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News'The Eddy' Is Netflix's New Parisian Jazz Club-Set Drama Series From the Director of 'La La Land'
The eight-episode drama follows a New York jazz pianist who now co-owns a struggling Parisian club.
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NewsTaika Waititi Is Making Two New Animated Netflix Shows Based on 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
They're part of the streaming platform's previously announced plans to adapt 16 of Roald Dahl's classic books.
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NewsSXSW 2020 Has Been Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
It's the first time in 34 years that the huge annual music and film festival won't take place.
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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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NewsWestfield Doncaster Is Getting a $30-Million Rooftop Food Precinct with a DIY Okonomiyaki Joint
It'll be home to 14 eateries, including an all-pink pretzel shop, a Betty's Burgers, a bubble tea joint and a pizzeria.
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NewsThe Release of New Bond Film 'No Time to Die' Has Been Delayed Due to Coronavirus
Daniel Craig's last outing as 007 won't hit the big screens until November.
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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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News'The Wedding Singer' Musical Is Bringing Its Big 80s Hair and Toe-Tapping Tunes to Melbourne
A singing, dancing stage adaptation of Adam Sandler's classic flick is showing this June.
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NewsA $42 Million Yarra Trams Proposal Could See Cars and Trams Separated by Concrete Kerbs
The tram operator wants to install concrete kerbs along 38 kilometres of tram tracks to help minimise collisions.
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NewsUber Is Launching Its Dockless E-Bike Service Jump in Melbourne This Week
A fleet of electric bikes will be rolled out across three city councils for the service's Australian launch.
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NewsA Dive Bar, Cafe and French Japanese Restaurant Have Opened Inside the Crowne Plaza
You'll find coffee at Pow Wow, gruyère ramen at Yugo and Froot Loop cocktails and mac 'n' cheese toasties at Dive Bar.
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NewsVictoria's New Laws Making it Easier for Renters to Own Pets Come into Effect Today
If you've been looking to adopt a fur baby, now may be the time.
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NewsFree Books Written by Women Will Be Scattered Across Public Transport This Week
Pick up books by some of Australia's most famous authors around Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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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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NewsFive Pioneering Works to See at the NGV's New 'Japanese Modernism' Exhibition
This free exhibition features a huge 190 works, many of which have never been seen in Australia before.
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NewsThe First Unsettling Trailer for Jordan Peele's New 'Candyman' Sequel Is Here
Just don't say his name while looking into a mirror.
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NewsDavid Chang Heads to Australia in the Second Season of Netflix's 'Ugly Delicious'
The just-dropped trailer teases a visit to an Outback Steakhouse — and a 'Crocodile Dundee' gag.
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NewsAir New Zealand Has Unveiled New Lie-Flat Economy Class Sleeping Pods
Each bunk bed-style Skynest will have room for six sleepers.
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NewsAutron VR Is Melbourne's High-Tech Gaming Hub with Virtual Reality Escape Rooms
Here, you can fight dragons, explore underwater worlds and rocket off into space.
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NewsFive of George Calombaris' Made Establishment Restaurants Have Been Sold and Are Set to Reopen
Since the group entered voluntary administration, two Hellenic Republic sites, two Jimmy Grants stores and Brunswick East's Crofter Dining have been snapped up by new owners.
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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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NewsVictoria Will Finally Introduce a Container Deposit Scheme as Part of a Recycling Overhaul
A new four-bin system will hit households from next year, while a container refund scheme looks set to launch by 2023.
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NewsBuses Will Replace Trains on Some of Melbourne's Train Lines Again This Autumn
Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout March, April and May in a massive construction blitz.
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NewsThe Full Trailer for 'Westworld' Season Three Is Here
This season will venture outside of the titular amusement park — with Aaron Paul joining the cast.
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NewsThe Cast of 'Friends' Is Heading Back to Your TV Screen for a Reunion Special
The original cast are officially reuniting for an unscripted special on new US streaming platform HBO Max.
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NewsThe Luwow Has Opened a Tiki Bar in the CBD with Leopard Print, Flaming Cocktails and Tacos
Retro sounds and giant tiki cocktails in a kitschy jungle hideaway.
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NewsCalia Is Moving Its Emporium Store to a New Two-Storey Site with a Cellar Door on Lonsdale Street
You'll soon be able to head here for wine tastings, Japanese wagyu and bowls of truffle ramen.
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NewsUber's New Quiet Mode Has Launched in Australia So You Can Now Ride in Silence
The ridesharing service has also rolled out a feature that lets you choose the temperature.
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NewsSplendour in the Grass Announces 2020 Lineup Led by Flume, Midnight Oil and Tyler, The Creator
Dust off your gumboots — it's a big one.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Just Dropped a Limited-Edition 'Rick and Morty'-Themed Pickle Rick Doughnut
The doughnut chain has also launched two other 'Rick and Morty' flavours and a Fleeb Juice shake.
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NewsA Tiny New Bubble Tea Shop Has Opened Inside an Old ATM on Swanston Street
Melbourne’s new pint-sized bubble tea store is giving out free drinks for four hours today.
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NewsThe RSPCA Wants You to Adopt an Animal This Weekend
It's lowering its adoption fee to $29 in an effort to free up space in its shelters across the country.
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NewsNeighbourhood Haunt The B.East Is Opening a Sibling Bar and Burger Joint in Fitzroy
Expect DJs, craft beers and a menu of decadent meat and plant-based burgers.
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NewsThe Team Behind Melbourne's Super-Popular Sunda Is Opening a New CBD Restaurant in 2020
The food will be inspired by 18th-century trade between Southeast Asia and Australia — so expect lots of smoke, ferments and sea cucumbers.
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NewsCheck Out the First Trailer for 'Run', HBO's New Romantic-Comedy Thriller From the 'Fleabag' Team
It's executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge — and she pops up on-screen, too.
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NewsGelatissimo Has Launched an Indulgent New Vegan Gelato Range
Lick your way through scoops of vegan caramel mudcake gelato and vegan triple chocolate gelato.
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NewsJapan Might Soon Be Home to a Dedicated 'Harry Potter' Theme Park
Taking over an existing 94-year-old amusement park, it'll feature 'Harry Potter' sets that visitors can tour.
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NewsNetflix Just Dropped the First Russia-Set Teaser for 'Stranger Things' Season Four
The next batch of episodes doesn't have a release date yet — but the series has revealed a very important detail.
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NewsAustralia Is Set to Swelter Through (Another) Warmer-Than-Average Autumn
Don't pack away your pedestal fans just yet.
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NewsChinatown's 30-Year-Old Shark Fin House Has Closed Due to Coronavirus Fears
The restaurant saw an 80 percent drop in customers and is unlikely to reopen, but politicians and restaurateurs are encouraging Melburnians to get out and support other local Chinese restaurants.
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NewsDev Patel Goes Medieval in the Unsettling First Teaser for 'The Green Knight'
Patel is up against Ralph Ineson in this eerie twist on a 14th-century tale.
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NewsMelbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Six More Strikes Next Month
The Rail Tram and Bus Union is ramping up its strikes in response to failed negotiations with Yarra Trams.
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NewsThe First Trailer for Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch' Is Here and It's Very Wes Anderson
'The New Yorker'-inspired tale set in a fictional French town stars Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan.
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NewsMelbourne's Dinner by Heston Will Close Its Doors for Good This Friday
Crown Melbourne has terminated its lease after a wage-theft scandal forced the fine diner into insolvency.
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NewsPiccolina's Giant Baci Gelato Cake Will Help You Melt Hearts This Valentine's Day
A riff on the Italian chocolate, the handmade gelato cake even comes with a sweet love note.
