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NewsCameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Will Be Rolled Out Across Victoria By 2023
It comes after a three-month trial found one in 42 drivers using their phone illegally behind the wheel.
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NewsThe Queen Victoria Market Is Set to Welcome Two New Sheds As Part of a $40 Million Transformation
The development will include upgrades to the existing food hall, too.
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NewsIKEA Wants You to Turn Its Iconic Blue Shopping Bags Into Outfits for Your Dog
Break out the sewing machine and whip up a wearable masterpiece for your four-legged fur-shionista.
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NewsGoogle Maps Will Soon Be Able to Direct You Towards Environmentally Friendly Travel Routes
Using traffic congestion and road incline data, it'll help you get around town in the most eco-friendly way.
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NewsVictoria Bitter Will Now Swap Your Excess Solar Energy for Slabs of Beer
Got solar panels? The new VB Solar Exchange program could turn those power credits into brews.
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NewsIKEA Is Ditching Its Printed Catalogue After 70 Years
In 2016, during the publication's biggest run ever, 200 million copies were printed.
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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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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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GuideWhere To Shop Like a Local in and Around Brighton
These great bayside businesses are well worth a look in.
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NewsUniqlo Has Launched a Recycling Program That Turns Your Old Down Jackets Into New Threads
Take your unwanted jacket into one of the chain's stores, and you'll score a $10 voucher for a new one, too.
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NewsThis New Digital Map Shows You Where You Can Find Australia's Ethical Fashion Shops
An easy way to shop all the businesses that have earned accreditation from Ethical Clothing Australia.
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NewsRecycled Glass Bottles and Plastic Bags Are Being Used to Rebuild a Section of the Hume Freeway
They're being turned into asphalt as part of a trial project will save tonnes of waste from heading to landfill.
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NewsColes' New Moonee Ponds Store Has Shampoo Refill Stations and a Pick-and-Mix Pet Treat Bar
It also boasts an in-store pizzeria and fishmongers, cheese from That’s Amore, and a fruit and vegetable bar.
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NewsOrganic Pad and Tampon Subscription Service Juuni Is Giving Away Free Period and Skincare Products
Try out the bleach-free, biodegradable period products and receive a free box and gift.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's Autumn Weather Has in Store After Our Wettest Summer for Four Years
For parts of the country, it'll be warmer than usual — and in some areas, it'll be wetter, too.
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NewsVictoria Is Set to Implement a Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastics By 2023
Plastic straws, cutlery, plates, stirrers and polystyrene containers will be phased out under the Victorian Government's new plan.
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NewsColes Will Stop Stocking Single-Use Plastic Tableware From July 1
It'll no longer sell disposable plastic plates, cups, bowls, straws and cutlery.
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NewsClothing the Gap Has Opened Its First-Ever Bricks-and-Mortar Retail Store in Brunswick
As well as leading the Free the Flag movement, the social justice enterprise has taken its online clothing store onto Sydney Road.
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NewsEssential Activewear to Stock Up On If You're a Night Runner
These bright, practical and locally made items will keep you motivated and safe on your nightly jog.
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NewsThis New Aussie Company Is Making Ultra-Stylish Inflatable Pools to Brighten Up Your Summer
Pool Buoy's range comes in five designs — and they're all environmentally friendly.
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NewsMelbourne's Australia 108 Tower Is Now Home to Two Infinity Pools 212 Metres Above the Ground
They also cantilever four metres over the street — and they're among the highest pools in the world.
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EventFed Square Free Outdoor Cinema
Fri, 3 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr 2026
Federation Square, Melbourne
Catch family friendly classics and Studio Ghibli masterpieces for free over this six-day program.
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EventPidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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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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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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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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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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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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EventWestwood | Kawakubo
Sun, 7 Dec 2025 - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
NGV International, Melbourne
This spectacular dashion exhibition celebrates Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo — and it's making its world premiere in Melbourne.
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NewsIKEA and Lego's New Storage Boxes That You Can Play With Will Hit Australian Stores in February
Because those multi-coloured bricks aren't just for kids — and neither are creative storage solutions.
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NewsThe Planet Just Experienced Its Equal Warmest Year in Recorded History
2020 tied with 2016 — and the past six years are the hottest six on record, too.
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NewsAustralia Just Sweltered Through Its Hottest Decade and Fourth Warmest Year On Record
November 2020 was also the warmest November on record, while the entirety of spring earned that status as well.
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NewsLego's Cute New Floral Kits Let You Build Your Loved Ones a Bouquet That'll Last Forever
Or you can keep it for yourself — and build a bonsai tree, too.
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Guide
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.
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NewsMelbourne's CBD Streets Are Getting Kitted Out with Indigenous Flora and Fauna Stencils
They're part of a plan to give the city a pedestrian-friendly boost.
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NewsPantone Has Announced Two "Enduring and Uplifting" Colours of the Year for 2021
Paired together, Ultimate Gray and vibrant yellow Illuminating are designed to convey "a message of happiness supported by fortitude".
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NewsAustralia Is Expected to Swelter Through a Particularly Warm and Wet Summer
Minimum and maximum temperatures are forecast to be above average from December–February, and rainfall too.
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NewsNine Christmas Gift Ideas Under $50 That Support Local Businesses in Melbourne
Start ticking off your gift list.
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NewsMessina Is Doing Its Own Curated Gift Packs to Help Take Care of Your Christmas Shopping
You can pick between five different packages — including one with candles that'll make your house smell like gelato.
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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.
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NewsTen Perfect Gifts to Buy Your Mate to Say Thanks for Their Support This Year
Because your bestie deserves the world.
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NewsTen Thoughtful Gift Ideas to Match Every Kind of Coworker You'll Get in This Year's Secret Santa
From treats for the snack queen to speciality socks for the fashion icon.
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NewsSuperhero Is Australia's Cheapest Share-Trading Platform with a Minimum Spend of Just $100
The Robinhood-style website only launched this spring, but thousands of Aussies have already signed up.
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NewsMelbourne Bitter Has Unveiled Another New Line of Merch for Your Summer Wardrobe
Tees, shirts and hats, all inspired by Melbourne Bitter's history.
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NewsIKEA Is Doubling Refunds on the Brand's Returned and Unwanted Furniture for Black Friday
For ten days at the end of November and beginning of December, the Swedish retailer will double its buy-back scheme.
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NewsAustralia's Most Stunning New Venues Have Been Announced at the 2020 Eat Drink Design Awards
A regional NSW hotel, an Adelaide wine bar and a Melbourne cafe were among those that took out top honours.
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NewsSydney Will Soon Be Home to Mecca's Huge New Four-Level Flagship Store
Sprawling across 1800 square metres, it'll be Melbourne-born retailer's biggest store — and the biggest dedicated beauty store in the southern hemisphere.
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NewsFloraly Is Delivering Its Tiny Living Christmas Trees to Your Door This Festive Season
They come with decorations and fairy lights — and they can be replanted once Christmas is over, too.
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NewsYou Can Now Send Mail Via Australia Post Using Traditional First Nations Place Names
After a campaign led by Gomeroi woman Rachael McPhail, Australia Post has outlined exactly how you can acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land your letter is being delivered to.
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NewsMarimekko Has Made Holiday Present Buying a Breeze with Its New Gift Guide
From pastel pink candleholders to snug bathrobes, Marimekko's holiday gift guide is filled with pressies to suit your partner, family and friends.
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NewsMessina Has Launched a Clothing Line If You Like Both Eating and Wearing Gelato
It isn't made from ice cream, obviously — but it does features pictures of it on t-shirts and hoodies.
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NewsVictoria Will Finally Introduce a Container Deposit Scheme So You Can Swap Your Tinnies for Cash
It looks set to launch by 2023 — and the government is asking for your feedback.
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NewsOnline Retailer Stylerunner Has Opened Its First-Ever Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne
And it's set to open two more in NSW and Queensland.
