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NewsNine Essential Melbourne Experiences One CP Writer Can't Wait to Have Now That the City Has Reopened
From a spirited footy match alongside thousands of fellow roaring fans at the 'G to a packed live gig, these are the things we've missed the most about Melbourne.
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FeatureInto the Wild: Go off the Beaten Path at These Fascinating Regional Destinations
Get out of town — literally — and do your weekend differently.
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NewsVictoria's New Dining and Entertainment Rebate Will Give You $125 Off Going Out Across the State
Spend $40 or more at cinemas, galleries and museums — and on dining outside of the City of Melbourne — and you can claim 25 percent back.
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NewsPre-Departure Tests Will No Longer Be Required to Enter Australia From Overseas From April 17
International holidays are about to get easier — anyone heading to Australia won't need to get tested for COVID-19 before hopping on a plane.
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NewsSix Reasons to Escape to Montville, Queensland, for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Spend a weekend leaping into waterfalls and sleeping under a blanket of stars in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
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NewsFive Stellar Overnight Hikes to Trek Near Melbourne
Soak up some incredible Victorian views on these overnight treks.
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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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NewsWin a Five-Night Stay in a Luxury Brisbane Penthouse and $5000 Spending Money
Spend five nights in the penthouse suite of Kokoda's new Brisbane property with your own private chef, plus $5000 for a shopping spree.
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NewsA Virtual Worldwide Easter Egg Hunt Is Taking Place on Google Maps Right Now
Back for a second year, this online hunt lets you hide virtual eggs, then provide clues to help your friends and family find them.
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NewsA Weekend Road Trip Guide to Bendigo and the Goldfields
With plenty to see and do, Central Victoria's historic Goldfields region might just be your new favourite road trip destination.
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NewsEight Incredible Ways to Experience Victoria's Surf Coast on Your Next Coastal Road Trip
Don't let the name fool you — there are plenty of ways to experience the Surf Coast that go beyond the world-class beaches.
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NewsWelcome to Lexton, Victoria, Where You'll Find Wine Country and Australia's Biggest Bush Doof
This tiny town in Victoria's Pyrenees region punches well above its weight when it comes to outdoor experiences.
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FeatureInner South Day and Night Guide
Canberra's inner south is known for its prestige, and is teeming with young professionals and families. It's a hub of trendy restaurants and bars, lively cafes, lush gardens and prominent tourist sites.
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FeatureInner North Day and Night Guide
It's no surprise Canberra's inner north has become a popular area for both locals and visitors to spend time. Not only does it boast a thriving arts and culture scene but it also has top-notch food and drink options at every turn.
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NewsFive Things to See and Do in the Murray Border Town of Tocumwal
Stroll through an ancient forest or while away an afternoon on an inland beach in this fascinating Murray border town.
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NewsSeven Reasons Cunnamulla Is the Ideal Spot for a Quintessential Outback Adventure
In this pocket of southwest Queensland, you can work at an outback station and go for river swims.
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NewsThe Town with No Street Names: Why You Should Take a Trip to Lightning Ridge, NSW
Join a dinosaur dig, fossick for opals or take a selfie with an 18-metre-tall emu made from car bonnets in this fascinating outback town.
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NewsEight Ways to Experience the Great Barrier Reef That Help Protect its Natural Beauty
Planning a trip to the Reef? Here's how you can do it responsibly.
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NewsNine Ways to Explore the Rainforest Responsibly in Tropical North Queensland
The world's oldest rainforest is brimming with eco-friendly ways to experience it.
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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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GuideEight Ways to Explore the Spectacular Green Outback in Tropical North Queensland
Prepare for that dusty, red image of the outback to be painted green in Tropical North Queensland.
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NewsClae Space Is the New Light-Filled Ceramics Studio Nestled in Melbourne's Leafy Northeast
Ceramicist Daisy Cooper has transformed part of her warehouse ceramics studio into a teaching space, running workshops in clay and kintsugi.
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NewsMelbourne's Inner North Is Getting an Outrageous Pop-Up Playground Just for Dogs
With obstacle courses, a dedicated doggy pool and its very own stick library, this dog park is the one your pooch has been dreaming of their whole life.
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NewsSeven Reasons Barrington Tops Is an Underrated Weekend Getaway Spot
Dive into hidden swimming holes, tackle rewarding overnight hikes and sleep in ancient forest in this vast region four hours north of Sydney.
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NewsSix Incredible Ways to Explore Talbingo at the Edge of the Snowy Mountains
Spend the morning exploring dramatic caves and take a dip in a natural thermal pool when you're back above ground.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Two Adorable Red Panda Cubs and You Can Watch Them From Home
Add some cuteness to your day by watching Taronga's two new red panda cubs.
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NewsSix Reasons to Head to Nelson, the End of the Great Ocean Road
Remote beaches, rugged waves and unforgettable camping await in the far southwest corner of Victoria.
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NewsEight Reasons to Put Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain on Your Must-Visit List This Summer
Who needs snow when there's mountains to bike, tree tents to glamp in and Australia's highest altitude pub to drink at?
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NewsVictoria Is About to Score a Huge New Round of Dining, Travel and Entertainment Vouchers
More free money is coming your way, Melburnians — this time for eating out, heading to movies and gigs, and staying both locally and throughout the state.
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NewsVictoria Is Ditching Hospitality and Entertainment Density Limits — and Reopening Dance Floors
With decreasing community transmission and hospital admission numbers, the Victorian Government is loosening rules around heading out — effective 6pm on Friday, February 18.
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NewsEight Great Reasons to Consider Mount Buller for a Summer Getaway
While it's better known as a winter destination, there's plenty to see and do at Mount Buller in the warmer months, too.
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NewsSix Warm Weather Experiences You Didn't Realise You Could Have in Falls Creek
Shake up your summer plans with a trip to alpine country this season.
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NewsQueenstown Music Festival and Ski Trip Snow Machine Has Launched Its Full 2022 Lineup
Four snow-filled days of music, skiing and adventure awaits.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do In Thredbo This Winter
Hint: it's not just the incredible ski runs and spectacular scenery.
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NewsYou Can Now Book Into a Sexual Wellness Hotel Suite in Brisbane That Comes with a Sex Toy Mini Bar
Until the end of March, you and your partner can get a buzz at W Brisbane, thanks to suites equipped with sex toys, lingerie and access to a 'sexologist concierge'.
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NewsTips For Growing Your Own Veggies at Home With Urban Veggie Patch's Lee Sullivan
Don't fear gardening failure — let beloved IG green thumb Lee Sullivan impart wisdom on how to grow veggies and edible plants at home.
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NewsSeven Fun Activities to Try in Your City If You Promised Yourself You'd Do New Things This Year
Get out of your comfort zone in 2022 by having a crack at one of these top-notch activities.
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NewsAustralia Is Reopening Its International Borders to All Double-Vaccinated Visitors on February 21
Almost two years since the border closed back in March 2020, all visa holders will once again be allowed to visit Australia.
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NewsQT Is Sharing the Love This February with a Chance to Win a Hotel Room for the Month
Head in for a romantic one-night hotel staycation, emerge 17 days later.
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NewsThe Funderdome Is Melbourne's New Home of Competitive Thrills, Mini Golf and Karaoke
Highpoint's all-ages fun house features mini golf, two arcades and a slew of other unprofessional sports pursuits, along with a US-style diner and bar.
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NewsSeven Aussie Summer Scenarios — and the Drinks You Should Sip on Your Next Adventure
We've found a refreshing cocktail to complement every situation you'll find yourself in this summer.
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NewsFive Ways to Take Advantage of Melbourne's Stellar Outdoor Spaces This Summer
From idyllic picnic spots to summer Sunday sessions, there are plenty of reasons to head outside if you're in Melbourne this season.
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NewsRegional Queensland's Man-Made Surf Lake Is Set to Expand and Open Its Waves to the Public
Whether you're a first-time surfer or a pro, you might be able to hang ten at Surf Lakes Yeppoon within 12–18 months — and eat, drink and glamp as well.
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NewsEight Incredible Ways You Can Experience the Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland
From luxury multi-day adventures to First Nations-led tours, there are many different ways you can experience the Great Barrier Reef.
