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NewsSydney Is Getting a Massive Ball Pit Playground Over Summer
Prepare to dive into an adult playground filled with one million glow-in-the-dark balls.
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NewsHow Melbourne's Storms Will Affect Your Weekend
What's cancelled, what's still happening and what's still up in the air.
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GuideDaily Detours for the Week of November 27
Featuring a night dedicated to unleashing your inner child.
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NewsThis 13-Hour Escape Room Will Recreate 'Murder on the Orient Express' During a Train Trip
Step into Hercule Poirot's shoes on the 800-kilometre-plus trip from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.
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NewsA Stretch of Noosa's Coastline Has Been Declared a World Surfing Reserve
The Sunshine Coast stretch is only the tenth spot in the world to join the list, marking Australia's third entry.
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NewsMelbourne's Sweating Through What Could be Its Hottest November Heatwave in 150 Years
Things aren't expected to cool down until Saturday.
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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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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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NewsMelbourne's East Is Getting a New Botanic Garden And Huge Parkland Development
The Olinda Precinct Project will feature 34 hectares of open space and leisure facilities.
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News22.5 Hectares of Urban Parklands Are Planned For Melbourne's South East
The Victorian Government has proposed 11 MCGs worth of new open space and leisure facilities as part of its Skyrail plans.
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NewsSydney's Public Transport Authority Has Just Agreed to Name a New Ferry Ferry McFerryface
Sydneysiders have voted to keep the bizarre legacy of Boaty McBoatface alive.
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NewsThe Cat Protection Society of Victoria Needs New Homes For Kittens Like These
With kitten season here, now's the time to adopt a furry new friend.
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NewsA Temporary Park Is Popping Up in Melbourne's CBD for Summer
The corner of Elizabeth and Flinders streets will be closed to vehicles and filled with trees and oversized planters.
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NewsMelbourne's New Art Series Hotel Is Inspired by Australian Artist Zhong Chen
The new 100-room boutique hotel in Box Hill sports a rooftop pool and a design inspired by Chen's King Fu series.
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GuideDaily Detours for the Week of December 4
Featuring all-you-can-eat meat to help you through the week.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Will Waive Its Wedding Venue Hire Fees for Same-Sex Couples
If same-sex marriage laws are changed, the council will allow same-sex couples to wed free of charge at Sydney halls and community facilities.
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EventThe Jungle Giants (DJ Set) at Canadian Club's Australian Open Party
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Canadian Club Racquet Club, Melbourne
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NewsSomeone Wrote a Huge 'No' in the Sky Above Melbourne Today
Is it another sky-high stunt from the anti-marriage-equality campaign?
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NewsHow to Spend 48 Hours in Kuala Lumpur
Make the most of your whirlwind trip to the Malaysian capital.
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NewsAnother 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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NewsCollingwood'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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NewsThis 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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NewsThis 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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NewsA Guide to Wellington's Spectacular Outdoors
From accessible islands to leafy wilderness, Wellington boasts alluring outdoor spots in spades.
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NewsThe 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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NewsThe 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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NewsMelbourne, 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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NewsThe 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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NewsStradbroke 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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NewsFive 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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NewsFive 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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NewsThe 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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NewsSydney 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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NewsFive 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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NewsThe 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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GuideDaily Detours for the Week of July 10
Featuring quite possibly the world's best croissants (seriously).
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NewsUniversal Practice Launches Fitzroy Studio with a Week of Free Classes
Bend and stretch over on Johnston Street.
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GuideDaily Detours for the Week of June 26
Featuring an picturesque, undulating trek through Melbourne's north.
