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This Sydney-Based Startup Specialises In Non-Traditional Funeral Services

Delivering a more personal experience.

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Get Excited Melbourne, We Could Be Getting Five New Train Stations

It looks like the Melbourne Metro Rail project could be going ahead.

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Melbourne Councils Are Teaming Up With Local Makers on a New Online Directory

Your new online destination for local artists, designers and more.

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Check Out This Insane Futuristic Proposal for New York's New Aquarium

Aquarium... or villainous underwater lair?

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London's Red Telephone Booths Are Being Turned into Tiny On-the-Go Offices

Complete with internet, power points and a coffee machine.

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This Sleek 3D-Printed Bike Can be Printed Specifically to Fit Your Body

The ultimate custom fixie.

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Latest Guides

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The Best Places to Buy and Order Plants in Melbourne for 2024

There's a whole world of plants out there — here's where to find them.
Guide
Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Melbourne CBD for 2024

Some of the best small businesses in the city can be found in the CBD's laneways, alleys and arcades.
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Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar

With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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Melbourne's Best Florists for Making Grand Gestures

There's nothing like a big, vibrant bunch of freshly-cut blooms to turn a frown upside down.
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Eight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)

Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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The Best New Melbourne Spaces of 2021

We've rounded up the most stunning buildings and venues unveiled in Melbourne this year.
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All the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session

Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.
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Six of This Year's Biggest Boxing Day Sales

Score up to 70 percent off wine, cruelty-free makeup and activewear at these online sales.
Guide
Six of This Year's Biggest Black Friday Sales

Score up to 70 percent off reusable cups, homewares and sportswear at these online sales.
Guide
Where To Shop Like a Local in and Around Brighton

These great bayside businesses are well worth a look in.

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This New Online Charity Auction Room Lets You Bid on One-Off Australian Design

It's called Created With Care and all proceeds go to charities chosen by the artists.

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Vote for Concrete Playground in the 2016 Webby Awards and Win a Decadent $1000 Dinner

Swing us some love (we did tell you what nap desks are).

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These Partially Underwater Dubai Villas Let You Literally Sleep with the Fishes

You can live under the sea (if you've got a cool $2.7 million clams).

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News
The Ten Best Markets in Melbourne

Spend your Saturday shopping for produce and your Sunday sifting for hidden treasure.

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IKEA Is Launching a Chainless, Low Maintenance Bike for Urban Cyclists

Your lack of bike knowledge shall hinder you no more.

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Melbourne's Getting a New Skyscraper That Looks Suspiciously Like a Giant Pair of Pants

Welcome your new 41-storey CBD pant overlord.

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What About DI$COUNT Universe Makes the Aussie Fashion Industry Discount Them?

They've never been on the cover of Australian Vogue, yet Miley Cyrus has ripped them off. What's going on?

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Vote for Concrete Playground to Win a 2016 Webby Award and You Could Win $1000

Swing us some love (we did tell you what nap desks are).

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News
This Cliffside Bar in Mexico Is Not for the Faint of Heart

Don't look down.

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Move Over High Line, Melbourne's Getting Its First Elevated Park

Frolic above the city bustle at Melbourne's brand new Skypark.

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Guide
The Eight Best Melbourne Shops For Unique Christmas Gifts

Because there's no international Christmas shipping deadline when you shop local.

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News
Meet Frank Green, the Aussie-Designed SmartCup

This genius invention lets you pay for your coffee WITH your coffee cup.

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Christmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne

Christmas at QV Melbourne is back, featuring a towering festive sculpture and the mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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Coburg Night Market 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg

This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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The Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'

Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank

Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...

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Summer Music Series at Mr Mills

Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne

Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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Midsumma Festival 2026

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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Lu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank

Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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Salomon x BTV Run Club

Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park

Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.

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Carlsberg Beach Club

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston

Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.

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Creator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm

Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.

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Vinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market

Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy

Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.

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Little Collins Street Is Getting a Pop-Up Exclusively for Online Stores

Just in time for Christmas shopping.

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Six Christmas Markets in Melbourne to Hit Up

The presents have been located.

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Have the Fanciest Summer of Your Life at Mollymook's New Boutique Hotel

Languish in luxury on NSW's South Coast.

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Take A Look At This Year's Stunning Eat Drink Design Award Winners

Hospitality design porn alert.

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Muji Has Started Selling Flat-Pack Houses

Japanese minimalists Muji have moved into the DIY real estate game.

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This New Service Lets You Preserve Tattoos After Death

May your framed butterfly tramp stamp live on.

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Nap Desks Are the Newest Way for You to Recharge at Work

Perfect for sleeping on the job.

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Here's That Perfect Tea Thermos You Didn't Know You Needed

Form, function and colour-changing tea is the specialty at Life of Cha.

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London Is Building Stackable Prefab Housing for the Homeless

All you need is a crane.

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Melbourne's Getting a New Regular Design Market

Melbourne, close that Etsy tab. You've got a real market to attend.

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These Beautiful Glasses Will Actually Make Your Beer Taste Better

They wouldn't look out of place in a gallery either.

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The Snoopologist Analysing Our Bookshelves and Home Interiors

Even in the age of minimalism and home decorators, your stuff says a lot about you.

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Monaco's New Pantone Cafe Is Fifty Shades of Aesthetic Swag

Order a Pantone 13-2804 Parfait Pink ham sandie by the Mediterranean.

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Australia's Finally Getting Apartments with a Built-in Dog Park

A high-rise-dwelling pooch's paradise.

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Check Out the Winners of the 2015 Best Houses Awards

We can definitely see ourselves in one of these.

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The Lexus Hoverboard Is Real But We Won't Be Marty McFlyin' Anytime Soon

At least they didn't lie to us.

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Amazon's New Store Launchpad Stocks All the Latest Startup Gadgets

Everything from Bluetooth-connected luggage to wi-fi pet treat dispensers.

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Melbourne's Getting a Skyscraper Inspired by Beyonce

Bow down, Melburnians.

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Move Over High Line, New York Could Be Getting an Underground Park

A new Kickstarter campaign could see New Yorkers jogging along the 'Lowline'.

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IKEA Is Developing Official Furniture Hacking Kits

Monetising a concept their customers have already been embracing for years.

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Melbourne Could Be Getting Its Own Version of New York City's High Line

Sandridge Bridge could be turned into quite the NYC-like aerial garden.

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These Adorable Margaret and David Cushions Can Now Sit on Your Couch

Sydney Film Festival's old marketing banners have been wonderfully upcycled, ready for your home.

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These Plates Exist Purely So You Can Take the Perfect Instagram

It's like a mini-studio for your cold, cold dinner.

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This 'New Math' Design Collection Sums Up Life in Simple Equations

"Modern Art = I could do that + Yeah, but you didn’t."

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