
Chatting to Dannii Minogue on the latest episode of her pod, Jessie Ware revealed plans to head Down Under in November.
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NewsHuman Rights Arts and Film Festival Is Back for 2023 with a Thought-Provoking In-Person and Online Program
Melbourne film fans can hit the cinema, while lovers of eye-opening flicks elsewhere can watch along from home.
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NewsFirst Nations Arts and Culture Fest YIRRAMBOI Returns This Month with a Huge Ten-Day Program
The citywide celebration of Indigenous arts and culture is here to fill your calendar with dance, visual art, music, comedy, performances and parties.
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NewsTwo of SXSW Austin's Biggest Yearly Parties Are Coming to Sydney for the Inaugural Australian Festival
Dr Martens and Vans are bringing their annual music showcases Down Under — plus the first dose of local musicians have been added to the debut SXSW Sydney lineup.
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EventMinistry of Sound: Testament
Sat, 12 Apr 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Ministry of Sound's massive 90s and 00s parties are returning to Melbourne with Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Utah Saints and more.
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EventState Rose and Garden Show
Sat, 9 Nov - Sun, 10 Nov 2024
Victoria State Rose Garden, Werribee South
Wander through 5000 blooming roses, stock up on new plants (and tips) and sip prosecco among the flowers.
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EventVillage Feast
Sun, 10 Nov, 2024
East Brunswick Village, Brunswick East
Expect DJ sets from Triple R’s Small Fry as well as food and drinks from Rumi, The Rocket Society, Bride Road Brewers and FoMo Cinemas.
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EventWoodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week
Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars.
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EventInto The Vines: Gulp Fiction
Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy
Consider this mini wine festival the ultimate Thursday night knock-off, preparing you for the slow descent into silly season.
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EventUpstairs @ The Rochey
Multiple single dates
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy
The Rochey is hosting intimate electronic gigs every Saturday night in its upstairs bandroom.
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EventVan Gogh at The Lume
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf
Sunflowers, stars and a sublime multi-sensory experience: you'll find them all at this immersive and stunning exhibition.
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EventFrench Impressionism
Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
After its 2021 season was cut short due to the pandemic, this stunning exhibition is returning to NGV International with 100-plus iconic paintings.
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EventApéritif v Aperitivo Arvos at Molly Rose Brewery
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Molly Rose Brewery, Collingwood
Sample Molly Rose's new small-batch gins, pastis, vodkas and vermouths at its aperitivo sessions and masterclasses.
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EventMelbourne Queer Film Festival
Thu, 14 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
This year's MQFF boasts a 42-feature lineup stacked with LGBTQIA+ must-sees — and a celebration of music videos.
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NewsKate McCartney and Kate McLennan's New Mystery-Comedy 'Deadloch' Just Dropped Its Hilarious Trailer
The Kates are back, this time creating, writing and executive producing this Tasmania-set small-town murder-mystery.
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NewsTimothée Chalamet Rides a Sandworm in the Spectacular First 'Dune: Part Two' Trailer
Austin Butler and Florence Pugh join the 'Dune' cast in this sandy sequel to 2021's Oscar-winning blockbuster.
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NewsShowbiz Satire 'The Other Two' Is Still the Funniest Comedy on TV in Its Stellar Third Season
Skewering celebrity, the whole entertainment industry and chasing fame dreams doesn’t get any sharper than this.
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NewsPete Davidson Plays Pete Davidson Again — and Engaging New Dramedy 'Bupkis' Has Plenty of Fun with It
Move over 'The King of Staten Island' — co-starring the great Joe Pesci and Edie Falco, this series gets satirical with the ex-'SNL' comedian’s life and fame.
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NewsFrom Wholesome to Hedonistic: A Guide to Dark Mofo 2023 According to the Level of Chaos You're After
Keen on the sunnier, sweeter side of this year's lineup? Prefer letting loose and making "when at Dark Mofo" your mantra? Find your ultimate itinerary here.
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NewsDavid Harbour Tries to Turn a Gamer Into a Real-Life Racer in the Trailer for 'Gran Turismo'
The hit video game series is heading to cinemas, in a film that draws upon professional driver Jann Mardenborough's real-life story.
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NewsDavid Attenborough's 'Our Planet' Nature Documentary Series Is Getting a Sequel This Winter
More cute critters are on their way to your streaming queue, paired with Attenborough's narration, in 'Our Planet II'.
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NewsNetflix's True-Crime Anthology 'Monster' Will Focus on the Menéndez Brothers in Season Two
After 2022's 'DAHMER — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story', 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story' will hit your streaming queue in 2024.
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NewsSplendour in the Grass Has Announced Its 2023 Sideshows If You're Skipping Byron Bay This Year
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Little Simz, Tove Lo and Noah Cyrus are all doing their own gigs when they head Down Under this winter.
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NewsVivid Sydney's 2023 Program of Lights, Installations, Tunes, Dinners, Venue Takeovers and Talks Is Here
More than 300 activations and events are coming to Sydney, including Cat Power performing Bob Dylan, a dining pop-up on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and 50-plus light installations.
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NewsNetflix Is Bringing the Sixth Season of 'The Crown' to Your Streaming Queue Before 2023 Is Out
Here's your first look at Prince William at university with Kate Middleton, too.
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News'The Hunger Games' Prequel 'The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Has Volunteered Its First Trailer as Tribute
If you've ever wondered about Coriolanus Snow's life before he became President of Panem, the answer will arrive in cinemas this November.
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NewsNow or Never Is the Major New Festival Set to Hit Melbourne This Winter
Celebrating creativity and big ideas, this large-scale offering debuts in August with a hefty program of art, music, thought-provoking talks and more.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in April
Your latest true-crime obsession is here — alongside the return of ‘Barry’, a Thai culinary thriller, plus Rachel Weisz playing twins in a stunning remake of an 80s gem.
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NewsThe Joshua Jackson-Starring 'Fatal Attraction' Remake Turns the 80s Erotic Thriller Into a Murder-Mystery
Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan take over from Michael Douglas and Glenn Close in the latest movie classic to get turned into a TV series.
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News"It's Time for Some Payoff": The Trailer for Hannah Gadsby's New Netflix Stand-Up Special Is Here
"Just for the next hour, we're going to feel good together, and then we can head back out there and be the mass-extinction event that we are."
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NewsMore Women Than Men Are Finalists for the 2023 Archibald Prize for the First Time in the Award's History
This year's contenders include portraits of Claudia Karvan, Sam Neill, Archie Roach, Noni Hazlehurst and Daniel Johns.
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NewsDark Mofo's 2023 Night Mass Will Take Over 13 Stages and Three City Blocks Over Five Wild Nights
This massive party features everything from music and cocktail lounges through to punk theatre and junkyard raves.
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News'Black Mirror' Season Six Now Has a Nightmarish First Trailer Ahead of the Show's Return in June
Everyone from Aaron Paul and Annie Murphy to Salma Hayek Pinault and Zazie Beetz stars in the sci-fi series' long-awaited return.
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NewsTaika Waititi's Based-on-a-True-Story Soccer Comedy 'Next Goal Wins' Just Scored Its First Trailer
Michael Fassbender, Rhys Darby, Will Arnett and Elisabeth Moss star in this true tale about American Samoa's football team.
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News'Love & Death' Turns a Well-Covered True-Crime Tale Into HBO's Latest Fascinating Miniseries
This real-life tale has reached the screen before, but not with Elizabeth Olsen at its centre and 'Big Little Lies' creator David E Kelley behind the scenes.
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News"What Have We Missed?": 'Black Mirror' Has Started Teasing Its Long-Awaited Sixth Season
The dystopian sci-fi series' Twitter account has made its first post since 2019 — and Charlie Brooker replied, too.
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NewsAccio Party: The Official 'Harry Potter' Yule Ball Is Bringing Its Magic to Australia This Winter
You'll feel like you've stepped straight into the 'Wizarding World' movies at this themed celebration, which even features a market selling wands and robes.
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News'Schitt's Creek' Star Noah Reid Is Heading Down Under This Spring for His First Australian Concert Tour
If you're obsessed with the 'Schitt's Creek' version of Tina Turner's 'The Best', mark your diary now.
