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NewsThe Big Pineapple Has Reopened with a New Cafe and Viewing Platform After an Extensive Renovation
The train at the Sunshine Coast's giant piece of tropical fruit, which dates back to the 50s, has also been restored.
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NewsIt's Tillies Time: Here's When You Can Watch the Matildas Play Their Next Set of Friendlies Against China
Before Australia's national women's football team head to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympics, the squad has two games on home soil.
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NewsComing Soon: Collingwood's Sold-Out Private Wellness Club Saint Haven Is Setting Up Two New Sites in Melbourne
The luxury private members' club is opening two new venues this year, one in Toorak and the other in South Yarra.
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NewsFour Australian Cities Have Ranked in the Top 30 on the First-Ever Oxford Economics Global Index
Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
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NewsHow to Spend 48 Hours in this Booming Beachside Melbourne Suburb
This guide will take you from the sun-soaked seaside to hidden laneways and rooftop bars scattered all over Frankston.
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NewsGet Ready for Matildas Mania, Again: Australia Is Hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
You'll be able to check out the football action in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia when 12 nations take to the field.
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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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GuideWhere to Watch the British & Irish Lions Take On the Wallabies in Melbourne
After more than a decade, the British & Irish Lions are back in town, ready to face the old foe. These Melbourne pubs are showing all the action and more.
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NewsThe 15 Best Bathhouses In Melbourne
Never underestimate the healing power of a long, relaxing soak.
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NewsTen of the Best Walks in and Around Melbourne
Give that activewear the workout it deserves by hitting up these short hikes in and around Melbourne.
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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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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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NewsHere Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show
Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.
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NewsMackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas
As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.
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FeatureWeekend Wanders: Eat, Drink, and Explore Your Way Around Ballarat
To the west of Melbourne is an epicurean haven that has flown under the radar for far too long. Let's change that.
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GuideFive 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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NewsSouth Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite
The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.
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FeatureThis Is My Manly: Concrete Playground's Local Editor Shares Their Favourite Neighbourhood Gems
Manly is the crowning jewel of Sydney's Northern Beaches. Here are my recommendations on where to eat on your next visit.
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News2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)
This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.
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NewsComing Soon: South Melbourne's EQ Will Offer Semi-Guided Wellness Sessions Through Its Vast Spa Facilities
Head inside to find a hammam, sauna, rain room, lounge, plunge pools, and a light and sound therapy dome.
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NewsNow Open: The Magical 'Harry Potter' Forbidden Forest Experience Has Arrived in Australia
The Briars Community Forest on the Mornington Peninsula has been turned into a 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' haven.
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NewsCute News: An Adorable Guide Dogs Puppy Cafe Is Popping Up in Melbourne for One Day Only
Celebrate International Guide Dog Day surrounded by a labrador litter at Kew's Studley Grounds Cafe.
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NewsSix Things to do in Sydney This Autumn If You Want to Stay Out of Hibernation
Enjoy ancient relics, bombastic showtunes and fitness for a good cause across Sydney this autumn.
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NewsA Spectacular New Two-Day, 19-Kilometre Clifftop Walk Has Opened in the Blue Mountains
It's been five years since the popular Grand Cliff Top Walk was earmarked for a $10-million upgrade — and you can now mosey along the end result.
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EventSt Kilda Festival 2026
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
St Kilda Foreshore, St Kilda
This beloved summer staple is back, serving up another edition loaded with exceptional local music talent and feel-good community vibes.
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EventDewberry Roller-Rama by The Body Shop at Queensbridge Square
Fri, 13 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Queensbridge Square, Southbank
The fragrance of the 90s is officially back, so celebrate with a free, nostalgic roller rink experience happening over Valentine's Day weekend.
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EventRoyal Stacks 10th Birthday Celebration
Multiple single dates
Royal Stacks, Melbourne
Throwing it back to 2016, this Melbourne-born burger spot is celebrating a decade of mouthwatering takeaway with free burgers and OG prices.
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EventLaunch Weekend at Upstate Oakleigh
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
Upstate Oakleigh, Oakleigh
Get in a high-energy workout in the southeast, as this rapidly growing brand of Pilates studios launches its latest wellness destination in Oakleigh.
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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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EventJackalope Cinema 2026
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Merricks North
Make your Mornington Peninsula stay even more picture-perfect, with this month-long open-air cinema program.
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EventUNO Social Club at Hotel Esplanade
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda
Combine nostalgia and nightlife, as this card game experience transforms this much-loved Melbourne pub into an UNO-themed escape.
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Event15th Birthday BBQ Summer Series at Toorak Cellars
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Toorak Cellars, Armadale
No ordinary backyard barbecue, this seven-week birthday celebration sees top Melbourne chefs team up to showcase their masterful skills with the tongs.
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EventRooftop Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Melbourne
Level up your pickleball skills in style, as this CBD hotel brings back its sunny rooftop court for the tennis season.
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EventRooftop Racquet Club at QT Melbourne
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
QT Melbourne, Melbourne
Keep an ace up your sleeve this summer, as this glamorous hotel serves up a rooftop pickleball court, signature cocktails and late-night DJs.
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NewsBrisbane's New Statue Celebrating the Matildas' Women's World Cup Efforts Will Be Unveiled by the End of 2024
The permanent ode will be made out of bronze, measure six-metres wide and sit outside Suncorp Stadium.
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NewsTen Things You Didn't Know You Can Get Delivered Right To Your Door
You'll find a lot more than neighbourhood takeaway on this delivery app.
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FeatureGood Value Weekends
Whether you're coastal camping, checking in to a new locale or heading into the bush over the long weekend, here's your guide to getting the most out of every single moment.
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NewsComing Soon: Thredbo Is About to Become Home to the First Alpine Coaster in the Southern Hemisphere
Set to open in winter 2024 and run across a 1.5-kilometre track, the Thredbo Alpine Coaster will operate all year round.
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NewsQueenstown's Alpine Music and Skiing Festival Snow Machine Has Unveiled Its Packed 2024 Lineup
This year, you'll be partying in frosty surroundings with Peking Duk, The Rubens, Angus & Julia Stone, Bag Raiders and Cub Sport.
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NewsNow Open: Cunnamulla Hot Springs Is Your New Excuse for an Outback Queensland Getaway
The team behind Victoria's Peninsula Hot Springs has launched this new bathing site in the Sunshine State, which features seven geothermic pools.
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NewsHere's When and Where You Can Watch the Matildas' Final Olympic Qualifying Matches to Reach the Paris Games
The two matches against Uzbekistan will determine whether the Tillies score one of the Asian Football Confederation's two places at the Paris Olympic Games.
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NewsA Massive Interactive NBA Exhibition That Bounces Through Basketball History Is Coming to Melbourne
This basketball showcase will take over The District Docklands from April, feature 20 themed sections across 1100 square metres.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Stream the 2024 Super Bowl If You Suddenly Care About the NFL
Usher is doing the half-time show and, yes, Taylor Swift has made it to Las Vegas after her Tokyo 'Eras' gigs.
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NewsMelbourne's Free Tram Zone Is Being Temporarily Extended to the MCG Just for Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour
From Friday, February 16–Sunday, February 18, you won't need to pay to get to the MCG via the 48,70 and 75 routes.
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NewsHotel Hitlist for 2024: No Matter Your Budget or Excuse for Travel
Whether you want a staycation or a luxe weekend getaway in your home city, we've got the stays for you.
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The Team Behind Victoria's Peninsula Hot Springs Is Opening a New Bathing Site in Outback Queensland
When the Cunnamulla location opens in February, you'll be able to relax in seven geothermic pools by the Warrego River, including at sunrise and sunset.
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NewsUber Is Serving Up Free EV Rides to and From the Tennis for the Entire 2024 Australian Open
The free EV rides are available to all Uber One Members who book within a five-kilometre radius of the tournament HQ at Melbourne Park.
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NewsA One-Day-Only Guide Dogs Puppy Cafe Is Popping Up at Sydney Airport to Make Your Next Trip More Adorable
Consider this a PSA if you're flying in or out of Sydney Airport's Domestic Terminal 2 on Thursday, January 18.
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NewsSEA LIFE Melbourne Has Unveiled 'Night on the Reef', a New Multimillion-Dollar Journey Into the Ocean after Dark
Dive into this $9-million transformation, where the ocean's nightly wonders come to life in a vibrant 360-degree experience.
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NewsNow Open: Hotel Sorrento Is Back Following Major Refurbs and Boasts a New Day Spa, 30-Metre Pool and Luxe Suites
Hotel Sorrento's makeover brings a taste of The Med to the Mornington Peninsula right in time for summertime jaunts down the coast.
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NewsNow Open: 'Dream Circus' Is the Immersive Attraction Filling Luna Park Sydney's Big Top with 360-Degree Projections
Holograms, surround sound and lighting combine to create a Hollywood-style experience in this $15-million addition to the Milsons Point attraction.
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Wands Ready: The Magical 'Harry Potter' Forbidden Forest Experience Is Coming to Australia in 2024
Wander around an illuminated woodland filled with nods to the 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' films on a 230-hectare property an hour out of Melbourne.
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NewsIKEA Is Releasing Its First-Ever Workout Collection to Help with Your 2024 Fitness Resolutions
The DAJLIEN range will drop on Monday, January 1, featuring exercise mats, dumbbells, step-up boards and more with prices from $6–149.
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NewsFive Experiences to Gift If Their Love Language Is Quality Time
Give the gift of surprise this festive season.
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NewsSummer Sesh: Five Ways to Level Up a Legendary Kickback
How to throw a get-together that’s minimal hassle for maximum vibes.
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NewsNow Open: South Melbourne Gets the City's Very First Indoor Pickleball Centre
Pickleball is officially a thing now with over 140 clubs around Australia.
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NewsYou've Got Two More Chances to Watch the Matildas Play in 2023 Thanks to Friendlies Against Canada
Australia's beloved national women's football team is capping off a huge year with their last games of the year.
