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NewsThe 2025 SheBelieves Cup Is Your Next Chance to Catch the Matildas in Action — Here's When and Where to Watch
Playing in the ten-year-old competition for the first time, the Steph Catley-led team are taking on Japan, the USA and Colombia.
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NewsSnow Machine's Mix of Music and Skiing Is Returning to Queenstown in 2025 with Amyl and The Sniffers, Claptone and More
Netsky, Hot Dub Time Machine, Mallrat and Luude are also on the lineup when this alpine festival hits The Remarkables and Coronet Peak in September.
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NewsTorquay's New Luxury Day Spa About Time Is Now Open for Indoor and Outdoor Bathing
The new Surfcoast spa and bathhouse is home to a sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor pools, and a selection of wellness treatments.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
Find the best things to do in Melbourne this week, including live music, pop-ups, exhibitions, markets and must-visit spots lighting up the city right now.
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NewsYou and Your Mates You Could Tap, Tap, Tap Your Way to $20,000 in Holey Moley's Mini-Golf Tournament
Put your putting skills to the test — there's more than just bragging rights on offer for Australia's best mini-golf team.
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NewsThe Five Best Rivers for Swimming In Near Melbourne
Skip the overcrowded sands of Melbourne's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these Victorian rivers.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter
Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.
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NewsThe 18 Most Whimsical, Witchy and Gothic Places in Melbourne
From candlelit wine bars and historical mansions, to antique stores and cosy cafes, these spellbinding spots are straight out of 'Practical Magic'.
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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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NewsThe 18 Best Hair Salons in Melbourne
From celebrity stylists to specialist studios, leave your locks to some of the best hair salons in Melbourne.
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NewsThe 27 Best Day Spas in Melbourne for 2026
Warning: These massages, facials and beautiful spaces may result in a state of complete and utter relaxation.
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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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NewsFive Epic Multi-Day Hikes to Conquer Near Melbourne
Walk your way through the most beautiful parts of Victoria (while staying at remote campgrounds) during these multi-day hikes near Melbourne.
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FeatureCoasting Together
Tens of thousands of kilometres of coastline... where to start? You grab your mates, we'll be on navigation duty.
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NewsRooftop at QT, Hilton Melbourne and Ichi Ni Are All Hosting Pop-Up Pickleball Courts Throughout the Aus Open
Pair a game of pickleball with cocktails, city views and epic sushi platters.
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NewsThe Australian Open's LGBTQIA+ Glam Slam Tournament Is Returning to Melbourne Park for Three Days
Beyond the official Glam Slam tennis matches, you'll also find roaming drag queens and kings, glam stations, DJ sets, and plenty of rainbow flags.
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NewsKia and Uber Are Giving Away Free EV Rides to and From the Australian Open Throughout the Tournament
There's just one catch. To get the free trips, you've got to be an Uber One member.
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NewsNow Afloat on the Yarra River, Le Club Lacoste is the Perfect Place to Enjoy the Australian Open, Whether You Want a Hit of Tennis, a Cocktail, or Both
Patrons can now find a 20-plus metre-long court, a pop-up store selling Melbourne-exclusive apparel, and a French-inspired food and drinks menu, all floating on the Yarra River.
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FeatureHam Sandwich Season
Survive the murky blur of days between Christmas and New Year's with a mix of culinary and local exploration.
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NewsA Guide to Melbourne Summer for When You're on Holiday Mode
What to do in the Garden City when you don't have to do anything at all.
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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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NewsThe Hyper-Exclusive SAINT Private Members' Club Has Just Opened Its First Outpost in St Kilda
SAINT St Kilda is the younger and more social version of Saint Haven's luxury private wellness clubs.
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EventPeninsula Pass for World Bathing Day
Sun, 21 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
For one weekend only, wellness seekers can soak, steam and unwind across three iconic Peninsula bathing destinations.
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EventThe Social Studio Fundraiser: 'Flee' Film Screening
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Support this fashion-focused social enterprise as they raise funds to offer free education and training programs to refugee communities.
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EventCharlie Brings the Fire to Mister Bianco
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026
Mister Bianco, Kew
See what magic happens when Charlie Carrington and Joe Vargetto join forces for a fire-driven feast in Kew.
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EventSauna Sessions at Moon Dog Beach Club
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026
Moon Dog Beach Club, Frankston
Trading sun loungers for sauna benches, this winter time collab invites guests to sweat it out, then sip a cold one at the bar.
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EventThe Shortest Lunch 2026
Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various Yarra Valley venues, Coldstream
13 Yarra Valley wineries will host this popular weekend of tastings and food, in celebration of the winter solstice.
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EventSt Kilda Film Festival
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Various locations in St Kilda, St Kilda
Great movies come in small packages at this standout short film festival, with 190-plus titles screening across 11 days in 2026.
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EventDiscoteca Italiana at Melbourne Museum
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Step from centuries-old relics onto the dance floor as this one-night-only Italo disco party combines the ancient world and after-dark fun.
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EventIndependent Music Exchange at Northcote Town Hall
Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Northcote Town Hall, Northcote
Celebrate independent music as label founders and crate diggers come together to champion physical media and share community-driven knowledge.
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EventSorrento Solstice Festival
Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various locations in Sorrento, Sorrento
Celebrating, not hiding away from the year's shortest days, this emerging solstice festival offers firelight by the ocean.
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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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News2024's Geminids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Australia's Night Skies in December — Here's When to Look Up
This impressive starry event is at its peak for 2024 overnight between December 13 and 14.
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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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NewsBig Bash For Beginners: A Starter Guide If You Don't Know Your Silly Mid-On From Your Stumps
From bucketheads and fireworks to seagulls and personalities, here’s the lowdown on Big Bash cricket.
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NewsComing Soon: 1 Hotels Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost in Melbourne's Revitalised Northbank Precinct in May 2025
The Melbourne hotel will feature a luxury day spa, several drinking and dining destinations, a resident-only rooftop, and over 270 plant-filled rooms overlooking the Yarra.
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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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Here's When You Can Watch the Matildas Take on Brazil and Chinese Taipei in Their Last Matches of 2024
You've got four more chances to watch Australia's national women's football team play this year — all on home soil.
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NewsComing Soon: Torquay's New Luxury Day Spa and Bathhouse Is Opening This Boxing Day
The new Torquay spa and bathhouse will be home to a sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor pools, and a selection of wellness treatments.
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NewsAustralia's Helpful Map Plotting Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Has Been Updated for 2024
Enter your postcode or suburb, then find out where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town — 'tis the season.
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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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NewsFive Ways To Turn Your Apartment Balcony into a Summer Haven
Ditch the sweltering city heat for your very own urban retreat this summer.
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NewsThe 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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NewsComing Soon: Alba Thermal Springs & Spa Is Building Luxury Villas Overlooking Its Vast Mornington Peninsula Property
In early 2025, you’ll be able to pair your hot springs dips and spa treatments with a lavish overnight stay.
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NewsThe Seven Best One-Day Hikes Near Melbourne
Swap the inner-city pavement for idyllic bush tracks, coastal walks and mountain peaks.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Local Bookshops to Hunt Down a Great Read in 2024
Find the next book to sink your teeth into at one of these local Melbourne gems.
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NewsHow's The Serenity?: Escape the City and Enjoy Some Tranquillity at These Nature Spots Around Kingston
Just south of Melbourne's CBD lies a coastal playground of scenery and wellness, perfect for a quick escape.
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NewsLook Up, Again: The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies Tonight
For the third month in a row, the moon is putting on a show — and you'll want to head outside to see it.
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NewsSouth Melbourne's Trinity Curated Wellness Is Home to a Roman-Style Bathhouse, LED Lounge and Rooftop Yoga
The new wellbeing space is also home to a wellness concierge who will help you find the right treatments, classes and bathhouse routine.
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NewsNine of the Best Walks Around Metro Melbourne
Scenic trails in Melbourne that prove you don't need to venture far to take a hike.
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NewsHow to Spend a Day in Sydney, If You Love Japan
Start at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition at MCA and end with karaoke and arcade games.
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NewsThe Ten Best Free Camping Spots Near Melbourne
Weekend getaways don't have to cost an arm and a leg — at these free campsites near Melbourne, all you need is enough money for snacks, wine and petrol to get you there (and back).
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NewsThe Best Kayaking and Canoeing Spots Near Melbourne
Escape the city for a day gliding on the water spotting platypuses, dolphins and aquatic birds.
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NewsThe Ten Best Bike Rides In and Around Melbourne
From leisurely city rides to stunning coastal climbs, here are the best bike trails to glide around on two wheels in and around Melbourne.
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NewsIt's Time to Stare at the Sky: September's Big and Bright Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
You won't be able to see the partial lunar eclipse Down Under, but the latest supermoon is still lighting up the sky.
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NewsMembers of The Ritz-Carlton's New Wellness Club Get Access to All Its Sky-High Spa and Fitness Facilities
This luxury private members' wellness club has some of the best views in Melbourne.
