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NewsAustralia Unseen Has a New Line of Melbourne-Inspired Puzzle Designs to Cure Your Iso-Boredom
Spend lockdown assembling a picture of the 12 Apostles or recreating a scene of the Melbourne city skyline.
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FeatureHoliday Here This Year
Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.
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NewsTAFE Victoria Has Expanded Its Free Courses If You Want to Upskill During Lockdown (Again)
If you're eligible, you could learn about nursing, cyber security or plumbing without paying a cent.
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NewsVictoria Will Reintroduce Strict Stay-at-Home Orders for All of Metropolitan Melbourne for Six Weeks
The new lockdown will come into place at 11.59pm on Wednesday, July 8 — but there are some differences this time.
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NewsWhy This Lesser-Known Victorian Wine Region Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway
Sip the nectar of the gods, dine in an old farmhouse and sleep in a castle.
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NewsVictoria Is Extending Its Reintroduced Stay-at-Home Orders to Two More Melbourne Postcodes
Two more areas are going into lockdown — and, in nine public housing estates, residents will be required to stay inside their homes for at least the next five days.
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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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NewsVictorians from the 36 Hotspot Suburbs Will Be Banned from Entering NSW
If they do enter, they'll have to quarantine for 14 days — or risk a $11,000 fine and six months in jail.
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NewsAldi Is Releasing a Range of Affordable Hiking Gear So You Can Start Hitting the Trails
The range of hiking shoes, headlamps, thermals and jackets lands this Saturday — and starts at just $4.99.
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NewsVictoria Is Reintroducing Strict Stay-at-Home Orders in Ten Melbourne Postcodes for Four Weeks
From 11.59pm on July 1, if you live in one of the suburbs listed, you'll only be able to leave your home for one of four reasons: work or school, care or care giving, exercise or to get food and other essentials.
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NewsVictorian Lockdowns for Hotspot Areas Will Be Considered This Week as State Records 75 New Cases
It's the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the state in three months.
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NewsThese Ten Suburbs Are Melbourne's Current COVID-19 Hotspots
The State Government has just launched a testing blitz that'll see at least half of the residents in the hotspot suburbs tested.
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NewsUber Has Launched a Pet-Friendly Option in Melbourne So You Can Finally Take Fido for a Ride
Uber Pet is available nationally from today.
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NewsIvory Coat Is Searching for 20 Adorable Dogs to Star in Its Next TV Commercial
Does your perfect pooch have what it takes to become a star? Of course. So, now's the time to make 'em one.
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NewsVictoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended for Another Four Weeks
The move comes a day after the state tightened some of its COVID-19 gathering restrictions in response to increasing case numbers.
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NewsVictoria Will Tighten Some COVID-19 Gathering Restrictions from Midnight on June 21
The number of visitors allowed in your home will drop to five from Sunday and outdoor gatherings will be limited to ten — and Premier Daniel Andrews says lockdowns could be reintroduced in COVID-19 hotspots.
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NewsMelbourne Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs Will Be Allowed to Have Up to 50 Customers from June 22
And so will cinemas, concert venues and theatres, too.
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NewsMelbourne's Surf Park Urbnsurf Will Start Pumping Out Waves Again From Next Week
It initially opened in January, then closed temporarily due to COVID-19.
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EventFenton & Fenton Warehouse Sale
Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Fenton & Fenton Warehouse, Oakleigh South
For lovers of bold interiors, this once-yearly sale offers a vibrant trove of sculptural sofas, statement pieces and playful objects.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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EventGreyhound Adoption Program 30th Birthday at Abbotsford Convent
Mon, 16 Mar, 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Casual dog spotters and long boy enthusiasts alike are invited to this tail-wagging celebration marking three decades of rehomed pups.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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EventMFWF: Daphne x Bar Planet — Martini-thon
Mon, 23 Mar, 2026
Daphne, Brunswick East
Settle in for a three-course feast or sips and snacks, as an admired Sydney cocktail spot travels south for a one-night collab.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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EventMelbourne Women in Film Festival
Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Melbourne's female-focused film festival returns for the tenth year with five days of screenings, panels and workshops at ACMI and Fed Square.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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NewsNew Zealand Now Has Zero Active Cases of COVID-19
All COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in NZ at midnight tonight — but the country's borders will remain closed for now.
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NewsVictoria Has Recorded Zero New COVID-19 Cases for the First Time Since the Start of the Pandemic
But the government is encouraging Melburnians to continue adhering to social distancing restrictions to keep slowing the spread.
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NewsA Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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NewsVictoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended for Three More Weeks
Which means you can be fined over $1000 for disobeying Victoria's new COVID-related restrictions.
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NewsPetstock Has Released a New Line of Accessories to Keep Your Pets Cute and Cosy This Winter
Including chunky jumpers, shiny parkas, sporty jackets and wool-lined coats.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Bright and Surrounds
You'll want to make it a three-day weekend to explore the breweries, orchards and stunning bike trails of this High Country region.
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NewsFive Dreamy Hot Pools Around Australia to Plan Your Next Winter Adventure Around
From multimillion-dollar luxury retreats to bush baths that are open 24 hours a day.
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NewsHow to Eat and Drink Your Way Around Gippsland's Inverloch This Spring
Escape the city for a weekend filled with sipping cool-climate vino and stocking up on local produce.
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NewsMelburnians Will Be Able to Leave Home for Any Reason from June 1
Instead of a (very) limited list of reasons, the Victorian Government is urging Melburnians to use "common sense" when heading out.
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NewsFive Must-See Natural Wonders to Visit on Your Next Aussie Getaway
Explore the picturesque beaches, rainforests and national parks that Australia is famous for.
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NewsThis New Home Workout from Koala and Retrosweat Is Dripping With 80s Australiana
Twelve retro-tastic mini-episodes that'll have you carving up your living room.
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NewsThe District Docklands Is Offering All-Day Parking for $5 Near Melbourne's CBD
If you can't work from home, parking here might be a good option.
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NewsMelbourne's Inner Suburbs Are Getting 24 New Parks and Off-Leash Dog Areas
Come 2021, Freddy will have nine new parks where he can run free.
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NewsVictoria Will Further Ease Gathering, Entertainment and Travel Restrictions from May 31
Victorians will be able to gather in groups of 20 at home and outdoors, book a night away, and visit galleries, museums, drive-ins, zoos and outdoor amusement parks.
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NewsVery Wet and Wintry Weather Is Expected Across Australia for the Rest of This Week
We're getting another early taste of winter.
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NewsBig W Has Launched an Affordable New Range of Cosy Winter Petwear for Adorable Dogs
Because your pupper deserves its own cable-knit sweater and faux fur-trimmed jacket.
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NewsMelbourne's Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Are Setting Sail Once Again
You can now hire one of these easy-to-operate boats for a leisurely cruise down the Yarra.
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NewsFive Spots Where You Can Stargaze from Your Very Own Hot Tub This Winter
Soak under a canopy of stars.
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NewsFour Excellent Cabins Found Near Some of Victoria's Most Popular Hiking Areas
Where to lay your head when you venture into the wild.
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NewsA Long Weekender's Guide to Darwin for When You Need Warm Weather Again
Spend balmy nights in Australia's Top End tucking into fresh seafood and meeting local makers.
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NewsThis Is What You Can and Can't Do in Victoria from Midnight on May 12
Victoria has eased some stay-at-home and public-gathering restrictions — here's what you need to know.
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NewsDeliveroo Is Now Delivering Pop Culture-Themed Board Games to Melbourne Homes within 30 Minutes
And it's giving away 5000 free Melbourne-themed 'Top Trumps' games to celebrate.
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NewsVictorians Will Start Easing Some Stay-at-Home Restrictions from Midnight on May 12
That means you can have up to five visitors in your home and groups of ten people are allowed to gather outside.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's Three-Step Roadmap Out of COVID-19 Lockdown Looks Like
Step one includes regional travel, opening restaurants and gatherings of up to ten — and all three steps are expected to be implemented by July.
