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NewsHow to Turn Passion and Disillusionment into a Beloved Business (and Drink)
We speak to the duo behind Poor Toms just before the much-anticipated opening of their first bar.
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NewsA Live Concert of David Attenborough's 'Planet Earth II' Is Coming to Australia
The documentary will be narrated live by Eric Bana and accompanied by a live orchestral score composed by Hans Zimmer.
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NewsFive Outdoor Date Ideas You Probably Haven't Tried Before
Plan your next date outside before the summer climes leave us.
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NewsFree Books Will Be Scattered Across the Public Transport System This Week
Penguin Random House will add to the 'public libraries' of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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NewsBill Murray Is Coming to Australia
Along with cellist Jan Vogler, Murray will tour his show New Worlds, which explores classical music and literature.
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NewsOxford University Is Launching Its Own Gin
It's the first-ever gin made for the university and bearing its name, and it's flavoured using plants from its botanic garden.
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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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NewsQueensland Now Has a State-Wide 'Electric Super Highway'
Electric car owners can now drive from the Gold Coast and Cairns — and charge up for free.
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NewsThe World's First Dog Tap House Has Opened In the US
Drink a few pints while finding your new pet pooch.
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NewsSt Kilda's Foreshore Alcohol Ban Has Been Extended Until April
A potential permanent ban is still under consideration.
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NewsMelbourne's Northside Is Getting a New Independent Cinema
Opening in March, Thornbury Picture House will feature a 57-seat cinema and an onsite bar.
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NewsWes Anderson Is Curating a New Vienna Art Exhibition
Along with partner Juman Malouf, the Moonrise Kingdom director curate an art exhibition for Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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NewsMelbourne Might Soon Be Home to the World's Most Sustainable Shopping Centre
It will include a 2000-square-metre rooftop farm and restaurant, designed by eco-warrior Joost Bakker.
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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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NewsYou Can Still Snag a Last Minute Reservation at a Top Australian Restaurant for Valentine's Day
And all in the name of doing some good.
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NewsThere's a Secret Decked-Out Campsite Hidden Somewhere in Australia
If you can track it down, you'll score all the camping gear.
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NewsThis New DIY Australian Brewery Lets You Brew Your Own Craft Beer On-Site
Perth's Brew U is helping punters take their home brewing to the next level.
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NewsAlchemy Is Victoria's New Gin Distillery, Cocktail Bar and Place to Stay the Night
The Healesville distillery makes its own chamomile gin, quinoa vodka and moonshine.
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NewsThe Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Performing a Live Score to All Your Studio Ghibli Faves
Miyazaki's films are the latest to get a live orchestral accompaniment.
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NewsMelbourne City Council Is Pushing Back on Apple's Proposed Fed Square Store
Having received 800 complaints, it's calling on the Government to ditch Apple's current store design and start again.
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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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NewsJapan's Insane Real-Life Version of Mario Kart Is Coming to Australia
Zoom around a racetrack dressed as Mario, Luigi or Yoshi — but don't go throwing bananas or shells at your opponents.
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NewsComing Soon — Super Bowl Edition: All the New Trailers You Need to Watch
From Star Wars heroes to apocalyptic thrillers to The Rock versus a tall building.
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NewsYou Can Watch the Latest 'Cloverfield' Movie on Netflix Right Now
It's great news if you want to watch the film ASAP — but it could be indicative of a worrying trend.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting Another Star Wars Screening with a Live Orchestra
Just in case you haven't had enough live orchestral 'Star Wars' action.
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NewsLouis Vuitton's Time Capsule Exhibition Is Coming to Melbourne
Chadstone, the country's biggest shopping centre, has been named as the exclusive Australian stop for the travelling exhibition.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a Second International Airport
Avalon is expected to welcome international flights from the end of this year.
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NewsThe Program for Southeast Queensland's One-Off Commonwealth Games Arts Festival Has Been Revealed
Featuring an inflatable labyrinth, a celebration of Aussie female-fronted acts, beachside karaoke and more across 12 days of performances, exhibitions and gigs.
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NewsMean Girls Is the Latest Movie Getting the Themed Brunch Treatment
Wear pink to the next pop culture-themed meals, coming to Sydney and Melbourne in April.
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NewsFlinders Island Is Getting Its First Food and Crayfish Festival
Longsong chef David Moyle will lead the charge, celebrating the wealth of fresh produce and ingredients available on the island
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NewsThis New 'Sensory' Mindfulness Retreat Combines Good Food, Music and Meditation
The Indigo Project will explore the power of sound through a weekend of music, food and new mates in NSW's Southern Highlands.
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NewsBrisbane Is Preparing to Say Farewell to the City's Last IRL Video Store
Oxley's Network Video will shut its doors for good this March, marking the end of an era.
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NewsThis New Documentary Investigates Sydney's Nightlife in Light of the Lockout Laws
The doco speaks to prominent local and international figures to investigate the effects of the NSW Government's laws and pose alternative solutions to them.
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NewsNew Festival The Drop Will Tour the Country's Most Iconic Surf Spots
The boutique festival will follow the World Surf League Championships across the country, headlined by Safia, San Cisco and Dune Rats.
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NewsSome of the Best Photos of Last Night's Super Blue Blood Moon from Around the World
Did the clouds block your view of the moon? Well, here's what it looked like.
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NewsOne of Sydney's Longest-Running Italian Institutions Is Expanding to Melbourne and the Gold Coast
After 50 years in Darlinghurst, Bill & Toni's is heading interstate for the first time.
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NewsTurns Out Sydney Transport's Ferry McFerryface Was a Lie
The name announced as winner of Sydney's public ferry-naming competition was actually chosen by Transport Minister Andrew Constance.
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NewsIndian Ride-Share Company Ola Is Preparing For an Australian Launch
The fast-growing company already hosts over a billion rides each year and it's got its sights set next on Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
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NewsGalah Is Windsor's New Aussie-Themed Cocktail Bar
Celebrating top local produce and whipping up cocktails crafted with native ingredients.
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NewsGroovin the Moo Announce 2018 Lineup
GTM returns to regional Australia with Flight Facilities, Paul Kelly, Royal Blood and a whole lot of local talent.
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NewsNSW's Harris Farm Markets No Longer Stocks Plastic Bags at the Checkout
Woolworths and Coles are expected to follow suit by the end of the year.
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NewsThe Designs for Australia's First Pride Centre Have Been Revealed
The dedicated LGBTI hub is due to open in St Kilda in 2020.
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NewsYou Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Opal, Myki and Go Cards
Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments are set to be trialled in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
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NewsSay Cheers to 2017's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers
You've heard 2017's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.
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NewsMoleskine Has Opened Its Second Stationery-Focused Cafe In Beijing
Further sites in Hamburg, London and New York are also planned.
