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NewsA Shoestring Guide to the UK's Scenic South
Discover the best of the UK's culture, historical landmarks and natural wonders without blowing big bucks.
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NewsHow to Savour the Last Days of Autumn Before Winter Officially Arrives in Melbourne
Think rooftop igloo gardens, brunches, backyard barbecues, houseboat stays and art galleries aplenty.
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NewsStradbroke Island Is Now Home to a Scenic New Mountain Bushwalking Trail
New beachside cabins, eco-tents, glamping and safari tents are coming, too.
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NewsHow to Plan a Summer Escape This Winter Without Leaving Australia
Explore Australia's tropical backyard via helicopter pub crawls, sunset cruises and swimming with crocs.
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Gallery: Miller Design Lab
A look back at all the happenings from this series of arty parties held at Melbourne's SoHigh Gallery.
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NewsFive Hikes You Can Take with the Entire Family
Head to one of these easy hikes within easy reach of the city — and be home in time for bath, dinner and bed.
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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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NewsFive Adventures Through the Great Outdoors to Plan This Winter
From snowshoeing to a fondue feast to exploring glow worm caves — hibernation is not on the cards this winter.
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NewsHow to Eat, Drink and Play on a Staycation in Melbourne CBD Over the Easter Long Weekend
This holiday, hunt down luxe chocolates, some good belly laughs and a round or two of boozy putt-putt.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About This Year's Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower
This spectacular starry event only happens once a year — here's how you can get a glimpse.
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NewsA Union Rally of Thousands of Protestors Has Shutdown Melbourne's CBD
There'll be a slew of road closures and limited trams from 10.30am during the Australian Council of Trade Unions' Change the Rules rally.
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NewsMelbourne Is Set to Shiver Through Its Coldest March Day in 41 Years Over the Weekend
Temperatures are about to take a tumble — it's set to be the coldest day of the year so far.
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NewsA Guide to Autumn in Sydney to Make the Most of the Easter Holidays
What to eat, see and do in the Harbour City — including watching this musical on the water.
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NewsEverything You Need to Consider When Planning an Overnight Hike
Embarking on a trek soon? This to-do list will help you stay safe, warm and ready for anything out in the wilderness.
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NewsFive Overnight Hikes with the Best Sights to Hit This Autumn in Victoria
Embarking on a trek soon? This to-do list will help you stay safe, warm and ready for anything out in the wilderness.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a Regular Commuter Ferry from Geelong to Docklands
Port Phillip Ferries will commence the permanent service in December.
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NewsA Bumper Car-Filled Ice Rink Is Popping Up in Australia This Winter
Bumper Cars on Ice will hit Sydney and Melbourne this August.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Offering a Slew of Free and Discounted Fitness Classes Next Month
Free dance classes, free tennis court hire and a heap of discounted activewear.
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NewsThe Go-To Gin Guide to Autumn in Melbourne
From garden shows to comedy festivals, excellent gin cocktails to love letters from the moon.
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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 Gold Coast Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Biggest Ocean Park
The 210-hectare space will retain The Spit's existing green space, restore a 4000-square-metre rainforest, and add light rail, improved cycle and walkways, an underwater sculpture garden and a selfie tower.
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NewsDisney Has Released More Details About Its New 'Star Wars' Theme Parks
The Disneyland and Disney World sites are due to open later this year.
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GuideSeven Bendigo Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn
Get out of the big smoke to explore all this regional city has to offer — one glass of wine and cut of wagyu at a time.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland's Scenic Rim Will Soon Be Home to a New Walking Trail with Eco-Friendly Cabins
The 55-kilometre trail will extend across sub-tropical rainforests, eucalypt forests and mountain heathlands.
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NewsYou Can Now Hire a Picnic Boat to Sail Down the Yarra River
Denmark company GoBoat las launched in Melbourne with a fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats.
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NewsMelbourne's Westgate Park Lake Has Turned a Candy-Coloured Pink Again
A natural phenomenon sees the inner-city lake turn pink due to an excess amount of beta carotene.
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NewsThe RSPCA Wants You to Adopt an Animal This Weekend
It's lowering its adoption fee to $29 in an effort to free up space in its shelters across the country.
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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.
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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.
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NewsMelburnians Will Soon Be Able to Abseil Down a 27-Storey CBD Skyscraper
Face your fear of heights — for charity.
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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.
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NewsHere's How the Weather Is Looking for the Australia Day Long Weekend
Plan your beach visits accordingly.
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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.
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NewsEight Things to Eat, See and Do on a Weekend in Ballarat
From epic craft beers to knight jousting and fine, foraged dining.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Melbourne Is Set to Swelter Through Its First Scorcher of 2019
After a mild start to the year, Friday is set to sizzle.
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NewsFive Alternative Ideas for a Not Terrible New Year's Eve
Skip the crushing crowds for these stress-free alternatives.
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NewsSouth Melbourne Will Soon Be Home to a Six-Storey Designer Ovolo Hotel
Construction will start in 2019 for a planned 2020 opening date.
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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.
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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.
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