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NewsTMC Fine Jewellers Is Hosting a Scavenger Hunt This Saturday That Could Get You a Ring Worth $10,000
X marks the spot, and a bespoke diamond ring that would look perfect on your life partner's ring finger.
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NewsThe Best (And Coolest) Independent Retailers to Visit in Melbourne in 2025
From cult streetwear to timeless tailoring, discover Melbourne’s best independent boutiques and retail destinations to shop in 2025.
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NewsNow Open: This Pink Beauty Bar Is Serving Up Pocket-Friendly Makeup and Skincare Services on High Street
From facials and makeovers under $50 to a private room to prep with friends, Beauty_Bar is a concept store designed to inject fun into getting ready.
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NewsUNIQLO's Original Australian Flagship Has Reopened With Customisable Products and Double the Floor Space
The Australian home of the legendary Tokyo-based fashion brand just got even bigger.
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NewsThis Just In: IKEA Is Dropping A Whimsical Collection in Collaboration With Swedish Designer Teklan
Add to wishlist: IKEA Bluetooth speakers reimagined as colourful lamps and statement home decor.
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NewsA Fresh Chapter for a Melbourne Icon: Collins Arcade Reopens with Luxe New Lineup
A new urban matcha garden, a surrealist patisserie and an entire level dedicated to wellness await.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Melbourne
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, vegan or sandwiched, you can find them in our guide.
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GuideThe Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These private dining rooms have you got you covered from private bartenders to suckling pigs, martini trolleys to luxurious sashimi platters.
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GuideThe Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne
Here's where to find Melbourne's best seafood — across fine-diners, messy crab shacks, local neighbourhood eateries and lavish omakase haunts.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, shiopans and shokupans, cookies and doughnuts, bagels and ficelles, pies and pasties, and everything in between.
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GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.
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GuideThe Best Wine Bars in Melbourne
Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne
Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.
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NewsThese Are the 15 Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100
From set menus with a side of karaoke to omakase-style degustations, Greek feasts to vegan banquets, these are the best feed me menus around town.
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NewsThe Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne
Here are the best ways to treat dad this Father's Day from yum cha feasts and luxe lunches, to free hair cuts, special Sunday Roasts and limited edition desserts.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Snacks in Melbourne
From cheap eats to splurges, here are some of the top bites around the city.
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NewsKitchens Are Serving Looks Now: How Chefcore Is Shaping Fashion's Food Fetish
Hospo is looking more stylish than ever — from chefs getting involved in fashion campaigns to an Aussie designer label dedicated to service uniforms.
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NewsNow Open: From Champagne Fittings to Free Iced Lattes, Here's What to Expect at Kat the Label's Flagship Boutique on High Street
Melbourne’s Kat the Label has opened its new flagship boutique on High Street in Armadale, complete with a bridal boudoir, custom embroidery and complimentary iced lattes on opening weekend.
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NewsFour Weekend-Ready Beard Styles You Can Nail at Home, According to One of Australia's Best Barbers
From effortless stubble to a retro mo, these are the facial hair looks trending right now — and one tool can help you master them all.
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NewsMeet the Melbourne Sisters Designing Josh Daicos and Annalise Dalins' Dream Home
The Melbourne design duo behind Twostyle are creating spaces that feel as good as they look — including the new home of AFL star Josh Daicos and model Annalise Dalins.
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NewsThis Just In: Frank Green and LANEIGE Have Teamed Up For The Ultimate Hydration Collab
Frank Green and LANEIGE introduce a limited-edition ceramic bottle and coordinating lip serum designed to elevate daily hydration into a luxury beauty ritual.
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NewsCP Picks: We Tried the New Fujifilm X-T30 III to See If It Could Replace Our Digi Cams and Film Cameras
We swapped our phones for Fujifilm's new X-T30 III — the sleek, compact camera that captures the chaos and colour of 90s film and 00s digi cams, with all the ease of 2025 tech.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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RestaurantTokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.
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RestaurantTo Be Frank Bakery
3 Village Avenue, Brunswick East
Here, you can watch the bread and pastries take shape, with this much-loved bakery's new location inviting customers closer to the action.
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Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
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RestaurantTyga
91 Koornang Road, Carnegie
The neo-Southeast Asian restaurant channels the energy, rhythm and flavour of 1970s Bangkok with a nostalgic retro fit-out, non-stop spinning vinyls, and a bold and creative menu.
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RestaurantBar Bouni
153 Sturt Street, Southbank
Humble rotisserie dishes are elevated to the likes of juicy harissa chicken, crispy crackling pork belly, and tender, charry cauliflower.
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RestaurantThe Lodge Dining Room, Rodd & Gunn Flagship Store
280 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
A Melbourne landmark with nearly 100 years of retail history is now home to Rodd & Gunn's most ambitious project yet.
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RestaurantDonovans
40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Donovans is a dining experience to remember, whether you want a change from the hustle and bustle of the city, or just need a seriously good seafood feast.
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RestaurantDisuko
59-63 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Taking over the former Madame Brussels spot was going to be big shoes to fill, but who better to try than MAMAS Dining Group.
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RestaurantUna Una
712 Station Street, Box Hill
The two-in-one offering of this Box Hill bistro means you can grab a specialty whipped coffee by day, or tuck into roast duck and martinis at night.
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NewsNow Open: Fred Home Has Its First Store in Armadale, Helping You Embellish Your Space with Luxury Fabrics and European Ceramics
Launched in 2023, this brand's collection of French velvets, Spanish boucles and Italian pile linens is now available to explore in person.
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NewsOneBlade Barbershop Brought Sharp Style to Melbourne and There's More to Come
Here's what happened at the OneBlade Barbershop, including one winner taking home a $2k travel voucher, and where you can get in on the action yourself.
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News"They Really Believe In Me": Yasmin Suteja On the Power of Creative Collaborators
Since launching Culture Machine in 2013, Yasmin has become one of Australia's most in-demand creatives.
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NewsLewi Brown Swapped Footy for Fashion – Now He's Building a Community
How the founder juggles the many hats of business ownership and building the community he lost post-retirement.
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NewsThe Veronicas are Headlining the Rolling Stone and THE ICONIC's SUMMER SOUNDS Party — Here's How You Could Win Free Passes and a $3K Shopping Voucher
Win a weekend in Bondi Beach and tickets to the VIP SUMMER SOUNDS party.
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NewsMelbourne-Based Stylist Paris Wycherley On Her Ultimate Thrift Shopping Tips
The stylist and content creator shares why persistence pays off.
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EventChristmas 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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EventCoburg 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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EventThe 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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EventSummer 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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EventMidsumma 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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EventLu-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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EventSalomon 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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EventCarlsberg 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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EventCreator 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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EventVinnies 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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NewsBarbershop and Tailored Streetwear Label Brotherwolf Has a New South Melbourne Flagship Combining Cuts and Clothing
Polish up your grooming and wardrobe simultaneously, as this renowned Melbourne-born brand launches an impressive Clarendon Street location, culminating a decade of new vintage style.
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NewsNow Open: Scarlet and Sam Is the Newest It Girl on High Street
The brick-and-mortar store lands just in time for a spring update, with a waist-snatching scrunched shirt and chunky wedge heels being hot picks.
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NewsMelbourne Fashion Week Has Revealed Its 2025 Lineup, Headlined by Six Standout Runways and Oscar-Winning 'Wicked' Costumes
Showcasing 600 designers and retailers across multiple runways, M/FW 2025 brings even more magic with Paul Tazewell's acclaimed costume work.
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NewsComing Soon: Rodd & Gunn's Four-Level Flagship Will Bring Fashion, Fine Dining and an Underground Wine Bar to a Historic CBD Site
A Melbourne landmark with nearly 100 years of retail history will soon house Rodd & Gunn's most ambitious project yet.
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NewsIKEA Has Just Revealed Its Collab with Trendsetting Designer Gustaf Westman, Bringing Sculptural Shapes to the Holiday Season
Your next seasonal celebration will look better than ever, as this design collaboration reimagines traditional holiday decor aesthetics in chunky, round and curvy shapes.
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NewsSavers Australia Is Offering Free Alterations for The Month of September, in Partnership With The Social Studio
This exciting collaboration champions creativity, sustainability and utilising fashion as a force for good.
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NewsNow Open: TK Maxx Has Launched a Brand-New Flagship Store on Bourke Street, Spanning Two Levels and Stellar Gold Find Deals
Becoming the retailer's first two-level store in Australia, savvy shoppers can expect even more discount deals on big name brands.
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NewsComing Soon: A Spectacular Fashion Exhibition Celebrating Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Is Making Its World Premiere in Australia
More than 140 designs will be on display at the NGV across summer 2025–26, covering threads donned by Rihanna, Kate Moss, The Sex Pistols and more.
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News2025's Open House Melbourne Is Your Excuse to Explore and Enjoy Almost 200 Buildings, Places and Experiences
Wander around Werribee Open Range Zoo's new elephant habitat, Southbank Theatre, the new Melbourne Place hotel and more.
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NewsThis Moody, Underground Restaurant in Brisbane Has Claimed Australia's Top Interior Design Prize
The 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards have been announced — and Central by J.AR Office has been crowned the country's best-designed space.
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NewsFrank Green's Latest Limited-Edition Drink Bottle Collection Glows in the Dark So You'll Never Lose It Again
Spanning two sizes, three colours and multiple accessories, this radiant collection is primed for on-the-move and after-dark sipping.
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News2025's Melbourne Design Week Is Bringing Glowing Galleries, Sensory Furniture and Designer Basketball to Town
The city's biggest design festival is back, presenting both high-concept ideas and hands-on experiences across 350-plus events.
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NewsFrom Dreamy Dining Rooms to Moody Basement Bars, Nearly 200 Venues Have Been Shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards
Design envy alert: these are the restaurants, retail spaces and residences that are setting the 2025 style standard.
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NewsALDI's Streetwear Collection Is Back for 2025 — This Time with 29 Pieces, All for Under $20 Each
After 2024's range sold out, the supermarket chain has a new lineup of branded threads on offer, including hoodies, beanies and sneakers.
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NewsA New Secret Garden Has Opened on a Melbourne CBD Rooftop to Encourage More Green Spaces Around the City
East Melbourne's Treasure Theatre building is now home to a rooftop garden and green space case-study.
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NewsNow Open: With Facials, LED Light Therapy and More Tim Tams, Adore Beauty Has Launched at Watergardens Shopping Centre
Adore Beauty is taking things to the next level at its second Melbourne store, with a dedicated onsite treatment room and dermal therapist-led skin consultations.
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NewsEat, Sleep, Shop, Repeat: How to Turn Retail Therapy Into a Weekend Getaway at Chadstone
It's never been easier to shop until you drop.
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NewsYou Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego
Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.
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NewsAdore Beauty Is Opening Its First Australian Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne — And Yes, It Will Have Tim Tam Giveaways Too
This new Westfield Southland store is but the first of many, as Adore Beauty is planning to open a national store network over the next few years.
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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her
Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.
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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him
Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.
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NewsSmall Changes to Your Hospo Business to Turn Your Customers Loyal
“By rewarding repeat visits and offering exclusive deals to regular customers, we've fostered a stronger connection and encouraged more frequent returns.”
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News"A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025
The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".
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