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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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NewsMelburnians Will Be Expected to Pay for All CBD Parking Again from May 11
The City of Melbourne temporarily stopped issuing some parking fines at the start of the pandemic, but now they're back.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About This Year'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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NewsThis Japanese Aquarium Wants You to Video Chat with Its Shy and Lonely Eels
Wave at and talk to more than 300 garden eels — so they don't forget what it's like to be surrounded by humans.
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NewsThe Australian Government May Soon Ease Restrictions on Outdoor Sport and Recreational Activities
Small-group, non-contact activities involving less than ten people could be allowed to recommence first.
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NewsThe Australian Government Could Relax Social Distancing and Public Gathering Restrictions from May 8
"Australians have earned an early mark," said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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NewsUp Is the New Online Shopping-Friendly Bank for the Digital World
Taking the hassle out of your iso-shopping adventures.
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NewsThe Royal Melbourne Show Has Been Cancelled for the Third Time in Its 165-Year History
Previously, it was cancelled due to World War I and II.
