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NewsNow Open: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's New Nocturnal Precinct Lets You See Cute Critters After Dark
Plenty of Brisbane locals and tourists alike have explored this Fig Tree Pocket animal haven — but not like this.
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NewsPass Go: Australia's New 'Monopoly' Experience Is Finally Opening Its Doors This Week
Taking over 1700 square metres at Melbourne Central, Australia's Monopoly Dreams is only the second 'Monopoly' experience in the world.
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NewsFestive Finds: 'Tis the Season to Give with This Gift Guide
No matter who is on your good list, your holiday shopping is sorted at Chadstone — The Fashion Capital.
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NewsEat, Drink and Be Merry: How to Make Memories at Chadstone this Holiday Season
The ultimate shopping location is set to be a fun, festive destination during the holidays.
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NewsThe Ten Best Free Camping Spots Near Melbourne
Weekend getaways don't have to cost an arm and a leg — at these free campsites near Melbourne, all you need is enough money for snacks, wine and petrol to get you there (and back).
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NewsMelbourne's Dazzling Month-Long Christmas Festival Is Bringing Back Its Markets, Maze and Skating Rink for 2023
You can also enjoy festive projections, Christmas flicks, carnival games, comedy shows and more.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
Let loose at a bottomless boozy drag brunch, go on a road trip to Trentham’s huge potato festival or snuggle up at the cinemas watching some of the best new film releases.
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GuideSix of the Best Natural Hot Springs and Spas in Victoria to Visit When You Need Some R&R
Make the pilgrimage to one of Victoria's best natural hot springs and spas for some well-deserved rest.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can join a raclette supper party, visit Fed Square as it's lit up for the Buddha's Day & Multicultural Festival and feast at a pasta pop-up.
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GuideNews You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Melbourne This Week
Here's what caught our attention over the last seven days.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do In Melbourne This May
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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NewsThe Five Best Rivers for Swimming In Near Melbourne
Skip the overcrowded sands of Port Phillip Bay in favour of floating upstream at these Victorian rivers.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pottery Classes in Melbourne
Head to these Melbourne pottery studios to learn wheel-throwing, hand-building and ceramics-painting by super friendly experts.
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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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NewsThe Ten Best Beaches in and Around Melbourne
Whether you're looking for a quick dip in the bay or an all-day adventure to the surf coast, there are plenty of great Victorian beaches to hit up.
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NewsThe Ten 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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NewsLuna Park Sydney Is Filling Its Big Top with a $15-Million Immersive Attraction with 360-Degree Projections
Meet the 'Dream Circus', which will use holograms, surround sound and lighting to immerse you in a Hollywood-style experience.
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NewsThe World's Largest LEGO Store Is Officially Opening in Sydney's CBD Next Week
The two-storey site will bring a LEGO storytelling table, Australia's first personalisation studio and a pick-and-build wall to Pitt Street from Saturday, November 11.
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NewsHotel Sorrento Is Now Taking Bookings Following a Major Makeover with New Luxe Suites, Mega Pool and a Day Spa
Hotel Sorrento's major revamp brings a taste of the Mediterranean summer to Victoria, blending luxury with a tranquil seaside energy.
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NewsSeven of the Best Spots Where You Can Camp, Hike and Swim with Your Dog in Victoria
Head out into the great outdoors with your best mate at these dog-friendly hiking, swimming and camping spots around Victoria.
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NewsNine of the Best Walks Around Metro Melbourne
Scenic trails in Melbourne that prove you don't need to venture far to take a hike.
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NewsTony Hawk Is Dropping in Down Under to Chat About His Career and Turn a Brisbane Venue Into a 'Pro Skater' Level
The skater icon will discuss his decades on the board — and turn Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall into one of the levels from 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'.
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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 Seven Best One-Day Hikes Near Melbourne
Swap the inner-city pavement for idyllic bush tracks, coastal walks and mountain peaks.
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NewsLevel Up Your Stay: You Can Now Book a Night (or Week) at Melbourne's First Gaming-Themed Hotel Room
This room at View Melbourne boasts all the equipment you'll need, gamer snacks and unlimited popcorn from the in-room popcorn machine.
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NewsAdidas Is Teaming Up with a Heap of Sydney and Melbourne Favourites to Throw a Series of Spring Parties
Baba's Place, A1 Bakery, Valentinas, Haus of Dizzy and the One Day crew are among ten venues and creative teams throwing parties in November.
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NewsThe Matildas Are Back in Australia to Play Three Games Over the Next Week If You're Missing the Women's World Cup
Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and the rest of the squad will take to the field in Perth — and all three games are sold out, with 100,000 tickets snapped up.
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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.
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EventFirelight Festival
Friday, June 28 - Sunday, July 14, 2024
Docklands Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
Melbourne's after-dark arts festival is back for a fiery time at Docklands, complete with an underground light show and labyrinth beneath Marvel Stadium.
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EventGood Food & Wine Show 2024
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Expand your gastronomic horizons with a star-studded lineup of chefs and over 300 exhibitors at this annual event.
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EventALUMNI at Crown Melbourne
Thursday, May 16 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
Evergreen, Southbank
This pop-up restaurant will feature residencies from four former 'MasterChef Australia' contestants.
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EventRaclette Supper at Handpicked Wines
Wednesday, April 10 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Handpicked Wines Cellar Door, Melbourne
Cosy up with some melted cheese and bold wines this winter.
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EventMother's Day High Tea at Queen Victoria Market
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Treat the most important woman in your life to this one-off high tea experience designed by the well-known Tommy Collins team.
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EventAgatha Christie's The Mousetrap
Wednesday, July 31 - Saturday, August 3, 2024
Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston
Initially premiering in London's West End in 1952, the world's longest-running play is coming to Melbourne — again.
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EventSleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.
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EventThe Warehouse Project
Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts), Port Melbourne
Manchester's rave scene is heading Down Under, with The Warehouse Project making its first Australian visit.
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EventUniversal Everything: Beings
Wednesday, May 22 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
ACMI, Melbourne
This world-premiere exhibition at ACMI features installations that respond differently to every visitor.
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EventAli Wong: Live 2024
Thursday, July 11, 2024, Friday, July 12, 2024 and Sunday, July 14, 2024
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.
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NewsThe Ten Best Bike Rides In and Around Melbourne
From leisurely city rides to stunning coastal climbs, here are the best bike trails to glide around on two wheels.
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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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NewsPicture Time: Westfield Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Pet Photo Shoots with Santa This Christmas
Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit — and you'll score a cute snap for your wall.
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NewsThe Best Kayaking and Canoeing Spots Near Melbourne
Escape the city for a day gliding on the water spotting platypuses, dolphins and aquatic birds.
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NewsBrisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Is Adding a Nocturnal Precinct So You Can See Its Furry Residents at Night
The Fig Tree Pocket animal haven is gaining seven night-time exhibit spaces, featuring tree kangaroos, potoroos, pademelons, bandicoots and more — and a new kilometre-long boardwalk.
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NewsMatildas Mackenzie Arnold, Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy Will Chat Football at a Big Sydney Stadium Event
Talking through their experiences at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the footballing trio will hit the pitch at the first-ever Open Air Live event.
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NewsConfirmed: Soho House Is Officially Opening Its First-Ever Australian Outpost in Sydney
Soho House is transforming a Crown Street building into a five-storey mega-venue featuring multiple indoor and outdoor dining and socialising spaces — and it's also taking over The Old Clare for SXSW Sydney.
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NewsA Huge Interactive NBA Exhibition That Bounces Through Basketball History Is Coming to Australia
Making its Australian debut in Brisbane, this basketball showcase will take over two levels, sprawl across 1000 square metres and feature 20 themed sections.
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NewsSkiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest
It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.
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NewsFour Ways to Escape Adulthood and Bring Out Your Inner Child at The Funderdome
Low stakes, no pressure and a high chance of a great time.
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NewsComing Soon: Australia's New 'Monopoly' Theme Park Will Get You Passing Go in Melbourne From October
Tickets are now on sale for this board game come to life, which includes a 'Monopoly' store, 'Monopoly' cafe and 'Monopoly' challenges.
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NewsBendigo Bloom Is Back for Its 20th Anniversary with Food, Wine, Comedy and 53,000 Tulips
The star of the show is the huge tulip display, which will light up at night — and, for three days, you can also bend and stretch at a yoga festival.
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NewsEyes to the Sky: A Super Blue Moon (and 2023's Largest Full Moon) Will Be Visible Down Under This Week
August's last full moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon — because it'll be at the the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, and it's the second full moon this month.
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NewsYou Can Vote for Sam Kerr's Stunning Goal as the Women's World Cup's Best to Give the Matildas Another Win
The Australian captain is up against nine other ace strikes, including by England's Lauren James and Japan's Mina Tanaka.
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NewsNow Open: Hotel Indigo Is the New Flinders Lane Staycation Spot Boasting a Spanish Tapas Bar
This stylish urban escape pays tribute to fashion photographer Helmut Newton across a sprawling 216-room property.
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NewsSam Kerr Is Launching a Football School for Kids Because Everyone Wants to Be the Soccer Star Right Now
The Matildas captain isn't done inspiring the nation yet — and she has the next generation of football heroes in her sights.
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NewsBrisbane Is Getting a Statue to Commemorate the Matildas' Historic 2023 Women's World Cup Efforts
The tribute will be built outside Suncorp Stadium, where the team played three Women's World Cup games — including that epic quarter-final against France.
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The World's Largest Lego Store Is Opening in Sydney's CBD Later This Year
The 900-square metre site will feature a Lego storytelling table, Australia's first personalisation studio and a pick-and-build wall.
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NewsCute Alert: The Gold Coast's Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Has Named Its Latest Koala Joey Matilda
However you're supporting the Matildas this Women's World Cup, this wildlife haven has you beat.
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NewsAlpine Music Fest Snow Machine Is Returning to Japan in 2024 If You Need an Excuse for a Ski Trip
Pair live tunes with skiing, snowboarding and après ski on your next trip to Japan.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter 2024
Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.
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NewsNine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday
Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.
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NewsWhere to Grab a Bite, Some Downtime and a Good Nights Sleep When You're Done Shredding Powder on Mount Hotham This Winter
Après-ski is just as important as any session on the slopes, we're only human.
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NewsThe 2026 Commonwealth Games Will No Longer Be Held in Regional Victoria
The Victorian Government has pulled the plug on hosting the games in the state's regional hubs due to unforeseen costs — and will reallocate more than $2 billion to regional sporting upgrades, tourism and housing.
