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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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NewsBen & Jerry's Has Released a New Non-Dairy Fudge Ice Cream to Campaign Against Fossil Fuels
It's called 'Unfudge our Future'.
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NewsVictoria Will Still Get a Public Holiday for the AFL Grand Final No Matter Where the Game Is Played
This year, though, both the big game and the public holiday look set for October.
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NewsVictoria's State of Emergency Will Continue for Another Four Weeks
It has been in place since March, and has now been extended for the fifth time.
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NewsRobert Pattinson Is a Sinister Preacher in the Trailer for New Netflix Thriller 'The Devil All the Time'
It also stars Tom Holland, Bill Skarsgård, Riley Keough, Jason Clarke, Sebastian Stan, Eliza Scanlen and Mia Wasikowska.
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NewsPositive Parcels Is the New Melbourne Flower Service Delivering Cheery Bouquets to Your Door
It's supporting the local flower industry — and donating $5 from every purchase to help struggling Australians, too.
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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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NewsThe Victorian Government's Online Music and Comedy Hub Is Streaming a Heap of New Gigs
You'll also be able to cook along with top chefs and check out a 'Victoria on Film' series.
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NewsVictoria Bitter Has Just Released Its Own Fragrance for When You Want to Smell Like Hops
It's made from an extract of the same hops that are used to brew VB, of course.
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NewsGelato Messina's Latest Indulgent Bake-at-Home Dessert Is a Super-Sticky Lamington Scroll Hybrid
It's stuffed with vanilla custard, chocolate chips, raspberry jam and chocolate caramel, then topped with desiccated coconut.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Has Temporarily Relaxed Some Parking Fees and Restrictions
The change applies to green sign parking bays only.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Releasing a New Olive Leaf Gin That's Perfect for Springtime Cocktails
Get your martini glasses ready for this new creation's September launch.
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NewsThe Burnley Is Richmond's New 1500-Square-Metre Drive-Thru Bottle Shop
With a hefty range of booze and a dedicated tasting room, plus a beer garden bar to come.
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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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NewsCarlton North's Babajan Has Transformed Into a Turkish Bakery and Shop — Permanently
The corner store is no longer filled with tables, but floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with boreks, pistachio and rose cheesecakes, and spices.
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NewsYou Can Welcome Netflix's New Animated 'Jurassic Park' Spin-Off to Your Streaming Queue Next Month
The hit dinosaur franchise is expanding with 'Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous' — and you can check out the teaser trailer.
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NewsGelato Messina and Hoy Pinoy Have Released Limited-Edition Filipino Dinner Packs
Recreate part of the Night Noodle Markets in your kitchen.
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NewsBar Saracen Is Selling Tubs of Its Signature Hummus to Raise Relief Funds for Beirut
Nab a 300-gram tub of hummus, with sumac pita crisps — all for a great cause.
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NewsWhite Claw Is Launching Down Under in 2020 So Get Ready for a Summer of Hard Seltzers
The alcoholic sparkling drink hit peak popularity in the US last year, and now it's on its way to Aussie bottle-os.
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NewsTony Award-Winning Musical 'Hamilton' Is Still On Track to Open in Sydney Next March
Tickets will go on sale in just few a weeks — with some available for only $10.
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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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NewsThis Aussie Website Will Turn Your Pet's Cute Face Into Your Own Personalised Jigsaw Puzzle
You've already spent so long gazing at Fido, Fluffy, Polly or Nemo, so this should be the easiest jigsaw that you've ever done.
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NewsAt-Home COVID-19 Testing Is Now Available for Melburnians Who Can't Leave Their House
The Victorian Government has launched a new 'call-to-test' service for people with disability, carers, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions.
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NewsYou Can Now Watch Short-Form Streaming Service Quibi for Free Down Under
It streams movies and shows in ten-minute portions — although, to view them without paying a cent, you'll have to sit through ads.
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NewsBetty's Burgers Has Added a Limited-Edition Steak Sandwich to Its Menu
The $16 rolls are filled with wagyu steak — and you can grab a couple with a bottle of wine, too.
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NewsDavid Attenborough's Latest Nature Documentary Will Hit Cinemas Down Under Next Month
And then it'll head to Netflix.
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NewsGelatissimo Is Scooping Up Biscoff Gelato Complete with Biscuit Pieces Just for This Month
The buttery cinnamon biscuit gelato features layers of Belgium's famed Lotus Biscoff cookie butter spread.
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NewsHBO Has Dropped Another Teaser for New Nicole Kidman-Starring Murder-Mystery 'The Undoing'
It's the latest twisty thriller making the leap from page to screen — and it co-stars Hugh Grant.
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NewsThe Natural Confectionery Co Is Releasing a Vegan Version of Its Fruit-Flavoured Lollies
They're completely gelatine-free, and they'll be available in supermarkets from mid-August.
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NewsThis Indulgent Sight-Seeing Plane Tour of Antarctica Will Let You Day Trip Out of the Country
The sight-seeing flights to the icy continent will kick off again from November.
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NewsDisney Is Sending Its Live-Action Version of 'Mulan' Direct to Video on Demand Next Month
You'll be able to stream the sword-swinging, arrow-flinging remake — but you'll also need to pay extra to watch it.
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NewsGelato Messina's Next Limited-Release Dessert Is a Super-Fancy Version of Viennetta
It combines fior di latte gelato with choc chips and chocolate fudge, then covers it all with piped vanilla chantilly as well as a chocolate velvet spray.
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NewsA Life-Size, Custom-Made Lego Version of Your Cat Is a Thing You Could Own
Legoland is offering one lucky cat owner across Australia exactly that.
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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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NewsThis New Chocolate-Filled Advent Calendar Will Help See You Through Lockdown
Devour one chocolatey Kep Whitley treat for every day of stage four restrictions.
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NewsDedicated Horror Streaming Service Shudder Has Finally Launched Down Under
Your new go-to for scary movies, unsettling TV shows, thriller flicks and all things suspenseful.
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NewsThe AWW Is Releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition of Its Beloved Children's Birthday Cake Book
Get nostalgic and find inspiration for your next at-home baking project.
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NewsMy Milkman Is the Inner North's New Plastic-Free Grocery Delivery Service
Score local products, in reusable packaging, dropped to your door each week.
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NewsThe UK Government Is Paying for Diners to Have Half-Price Meals at Restaurants for a Whole Month
It's hoped the scheme, called 'Eat Out to Help Out', will encourage residents to dine out and support struggling hospo businesses.
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NewsVictorians Can Now Be Hit with a $5000 On-the-Spot Fine for Breaching Isolation Orders
Under new rules announced today, Melburnians in isolation will no longer be able to leave their homes for exercise.
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NewsSydney Distillery Poor Toms Has Bottled a Beach Holiday for Its New Pina Colada Gin
A limited-edition drop to help brighten up your 2020 winter.
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NewsIcy Temperatures, Rain and Low-Level Snow Are on the Cards for Melbourne This Week
Some well-timed indoors weather is headed our way for the first week of stage four lockdowns.
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NewsThese Are the Businesses That Can and Can't Stay Open During Melbourne's Stage Four Lockdown
Retail stores will need to close for six weeks, but supermarkets and bottle-os are among those allowed to stay open.
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Victoria Has Declared a State of Disaster and Stage Four Restrictions for Metro Melbourne
Metropolitan Melbourne will have strict new stay-at-home rules and a curfew from tonight — and regional Victoria will enter stage three restrictions from next week.
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NewsDavid Jones and BP Are Opening 21 Super-Fancy Convenience Stores Across Sydney and Melbourne
You'll be able to pick up pulled pork empanadas, rotisserie chicken and lasagne with your tank of petrol.
