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NewsHow to Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Hustle
Here's how you can do what you love and make more money than in your regular nine-to-five.
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NewsFive Courses That'll Help You Get Ahead in Your Job
An extra course in UX design or team leadership will look mighty good on your CV — and will have you in prime position come promotion time.
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NewsAn Electric Scooter Ride Sharing Service Is Set To Trial In Australia Later This Year
This could be Australia's next doomed ride sharing service.
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NewsMelbourne Is Trialling a New Tap-And-Go Payment System for Buskers
Twenty Melbourne buskers will trial the Alipay system over the next six weeks
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NewsInstant Phone Charging Might Soon Become a Reality
It's all thanks to Australian research into quantum 'super' batteries — and the more that are used, the faster your phone would charge.
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NewsMelbourne's Airport Rail Link Is Another Step Closer to Becoming a Reality
If re-elected in November, the Labor government will commit $5 billion to the project, matching the Commonwealth government's contribution.
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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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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Footscray
Here's what the locals are loving in the inner west.
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NewsChinese Ridesharing Service DiDi Express Has Launched in Melbourne with a Month of Half-Price Rides
China's DiDi Chuxing launched its services today with a stack of sweet introductory incentives for both riders and drivers.
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NewsUber's Carpool Service Is Launching in Melbourne Next Week
UberPool will cost up to 50 percent less than a standard UberX trip.
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NewsAmazon Is Introducing Some Significant Restrictions for Australian Shoppers
Here's what they will mean for you.
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NewsThis Is What Melbourne's Five New Metro Tunnel Stations Will Look Like in 2025
The new CBD rail network will see new stations at North Melbourne, the Domain, Parkville, the State Library and Town Hall.
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NewsYou Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Physical Myki Card on Melbourne Public Transport
The Victorian Government is set to trial a digital ticketing system that would see your Myki stored on your smartphone.
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NewsThe World's First Holographic Smartphone Has Arrived
Apparently, looking into the screen of Red's Hydrogen One phone will be like watching 3D without 3D glasses.
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NewsThis Crowdsourced Map Shows the Least Safe Spots in Sydney for Women
The first results of Plan International Australia's Free to Be Map have been released.
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NewsThis New Tracking System Will Stop Swimmers and Divers Being Left Behind on the Great Barrier Reef
The technology scans your handprint, then allows tour operators to track your movements while you're in the water.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Giving Away a Bunch of Retired Trams — for Free
The new Retired Trams Strategy will allow residents to apply to own one of the historic green and yellow vehicles.
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You Could Soon Pay a Monthly Subscription Fee to Travel Around Melbourne
The proposed Mobility as a Service scheme would combine public transport, ride and bike share options within one app.
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NewsCameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Supposedly Coming to NSW Roads
In a world-first move, NSW could introduce cameras to catch illegal phone use while driving.
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NewsFacebook Is Launching a New Dating Feature to Help You Forget About Cambridge Analytica
The new feature, which begins testing this year, will allow you to create a dating profile and match you to meet potential lovers.
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EventThe Jungle Giants (DJ Set) at Canadian Club's Australian Open Party
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Canadian Club Racquet Club, Melbourne
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EventMelbourne Marriott Docklands Rooftop Infinity Pool Pass
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, Docklands
Spend your summer days sipping spritzes and paddling around this rooftop infinity pool.
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EventBaby's Summer of Spritz
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Baby's summertime happy hour deal includes a bunch of $9.50 spritzes, $6.5 Peroni Rossas and a $7.50 house wine.
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EventUnderground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Melbourne Holocaust Museum, Elsternwick
This is the first time the archive has been exhibited outside of Europe.
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EventChristmas Eve Community Day at Studley Park Boathouse
Tue, 24 Dec, 2024
Studley Park Boathouse, Kew
Bring the family to the river for a day of music, crafting and Christmas fun.
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EventNGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - Fri, 18 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
The NGV's big Yayoi Kusama exhibition is hosting after-hours parties so you can spend Friday evenings surrounded by dots and pumpkins.
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EventRenegades Cricket Derby
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Let the sparks fly as the Renegades Derby sees the Big Bash League reach fever pitch.
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EventDouble Shot Maggie: Irish Live Music
Sat, 7 Dec 2024 - Sat, 4 Jan 2025
The Quiet Man Irish Pub, Kensington
A night full of singing, dancing, and laughing is in store at The Quiet Man Irish Pub
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EventStars Melbourne Derby
Sat, 4 Jan, 2025
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond
Experience the Stars Derby as the city’s most zealous cricket fans cheer their team to victory.
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EventThe Other Art Fair
Thu, 30 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Showcasing works from emerging contemporary artists, alongside live tattooing, immersive installations and cocktails, this art fair does things a little differently.
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NewsSomeone in Japan Has Just Developed an IRL Optimus Prime-Style Transformer Car
It can switch from driveable car to four-metre-tall humanoid robot in about a minute.
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NewsMelbourne Could Be Getting a New High-Speed Train from the CBD to Geelong
The Victorian Government has announced it's started planning work on the proposed rail infrastructure.
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NewsMelbourne Has Become the Fastest Growing City in Australia
New ABS figures have suggested the city will hit five million residents by the end of the year.
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This New Sydney Map Highlights the City's Least Safe Spots for Women
The interactive map allows users to anonymously report incidents of street harassment as well as spots that feel safe.
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NewsThe World's First Luxury Space Hotel Is Set to Open in 2022
It comes with an astronomical price, however — with a 12-day journey starting at a cool US$9.5 million per person.
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Melbourne Is One Step Closer to Finally Actually Getting an Airport Rail Link
The Federal Government today announced that it would put $5 million towards the mammoth project.
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NewsIndian Ride-Share Company Ola Has Launched in Melbourne
Yep, another one — and it's offering half-price rides for a limited time.
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One of Melbourne's Public Transport Black Holes Might Be Getting a Tram Line
The proposed line would run from Caulfield out to Rowville, with much-needed stops at Monash Uni, Monash Medical Centre and Chadstone.
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Melbourne's New North-Eastern Rail Line Is Set to Open Ahead of Schedule
Trains are set to be tested in September, with $600 million project six months ahead of schedule.
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NewsYou Can Play 'Where's Waldo?' on Google Maps Right Now
Spot everyone's favourite red-and-white jumper fan in the Chilean snowfields, at the beach at Australia's own Surfers Paradise and more.
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Uber's Carpool Service Is Launching in Sydney Next Week
UberPool will cost up to 50-percent less than a standard UberX trip.
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NewsSydneysiders Can Now Get Wheelchair Accessible Directions from Google Maps
It's one of six cities now offering accessible public transport route options for people who use wheelchairs or have mobility needs.
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NewsAustralia Is Getting Its First Scooter Taxi Service
Scooti will launch in Melbourne next month with a fleet of scooters and motorbikes.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Three Sets of Voice-Activated JBL Speakers
Fill your home with sweet, sweet music without having to lift a finger.
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NewsYou Can Turn Google Maps Into Mario Kart Right Now
Everyone's favourite cartoon plumber will help you get to your destination to celebrate MAR10 Day.
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NewsFlying Cars Are a Thing You Can Buy Now
A Dutch company has made the world's first commercially available car-aircraft.
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NewsNew App Melbourne Dreaming Helps You Discover the City's Indigenous History
The Melbourne Dreaming app lets you customise self-guided tours around the city's key indigenous sites.
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NewsYou Might Soon Be Able to Check-In to International Flights Using Your Face and Fingerprints
Sydney Airport is trialling biometric testing — meaning you'll only have to flash your passport once.
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NewsAustralian Scientists Have Created a Tiny Filtration Device That Can Make Sydney Harbour Water Drinkable
And it's made from an ingredient in vegetable oil.
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NewsQueensland Now Has a State-Wide 'Electric Super Highway'
Electric car owners can now drive from the Gold Coast and Cairns — and charge up for free.
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Indian Ride-Share Company Ola Is Preparing For an Australian Launch
The fast-growing company already hosts over a billion rides each year and it's got its sights set next on Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
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NewsNew Ride-Share Service Taxify Is Launching In Melbourne Today With Half-Price Fares
Taxify's challenging companies like Uber by offering cheaper fares and better deals for drivers.
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NewsAmazon Is About to Open Its First Futuristic Checkout-Free Grocery Store
The Seattle store has no queues, registers or checkouts — customers choose what they want and are charged accordingly.
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NewsMeet Oiii, the New Uber-Like Taxi Service Now Driving Around Melbourne's Streets
The company launched this week, with plans to have 1000 cars operating in Melbourne by June.
