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NewsThis 30-Metre-Long Dinosaur Found in Outback Queensland Is Officially Australia's Largest Ever
As long as a basketball court and as tall as a two-storey building, Australotitan cooperensis was first unearthed in 2007 in Cooper Creek.
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NewsParticularly Frosty Weather Is Expected Across Australia's East Coast This Week
If you're feeling a little colder than usual, there's a reason for that.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Offering Financial Support to 90,000 Businesses Affected by the Lockdown
It includes $190.01 million in grants for businesses directly impacted by the seven-day shutdown, such as restaurants, cafes, event suppliers, accommodation providers and non-essential retailers.
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NewsVirtual Friend Date Ideas to See You and Your Mates Through Lockdown
You might be apart physically — but you can still have plenty of fun together in spirit.
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NewsThese Melbourne Zoos Are Live-Streaming Their Cute Animals to Help Boost Your Mood
Watch snow leopard cubs, lions, giraffes and penguins as they go about their days.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Thornbury
Sandwiched between Northcote and Preston, Thornbury has gone more or less unnoticed by the rest of Melbourne for years. These days, though, it seems like everyone is paying attention.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend, you can join a huge Lunar New Year block party, watch films under the stars and purchase works from emerging artists.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This February
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.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can treat yourself to a free wine tasting, check out the immersive Van Gogh exhibit and get a good belly laugh at drag queen legend Bianca Del Rio’s comedy show.
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NewsThe Five Best Rivers for Swimming In Near Melbourne
Skip the overcrowded sands of Melbourne's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these Victorian rivers.
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NewsFive Epic Multi-Day Hikes to Conquer Near Melbourne
Walk your way through the most beautiful parts of Victoria (while staying at remote campgrounds) during these multi-day hikes near Melbourne.
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NewsThe 11 Best Swimming Holes Near Melbourne
Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — check out these fab swim spots just a few hours' drive from Melbourne.
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NewsThe 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.
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NewsSix Alternative 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, grab a free beer, have a bowl of noodles or picnic in a park.
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NewsThe 16 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.
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GuideFrom Concerts to Cricket: Here Are the Unmissable Events in Melbourne This Summer
Embrace Melbourne's summer with a mix of stage shows, food festivals, sports and sunny adventures.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Footscray
Melbourne has plenty of rags-to-riches tales when it comes to its neighbourhoods. Perhaps the most surprising turnaround has been at the foot of the West Gate Bridge.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Geelong
Having made the transition from industrial powerhouse to thriving metropolis, Geelong is a city with one eye on the future.
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GuideSeven of the Most Unique Places to Stay on Your Canberra Getaway
Spend your trip to the nation's capital glamping in a vineyard, slumbering near lions and sinking into luxe surrounds in the CBD.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Melbourne
Here at Concrete Playground, we love celebrating the local businesses and hidden gems that make Melbourne a great city to live in.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: St Kilda
St Kilda’s diverse and colourful history can be felt as you walk down its tree-lined, beachside streets, making this one of Melbourne’s most eclectic suburbs.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Brunswick and Coburg
Sydney Road, that great gateway to the north, could have been just another thoroughfare. But thanks to a strong sense of community, the start of the Hume Highway has become one of Melbourne’s most diverse and fascinating areas.
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NewsWestern Sydney's $300-Million Indoor Snow Resort Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality
The proposed skiing centre is set to include a 300-metre indoor ski slope, an ice skating rink, and a revolving restaurant with snow views.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's Weather Has in Store Once Winter Hits
Like most seasons lately, it's set to be wetter and warmer than usual in many parts of the country.
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NewsAldi Is Trialling Making Its Sales Available Online So You Don't Have to Line Up
In the future, you might be able to hit up its big snow gear sales and other specials without rushing into a store.
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NewsA 'Blood' Supermoon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Month
It isn't just the last supermoon of 2021 — it's a total lunar eclipse, too.
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NewsAssistance Dogs Australia Wants You To Name One of Its Super Cute Puppies
It needs to start with the letter B, and have two syllables — so Boaty McBoatface is out.
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NewsAldi's Big Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2021 So You Can Rug Up During Your Frosty Winter Getaway
Snow jackets start at $39.99 — and you can pick up everything from snow pants and boots to face masks and beanies, too.
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EventDome Under Fulldome Festival
Fri, 31 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Scienceworks, Spotswood
Head to Melbourne Planetarium to see 32 films from 15 countries at Australia's only fulldome film festival.
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EventIce Cream Festival
Wed, 12 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
Various locations around Victoria, Melbourne
12 days. 144 flavours. Three venues. Many a brain freeze.
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EventThe Chinatown Precinct's Lunar New Year Block Party
Sun, 2 Feb, 2025
Chinatown Melbourne, Melbourne
Ring in the Year of the Snake with food stalls, local restaurant dining deals, cultural performances, a dragon parade, blessings, live music, a kids' area (with face-painting and craft classes) and a ...
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EventLe Bon Ton's Superbowl Party
Mon, 10 Feb, 2025
Le Bon Ton, Collingwood
Pair your Superbowl watching with hot wings, waffles and chicken, and Budweiser beers.
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EventGalentine's Day at Pincho Disco
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
Pincho Disco, Collingwood
Gather your gals, gays and theys together for a big Latin American feast the day before Valentine's Day
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EventGABS Craft Beer Fest
Fri, 4 Apr, 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Where can you get a drink from a 120-tap bar? At 2025's Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.
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EventWhat's on in Frankston: 2025 Events
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.
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EventBiggest Best IMAX Film Festival
Sat, 11 Jan - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
IMAX Melbourne, Carlton
This IMAX Melbourne film festival is filled with the best and biggest flicks to see on its huge 32-metre-wide by 23-metre-tall screen.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival
Wed, 12 Feb - Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Celebrate European cinema with a packed film festival lineup featuring 44 movies from 26 countries.
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EventDrake: 'Anita Max Win' Tour
Multiple single dates
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
The 'Hotline Bling' performer 'The Degrassi: The Next Generation' star is returning Down Under for the first time in eight years.
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NewsYou Might Soon Be Able to Stay at a New 250-Room Hotel and Resort at Dreamworld
Part of the land next to the Coomera spot has been earmarked for a new $75 million Dreamworld Resort.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About 2021's Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
This spectacular starry event only happens once a year — here's how you can get a glimpse.
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NewsImpressive Last-Minute Gifts That'll Make Your Mum's Mother's Day
Here's how to spoil her this year, whether you're somewhere near or somewhere far.
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NewsA 'Pink' Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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GuideSix Epic Experiences That'll Make You Want to Book a Trip to Canberra This Spring
Drink award-winning craft beer, take a glass-blowing class and ride around Lake Burley Griffin.
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NewsSeven Knock Off-Worthy Activities That'll Help Beat the Back-to-Office Blues
Make your own cheese, dance off the work woes and hit up a next-level cocktail festival.
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GuideSeven Unexpected Activities to Try on a Cosy Winter Escape to Canberra
Swap your blanket fort for decadent, truffle-fuelled degustations in the capital.
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NewsNew Zealand's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside
From slopeside music fests in Queenstown to solstice celebrations in Wellington, these events are made for winter getaways.
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NewsThis Alpine-Inspired Winter Pop-Up Is Touring Its Igloos and Ice Skating Rink Around Australia
The Winter Village will return to Melbourne — and head to Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Parramatta, too.
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GuideWhy You Should Consider Canberra for Your Next Romantic Trip Away
Woo your boo with an itinerary of romantic activities.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About 2021's Lyrids Meteor Shower
Head away from the city lights — or even out to your backyard or balcony — and look up.
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NewsCaulfield Racecourse Reserve Looks Set to Be Revitalised as a Public Park and Recreation Space
The famed site could score a new sporting hub, community gardens, a concert venue and more as part of a planned $500-million-plus upgrade.
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NewsCali Beach Club's Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct Will Open on a Gold Coast Rooftop in August
It was originally due to launch its two restaurants, four bars, multiple pools, sandy volleyball court and outdoor cinema earlier this year.
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NewsSeeing Eye Dogs Australia Needs You to Look After These Fresh New Pups
The organisation is looking for responsible dog lovers in Victoria and Queensland.
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FeatureThe Great Escape
Picture this: you wake up at dawn and stumble just a footsteps to the beach (or into a hot air balloon) to watch the sun rise.
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NewsGathering and Venue Restrictions Are Being Reintroduced in the Byron Bay Area Over Easter
New rules are coming into effect in the Byron, Ballina, Tweed and Lismore shires, which may have an impact on this year's Bluesfest.
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NewsSeven Outrageously Luxe Things to Do in Sydney When You're in Need of a Treat
Hop on a seaplane for lunch, soak in a luxury spa tub or sleep in the best bed in the city.
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FeatureMelbourne Running Guides
Get the most out of your exercise routine with our guides to Melbourne's tracks and trails.
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NewsSeven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Maribyrnong River Trail
Punctuate your walk or run with puppy pats, plant-based treats and a trip to the steam room.
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NewsAssistance Dogs Australia Needs You to Look After These Fresh New Pups
The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for just over a year before they go to work as support dogs.
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NewsThis Year's Tokyo Olympics Will Be Closed to Overseas Spectators
If you want to watch the postponed event, you'll need to keep your eyes glued to your television.
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NewsSeven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Merri Creek Trail
Jog on to tranquil lakes, community veggie patches and historic cafes on this popular trail.
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NewsSeven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling The Tan
Punctuate your exercise routine with tropical plants, scoops of gelato and tranquil places to rest.
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NewsSeven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the St Kilda Foreshore Trail
Including therapeutic sea baths, outdoor gyms and sunlit cafes.
