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NewsVictoria's State of Emergency and State of Disaster Have Been Extended for Another Four Weeks
This is the seventh time the State of Emergency has been extended since March.
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News'Flowers Bombing Home' Is the New Teamlab Artwork That You Can View and Participate In At Home
Check out the live-stream — or draw your own flowers, upload them, and they'll be added to the kaleidoscopic project.
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NewsPalace Home Cinema Is the New Digital Viewing Platform Focusing on World Movies
It's the latest venture from the Palace Cinemas chain, and it's launching with a selection of films from the Italian Film Festival.
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NewsWestfields Across Australia and NZ Are Offering Adorable Photo Shoots with Santa for Your Pets
Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit.
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NewsStephen King's Unsettling Plague Thriller 'The Stand' Is Returning to TV and It Has a Trailer
The new nine-part mini-series stars James Marsden, Whoopi Goldberg, Amber Heard and Alexander Skarsgård.
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NewsGelatissimo Is Serving Up Gelato Made with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey's Kisses
They're part of a new American-inspired range — and they're available for a limited time.
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NewsTen Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants You Should Visit in Victoria
Life is short, so it's imperative that once in a while you plan a road-trip to sample some of regional Victoria's exceptional food.
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GuideThe 25 Best Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).
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GuideThe 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD for 2025
Whether you're after fine-diners or cheap eats, you're truly spoilt for choice when looking for places to eat in Melbourne's CBD.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Melbourne
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, vegan or sandwiched, you can find them in our guide.
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GuideThe Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These private dining rooms have you got you covered from private bartenders to suckling pigs, martini trolleys to luxurious sashimi platters.
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GuideThe Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne
Here's where to find Melbourne's best seafood — across fine-diners, messy crab shacks, local neighbourhood eateries and lavish omakase haunts.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, shiopans and shokupans, cookies and doughnuts, bagels and ficelles, pies and pasties, and everything in between.
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GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.
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NewsThese Are the 15 Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100
From set menus with a side of karaoke to omakase-style degustations, Greek feasts to vegan banquets, these are the best feed me menus around town.
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NewsThe Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne
Here are the best ways to treat dad this Father's Day from yum cha feasts and luxe lunches, to free hair cuts, special Sunday Roasts and limited edition desserts.
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NewsMetropolitan Melbourne's Next Stage of Eased Restrictions Is Likely to Be Smaller Than Originally Planned
But Premier Daniel Andrews has advised that some yet-to-be-finalised changes will still come into effect next week.
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NewsPixar's Next Film 'Soul' Is Skipping Cinemas and Going Straight to Disney+ This Christmas
Featuring the voices of Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey, it follows an aspiring jazz musician who falls down a manhole and into the afterlife.
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NewsUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Has Been Named One of 2020's Ultimate Travel Experiences
The Northern Territory site came in third in Lonely Planet's new list, with the UNESCO Heritage Site of Petra in Jordan nabbing the top spot.
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NewsBig W Has Launched an Affordable New Range of Halloween-Themed Petwear for Hair-Raising Hounds
So Leo can go trick-or-treating as a spider, pumpkin or dinosaur.
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NewsNGV Triennial 2020 Will Kick Off Summer with a Blockbuster Exhibition Featuring Over 100 Artists
Expect giant mirrored sculptures by Jeff Koons, a pavilion made from trees that died during the Millennium Drought and a multi-sensory walkway.
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NewsMoonlight Cinema Is Coming Back for Summer 2020
Break out the wine coolers and picnic rugs. Summer is coming.
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RestaurantGimlet at Cavendish House
33 Russell Street, Melbourne
Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.
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RestaurantCleo, Hyde Melbourne Place
130 Russell Street, Melbourne
The rooftop drinking and dining destination welcomes Eastern Mediterranean flavours and old-world cooking techniques.
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RestaurantLaura
Pt Leo Estate, 3649 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks
A faultless degustation-only restaurant in the middle of a 50-acre Mornington Peninsula winery and sculpture park.
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RestaurantBar Sophia
161 Burke Road, Glen Iris
Central Park village has been reinvigorated with a new Aegean offering on Burke Road, inspired by the new wave of Athenian wine bars.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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RestaurantTokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.
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RestaurantTo Be Frank Bakery
3 Village Avenue, Brunswick East
Here, you can watch the bread and pastries take shape, with this much-loved bakery's new location inviting customers closer to the action.
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Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
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RestaurantTyga
91 Koornang Road, Carnegie
The neo-Southeast Asian restaurant channels the energy, rhythm and flavour of 1970s Bangkok with a nostalgic retro fit-out, non-stop spinning vinyls, and a bold and creative menu.
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RestaurantBar Bouni
153 Sturt Street, Southbank
Humble rotisserie dishes are elevated to the likes of juicy harissa chicken, crispy crackling pork belly, and tender, charry cauliflower.
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NewsSydney Has Once Again Been Named One of the Top Ten Best Cities in the World
The NSW capital came in at number four in Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.
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NewsTwenty Aussie Venues Are Transforming Into International Holiday Destinations for Summer
You'll be able to sip frozen margaritas surrounded by cacti, eat dumplings under cherry blossom trees and wear flower crowns on Coachella-inspired rooftops at pubs across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.
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NewsTwo Melbourne Councils Have Threatened to Close Their Beaches Because of Rule-Breakers
The warnings come after locals crowded St Kilda Beach on Friday night.
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NewsThe Team Behind Pitch and Let Them Eat Cake Has Planned a Post-Lockdown Street Rave for March 2021
Novel has nabbed a 5000-person inner city venue for a COVID-safe dance party headlined by German DJ Ben Klock.
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NewsDavid Attenborough's New Nature Documentary 'A Life On Our Planet' Is Coming to Your Streaming Queue
The impassioned new doco looks back at the changing state of the planet across the broadcaster's seven-decade career — and ponders what the future might hold for the natural world.
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NewsTasmania Looks Set to Open Its Border to Most of the Country by the End of October
It'll open to "low-risk Australian jurisdictions" — which includes Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, the ACT and, depending on case numbers, possibly NSW.
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EventRooftop Racquet Club at QT Melbourne
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
QT Melbourne, Melbourne
Keep an ace up your sleeve this summer, as this glamorous hotel serves up a rooftop pickleball court, signature cocktails and late-night DJs.
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EventSummer Under The Roof: Quealy Winemakers and D.O.C Gastronomia Mornington
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 - Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Quealy Winemakers, Balnarring
Fill your weekends with award-winning wine and top-quality pizza, as this vine-side collaboration takes over summer with culinary goodness.
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EventDome Under Fulldome Festival
Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Scienceworks, Spotswood
Head to Melbourne Planetarium to see 39 films from around the world at Australia's only fulldome film festival.
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EventLibrary on the Lawn: Kids Festival at State Library Victoria
Multiple single dates
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Add more reading time and kid-friendly entertainment to your summer holidays schedule, from storytime sessions to scavenger hunts.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas has arrived at QV Melbourne, featuring a towering festive sculpture and mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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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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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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NewsAustralia's Shiny New $100 Notes Are On Their Way to Your Wallet
It's the last of the country's banknotes to get a makeover.
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NewsThe First Trailer for 'The Witches' Brings Roald Dahl's Childhood Classic Back to the Screen
This version stars Anne Hathaway as the Grand High Witch — and features Stanley Tucci and Octavia Spencer, too.
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NewsVictoria Bitter and Budgy Smuggler Have Released a Range of Retro VB-Themed Swimwear
When a hard-earned thirst calls for a big cold beer by the pool, you'll now have just the swimmers for the occasion.
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NewsSizzler Will Close Down All of Its Remaining Australian Eateries by Mid-November
After shutting down 19 restaurants since 2015, the all-you-can-eat chain will say goodbye to its last nine stores.
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NewsNew Zealanders Will Be Able to Travel to Australia from Mid-October as Part of a One-Way Bubble
To start, New Zealanders will be allowed to visit NSW and the NT — and won't have to quarantine on arrival.
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NewsIKEA Is Now Selling Bucket Hats Made from the Same Material as Its Iconic Blue Shopping Bags
Snap up a one-size-fits-all Knorva hat for just $3.50.
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News'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' Hits Amazon Prime Video This Month and It Has a Trailer
Sacha Baron Cohen is back as the Kazakh journalist, and he's coming to your streaming queue.
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NewsSocial-Distancing Circles Are Coming to Parks Across Australia This Summer
New painted markers have arrived at Melbourne's Prahran Square and are on the cards for seven Sydney parks. Welcome to the future of picnicking.
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NewsThe Melbourne Mixtape Vol. 2 Is the New Cocktail Box Showcasing Eight of the City's Best Bars
Bar hop to eight different bars — and try eight different drinks — without spending a pretty penny on Ubers.
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NewsThe First Trailer for 'The Craft: Legacy' Introduces a New Coven of Teen Witches
More than two decades after 'The Craft' became a 90s favourite, this sequel is getting witchy again.
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NewsMelburnians Can Now Be Hit with a $5000 Fine for Breaking Gathering Restrictions
Fines will be handed out to those having picnics of more than ten people or visiting friends not in their 'single social bubble'.
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NewsThis New Western Australian Event Could Show Us What the Future of Aussie Music Festivals Looks Like
Good Day Sunshine is set to debut a game-changing festival format, featuring four separate audience quadrants and a rotating central stage.
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NewsTourism Australia's New Multi-Sensory Videos Capture the Sights and Sounds of the Country's Most Stunning Spots
Embark on one of six colour-themed virtual escapes, visiting eye-catching destinations around the nation.
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NewsAustralia's Travel Bubble with New Zealand Could Possibly Be in Place Before the End of the Year
The potential plan, which would let Australian and New Zealand residents travel between the two countries before they open up to other international visitors, has been a hot topic of conversation over the past few months.
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NewsYou Can Now Take Your Pooch for an Indulgent Sleepover at QT's Australian and New Zealand Hotels
The chain has gone pet-friendly — and you can treat your pooch to something from the in-room dogs' dinner menu, too.
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NewsMetropolitan Melbourne Residents Are Now Required to Wear Fitted Face Masks
Wearing a scarf, bandana or face shield is no longer sufficient — but there's a one-week grace period to comply.
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News'Wolfwalkers' Is the Gorgeous New Eco-Conscious Animation Coming to Your Streaming Queue
The Irish film hails from the director of 'Song of the Sea' and 'The Secret of Kells' — and features the voice of Sean Bean.
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NewsSamuel L Jackson Looks Set to Score His Own Marvel Streaming Series About Nick Fury
It'll join a heap of already-announced Disney+ shows, including 'WandaVision', 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' and 'Loki'.
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NewsMona Foma Will Return to Launceston and Hobart in January 2021
MONA has announced dates for its summer music and arts festival — and confirmed that it will take place next year.
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NewsThe Full Trailer for HBO's New Nicole Kidman-Starring Murder-Mystery 'The Undoing' Is Here
It follows a successful therapist whose seemingly perfect life starts to unravel after a violent death sparks a chain of revelations.
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NewsMenulog Is Offering Free Delivery for Three Days Next Week
It's available on every order, other than KFC.
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NewsThe Full Trailer for Netflix Horror Series 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' Is Here to Creep You Out
This gothic chiller adapts Henry James' 1898 horror novella 'The Turn of the Screw'.
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NewsHand Picked Is the New Melbourne Service Delivering Dishes from 30 Pubs, Bars and Restaurants
Order a fix of Hopscotch's cheeseburger spring rolls, a fried chicken burger from Fargo & Co, or even a DIY spritz kit courtesy of The Smith.
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NewsBanjo's Bakery Cafe Has Brought Back Its Double Cheeseburger Pie for a Limited Time
It layers a beef patty, cheese, onion, tomato sauce and mustard in a pastry case — and yes, it includes pickles.
