• Guide

    News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Melbourne This Week

    Here's what's been catching our attention this week, including cheap coffees in the CBD, a sleek new underground bar and Longrain's pop-up lunch spot.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend

    This weekend in Melbourne, you can hunt down vintage fashion bargains, sample set menus from former 'MasterChef Australia' contestants and crack into Spice Temple's epic mud crab special.

  • News

    How to Spend 48 Hours in this Booming Beachside Melbourne Suburb

    This guide will take you from the sun-soaked seaside to hidden laneways and rooftop bars scattered all over Frankston.

  • News

    Get Ready for Matildas Mania, Again: Australia Is Hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup

    You'll be able to check out the football action in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia when 12 nations take to the field.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week

    This week in Melbourne, you can judge set menus from ‘MasterChef Australia’ alumni, catch the German Film Festival and down bottomless dumplings for less than $30.

  • News

    Here Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show

    Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas

    As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.

  • Guide

    Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar

    Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.

  • News

    South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite

    The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.

  • News

    2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)

    This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.

  • Guide

    Six of the Best Natural Hot Springs and Spas in Victoria to Visit When You Need Some R&R

    Make the pilgrimage to one of Victoria's best natural hot springs and spas for some well-deserved rest.

  • News

    Coming Soon: South Melbourne's EQ Will Offer Semi-Guided Wellness Sessions Through Its Vast Spa Facilities

    Head inside to find a hammam, sauna, rain room, lounge, plunge pools, and a light and sound therapy dome.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do In Melbourne This May

    Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.

  • News

    The Best Things to Do on ANZAC Day 2024 in Melbourne

    Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.

  • News

    Now Open: The Magical 'Harry Potter' Forbidden Forest Experience Has Arrived in Australia

    The Briars Community Forest on the Mornington Peninsula has been turned into a 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' haven.

  • News

    Cute News: An Adorable Guide Dogs Puppy Cafe Is Popping Up in Melbourne for One Day Only

    Celebrate International Guide Dog Day surrounded by a labrador litter at Kew's Studley Grounds Cafe.

  • News

    Six Things to do in Sydney This Autumn If You Want to Stay Out of Hibernation

    Enjoy ancient relics, bombastic showtunes and fitness for a good cause across Sydney this autumn.

  • News

    A Spectacular New Two-Day, 19-Kilometre Clifftop Walk Has Opened in the Blue Mountains

    It's been five years since the popular Grand Cliff Top Walk was earmarked for a $10-million upgrade — and you can now mosey along the end result.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Free Wings at BEAST City

    Friday, May 24, 2024

    Beast City, Melbourne

    Head to the CBD diner to score up to six free Southern-fried chicken wings this Friday afternoon.

  • Event

    Burgundy vs Tasmania Wine Dinner

    Monday, May 20, 2024

    Pure South Dining, Southbank

    Sample five courses of fine Tasmanian produce paired with handpicked drops from both the famed French wine region and the Apple Isle.

  • Event

    Sunset Boulevard

    Tuesday, May 21 - Sunday, August 11, 2024

    Princess Theatre, Melbourne

    Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.

  • Event

    Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

    Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, December 15, 2024

    Regent Theatre, Melbourne

    Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.

  • Event

    $8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas

    Friday, May 24 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East

    Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.

  • Event

    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

  • Event

    Rocco's On Tour

    Sunday, May 19 and Sunday, May 26, 2024 

    Toorak Cellars, Armadale

    Rocco's will be slinging two of its most popular sandwiches at two southside pop-ups this month.

  • Event

    Spanish Film Festival

    Friday, June 14 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Say hola to the Melbourne's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.

  • Event

    Donut Festival 2024

    Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

    This annual homage to the world's favourite holey treat has gotten a whole lot bigger.

  • Event

    Mud Crab Special at Spice Temple

    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    Spice Temple, Southbank

    This coveted mud crab special is making its long-awaited seasonal return to the Southbank restaurant's menu — but only for a limited time.

  • News

    Brisbane's New Statue Celebrating the Matildas' Women's World Cup Efforts Will Be Unveiled by the End of 2024

    The permanent ode will be made out of bronze, measure six-metres wide and sit outside Suncorp Stadium.

  • News

    Ten Things You Didn't Know You Can Get Delivered Right To Your Door

    You'll find a lot more than neighbourhood takeaway on this delivery app.

  • News

    The Five Best Rivers for Swimming In Near Melbourne

    Skip the overcrowded sands of Port Phillip Bay in favour of floating upstream at these Victorian rivers.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Thredbo Is About to Become Home to the First Alpine Coaster in the Southern Hemisphere

    Set to open in winter 2024 and run across a 1.5-kilometre track, the Thredbo Alpine Coaster will operate all year round.

  • News

    Queenstown's Alpine Music and Skiing Festival Snow Machine Has Unveiled Its Packed 2024 Lineup

    This year, you'll be partying in frosty surroundings with Peking Duk, The Rubens, Angus & Julia Stone, Bag Raiders and Cub Sport.

  • News

    Now Open: Cunnamulla Hot Springs Is Your New Excuse for an Outback Queensland Getaway

    The team behind Victoria's Peninsula Hot Springs has launched this new bathing site in the Sunshine State, which features seven geothermic pools.

  • News

    Here's When and Where You Can Watch the Matildas' Final Olympic Qualifying Matches to Reach the Paris Games

    The two matches against Uzbekistan will determine whether the Tillies score one of the Asian Football Confederation's two places at the Paris Olympic Games.

  • News

    A Massive Interactive NBA Exhibition That Bounces Through Basketball History Is Coming to Melbourne

    This basketball showcase will take over The District Docklands from April, feature 20 themed sections across 1100 square metres.

  • News

    Here's Where You Can Stream the 2024 Super Bowl If You Suddenly Care About the NFL

    Usher is doing the half-time show and, yes, Taylor Swift has made it to Las Vegas after her Tokyo 'Eras' gigs.

  • News

    Melbourne's Free Tram Zone Is Being Temporarily Extended to the MCG Just for Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour

    From Friday, February 16–Sunday, February 18, you won't need to pay to get to the MCG via the 48,70 and 75 routes.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Pottery Classes in Melbourne

    Head to these Melbourne pottery studios to learn wheel-throwing, hand-building and ceramics-painting by super friendly experts.

  • News

    The Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Melbourne

    Melbourne's best outdoor swimming pools cater to athletes, casual summertime swimmers and those just looking to cool off during extra hot days.

  • News

    The Ten Best Beaches in and Around Melbourne

    Whether you're looking for a quick dip in the bay or an all-day adventure to the surf coast, there are plenty of great Victorian beaches to hit up.

  • News

    Hotel Hitlist for 2024: No Matter Your Budget or Excuse for Travel

    Whether you want a staycation or a luxe weekend getaway in your home city, we've got the stays for you.

  • News

    The Ten Best Day Spas in Melbourne

    Treat yourself to a Japanese-style massage, a bath overlooking the city or an incredibly opulent treatment paired with bottomless champagne at Melbourne's best day spas.

  • News

    The Team Behind Victoria's Peninsula Hot Springs Is Opening a New Bathing Site in Outback Queensland

    When the Cunnamulla location opens in February, you'll be able to relax in seven geothermic pools by the Warrego River, including at sunrise and sunset.

  • News

    Uber Is Serving Up Free EV Rides to and From the Tennis for the Entire 2024 Australian Open

    The free EV rides are available to all Uber One Members who book within a five-kilometre radius of the tournament HQ at Melbourne Park.

  • News

    A One-Day-Only Guide Dogs Puppy Cafe Is Popping Up at Sydney Airport to Make Your Next Trip More Adorable

    Consider this a PSA if you're flying in or out of Sydney Airport's Domestic Terminal 2 on Thursday, January 18.

  • News

    SEA LIFE Melbourne Has Unveiled 'Night on the Reef', a New Multimillion-Dollar Journey Into the Ocean after Dark

    Dive into this $9-million transformation, where the ocean's nightly wonders come to life in a vibrant 360-degree experience.

  • News

    Now Open: Hotel Sorrento Is Back Following Major Refurbs and Boasts a New Day Spa, 30-Metre Pool and Luxe Suites

    Hotel Sorrento's makeover brings a taste of The Med to the Mornington Peninsula right in time for summertime jaunts down the coast.

  • News

    Now Open: 'Dream Circus' Is the Immersive Attraction Filling Luna Park Sydney's Big Top with 360-Degree Projections

    Holograms, surround sound and lighting combine to create a Hollywood-style experience in this $15-million addition to the Milsons Point attraction.

  • News

    Wands Ready: The Magical 'Harry Potter' Forbidden Forest Experience Is Coming to Australia in 2024

    Wander around an illuminated woodland filled with nods to the 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' films on a 230-hectare property an hour out of Melbourne.

  • News

    Five Other Things to Do on Christmas Day in Melbourne

    Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see a movie, have a bowl of noodles or picnic in a park.

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