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NewsMuji Has Designed Its First One-Storey Flat-Pack House
As well as a bedroom, living area and kitchen, the new prefab house — Muji's first in five years — features an outdoor deck.
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NewsTeamlab Is Opening Another Vivid and Kaleidoscopic Digital-Only Art Museum
Officially opening in March in Macao, the labyrinth-like site will sprawl over 5000 square metres.
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NewsSpotify Is Now Creating Personalised Playlists for Pets
Have a pet iguana or hamster? It'll make a playlist for them, too.
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NewsDaniel Radcliffe Fights for Survival with Guns Bolted to His Hands in the OTT Trailer for 'Guns Akimbo'
The film also stars 'Ready or Not' actor Samara Weaving and 'Flight of the Conchords' favourite Rhys Darby.
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News'Mindhunter' and Its Creepy True-Crime Thrills Might Not Be Returning for a Third Season
The David Fincher-produced Netflix show has released its cast from the contracts, which doesn't bode well for a third season.
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NewsMelbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Another Two Days of Strikes
The two four-hour, network-wide strikes follow failed negotiations between Yarra Trams and the Rail Tram and Bus Union.
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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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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Fried Chicken in Melbourne
Fried chicken is basically a food group in itself — and at these ten top chook spots in Melbourne, you can have it with waffles for breakfast, in a burger for lunch, or sticky and sweet for dinner.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Underground Bars That Are Actually Underground
From Mexican-themed mezcal bars, to haunts with over 400 different spirits, these are the best bars under the city.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne for After-Work Drinks
Sip speciality wine, drink local craft beer or enjoy a Negroni (or two) at these post-work haunts.
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GuideMelbourne Restaurants and Bars with Private Dining Rooms
Made for long lazy lunches and birthday dinners to remember.
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NewsSeven Ways to Score Cheap and Discounted Theatre Tickets in Melbourne
Yes, it is possible to see a show for less than 30 bucks — you just need to get in at the right time.
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NewsTen Extremely Australian Big Things Worth a Detour on Your Next Very Long Road Trip
Giant watermelons, potatoes and lobsters named Larry might sound ridiculous, and they are — but that doesn't stop them from being among our most loved landmarks.
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GuideWhere to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home
Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.
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NewsMaha Bar Is the New Cocktail and Meze Joint Taking Over Biggie Smalls' Collingwood Space
It's opening next month with free snacks on offer three nights a week.
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NewsJapan's Multi-Level Super Nintendo Theme Park Is Set to Open This Year with a 'Mario Kart' Ride
Opening before this year's Tokyo Olympics, the park will also feature a Yoshi ride, a Mushroom Kingdom and Bowser’s Castle.
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NewsSydney's Old Clare Hotel Now Has Pet-Friendly Suites Complete with 24-Hour Room Service
Your furry mate can relax in luxury with handcrafted bowls, a retro lounge, toys and free snacks.
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NewsJared Leto Turns Into a Vampire in the First Trailer for 'Spider-Man' Spinoff 'Morbius'
The character is the second 'Spider-Man' villain to get their own movie — and this one ties into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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News'Joker' Leads the Way to This Year's Oscars with 11 Nominations
And 'Parasite' has made history as the first South Korean movie to ever earn a nomination in the Oscars' 92-year history.
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NewsDolly Parton's Smash-Hit '9 to 5' Musical Is Coming to Melbourne
Pour yourself a cup of ambition and buy tickets to this.
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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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NewsStudio Ghibli Is Working On Two New Animated Films This Year
They'll mark the Japanese animation studio's first movies since 2016 co-production 'The Red Turtle' — and one is being directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
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News'Fantastic Beasts' Is Being Turned Into a Huge 'Harry Potter'-Themed Natural History Exhibition
It'll showcase items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World alongside real-life creatures, specimens and artefacts — and it's set to tour the world.
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NewsMargot Robbie's Harley Quinn Serves Up Colourful Crime Chaos in the New Trailer for 'Birds of Prey'
The 'Suicide Squad' spinoff also stars Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Rosie Perez.
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NewsThe Sydney Opera House Illuminated Its Sails with Images of Firefighters to Support Bushfire Relief
The iconic venue will also host a huge comedy gig on its forecourt to raise funds for those in need.
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NewsThis New Museum of Hangovers Pays Tribute to Big, Blurry and Boozy Nights Out
You can also share your own hangover story with the Croatian site — and it might end up in its collection.
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News'The Nanny' Is Being Turned Into a Broadway Musical
The hit 90s sitcom is being adapted for the stage by original star Fran Drescher, co-creator Peter Marc Jacobson and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' talent Rachel Bloom.
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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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News'Better Call Saul' Has Released Two Intriguing Teasers for Its Eagerly Anticipated Fifth Season
The 'Breaking Bad' prequel will start screening new episodes from February.
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News'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Has Just Dropped an 80s-Style Trailer for Its Cool Cool Cool Seventh Season
Crafted to look like grainy VHS footage, the just-released 80s-style trailer picks up where the series' sixth season left off.
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NewsSeven Niche Arts and Culture Festivals Worth Travelling Overseas for This Year
If you're not keen on joining the crowds at Coachella or the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these smaller arts festivals might help you schedule some travel plans.
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NewsAward-Winning Korean Thriller 'Parasite' Is Being Turned Into a HBO TV Series
Director Bong Joon-ho has teamed up with the US network to take the film — which was one of last year's best — to the small screen.
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NewsVictoria's Rainbow Serpent Has Cancelled Its January Music Festival Because of the Bushfires
Instead, it's hosting a one-day party in the CBD and a multi-day festival over Easter.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's First Flying Taxis Could Look Like
The helicopter-like vehicles are designed to fly driverless at speeds of up to 290 kilometres per hour — and trials are slated to start in Melbourne this year.
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NewsThe New Trailer for Marvel's Long-Awaited 'The New Mutants' Turns 'X-Men' Into a Horror Film
The film was shot back in 2017 and is finally hitting the big screen this year.
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NewsThe Action-Packed Full Trailer for Jordan Peele's New Nazi-Fighting Series 'Hunters' Is Here
Set in the 70s and inspired by true events, it stars Al Pacino as the leader of a vigilante squad determined to rid the US of escaped Nazis.
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NewsBrewDog Is Opening the World's First Alcohol-Free Craft Beer Bar
It's the brewery's first bar of its kind, too — and all 15 of its taps will pour booze-free craft brews.
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NewsDocklands' Central Pier and All of Its Venues Will Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to Safety Concerns
First closed last August, the site century-old won't be reopening as it currently stands.
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NewsNetflix Sinks Its Teeth Into a Gothic Horror Classic In the Bloody and Brooding Trailer for 'Dracula'
Created by the team behind 'Sherlock', the new three-part series drops this weekend.
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NewsBuses Will Replace Trains on Some of Melbourne's Train Lines Again This Summer
Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout January and February to complete further upgrades for the Metro Tunnel.
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NewsQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2020
The Aussie carrier has topped the list seven years in a row.
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NewsFrank Ocean, Rage Against the Machine and Travis Scott Headline Coachella's Massive 2020 Lineup
Start saving for that airfare.
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NewsMelbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Opening This January
You can start ridin' waves come January 6.
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NewsSugar Republic Is Opening Its First Sweets-Themed Retreat in Daylesford
The rooms will be decked out with private ball pits, free candy and cherry-scented wallpaper.
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NewsThe First Trailer for 'A Quiet Place Part II' Delivers More Silence, Monsters and Kick-Ass Emily Blunt
The sequel to the 2018 horror hit also features Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou.
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NewsFalls Festival Artists Halsey and Yungblud Have Both Announced Last-Minute Melbourne Shows
And the cost of entry to both shows will be donated to volunteer firefighting services.
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NewsYou Can Now Stream Every Episode of '30 Rock' on Stan
All seven seasons of Tina Fey's hilarious sitcom have just hit the Australian streaming platform.
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NewsHow to Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy During Scorching Summer Weather
There's no better time for a shady beer garden date with your pooch.
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News'The Woman in the Window' Is the Next Twisty Page-Turner to Get the Big-Screen Treatment
Based on the psychological mystery novel of the same name, it stars Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman and Anthony Mackie.
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NewsThe World's First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Has Completed Its First Test Flight
The six-passenger seaplane took off from Vancouver.
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NewsAustralia's First Set of Indigenous Emojis Are Now Available to Download
Available on Android and iOS, the 90 new Indigemoji stickers include the Aboriginal flag, a boomerang and Australian animals.
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NewsSweden's Ice Hotel Has Revealed Its Latest Batch of Frosty and Imaginative Artist-Created Rooms
The hotel's 30th annual incarnation features a golden room, an icy kaleidoscope and a frosty depiction of Santorini.
