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How to Spend 48 Hours in Kuala Lumpur
Make the most of your whirlwind trip to the Malaysian capital.
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Another Dockless Bike Sharing Service Has Arrived in Australia
Beijing-based Ofo has launched with a fleet of 50 yellow bikes in Adelaide.
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Collingwood's Peel Street Is Getting a New Music and Food Festival
The free community event will feature a record fair, markets and a live set by Aussie legend Archie Roach.
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This NSW Outdoor Experience Combines Canoeing with Champagne and Canapés
Explore the secluded Southern Highlands by canoe (and with a local sparkling Riesling in-hand).
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This Women-Only Adventurers Group Will Help You Find Your New Girl Tribe
Empowering local ladies to get out into the great outdoors.
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A Guide to Wellington's Spectacular Outdoors
From accessible islands to leafy wilderness, Wellington boasts alluring outdoor spots in spades.
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News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Melbourne This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention this week, including cheap coffees in the CBD, a sleek new underground bar and Longrain's pop-up lunch spot.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can hunt down vintage fashion bargains, sample set menus from former 'MasterChef Australia' contestants and crack into Spice Temple's epic mud crab special.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can judge set menus from ‘MasterChef Australia’ alumni, catch the German Film Festival and down bottomless dumplings for less than $30.
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Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
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Six 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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The 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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The 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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Where 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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The 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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The 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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The Best Spring Hikes Around Melbourne for Seeing Wildflowers
Get your steps up and spy some orchids and banksias along the way.
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The World's Longest Hiking Trail Has Opened in Canada
25 years in the making, The Great Trail is finally open to the public.
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Melbourne, You're Up: Guide Dogs Victoria Need You to Look After These Balls of Fluff
The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for a year before they goes to work as guide dogs.
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The Most Epic Photos of Last Night's Total Solar Eclipse from the US
Now we're holding out for Sydney 2028.
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Stradbroke Island Now Has a Permanent Beachfront Glampground
Ten luxe tens have been permanently pitched at the north island's Adder Rock.
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Five After-Work Activities to Try with Your Mates
Next time you clock off work, head for one of these little adventures in your city.
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Five Places for Winter Camping Between Brisbane and Melbourne
The best campsites from Brisbane to Sydney to Melbourne for fires, wine tasting and most importantly, doggos.
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The UK's Insanely Popular Bingo Rave Is Coming Back to Australia
Another chance to yell "bingo" and wait for the drop.
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Sydney Just Had One of Its Hottest Winter Days on Record
It hit 26.5 degrees to make it the warmest July day ever.
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Five Ways to Escape the Chill in Your City this Winter
Eating, drinking and luxuriating in steamy pools — winter has never looked so good.
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The Ten Best Yoga Studios in Melbourne
These light-filled studios will help you master your yoga, from vinyasa through to savasana and post-practice cups of tea.
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Event
Sunset Boulevard
Tuesday, May 21 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
Princess Theatre, Melbourne
Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.
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Event
Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy
Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, December 15, 2024
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.
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Event
$8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas
Friday, May 24 - Friday, May 31, 2024
FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East
Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.
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Event
EziStreat x 91Vintage Mini Night Market 3.0
Saturday, May 18, 2024
EziStreat, North Melbourne
Pre-loved clothes, top-tier snacks and live DJ sets will be taking over the North Melbourne food hall and beer garden for one day only.
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Event
Rocco's On Tour
Sunday, May 19 and Sunday, May 26, 2024
Toorak Cellars, Armadale
Rocco's will be slinging two of its most popular sandwiches at two southside pop-ups this month.
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Event
Spanish Film Festival
Friday, June 14 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Say hola to the Melbourne's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.
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Event
Donut Festival 2024
Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
This annual homage to the world's favourite holey treat has gotten a whole lot bigger.
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Event
Mud Crab Special at Spice Temple
Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Spice Temple, Southbank
This coveted mud crab special is making its long-awaited seasonal return to the Southbank restaurant's menu — but only for a limited time.
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Event
Bottomless Dumplings at Dimmy Su
Friday, May 10 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick
Close out the work day with all-you-can-eat dumplings for less than $30.
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Guide
Daily Detours for the Week of July 10
Featuring quite possibly the world's best croissants (seriously).
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News
Universal Practice Launches Fitzroy Studio with a Week of Free Classes
Bend and stretch over on Johnston Street.
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Guide
Daily Detours for the Week of June 26
Featuring an picturesque, undulating trek through Melbourne's north.
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News
Sydney's Axe Throwing Joint Maniax Is Coming to Melbourne
Say hello to your new favourite pastime.
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News
A Weekender's Guide to the Red Centre During Field of Light
Where to stay, eat, drink and sightsee on the arid plains of the Australian outback.
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Guide
Daily Detours for the Week of June 19
Featuring a mid-week venture to the Queen Victoria Night Market.
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News
How to Get Outside in Your City During the Colder Months
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, it's time to embrace that winter chill.
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News
Melbourne's New Art Series Hotel Is Inspired By Australian Artist Zhong Chen
The new 100-room boutique hotel, The Chen, sports a design inspired by Chen's King Fu series.
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News
ICYMI Aurora Australis Lit Up Australian and New Zealand Skies This Week
The likes of Tasmania, Dunedin and other lucky locations landed their own version of the Northern Lights.
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News
A Weekender's Guide to New Zealand's Bay of Islands
In anticipation of your next weekend getaway, this is our guide to New Zealand's winterless north.
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News
Hike and Seek Is Melbourne's New Boutique Hiking Tour Company
They'll pick you up in a Kombi van, feed you vegan food and take you on an adventure.
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News
Elizabeth Street and Southbank Boulevard are Getting a Green Makeover
Goodbye roadways, hello pedestrian-friendly paving and spaces as part of the City of Melbourne's new draft budget.
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News
Everything You Need to Know About This Weekend'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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News
There's a Tram Full of Puppies Driving Around Melbourne Right Now
Currently trundling along Swanston Street and St Kilda Road.
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Daily Detours for the Week of July 17
Featuring a staycation in a shiny airstream trailer above Flinders Lane.
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Follow in Giant Footsteps at Australia's Own Open-Air Dinosaur Exhibition
Wander over a gorge to view scale replicas of Australian dinosaurs in outback Queensland.
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Dive Deep Into a Shipwreck Cellar at Croatia's First Underwater Winery
Tour a wine cellar in a shipwreck and bring your own bottle back to the surface.
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Five Thrill-Seeking Melbourne Activities Within Easy Reach of the City
Feeling jaded? Try one of these intense adrenaline kickstarters.
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This New Rebellious Yoga Retreat Combines Practice with Wine, Pasta and Waterfall Swims
Get out of town and head to rural NSW for three days on the mat (and at the dinner table).
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NSW's South Coast Is Getting a New Pop-Up Glamping Retreat
Glamping specialists Flash Camp are heading for Shoalhaven's Coolendel reserve.
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