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GuideTen Immersive New Melbourne Exhibitions to Check Out This October
Gallery hop from a mirror maze to a celebration of Amy Winehouse's short life to a collection of pieces from the country's biggest portraiture prize.
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NewsMelbourne's Sugar Mountain Festival Unveils Strong 2018 Lineup
Tunes, art and food collide at this affordable one-day festival.
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NewsFive Must-See Films at the 2017 Greek Film Festival
Delve into Greek mumblecore, Greece's answer to Romeo and Juliet and a doco on the country's many dogs.
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NewsThis New Artwork-Identifying App Smartify Works Like Shazam for Art
The technology identifies artworks to take your gallery gazing to the next level.
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NewsAmsterdam's Dedicated Avocado Eatery Might Be Expanding to Australia
Featuring avo roses on toast, avo poke bowls, avo ice cream and avo daiquiris.
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GuideThe Best Places to Buy and Order Plants in Melbourne for 2024
There's a whole world of plants out there — here's where to find them.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Melbourne CBD for 2024
Some of the best small businesses in the city can be found in the CBD's laneways, alleys and arcades.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Florists for Making Grand Gestures
There's nothing like a big, vibrant bunch of freshly-cut blooms to turn a frown upside down.
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NewsEight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)
Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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GuideThe Best New Melbourne Spaces of 2021
We've rounded up the most stunning buildings and venues unveiled in Melbourne this year.
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NewsAll the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session
Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.
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GuideSix of This Year's Biggest Boxing Day Sales
Score up to 70 percent off wine, cruelty-free makeup and activewear at these online sales.
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GuideSix of This Year's Biggest Black Friday Sales
Score up to 70 percent off reusable cups, homewares and sportswear at these online sales.
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GuideWhere To Shop Like a Local in and Around Brighton
These great bayside businesses are well worth a look in.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Footscray
Here's what the locals are loving in the inner west.
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NewsLello Pasta Bar Is Melbourne's New All-Day Mediterranean Eatery
Now serving up Italian breakfasts, early morning cocktails and eight types of regional-influenced pastas.
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NewsLondon's Tate Modern Has Been Turned Into a Swing-Filled Playground for Adults
Running until April 2018, it's the latest project from Danish artists’ collective SUPERFLEX.
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NewsJapan Just Launched an Unlimited Road Trip Pass for Visiting Travellers
Tourists can now venture far and wide through the country's scenic rural sights for one flat price.
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NewsFour Pillars' First-Ever Bottled Cocktail Is Your Zesty New Spring Drink
The amber concoction is aged in both Maidenii vermouth and chardonnay barrels.
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GuideMelbourne's Least Awkward Spots for a First Date
Because first dates are nail-biting enough without the added challenge of picking a good place.
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NewsA Massive New Luxury Hotel Has Opened in Darling Harbour
Sofitel Darling Harbour is the first new internationally branded luxury hotel to open in Sydney since the 2000 Olympics.
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GuideWhere to Become Human Again in Melbourne After a Big Night Out
Some of Melbourne's best places to turn your hangover around.
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NewsThis Ian Strange Installation Will Turn an Inner-City Melbourne Home Into an Artwork
The Richmond house will be lit-up with a projection and feature galleries in the rooms.
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NewsFive Deliciously Perfect Wines for Springtime Drinking
Dust off the credit card, it’s time to spring clean your cellar.
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NewsThis Melbourne Bar Has Been Named as One of the World's 50 Best Bars for 2017
Black Pearl and Sydney's Baxter Inn both took out awards at the awards in London last night.
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NewsWe're Giving You the Chance to Win a $150 Voucher to Spend at The Recreation
Just nine little questions stand between you and Fitzroy North's latest wine bar, bottle shop and bistro comfort food.
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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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NewsAnother Dockless Bike Sharing Service Has Arrived in Australia
Beijing-based Ofo has launched with a fleet of 50 yellow bikes in Adelaide.
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NewsSnapchat's New Lens Feature Is Like Pokemon Go for Art
The app's new art lens turns the whole world into a virtual art gallery, featuring installations by Jeff Koons.
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GuideWhere to Eat Burgers in Melbourne when Mondayitis Hits Hard
Melbourne’s best and most cheerful restaurants for a burg and a brew when you need it most.
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GuideWhere to Eat Solo When You Just Need Some You Time
Just because you're hermitting that doesn't mean you have to eat every meal at home.
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GuideWhere to Drink Good Wine in Melbourne After a Tough Day at Work
Establishments to cater to any post-work need (or crisis).
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NewsThe British Film Festival Has Announced a Star-Studded 2017 Program
Featuring the best new films Old Blighty has to offer.
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NewsThis NSW Farm Lets You Stay in a Luxe Restored Train Carriage Among the Gumtrees
The NSW Southern Highlands property comes complete with a fire pit, an outdoor bath and — most importantly — not another human in sight.
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NewsSo Frenchy So Chic in the Park Returns for 2018
A whole afternoon of Champagne, cheese and French frolicking on the lawn.
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NewsIKEA Launches New Non-Disposable Furniture Collection with Danish Designers HAY
The Swedish chain hopes its Ypperlig collaboration is one you won't throw away when you move house.
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NewsSaigon Sally's Thai Successor BKK Is Set to Open in Windsor This Week
The Vietnamese venue has been reimagined as a serious Thai restaurant.
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NewsOne of the World's Most Famous Hotel Bars Is Popping Up in Australia
The Savoy's iconic American Bar — which was voted Europe's best bar last year — is coming to Sydney and Melbourne.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Retro Spots for When You're Feeling Nostalgic
The question isn't just where to go, it's which era to spend time in.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Happy Hours for Some Serious Co-Worker Bonding
Options that will put the mate in workmate.
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NewsSt Paul's Cathedral Will Transform into a Live Gig Venue for Melbourne Music Week
The citywide music celebration will make the historic space its hub for its 2017 iteration.
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NewsGreen Day's American Idiot Musical Will Tour Australia Next Year
The show will visit Sydney and Melbourne for the first time and mark a second season in Brisbane.
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NewsA Life-Sized Lego House Has Opened In Denmark
The 12,000-square metre is shaped to look like 21 stacked Lego bricks, and boasts 25 million pieces inside.
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NewsMelbourne's Espresso Martini Festival Returns for 2017
Featuring six bar areas, a range of workshops and classes, food aplenty and live music from Australian musicians.
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NewsThis Dubai Coffee Shop Is Trialling Delivery by Drone
In a one-day trial, beachgoers had iced coffees in their hands within 15 minutes of ordering.
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NewsElon Musk Wants to Make Fast, Affordable, Around-the-World Rocket Travel a Reality
Travel anywhere in the world in under an hour.
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NewsCollingwood's Peel Street Is Getting a New Music and Food Festival
The free community event will feature a record fair, markets and a live set by Aussie legend Archie Roach.
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NewsNokia Is Re-Releasing Its Classic 3310 Snake-Bearing Phone in 3G
So you can play Snake, text your mates and browse Facebook.
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NewsJerry Mai's High-End Traditional Vietnamese Restaurant Is Finally Opening
Forget cheap banh mi — think tuna tataki with cumquat, salted caramel fried ice cream and gin cocktails.
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NewsFood Charity FareShare Is Opening the Gates to Its Kitchen Garden for One Day
Discover how the charity's transforming disused city plots into urban veggie patches at its Abbotsford Open Garden.
