-
NewsAustralia's First Surf Park Will Finally Start Pumping Out Waves This Easter
Landlocked surfers, rejoice — Melbourne's urban surf park is set to open later this year.
-
NewsWhere to Eat, Drink and Play like a Sydney Local When You've Done the Touristy Thing
Forgo queues and do the Harbour City as the locals do.
-
NewsMelburnians Will Soon Be Able to Abseil Down a 27-Storey CBD Skyscraper
Face your fear of heights — for charity.
-
NewsYou'll Be Able to Zoom Down Brisbane's Mt Coot-tha Via Zipline By the End of 2020
It'll become Australia's longest zipline, and it has just been given the official go-ahead.
-
-
NewsHere's How the Weather Is Looking for the Australia Day Long Weekend
Plan your beach visits accordingly.
-
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.
-
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.
-
GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can do a spot of last-minute Christmas shopping at local markets, hit up the QVM Summer Night Market, and dress up as Santa to score a free dinner and bottomless drinks on ...
-
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.
-
GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can shop at a heap of Christmas markets, check out the huge new Yayoi Kusama exhibition, or fill up on some bottomless food and drink deals.
-
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.
-
Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This December
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.
-
NewsTen of the Best Picnic Spots in Melbourne
Pack your basket and head to some of the most picturesque picnic spots in Melbourne for a well-deserved park session with your mates.
-
NewsMelbourne's Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches for the Ultimate Pup Time
Guaranteed patsville at these pet-friendly beaches and parks scattered all over Melbourne.
-
NewsThe Ten 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.
-
NewsA Local's Guide to Sydney That's Not Just Seeing the Opera House
Skip the tourist traps and head off the well-beaten track.
-
NewsEight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Weekend in Ballarat
From epic craft beers to knight jousting and fine, foraged dining.
-
NewsWhen You're Over Swiping, This Is the Dating App to Download and Dates to Then Plan
Find love and have a blast at the same time.
-
NewsMelbourne Has Been Sweating Through Its Hottest Day in Five Years
The mercury hit 42.6 in Melbourne — and more than 46 degrees in regional areas.
-
NewsMelbourne's First Outdoor Heated Wave Pool Is Now Open
Splash about in the state's largest pool of its kind, or laze around on a sun lounger by the water.
-
News
Melbourne Is Set to Swelter Through Its First Scorcher of 2019
After a mild start to the year, Friday is set to sizzle.
-
NewsFive Alternative Ideas for a Not Terrible New Year's Eve
Skip the crushing crowds for these stress-free alternatives.
-
NewsSouth Melbourne Will Soon Be Home to a Six-Storey Designer Ovolo Hotel
Construction will start in 2019 for a planned 2020 opening date.
-
NewsThis New App Will Turn Sightseeing In Melbourne Into an Augmented Reality Game
Set to launch in 2020, it combines augmented reality, public art and games design to showcase the city.
-
NewsQT Melbourne Has Just Opened Its Secret Rooftop Garden to the Public
The greenery-filled space is now open for private parties of between 10–25 people.
-
-
NewsFive Summer Occasions that Should Be Paired with a Glass of Sparkling
Because we all want a reason to pop the bubbly more often.
-
EventThe Jungle Giants (DJ Set) at Canadian Club's Australian Open Party
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Canadian Club Racquet Club, Melbourne
-
EventMelbourne Marriott Docklands Rooftop Infinity Pool Pass
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, Docklands
Spend your summer days sipping spritzes and paddling around this rooftop infinity pool.
-
EventBaby's Summer of Spritz
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Baby's summertime happy hour deal includes a bunch of $9.50 spritzes, $6.5 Peroni Rossas and a $7.50 house wine.
-
EventUnderground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Melbourne Holocaust Museum, Elsternwick
This is the first time the archive has been exhibited outside of Europe.
-
EventNGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - Fri, 18 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
The NGV's big Yayoi Kusama exhibition is hosting after-hours parties so you can spend Friday evenings surrounded by dots and pumpkins.
-
EventRenegades Cricket Derby
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Let the sparks fly as the Renegades Derby sees the Big Bash League reach fever pitch.
-
EventDouble Shot Maggie: Irish Live Music
Sat, 7 Dec 2024 - Sat, 4 Jan 2025
The Quiet Man Irish Pub, Kensington
A night full of singing, dancing, and laughing is in store at The Quiet Man Irish Pub
-
EventStars Melbourne Derby
Sat, 4 Jan, 2025
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond
Experience the Stars Derby as the city’s most zealous cricket fans cheer their team to victory.
-
EventThe Other Art Fair
Thu, 30 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Showcasing works from emerging contemporary artists, alongside live tattooing, immersive installations and cocktails, this art fair does things a little differently.
-
EventNew Year's Eve in Melbourne's Southside
Tue, 31 Dec, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
It’s officially time to start sorting out your New Year’s Eve plans.
-
NewsFive (Not-So) Hidden Gems to Discover and Rediscover in Melbourne Over Summer
The little nuggets of gold you may have forgotten — or never got around to visiting in the first place.
-
News12 Luxe Melbourne Spots You Can Enjoy For Less Than $50 This Summer
Soak up the season in style without the massive bill.
-
NewsTen Things to Do Under $50 This Summer in Melbourne
From rooftop pool hangs to treetop climbs and a free beachside summer fest.
-
-
The Summer Guide to Melbourne 2018–19
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
-
NewsSummer Reading List 2018–19
Including a controversial memoir, this year's Man Booker winner and the latest effort from the author behind 'Call Me By Your Name'.
-
NewsA Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Melbourne So You Might Want to Stay Inside
Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.
-
NewsThis Is What the Yarra River Could Look Like with Its Own Public Swimming Pool
A proposal has been put forth to make the Yarra swimmable once more.
-
News
Almost a Month's Worth of Rain Is Set to Pour Down on Melbourne Today
Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.
-
NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Hire a Picnic Boat to Sail Down the Yarra River
Denmark company GoBoat is set to launch in Melbourne in January, with a fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats
-
NewsThe Glowing Green 'Christmas Comet' Will Be Visible Down Under This Week
Prepare to look up at the comet 46P/Wirtanen, which might even be visible to the naked eye.
-
NewsTake a Sneak Peek at the New Intergalactic Attractions Coming to Disney's 'Star Wars' Theme Parks
Hop into the driver's seat of Han Solo's beloved Millennium Falcon, and get caught in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the First Order
-
NewsFree WiFi Is Coming to Queensland Beaches
Stay between the flags, and you'll also get safety tips updated by surf life savers patrolling the shore.
-
NewsYou'll Need to Awaken the Force for Australia's New Star Wars-Themed Neon Fun Run
It's happening in Melbourne, fittingly, on May 4.
-
NewsWe're Giving You the Chance to Win $250 to Spend on Your Next Date (or Five)
Splash that cash wisely and you can make it last across multiple dates.
-
-
NewsFive Dates Under $50 to Plan This Spring in Melbourne
Less than a pineapple and better than dinner and a movie.
-
NewsYou Can Now Take a Flight on the World's First Craft Beer Airline
Yes, it's all about drinking craft brews at 30,000 feet.
-
NewsFive Scenic Hikes to Discover This Season That Are Just a Short Drive from Melbourne
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and stretch your legs someplace new.
-
NewsMelbourne Central's New Rooftop Pool Club and Bar Will Open Next Week
And the new Reunion Island Pool Club is now taking private bookings.
-
NewsWestern Sydney Will Soon Be Home to the World's Fastest Roller Coaster Zipline
The Crazy Rider Xpress sends punters hurtling through the treetops at 50kmh, even doing loop-de-loops
-
NewsWe're Giving Away Tickets to Melbourne's Huge Games Festival
Score access to Australia's largest consumer video games festival — on us.
-
NewsSeven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 3
From potluck dinners to dodging your crowded weekday commute.
-
NewsSeven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 4
From finally starting a herb garden to finding a spot to dance away the week's stresses.
