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NewsHotel Sorrento Is Now Taking Bookings Following a Major Makeover with New Luxe Suites, Mega Pool and a Day Spa
Hotel Sorrento's major revamp brings a taste of the Mediterranean summer to Victoria, blending luxury with a tranquil seaside energy.
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NewsTony Hawk Is Dropping in Down Under to Chat About His Career and Turn a Brisbane Venue Into a 'Pro Skater' Level
The skater icon will discuss his decades on the board — and turn Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall into one of the levels from 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'.
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NewsLevel Up Your Stay: You Can Now Book a Night (or Week) at Melbourne's First Gaming-Themed Hotel Room
This room at View Melbourne boasts all the equipment you'll need, gamer snacks and unlimited popcorn from the in-room popcorn machine.
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NewsAdidas Is Teaming Up with a Heap of Sydney and Melbourne Favourites to Throw a Series of Spring Parties
Baba's Place, A1 Bakery, Valentinas, Haus of Dizzy and the One Day crew are among ten venues and creative teams throwing parties in November.
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NewsThe Matildas Are Back in Australia to Play Three Games Over the Next Week If You're Missing the Women's World Cup
Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and the rest of the squad will take to the field in Perth — and all three games are sold out, with 100,000 tickets snapped up.
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NewsPicture Time: Westfield Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Pet Photo Shoots with Santa This Christmas
Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit — and you'll score a cute snap for your wall.
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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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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can catch New Order live and watch French films, or head out of town for a huge music festival.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can sip and snack at a wine and cheese festival, catch a movie under the stars and explore futuristic stories.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This March
From multi-day music festivals and floral fiestas to big-name tours and ricotta celebrations, here's what's on the agenda in and around Melbourne in March.
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NewsThe 17 Best Day Spas in Melbourne for 2025
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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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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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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NewsThe 11 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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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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NewsBrisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Is Adding a Nocturnal Precinct So You Can See Its Furry Residents at Night
The Fig Tree Pocket animal haven is gaining seven night-time exhibit spaces, featuring tree kangaroos, potoroos, pademelons, bandicoots and more — and a new kilometre-long boardwalk.
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NewsMatildas Mackenzie Arnold, Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy Will Chat Football at a Big Sydney Stadium Event
Talking through their experiences at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the footballing trio will hit the pitch at the first-ever Open Air Live event.
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NewsConfirmed: Soho House Is Officially Opening Its First-Ever Australian Outpost in Sydney
Soho House is transforming a Crown Street building into a five-storey mega-venue featuring multiple indoor and outdoor dining and socialising spaces — and it's also taking over The Old Clare for SXSW Sydney.
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NewsA Huge Interactive NBA Exhibition That Bounces Through Basketball History Is Coming to Australia
Making its Australian debut in Brisbane, this basketball showcase will take over two levels, sprawl across 1000 square metres and feature 20 themed sections.
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NewsSkiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest
It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.
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NewsFour Ways to Escape Adulthood and Bring Out Your Inner Child at The Funderdome
Low stakes, no pressure and a high chance of a great time.
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NewsComing Soon: Australia's New 'Monopoly' Theme Park Will Get You Passing Go in Melbourne From October
Tickets are now on sale for this board game come to life, which includes a 'Monopoly' store, 'Monopoly' cafe and 'Monopoly' challenges.
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FeatureOff the Beaten Track: A Guide to Boutique Experiences in Japan's Regional Areas
Experience something out of the ordinary in these regional Japanese towns.
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FeatureNight Moves: An After-Hours Guide to Japan's Nightlife
Embark on a nocturnal adventure that unveils the heart and soul of this captivating country.
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FeatureFrom Sakura to Momiji: A Seasonal Guide to Exploring Japan
There’s something different to experience across every season in Japan.
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FeatureRefined Experiences for Your Next Stay in Japan
World-class hospitality, meticulous attention to detail, exquisite cuisine and cultivated design come together in Japan.
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EventFesta Del Pomodoro at Mister Bianco
Tue, 18 Mar and Wed, 19 Mar 2025
Mister Bianco, Kew
Celebrate the art of sugo-making with a three-course meal and cooking demo at this Italian restaurant in Kew.
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EventLightscape Melbourne
Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra
Another winter, another lit-up garden display, with this after-dark festival getting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne a-glowing.
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EventAustralian International Documentary Conference
Sun, 2 Mar - Wed, 5 Mar 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
Must-see Oscar-nominees 'Black Box Diaries' and 'Sugarcane' lead the lineup at this celebration of factual filmmaking.
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EventNew Order: Australian Tour 2025
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
After their 2020 tour was cut short due to the pandemic, these music icons are returning Down Under.
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EventGet Up and Glow
Sat, 8 Mar, 2025
Bossley Bar & Restaurant, Melbourne
Get your Saturday started in the best way with a yoga class, brekkie and beauty products — all for free.
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EventMelbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Wed, 26 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Carlton Gardens, Carlton
This five-day flower and garden fest features landscaping inspiration, workshops for plant lovers, art exhibitions and a special after-dark experience.
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EventBBQs of the World
Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
Dandenong Market, Dandenong
Discover what makes barbecue the oldest cuisine in the world, complete with sumptuous bites from West Africa to Brazil.
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EventThat's Amore Cheese Ricotta Festival
Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
That's Amore Cheese, Thomastown
For one day only, the Thomastown lot will be filled with food stalls, bars, and a stage hosting cooking masterclasses and live music performances.
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EventTesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Tesselaar Tulip Farm, Silvan
Give your autumn a blooming boost with this floral event, featuring flower displays, acrobats, food trucks and, for the first time, a soaring ferris wheel.
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EventCorteo — Cirque du Soleil
Fri, 22 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug 2025
John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Focusing on a clown imagining his funeral procession, this dazzling hit filled with acrobatic wonders features the Montreal-based company's first-ever central stage setup.
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NewsBendigo Bloom Is Back for Its 20th Anniversary with Food, Wine, Comedy and 53,000 Tulips
The star of the show is the huge tulip display, which will light up at night — and, for three days, you can also bend and stretch at a yoga festival.
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FeatureA Guide to Eating Your Way Through Japan's Regional Specialties
We can guarantee you’ve never heard of at least one of these dishes.
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NewsEyes to the Sky: A Super Blue Moon (and 2023's Largest Full Moon) Will Be Visible Down Under This Week
August's last full moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon — because it'll be at the the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, and it's the second full moon this month.
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NewsYou Can Vote for Sam Kerr's Stunning Goal as the Women's World Cup's Best to Give the Matildas Another Win
The Australian captain is up against nine other ace strikes, including by England's Lauren James and Japan's Mina Tanaka.
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NewsNow Open: Hotel Indigo Is the New Flinders Lane Staycation Spot Boasting a Spanish Tapas Bar
This stylish urban escape pays tribute to fashion photographer Helmut Newton across a sprawling 216-room property.
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NewsSam Kerr Is Launching a Football School for Kids Because Everyone Wants to Be the Soccer Star Right Now
The Matildas captain isn't done inspiring the nation yet — and she has the next generation of football heroes in her sights.
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NewsBrisbane Is Getting a Statue to Commemorate the Matildas' Historic 2023 Women's World Cup Efforts
The tribute will be built outside Suncorp Stadium, where the team played three Women's World Cup games — including that epic quarter-final against France.
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NewsThe World's Largest Lego Store Is Opening in Sydney's CBD Later This Year
The 900-square metre site will feature a Lego storytelling table, Australia's first personalisation studio and a pick-and-build wall.
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NewsCute Alert: The Gold Coast's Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Has Named Its Latest Koala Joey Matilda
However you're supporting the Matildas this Women's World Cup, this wildlife haven has you beat.
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NewsAlpine Music Fest Snow Machine Is Returning to Japan in 2024 If You Need an Excuse for a Ski Trip
Pair live tunes with skiing, snowboarding and après ski on your next trip to Japan.
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FeatureThe Great Ocean Road's Greatest Hits: A Four Day Itinerary
Great Ocean Road is famous for the 12 Apostles and iconic rugged coastline - but there's a whole lot more to this stunning stretch of Victoria.
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NewsNine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday
Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.
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NewsWhere to Grab a Bite, Some Downtime and a Good Nights Sleep When You're Done Shredding Powder on Mount Hotham This Winter
Après-ski is just as important as any session on the slopes, we're only human.
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NewsThe 2026 Commonwealth Games Will No Longer Be Held in Regional Victoria
The Victorian Government has pulled the plug on hosting the games in the state's regional hubs due to unforeseen costs — and will reallocate more than $2 billion to regional sporting upgrades, tourism and housing.
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NewsOn Top of the Country: How to Explore Australia's Highest Altitude Ski Village From Sunrise to Sunset
This charming alpine village sits on top of the country, and is truly a one-of-a-kind destination.
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NewsHuge News: Australia's Largest Hot Springs Experience Is Coming to the 12 Apostles
12 Apostles Hot Springs & Resort is set to open in 2026, over a sprawling 79-hectare site.
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NewsMelbourne and Sydney Have Both Been Named in the World's Top Four Most Liveable Cities for 2023
Melbourne ranked third and Sydney placed fourth, coming in behind Vienna and Copenhagen.
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GuideNo Such Thing as Normal: The Wacky and Wonderful Events Happening in NSW This Year
Dystopian art shows, fabulous regional festivals dedicated to drag and new takes on classic sports — and they're all happening in NSW.
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FeatureArizona Awaits
Arizona is a destination rich with experiences, and a hell of a lot more than red rocks and cacti.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Luxury Two-Night Winter Break at Crystalbrook Byron
Don't rub shoulders with the summer crowd in Byron Bay — plan a quiet winter getaway instead.
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NewsYou'll Be Able to Pass Go at Australia's New 'Monopoly' Theme Park in Melbourne From September
Monopoly Dreams brings the board game into real life — and it'll feature Australia's first and only dedicated 'Monopoly' store, too.
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NewsA Festival of Football Is Taking Over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Celebrate the 2023 Women's World Cup
Sydney's famous structure will close to traffic for a morning, opening to soccer festivities instead, to mark 25 days until the Women's World Cup.
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NewsScore a Double Pass to the Swimming Australia World Championship Trials Plus Dinner and a Night's Stay
You and a mate could be cheering on our aquatic superstars in their race to make it to Fukuoka this year (then enjoying fine French food and a night away from home).
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GuideEight Ideas for a Great Night Out in Melbourne When You Need a Bit of Joy in Your Life
You're never too old to have a little fun — and we've got a bunch of standout ideas for your next night out.
