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NewsHow to Make Cocktails at Home (without Bartending Equipment) with Ramblin Rascal's Dylan Ruba
No cocktail shaker required.
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NewsArchie Rose's New Shiraz Spirit Is Made from the Hunter Valley's Smoke-Tainted Grapes
It's part of the company's efforts to salvage more than 50 tonnes of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon grapes affected by the 2019–20 bushfires.
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NewsFour Indulgent Feasts You Can Order When You Want To Treat Yourself at Home
Invite your friends over for a playful night of food and drink pairings.
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NewsFour Date-Night Worthy Meals and Booze Pairings You Can Order To Your Door
Match boozy iced tea with a platter of tacos, or a full-bodied cab sav with spicy lamb curry.
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NewsApplewood Distillery Has Just Released a New Coral Pink Gin Made with Native Australian Botanicals
And a portion of sales will go towards restoration of the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsMr Black Has Just Released a Bottled Coffee Negroni for When You Want Both Caffeine and Booze
No stirring (or shaking) required.
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GuideThe Ten Best Waterside Bars in Melbourne
Summer calls for spritzes by St Kilda Beach and a few cold ones on the banks of the Yarra.
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GuideHonda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots
The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.
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GuideX-Factor Venues Made to Impress Even the Most Jaded Out-of-Towners
Restaurants and bars across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide worth showing off to the friend you've been trying to talk into moving closer.
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GuideWine Bars with Excellent By-the-Glass Lists to Slowly Work Through
Wine bars across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide where the by-the-glass list gets treated just as seriously as the bottles on the back shelf.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2026
Whether you're a coffee snob searching for the perfect pour, an over-worked employee needing a quick caffeine hit, or just love to explore Melbourne's cafe scene, these top coffee roasters and brewers ...
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GuideUnconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different
Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.
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GuidePubs to Settle Into and See Out a Long and Lazy Sunday Session
Twelve pubs made for a lazy weekend sesh with mates — a beer garden to claim, a few pints to work through, and nowhere else you need to be.
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GuideLate-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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GuideHotel Bars That Even the Locals Should Know About and Frequent
The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone — no room key or out-of-town postcode required.
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NewsSeven Drinks and Snacks to Order For Every Mood You'll Experience in Isolation
Frustrated? Anxious? Overjoyed? We’re on a rollercoaster of emotions right now.
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NewsFive Lesser-Known Australian Wine Regions Frequented by Sommeliers
Not mentioned: Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Margaret River.
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NewsFour Ways to Make Nights at Home More Exciting (and What Dish or Drink to Pair With Them)
Level up your nights at home with fun activities, cocktail deliveries and tasty bites.
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NewsHow to Make the Perfect Cocktails in Quarantine According to These Three Celebrities
Learn how to shake up a cocktail worthy of Meryl Streep, Ina Garten and Stanley Tucci.
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NewsJimmy Brings Delivers Booze in 30 Minutes So You Can Have Spontaneous Drinks in Lockdown
Fancy a few tinnies, a cold bottle of wine or an Aperol spritz right now? Jimmy's got you.
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NewsMelbourne's Moon Dog Brewery Is Giving Away Free Beer if You Cut Yourself an Iso Mullet
Cut a new 'do, get a free brew.
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BarStokehouse
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.
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BarImperial Hotel
2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Soak up the 360-degree views on the new refurbished rooftop of this CBD pub.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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BarThe Rochester Hotel
202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
The Rochey boasts a famous happy hour, specials almost every night of the week, and now a comedy and curry evening.
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BarBar Lourinha
37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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BarLe Bar Supper Club
12 North Concourse, Beaumaris
Raise a crystal glass to French food, fancy drinks and burlesque shows in this Beaumaris bar.
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NewsBibo's Head Sommelier Is Zooming Customers to Reconnect and Recreate the Wine Bar Experience
You can't have a drink and a chat at the Double Bay wine bar, but the team is doing its best to bring the experience to you at home.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Shiraz
How much do you know about one of Australia’s most celebrated grapes? Our most prolific vine variety has a storied past and pairs with more foods than you might think.
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GuideThe Best Virtual Happy Hours for Your Working-from-Home Knockoffs
Send your mates a calendar invite and get set for a night of beer trivia, wine tasting and cocktail making at home.
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NewsEight Boozy Subscription Services for When You Need to Restock Your Liquor Cabinet
Get espresso martinis, rare gins or chilled tinnies dropped at your door every month.
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NewsMelbourne Coffee Roaster St Ali Is Delivering Four-Litre Goon Sacks of Cold Brew
Mix this concentrated cold brew with milk, water and/or ice — or, if it's cocktail hour, with booze.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Red Blends
When someone said “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” they could have been talking about wine blends.
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EventFertility Fit Pop-Up
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026
Federation Square, Melbourne
Chanel Contos and Reece Conca are taking over Fed Square this month with an obstacle course, interactive quizzes and myth-busting chats — all to help you get to know your body and demystify fertilit ...
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EventConvent Sounds at Abbotsford Convent
Sun, 25 Oct and Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Pack a picnic, find a spot on the heritage lawns and let live orchestral music soundtrack a sunny Sunday.
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EventStompo Street Fest at Stomping Ground Collingwood
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026
Stomping Ground Brewery & Taphouse, Collingwood
A decade and 12 million litres of beer later, this much-loved brewery is taking its birthday celebrations onto the street and down the coast.
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Event'Passage: The Art of Atong Atem' at NGV Australia
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - Mon, 14 Jun 2027
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
From striking self-portraits to celestial stories, the South Sudanese-Australian artist is showcasing her most comprehensive exhibition yet.
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EventThe Sunday Reset
Multiple single dates
Hyde Melbourne Place, Melbourne
The Melbourne Apothecary is jazzing up the day of rest with a 12-week wellness series.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Wool Store
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
The global techno powerhouse is taking over a sprawling industrial Melbourne venue with her trademark high-intensity sound.
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EventHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 18 Sep 2027 and Sun, 19 Sep 2027
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Celebrating 25 years of this adored series, the MSO will perform John Williams' iconic score across three Melbourne nights.
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NewsWhisky Loot Is the Boozy Subscription Service Bringing the Bar to You Every Month
Elevate your liquor cabinet with top-notch scotch, single malts and new-world whiskies.
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NewsFive Easy Wine Pairing Hacks to Remember for Your Next Takeaway Feast
Discover which bottle to crack open with a bowl of spicy ramen and the variety that'll make a pepperoni pizza even tastier.
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NewsAussie Brewery Beerfarm Is Now Delivering Its Craft Brews to Homes Across Australia
And you'll get $10 off your first order.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Pinot Noir
How much do you know about the world’s most loved — and in some cases the most expensive and sought after — light-bodied red wine?
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NewsMelbourne Bar Mr West Is Delivering 1.5-Litre 'Bagnums' of Espresso Martini and Negroni
And you can get them delivered to your doorstep across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
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NewsMr Black Coffee Liqueur Has Just Released Its Own Hand Sanitiser
The 500-millilitre bottles are going for just $19.95 — and will sell out fast.
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NewsDan Murphy's and BWS Have Introduced Limits on Alcohol to Discourage Hoarding
The limits are now in place at stores across the country.
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NewsApplewood Distillery Is Giving Away 1000 Quarantinis and Delivering Them to Your Door
The gin distillery is posting pre-batched martinis to social distancing Aussies.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Wine
Take your appreciation for Australian wines to expert level with a taste of our winemaking history, fun facts and the perfect food pairings.
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NewsSix Australian Wine Varieties You Need to Know
Think you know your pinot grigio from your pinot noir? Brush up on the fundamentals of winemaking (and tasting) with this helpful guide.
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NewsPepe Saya and Crumpets by Merna Are Now Delivering Lush Breakfast Boxes Across Australia
Start your day with a golden crumpet piled high with cultured butter, crème fraîche and lemon curd.
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Online Cellar Door Naked Wines Is Giving You $100 to Spend on Your Next Wine Delivery
Stock up on a case of mixed wines from boutique winemakers across Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsYoung Gun of Wine Has Announced Its 2020 Top 50 So That's Your Self-Isolation Drinking List Sorted
It'll also be hosting a series of free online events where you can chat to winemakers and industry experts (while sipping vino) from the comfort of your bed.
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NewsA Heap of Aussie Cafes Are Temporarily Refusing Reusable Cups Due to COVID-19
In an effort to reduce transmissions and protect staff and customers.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Pinot Grigio
Next time you’re swilling a glass of pinot grigio, impress your friends with your knowledge of the grape’s provenance and its perfect food pairings.
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NewsThe Ascot Lot Crew Is Opening a 400-Seat Mess Hall, Bar and Bottle Shop in Moonee Ponds
Holmes Hall will have 25 beer taps, mac 'n' cheese balls, pinball machines and regular live music.
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NewsThe Nine Best Canned Cocktails, Coffees and Alcohol-Free Drinks to Take to Your Next Picnic
Say yes to the can with 80s-inspired wine spritzers, tommy's margaritas and oat milk mochas.
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NewsSix Craft Beers to Pick When You're in Charge of Drinks at Your Next Barbecue
With great power comes great responsibility.
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NewsSt Kilda Institution The Espy Has Been Bought by Hospitality Group Australian Venue Co
The beachside boozer is one of eight Sand Hill Road venues acquired by AVC, along with Garden State Hotel and Prahran Hotel.
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GuideVegetarian-Friendly Restaurants to Book for Your Next Birthday Bash
Celebrate another trip around the sun with your best mates, meat-free bites and BYO drinks.
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NewsFive Drinks to Bring to a Dinner Party When You Want to Impress (Without Making Too Much Effort)
You can do better than a generic box of chocolates.
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GuideBYO Lunch Spots to Hit with Your Colleagues When the Boss Isn't Paying
Celebrate making it through another week with your team — and an excellent bottle of wine or beer — at these wallet-friendly eateries.
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NewsSeven Things You Didn't Know About Rose Champagne But Should
Like, it's the only time winemakers are allowed to blend red and white wines — and it goes surprisingly well with a juicy burger.
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NewsSeven Creative Ways to Dine Like a Rockstar at Home
From setting up an in-house cinema to popping pink champagne, here are fun ways to be a little more baller at the dinner table.
