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NewsMelbourne's Lost Dogs' Home Wants You to Adopt a Cat or Kitten to Help Clear Its Shelter
It's lowering its adult cat adoption fee to $25 — or you can welcome a pair of kittens to your home for $235.
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NewsThree Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Boat Trip
Jump into summer with these compact and convenient essentials.
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NewsNSW and Victoria Recorded Zero New Locally Acquired COVID-19 Cases in the Past 24 Hours
It's the good news that 2021 needs.
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NewsMelburnians Who Visited These Locations Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has sent out an alert for a number of places, including IKEA Springvale, the MCG and Chadstone Shopping Centre.
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NewsThis Interactive Map Shows Victoria's COVID-19 Cases by Local Government Area and Postcode
The state-wide map lets Victorians see which areas currently have COVID-19 cases.
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NewsVictoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended Until the End of January
It's the 11th time it has been renewed since the start of the pandemic.
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NewsThe 16 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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NewsA Weekender's Guide To Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale
Less than two hours from Melbourne, whisky bars, mineral baths, coastal hikes and a huge art festival await.
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GuideUnlock Indonesia: Get the Most From the Island for Less With Discounts on These Unique Experiences
From traditional rituals to sunrise hikes, these standout Indo adventures are all 10% off when you book with Visa via CP Trips.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, head to the NGV for a teen-only art party, have High Cheese at the Westin or check out Lido Cinemas $5 movie tix.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This September
Sip French drops at Le Grape Escape, Experience Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' live and blast off into the Spacetember Film Festival.
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GuideWhere to Watch the British & Irish Lions Take On the Wallabies in Melbourne
After more than a decade, the British & Irish Lions are back in town, ready to face the old foe. These Melbourne pubs are showing all the action and more.
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NewsThe 15 Best Bathhouses In Melbourne
Never underestimate the healing power of a long, relaxing soak.
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NewsTen of the Best Walks in and Around Melbourne
Give that activewear the workout it deserves by hitting up these short hikes in and around Melbourne.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do on Anzac Day in Melbourne
Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.
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GuideAdventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand
For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.
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NewsSix Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Melbourne's Great Outdoors This Summer
Fun in the sun, best enjoyed on a whim.
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NewsDaniel Andrews-Themed 'Get On the Beers' Christmas Lights Are Currently Dazzling Melbourne
Because that's exactly the kind of thing 2020's festive season was always going to serve up.
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NewsFive Outdoor Barbecue Spots in Melbourne Where You Can Graze and Play All Day
Where you can BYO drinks as well as snags.
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NewsHere Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day 2020
Santa's delivering warm but not sweltering conditions on the east coast — and heat in the west and top end.
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NewsFive Impromptu Things to Do If You're Staying in Melbourne Between Christmas and New Year's Day
Step away from the leftovers, and spend some time exploring a different part of your city.
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NewsJupiter and Saturn Are About to Appear Closer Together in the Sky Than They Have in 400 Years
It's called a 'great conjunction' — and it's happening this month.
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NewsHow to Spend a Day in Melbourne When The Weather's Fine But You're Not a Beach Person
Why waste the day getting covered in sand when you could be out exploring Melbourne in all its glory?
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NewsThe Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak in the early hours of Monday, December 14.
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NewsThis Nifty Map Will Help You Find All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights in Your Area
Just enter your postcode or suburb, and it'll tell you where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.
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NewsFive Key Ingredients for Throwing the Ultimate House Party This Summer
Liven up your house party with as little effort as possible.
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NewsNSW and Victoria's Alpine Regions Have Been Experiencing a Stint of Summer Snow
And subzero overnight temperatures, too.
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EventFebruary at Peninsula Hot Springs
Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
Soak up summer while it lasts with midweek two-for-one bathing, Lunar New Year festivities and romantic Valentine's escapes.
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EventSt Kilda Festival 2026
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
St Kilda Foreshore, St Kilda
This beloved summer staple is back, serving up another edition loaded with exceptional local music talent and feel-good community vibes.
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EventDewberry Roller-Rama by The Body Shop at Queensbridge Square
Fri, 13 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Queensbridge Square, Southbank
The fragrance of the 90s is officially back, so celebrate with a free, nostalgic roller rink experience happening over Valentine's Day weekend.
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EventRoyal Stacks 10th Birthday Celebration
Multiple single dates
Royal Stacks, Melbourne
Throwing it back to 2016, this Melbourne-born burger spot is celebrating a decade of mouthwatering takeaway with free burgers and OG prices.
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EventLaunch Weekend at Upstate Oakleigh
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
Upstate Oakleigh, Oakleigh
Get in a high-energy workout in the southeast, as this rapidly growing brand of Pilates studios launches its latest wellness destination in Oakleigh.
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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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EventJackalope Cinema 2026
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Merricks North
Make your Mornington Peninsula stay even more picture-perfect, with this month-long open-air cinema program.
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EventUNO Social Club at Hotel Esplanade
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda
Combine nostalgia and nightlife, as this card game experience transforms this much-loved Melbourne pub into an UNO-themed escape.
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Event15th Birthday BBQ Summer Series at Toorak Cellars
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Toorak Cellars, Armadale
No ordinary backyard barbecue, this seven-week birthday celebration sees top Melbourne chefs team up to showcase their masterful skills with the tongs.
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EventRooftop Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Melbourne
Level up your pickleball skills in style, as this CBD hotel brings back its sunny rooftop court for the tennis season.
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NewsThe 11 Best Books of 2020 to Read This Summer
Use your time off to get deep into the winner of this year's 2020 Miles Franklin Award or a gripping memoir on the dark reality of Silicon Valley.
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NewsSeven Things You Can Do This Summer that Aren't Just Quick Dips and Backyard Sessions
Do what moves you this summer, whether that's checking out an underwater art museum, chair-dancing at a live gig or whipping up rum cocktails in a park.
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FeatureGifts that Count
At Concrete Playground, supporting the people and businesses that make our cities such vibrant and exciting places to live is our reason for being.
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NewsAn Adventure-Packed Date Itinerary If You and Your Partner Aren't Big on Romantic Dinners
Take your romance to new heights and make your next date non-basic.
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NewsCali Beach Club Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct on a Rooftop
It'll boast two restaurants, four bars, multiple pools, a sandy volleyball court and an outdoor cinema.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Is Giving Away $100,000 in Vouchers to Use at the Queen Victoria Market
There are 500 up for grabs — and you can use them on food as well as gifts.
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NewsMelburnians Can Park in the CBD for Free Over Christmas and New Year's
The City of Melbourne has extended its free parking to help with your Christmas shopping and holiday activities.
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Summer Guide: Melbourne 2020–21
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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NewsFour Entertaining Ways To Get Your Mates To Open Their Wallets For Charity
Turn your next hang-out into a chance to do good for men's health.
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NewsAudible Is Offering a Heap of Free Audiobooks to Help Keep You Entertained On Your Summer Road Trips
They all tie into seven summer itineraries, which'll take you travelling between small businesses across the country.
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NewsVictoria Has Hit Zero Active COVID-19 Cases for the First Time Since February
It has now been 25 days since a COVID-19 case or death was reported, too.
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NewsMelbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens Is Now Home to More Than 3000 Cacti and Succulents
They're part of the site's new 'arid garden', which features 400 different species.
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NewsFive Creative Ways to Hit 60 Kilometres in Melbourne That Aren't Going for a Bush Walk
March to a different beat while still hitting your monthly step count goal.
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NewsMirosuna Is the New South Melbourne Mindfulness Studio That's Serving G&Ts During Class
It's not your average yoga studio — classes include 'yin and tonic', sound meditation, sleep techniques and tea-fuelled mindfulness sessions.
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NewsAustralia Might Soon Be Home to the Southern Hemisphere's Biggest Indoor-Outdoor Water Park
It's slated to open in Melbourne by 2024.
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NewsVictoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended Until December
But the State of Disaster has not been renewed — so it'll end tonight.
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NewsVictoria's Werribee Open Range Zoo Will Soon Be Home to a Treetop Gondola with 360-Degree Views
As part of an $84-million makeover.
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NewsSt Kilda Beach Has Hit Capacity as Melburnians Flock to the Sand on Melbourne Cup Day
The mercury hit 30.4 degrees today — making it the hottest Melbourne Cup Day in 51 years.
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NewsCoburg's Revamped Pentridge Prison Precinct Will Open Its Doors Next Month
First announced last decade, the heritage site will feature shops, eateries, a 15-screen cinema and plenty of public outdoor space.
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NewsKmart Has Rolled Out a New Booking System After 10,000 Melburnians Visited in One Night
While it's not compulsory, you can now book a timeslot to go shopping.
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NewsMelburnians Can Trick-or-Treat This Halloween As Long As It's Contact-Free
You can't go knocking on people's doors — but they can leave candy outside for you to collect.
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NewsMetro Melbourne Residents Can Visit Another Household Once a Day From Midnight Tonight
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced new at-home gathering rules — and they'll be in effect for the foreseeable future.
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NewsVictoria Has Recorded Zero New COVID-19 Cases for the First Time Since Early June
It's the good news we've all been waiting for.
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NewsMetropolitan Melbourne's Next Step of Eased Restrictions Has Been Delayed Because of an Outbreak
Premier Daniel Andrews said metropolitan Melbourne was set to take "significant steps" from midweek, but this has been put on hold.
