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NewsChair-Dancing, Online Vinyl Sales and Community: How Cottonmouth Records is Surviving 2020
"Our reward is people coming in and enjoying our venue."
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NewsSix Ways You Can Bring Pop Art Into Your Home to Brighten Up Your Life
Add a pop of colour with these pop art-themed homewares.
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NewsA Multimillion-Dollar Makeover Has Been Proposed for Suburban Icon Northcote Plaza
LAS Group's plans for the site include six new buildings, new residential and retail offerings, and a bike-friendly plaza.
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NewsHow Tripod Coffee Is Combating Climate Change with Compostable Coffee Pods
Make your morning caffeine routine count.
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NewsFour Life-Changing Lessons in Resilience Learned By Local Businesses This Year
There's no doubt Australia's hospo industry is a resilient bunch. So what can we learn from 2020 so far?
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NewsFive Ways These Aussies Changed Their Businesses to Thrive in Lockdown and Beyond
"We've learnt not to take anything for granted."
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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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GuideWhere To Shop Like a Local in and Around Brighton
These great bayside businesses are well worth a look in.
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NewsThe Iconic Has Launched an Outlet Site with Discounts Starting at 50 Percent Off
With clothes and shoes for as little as $10.
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NewsIKEA and Lego Are Releasing a Collection of Storage Boxes That You Can Play With
You'll be able to use them to store your bricks — and to build with them.
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NewsGreat Wrap Is the New Alternative to Cling Wrap You Can Throw In Your Compost Bin
It's made from plant-based materials and breaks down in less than 180 days — faster than an orange peel.
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NewsOne Less Bottle Is the Refill Station for Household Cleaning Products That's Helping Nix Plastic Waste
BYO container to fill up with dishwashing soap, surface spray and laundry detergent.
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NewsSeven Father's Day Gifts to Buy If Your Dad's Home Bar Is His Pride and Joy
Take your dad's home bar from lame to legendary.
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NewsFederation Square Is Set to Receive a $20 Million Makeover
It'll gain a new Regional Experience Centre, which'll highlight and showcase the state's food, wine, music and culture.
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NewsYou Can Go the Extra Mile for Dad This Father's Day with a Gift from Swanky Luggage Brand July
Grab a travel bag for dad and get complimentary personalisation, a free key organiser and free shipping to boot.
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NewsCritterpedia Is the New Animal-Identifying App That Works Like Shazam for Aussie Snakes and Spiders
Once launched, it'll be able to classify native creepy crawlies with just a snap of your camera.
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NewsYou Can Now Buy Pillows and Blankets Emblazoned with Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton's Face
A Melbourne artist is paying homage to Victoria's new heartthrob with a range of homewares.
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NewsCameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Coming to Victorian Roads
The cameras are being tested on metropolitan and regional roads for three months.
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NewsMelbourne's Cult Favourite Tram Seat-Inspired Socks Are Back in Stock
Get your PT fix by dressing up your toes in that iconic green print.
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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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NewsBotanicah Is Prahran's New Supersized Plant Warehouse Here to Fuel Your Houseplant Obsession
A 350-square-metre green oasis stocked with plants to suit every condition.
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NewsThese New Gelato Messina Candles Will Make Your House Smell Like Dessert
They're made in collaboration with Maison Balzac, and they're inspired by Messina's wild honey gelato.
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NewsVictoria Bitter Has Just Added a Christmas Sweater to Its Retro Clothing and Merch Line
The red, green and white-hued knitted jumper is covered with stubbies and snowflakes, of course.
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NewsVictoria's Most Stunning Buildings Have Been Announced at the 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards
Heritage makeovers starred throughout the winners list, including the State Library of Victoria's redevelopment.
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NewsA Multimillion-Dollar Palm Springs-Inspired Motel Is Opening in Albury This Year
The Astor Hotel Motel on the Victorian-NSW border is getting a retro reno complete with 45 rooms, a pub, plenty of pastel hues and palm trees.
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NewsHow We Roll Is the New Toilet Paper Brand Planting Trees in Bushfire-Affected Areas
Plus, the bog roll is made from 100 percent recycled paper and delivered to your door in bright packaging.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting 40 Kilometres of New Protected Bike Lanes
Which should make it a little easier — and safer — to get around the CBD on two wheels.
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NewsMelbourne's Australia 108 Tower Is Now Officially the Tallest Residential Building in the Southern Hemisphere
The soaring residential tower has 100 storeys, two infinity pools and multimillion-dollar apartments.
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NewsA New Dining Precinct and Park Could Be Coming to Southgate as Part of an $800-Million Transformation
An Australian retail company has submitted plans to make over the riverside precinct.
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NewsJuuni Is Australia's New Subscription Service for Organic Period Products
The cute boxes (with bonus gifts) arrive at your doorstep each month — just like Aunt Flow.
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NewsActive Truth Is Currently Offering 20 Percent Off Its Comfy and Supportive Maternity Activewear
Its award-winning pregnancy tights can be worn from your first trimester through to post-natal.
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NewsThis New Book 'I Quit Plastics' Will Help You Ditch Single-Use Plastics for Good
With hundreds of practical tips and tricks, Kate Nelson's just-released guide will help you live a life less plastic.
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NewsIKEA Has Released Pillow Fort Instructions So You Can Go Kidulting In Your Lounge Room
Spend your self-isolation time turning your everyday IKEA objects into forts — with instructions available for six different styles.
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NewsMusical Artist Milan Ring on Her Creative Approach and Where She Finds Inspiration
The Sydney-based artist and producer discusses the importance of collaboration and community to her creative process.
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NewsA Look Inside the Creative Process of Illustrator and Muralist Sarah McCloskey
The Sydney-based artist chats about how the nightlife inspires her and experimentation influencing her artistic process.
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NewsHow Digital Artist Nema Adel Fosters Creativity and Inspiration in a New Artistic Field
The Sydney-based projection artist discusses the importance of experimentation and nightlife to his art.
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NewsFive Easy Changes to Make Your Home More Like Your Favourite Place to Go Out
Bring the best of your city’s nightlife into your crib.
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NewsMaison de Sabre's Leather Accessories Are the Perfect Personalised Gift for Mum (and You)
Mother's Day is not far away.
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NewsAustralia Is Set for a Warmer and Wetter-Than-Average Winter
Could this be the good news of 2020?
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NewsThe Iconic Is Currently Offering $30 Off a Heap of Loungewear So You Can Upgrade Your WFH Wardrobe
It's time to treat yourself to some new comfy clothes.
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NewsModibodi's Comfy Undies Give You a Sustainable (and Wallet-Friendly) Choice When It Comes to Periods
So, while you're stuck at home, you can parade around in a pair of underwear.
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NewsThese Seven Australian Distilleries Are Turning Their A-Class Booze Into Hand Sanitiser
So you can clean your hands, you detty detty pigs.
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NewsThe Iconic Has Launched a Stylish New Pet Fashion Range for Supremely Adorable Dogs
Because your pupper deserves its own fleece-lined denim vest, cable-knit sweater, macrame lead and Driza-Bone oilskin coat.
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NewsFederation Square Could Soon Be Home to a New $15 Million Public Library
It's one of the City of Melbourne's proposals for the inner city spot — as well taking over management of the site.
