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NewsThe Victorian Government Has Clarified Rules Around How Far You Can Travel for Exercise
Instead of travelling across the city to hike and pickup takeaway coffee, the government is saying you should be visiting your closest park or cafe.
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NewsThis Is What People Have Been Fined for So Far During Melbourne's Second Lockdown
Two friends driving around playing 'Pokemon Go' and a man eating KFC in-store are some of the people who've been fined for flouting the stay-at-home rules.
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NewsMetropolitan Melbourne Residents Are Now Encouraged to Wear Masks When Leaving Their Homes
The Victorian Government recommends that face masks are worn in public situations where "physical distancing is not possible" — such as in shopping centres, on public transport and at markets.
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NewsThese Are the 32 Victorian Local Government Areas Reentering Lockdown from Midnight Tonight
Stay-at-home orders will apply to metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire for the next six weeks.
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NewsA Guide to Relaxing in Margaret River
You'll find spa retreats, sunset ocean vistas and vineyard restaurants in Western Australia's famously beautiful wine region.
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NewsThe Australian Government Has Just Released Its New Contact Tracing App COVIDSafe
Here's what you need to know.
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NewsNine Non-Boring Self-Care Ideas to Make Isolation More Bearable
Whether you've got the 'vid or have been touched by the close-contact fairy, prioritise yourself during iso with these self-care ideas.
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NewsAll Australians Can Now Get Tested for COVID-19 If They Are Showing Any Cold or Flu Symptoms
If you have a cough, sore throat, runny nose or cold and flu-like symptoms, you can now get tested.
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NewsYou Can Now Stream Old Episodes of 'Aerobics Oz Style' to Get Your Retro Fitness Fix
The leotard-heavy show was on TV for 20 years — and now it's back in time for your iso workouts.
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NewsQueensland Recorded Zero New COVID-19 Cases Overnight for the First Time in Six Weeks
Victoria reported only one and NSW a five-week low of six new cases.
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NewsQueensland's Bundaberg and Beenleigh Rum Distilleries Are Now Making Hand Sanitiser
Fans of fermented and distilled sugarcane juice can now look forward to freshening their fingers with their preferred tipple.
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NewsManly Spirits Co Is Turning Gin Into Sanitiser So You Can Disinfect Your Hands and Smell Like Botanicals
The Sydney distillery is redistilling some of its high-grade alcohol to make the in-demand product.
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NewsSix Fun and Completely Free Ways to Work Out at Home
From Lizzo-backed dance routines to yoga classes with dogs and old-school Jane Fonda videos, here's how to work up a sweat without spending a dime.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Is Giving Free Movie Tickets and Pool Visits to the City's Homeless on Hot Days
The offer is part a long-term heat relief program to help disadvantaged Melburnians cope with heatwaves.
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NewsMelbourne Is Set to Swelter Through One Its Hottest November Days Ever Today
It's set to hit 39 degrees — but if it creeps above 40, it'll be the hottest November day in 22 years.
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NewsFive Simple Steps to Help You Excel in Your Job and Carve Out a Successful Career for Yourself
How to play to your strengths, broaden your mind and take a leap forward.
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NewsMelbourne's Throat-Scratching London Plane Trees Are Being Uprooted and Replaced
A heap of the irritating trees are being swapped out for climate change-resilient jacarandas, Moreton Bay figs and sweet gums.
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NewsWhich Degrees to Study If You Want to Make a Difference in the World
You could complain about everything that's wrong in the world — or you could go out and fix it.
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NewsThe ACT Has Just Legalised Cannabis for Personal Use
The new laws, which will come into effect in January 2020, allow adults to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis and grow two plants.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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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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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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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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EventCreator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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EventDay Pool Pass at Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands, Docklands
Ramp up the summer vibes, as non-guests are invited to swim and sip alongside this hotel's seventh-floor pool complete with stellar skyline views.
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NewsMelbourne's Bourke Street Mall Is Butting Out and Becoming Totally Smoke-Free
The smoking ban will come into effect from October 4.
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NewsMelbourne's Bourke Street Mall Could Soon Be a Smoke-Free Zone
The Melbourne City Council will make a decision on the ban next week.
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NewsFive Things to Keep in Mind When You Decide to Take on Part-Time Study
How to become a total boss of studying and working at the same time.
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NewsFive Key Skills You Should Master for Your Job
Chance favours the prepared mind. Here's how to prep.
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NewsFive Ways to Avoid Going into Full Hibernation This Winter
Stave off the cold-weather slump with some city adventures.
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NewsUS Fitness Favourite Barry's Bootcamp Is Opening Its First Melbourne Studio
The Los Angeles-founded workout studio will open gyms in the CBD and South Yarra.
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NewsHundreds of Melbourne Homes Might Soon be Getting Free Food Waste Bins
It's part of the City of Melbourne's plan to become zero waste by 2030.
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NewsCollingwood's About to Score a New Bathhouse Championing a 'No Bullshit' Approach to Self Care
With affordable spa and mindfulness offerings, Sense of Self will a place for regular self care, rather than a one-off.
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NewsThis New Podcast Will Put You to Sleep By Reading Through the IKEA Catalogue
It simply lists IKEA product names in an attempt to help you drop off.
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NewsYou Could Score New Workout Gear from The Iconic by Going for a Run, Swim or Cycle
Smash out mini exercise challenges for the chance to win vouchers for the likes of Nike, Adidas and Puma.
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NewsBlackouts, Closed Cafes and the Hottest Day in Ten Years: Here's What to Expect in Melbourne Today
The mercury is tipped to hit 44 this afternoon.
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NewsSuper Affordable Activewear Brand Decathlon Has Opened in Melbourne
The French retail giant's first Melbourne stores stock everything from activewear and sporting goods to tents and wetsuits.
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NewsSuper Affordable Activewear Brand Decathlon Has Opened Its Second Sydney Store
It's the French retail giant's second Australian store, stocking everything from activewear and sporting goods to tents and wetsuits.
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NewsThe NGV Will Host 20 Weeks of Free Yoga and Fitness Classes This Summer
The Lululemon program will have punters stretching, breathing and breaking a sweat in the gallery's Grollo Equiset Garden.
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NewsKNDRD Is Melbourne CBD's New Drop-In Meditation and Mindfulness Studio
And your first session is on the house.
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NewsNorth Sydney Looks Set to Become Australia's First Smoke-Free CBD
If the motion receives local community support, it could be implemented by Christmas or early 2019.
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NewsNew Fitness App Esquared Gives You On-Demand, No-Strings-Attached Gym Access
No gym membership? No worries.
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Super Affordable Activewear Brand Decathlon Is Opening Two Melbourne Stores
The French retail giant's first Melbourne stores will stock everything from activewear and sporting goods to tents and wetsuits.
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NewsEight Australian Yoga Retreats to Help You Achieve Your Most Flexible Zen
Practise your back bends in Byron and your downward dog in the Daintree.
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NewsYou Can Raise Funds For Guide Dogs Australia by Walking Your Furry Friend This August
Register you and your pup for Pawgust, and you'll help train some very important Guide Dogs.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Indoor Workouts for When It's Far Too Cold to Exercise Outside
Turn off the heater — from bouldering to gymnastics to roller skating, these inside activities are guaranteed warm you up quick smart.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Offering a Slew of Free and Discounted Fitness Classes This April
Free dance classes, free tennis court hire and a heap of discounted activewear.
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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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NewsTen Ways to Get Fit in and Around Melbourne's Docklands
Exercise with a side of fresh air and harbour views.
