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NewsA Look Inside the Mornington Peninsula's Extravagant New Jackalope Hotel
It will have two restaurants, an infinity pool and a seven-metre sculpture at the entrance.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting 'Female' Traffic Lights for International Women's Day
Ten pedestrian crossing lights will change from male to female representation today.
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NewsThe Queen Victoria Market to Get New Gallery, Artist Spaces and Community Centre
It's part of the precinct's $250 million renewal.
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NewsNew Friend-Matching Social Media Network Hobspot is Tinder for Mates
The just-launched app helps you connect with like-minded people online.
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NewsTo Artemis Is Melbourne's New Linen-Heavy Label for Local Goddesses
They're launching a debut collection of wrap dresses, silk skirts and practical tops designed for women to wear with confidence.
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NewsWhat to Expect from Nokia's New Smartphone Trio in Five Water Cooler Bullet Points
An easy rundown of the Nokia 6, 5 and 3 — and that revamped classic 3310.
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NewsThe Best Spots for Seriously Good Gift Shopping in Melbourne
From bodegas and perfumeries to creative studios and design stores, explore Melbourne's best gift shopping spots in 2025.
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GuideThe 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.
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GuideWhere 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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GuideSeven 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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GuideMelbourne'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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NewsEight 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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GuideThe 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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NewsAll 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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GuideSix of This Year's Biggest Boxing Day Sales
Score up to 70 percent off wine, cruelty-free makeup and activewear at these online sales.
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GuideSix of This Year's Biggest Black Friday Sales
Score up to 70 percent off reusable cups, homewares and sportswear at these online sales.
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NewsWireless Charging Rooms Might Soon Be a Reality
Say goodbye cables, hello battery power thanks to this new technological advancement.
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NewsA Giant Beach Print Was Temporarily Installed on the Bottom of Bondi's Icebergs Pool
Courtesy of prolific Bondi photographer Aquabumps.
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NewsLet This bul x Kate Ballis Collaboration Inspire Your Next Iceland Trip
A capsule collection of dreamy wearable art.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Spots for Getting Your Japanese Design Fix
Akari light sculptures, goldfish paper balloons, a hidden, minimalist city bath house — we’ve got you covered.
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NewsMelbourne Design Week Unveils Its First-Ever Program
A ten-day showcase of art, architecture, jewellery and more will take over the city.
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NewsMelbourne Will Soon Be the Home of Australia's Tallest Building
Prepare to look up at 90 storeys of hotel rooms, apartments and attractions.
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NewsThis New Real-Time Translation App Will Change the Way You Travel
The Aussie-made app translates both words and voice in 90 different languages.
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NewsThis New Sydney Tote Bag Is Designed to Empower Women in Need
Featured at this year's VAMFF, a 'gender equal' tote by Well Made Clothes and artist Caroline Walls.
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NewsThis New Australian App Helps You Keep Track of Your Environmental Footprint
Accept 'challenges' to use keep cups, shop responsibly or walk to work — then find out the actual impact.
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NewsEight Summer Eskies That Take Beverage Cooling More Seriously Than Most
Don't settle for warm beer.
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NewsAirbnb Has Created a Greenery-Themed House Based on Pantone's Colour of the Year
Hang out in a plant-filled garden bedroom with a mown lawn, and eat in a dining room that's actually an indoor greenhouse.
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EventFree Classes for Gut Health Day at KICStudio
Fri, 29 May, 2026
KICStudio, Cremorne
From somatic flows to yoghurt bowls, treat your gut this Gut Health Day with a free session and a feel-good snack.
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EventThe Shortest Lunch 2026
Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various Yarra Valley venues, Coldstream
13 Yarra Valley wineries will host this popular weekend of tastings and food, in celebration of the winter solstice.
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EventSt Kilda Film Festival
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Various locations in St Kilda, St Kilda
Great movies come in small packages at this standout short film festival, with 190-plus titles screening across 11 days in 2026.
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EventDiscoteca Italiana at Melbourne Museum
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Step from centuries-old relics onto the dance floor as this one-night-only Italo disco party combines the ancient world and after-dark fun.
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EventBring a Friend for Free at Peninsula Hot Springs
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 29 May 2026
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
Book in a midweek chill, as this month-long promotion offers a two-for-one soak for you and a bestie.
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EventIndependent Music Exchange at Northcote Town Hall
Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Northcote Town Hall, Northcote
Celebrate independent music as label founders and crate diggers come together to champion physical media and share community-driven knowledge.
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EventSorrento Solstice Festival
Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various locations in Sorrento, Sorrento
Celebrating, not hiding away from the year's shortest days, this emerging solstice festival offers firelight by the ocean.
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EventBook Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran
Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.
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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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NewsIs Vienna's World-First Virtual Reality Bar the Hangout Spot of the Future?
Combining the real and virtual worlds, with beverages.
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NewsMelbourne's Tram System Set to Go Solar-Powered (Sort Of)
Running on sunshine — but not directly.
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NewsSomeone Has Invented a Wine-Resistant Shirt
Do you avoid drinking red when you're wearing white? Not any more.
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NewsTen Sustainable Hacks For Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer
Fill up the ice bucket, buy a spray bottle and put your sheets in the freezer.
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NewsMelbourne's NGV Is Hosting an Adorable Australia Day Dachshund Fashion Parade
It's part of the gallery's Kids Summer Festival.
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NewsSomeone Has Invented the First Toothbrush With Artificial Intelligence
It sounds incredibly clever and helpful, as well as a bit like technology in overdrive.
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NewsThis Wearable Alcohol Sensor Tells You How Drunk You Are (And Will Be)
Find out just how those after-work drinks are hitting the spot.
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NewsThis Transparent Speaker Alerts You When Parts Need Replacing (and Recycles Them)
Its creators are hoping to reduce the world's epic amount of annual e-waste.
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NewsFive New Pieces of Everyday Tech from CES 2017 (Including One Big Dud)
Smart collars, smart scooters, smart... hairbrushes?
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NewsThis UK Startup Is Growing Chairs from the Ground Up
Finally, something that does grow on trees.
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NewsThis Inclusive New Design Project Is Creating Customisable, Accessible Hotel Rooms
AllGo intends to make travelling enjoyable for people with disabilities.
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NewsAmazon Wants To Build Flying Warehouses to Deploy Drone Deliveries
Keep watching the skies, folks.
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Guide20 Bright New Ideas in Sustainable Design That Are Literally Changing the World
From Australia's first flat-packed, off-the-grid tiny homes to actually recyclable coffee cups (finally).
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Guide20 Insanely Bold Architectural Designs We Loved in 2016
From partially underwater villas that let you literally sleep with the fishes to the world's first freeform 3D-printed house.
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Guide50 Inspired Design Ideas We've Been Obsessed with in 2016
Apartment buildings that change with the weather, Back to the Future-inspired, solar-powered clothing and an alarm clock that wakes you up by brewing you a fresh cup of coffee.
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NewsFrance Has Opened The World's First Solar-Powered Road
It'll generate enough energy to power a Normandy town's street lights.
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NewsThe Ten Best Designer Beach Towels for Summer Lounging Sessions
Time to throw out your ratty bath towel.
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NewsTen Modern Beach Chairs for People Who Don't Have Time for Sand
From design-chic teak to the all-time classic banana lounge, there’s a beach chair to suit every style.
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NewsA Vodka Company Is Turning Yesterday's Cocktails Into Today's Hand Soap
Drinking fruity, boozy beverages just became much more sustainable.
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NewsNGV To Host Melbourne's First Dedicated Local Design Week
From art to architecture, prepare to feast your eyes on a whole lot of local creativity.
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NewsMelbourne Will Be the First Australian City to Test Self-Driving Cars
Coming to peak hour on the Monash soon.
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