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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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NewsMelbourne 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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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 Summer Occasions that Should Be Paired with a Glass of Sparkling
Because we all want a reason to pop the bubbly more often.
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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.
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News12 Luxe Melbourne Spots You Can Enjoy For Less Than $50 This Summer
Soak up the season in style without the massive bill.
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NewsTen Things to Do Under $50 This Summer in Melbourne
From rooftop pool hangs to treetop climbs and a free beachside summer fest.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NewsFive Dates Under $50 to Plan This Spring in Melbourne
Less than a pineapple and better than dinner and a movie.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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NewsWe're Giving Away Tickets to Melbourne's Huge Games Festival
Score access to Australia's largest consumer video games festival — on us.
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NewsSeven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 3
From potluck dinners to dodging your crowded weekday commute.
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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.
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NewsSeven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 2
From cleaning out your closet to enjoying a long lunch with friends.
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NewsAn Art Lover's Weekend Guide to Nagambie and Its Surrounds
Just a short drive north, you'll find a sprawling winery, Australia's biggest commercial Aboriginal art gallery, woodfired pizzas and other tasty treats.
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NewsFive Free Dates to Plan This Spring in Melbourne
From complimentary trivia to a night of salsa dancing at no cost.
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NewsSeven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better This Week, Part 1
From relinquishing your smartphone to watching the sunrise.
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NewsSeven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 5
From spending your lunch break at a gallery to slurping up an authentic bowl of pho.
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NewsSeven Easy Wins to Make Your Life That Little Bit Better, Part 6
From shouting a stranger a schooner to buying a bunch of flowers just because.
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NewsDaily Melbourne Discoveries for the Week of October 1
Including a dance in the dark and a trip to Diagon Alley for a butter brew.
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NewsA 'Pac-Man' Maze for Humans Is Coming to Australia
Navigate your way through a 1.5-kilometre, LED-lit maze, avoiding ghosts to win prizes.
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NewsThe Yarra Valley Could Soon Be Home to a 14-Kilometre Scenic Railway
Historic steam trains could soon be travelling between Yarra Glen and Healesville.
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NewsDaily Melbourne Discoveries for the Week of October 8
Including a bar dedicated to cannolis and a talk on queer history.
