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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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GuideYear-Round Pools and Swimming Spots for a Good Dip in Any Season
Pools and swimming spots across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for a proper dip whatever the month, from tidal harbour baths to heated mineral soaks.
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GuideViews and Lookouts That Handsomely Reward the Effort of the Climb
Lookouts across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane that make you work for the view, whether it's a coastal track, a granite peak or a bushland summit walk.
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GuideUnconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different
Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.
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GuideTheatre and Live Performances to Build a Whole Night Out Around
Theatres, cabaret rooms and live-music stages across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, from new Australian drama to West End-scale musicals — plus where to eat before curtain.
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GuideSunset Picnic Spots to Stake Out and Claim Early Before the Crowd
Picnic grounds across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with room to spread a blanket, crack open a bottle and settle in just as the sky turns pink.
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GuideRoad Trips Just Outside of Town to Fill an Entire Day Out
Nine day trips close enough to squeeze in before dinner, from high tea in a 1904 hydropathic retreat to a solar-powered treetop park in the Otways.
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GuideMarkets Where You Can Do Your Whole Weekly Food Shop in One Go
The produce markets across Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane where one lap of the stalls sorts out the week's shopping, coffee in hand.
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GuideLate-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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GuideKid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together
Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.
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GuideJazz Bars to Settle Into and Lose Track of the Whole Night In
The jazz bars across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney drawing crowds with world-class acts, great drinks and a distinct lack of signage out the front.
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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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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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ShopCounterweight Vinyl & Espresso
32 Chambers Street, Footscray
Browse secondhand vinyl — the specialty is classic dance and bass — or sit down for a coffee and pastry.
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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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EventDiscoteca Italiana Arrivederci Roma at Melbourne Museum
Fri, 16 Oct, 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Before this Roman blockbuster closes, it’s getting one final send-off with disco, cocktails, cannoli and after-dark exhibition access.
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EventThe Sunday Reset
Multiple single dates
Hyde Melbourne Place, Melbourne
The Melbourne Apothecary is jazzing up the day of rest with a 12-week wellness series.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Wool Store
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
The global techno powerhouse is taking over a sprawling industrial Melbourne venue with her trademark high-intensity sound.
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EventThe Teskey Brothers at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
The city's annual jazz celebration is hitting all the right notes, beginning with a blockbuster hometown performance from The Teskey Brothers.
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EventHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 18 Sep 2027 and Sun, 19 Sep 2027
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Celebrating 25 years of this adored series, the MSO will perform John Williams' iconic score across three Melbourne nights.
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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.
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NewsSydney's Axe Throwing Joint Maniax Is Coming to Melbourne
Say hello to your new favourite pastime.
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NewsA 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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GuideDaily Detours for the Week of June 19
Featuring a mid-week venture to the Queen Victoria Night Market.
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NewsHow 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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NewsMelbourne'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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NewsICYMI 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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