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NewsThe Perseids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Up Australia's Night Skies This Month
This excuse to look up comes around every July and August — here's how you can get a glimpse.
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NewsThe Last Supermoon of 2022 Will Be Visible in the Skies Down Under Tonight (and Tomorrow Morning)
Take a gander at August's 'sturgeon' full moon, which'll peak at 11.35 am AEST on Friday, August 12.
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NewsThe Second Iteration of Floating Villa Lilypad Has Reopened in the Northern Beaches
Expect every luxury on this dreamy private villa including an onsite sauna, wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.
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NewsVision Australia Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Seeing Eye Dogs Puppy Games for the Third Year
This super-cute contest swaps athletes for four Seeing Eye Dogs pups-in-training and their trainers — and you can stream their antics.
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NewsMelbourne, You're Up: Guide Dogs Victoria Wants You to Look After These Adorable New Pups
The organisation needs responsible dog lovers in Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo to look after the pups for a year before they get trained as guide dogs.
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2022's Biggest Supermoon Has Hit the Skies Down Under — and It'll Be Visible Until Friday Morning
Spend tonight looking up.
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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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NewsWe're Giving Away a Luxe, Adventure-Filled Tropical Getaway for You and a Plus One
Looking for a way to beat the winter blues? We've got you covered with a seriously luxe tropical getaway.
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FeatureThe Brush Up: Level Up Your Hair Styling Skills
If you're on the lookout for styling hacks to help your hair situation, we're here to help.
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NewsEight Inland Boat Trips to Take When the Water Is Calling You
Sure, Australia has some world-class off-shore waters to sail in — but our inland bodies are just as worthy of your attention, too.
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NewsMelbourne Has Been Named Australia's Most Liveable City — and the Tenth Most Liveable City Worldwide
Sydney sits in 13th spot globally — and Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane all slipped out of the top ten from 2021.
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NewsUber Is Doing Half-Price Rides with Pets Today to Celebrate National Take Your Dog To Work Day
From 7am–7pm today, Uber Pet is halving the price of rides with pets so your fluffball can come to the office.
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NewsThe Southern Hemisphere's Largest Surf Park Will Open in Perth by 2025 with 25 Types of Waves
Aventuur's 5.7–hectare, $100-million Perth Surf Park will also feature accommodation, a beach club, shops, bars and restaurants, and a high-performance surf academy.
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NewsNew South Wales' Gondwana Rainforests Are Set to Score a New 46-Kilometre Multi-Day Walking Track
$56.4 million is being put towards the new track, which'll also include a new rainforest centre, four low-impact walkers’ hut precincts, camping areas and three suspension bridges.
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NewsSydney Is Getting a 91-Kilometre Waterfront Walking Track From the Opera House to Parramatta
Dubbed the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link, it'll sprawl through 18 suburbs and become one of the city's longest transport connections.
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NewsThe Major International Sporting Events Coming to NSW to Add to Your 2022 Calendar
A host of world-class athletes are NSW-bound this year in search of some of the biggest prizes in sports.
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NewsYou Can Now Swim Around Underwater Sculptures and Coral at the Gold Coast's New Artificial Dive Site
Wonder Reef lets you dive down to 30 metres and swim around nine giant buoyant reef sculptures — all just a ten-minute boat trip from the Gold Coast Seaway.
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GuideSeven Destinations in NSW That Are Perfect for That Long Overdue Group Trip
Get the gang back together at one of these glorious riverside, beachfront or mountaintop locations.
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NewsSeven Reasons Why Thredbo's Après Ski Scene Is So Cool
Thredbo is the ultimate winter destination, and 2022 is the year you experience it for yourself.
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EventFenton & Fenton Warehouse Sale
Fri, 20 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Fenton & Fenton Warehouse, Oakleigh South
For lovers of bold interiors, this once-yearly sale offers a vibrant trove of sculptural sofas, statement pieces and playful objects.
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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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EventGreyhound Adoption Program 30th Birthday at Abbotsford Convent
Mon, 16 Mar, 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Casual dog spotters and long boy enthusiasts alike are invited to this tail-wagging celebration marking three decades of rehomed pups.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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EventMFWF: Daphne x Bar Planet — Martini-thon
Mon, 23 Mar, 2026
Daphne, Brunswick East
Settle in for a three-course feast or sips and snacks, as an admired Sydney cocktail spot travels south for a one-night collab.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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EventMelbourne Women in Film Festival
Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Melbourne's female-focused film festival returns for the tenth year with five days of screenings, panels and workshops at ACMI and Fed Square.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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NewsTen Breathtaking Light Installations You Need to Catch at Vivid Sydney 2022
Bright lights, big city canvas — prepare to be dazzled by illuminations and immersive exhibitions at the return of Vivid Sydney.
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NewsA New Laser Tag Game and Zero Latency Experience Have Joined the Menu at Archie Brothers in Docklands
Round up the crew to battle zombies in a high-tech VR world, or play laser tag in a carnival-themed arena.
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NewsSeeing Eye Dogs Australia Wants You to Look After These Fresh New Pups
Fancy caring for a cute fluffball? The organisation is looking for responsible dog lovers in Victoria and Queensland.
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NewsVictoria's Cat Protection Society Wants You to Become Its Official 'Cat Cuddler'
If you'll be in Melbourne for three months and can spare three hours a week to snuggle kittens, this is the dream volunteer gig for you.
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NewsThe Mornington Peninsula's New Alba Thermal Springs and Spa Is Now Taking Bookings From Spring
Opening in September, this new wellness destination will feature 22 different geothermal springs and pools, along with an indulgent spa offering and a restaurant by Karen Martini.
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NewsThe Impressive Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Is Visible in Australia This Month
This spectacular starry event only happens once a year — here's how you can get a glimpse.
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NewsImpressive Last-Minute Gifts That'll Make Your Mum's Mother's Day
Spoil the mum in your life this year.
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NewsMelbourne Aquarium's New Giant Digital Exhibition Will Take You Deep Below the Ocean's Surface
Get up close and personal with some of the secrets of the deep, including the colossal squid, the manta ray and the Megalodon — a massive prehistoric shark.
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NewsAustralia Will Soon Be Home to a Challenge Room Hotel That You Can Play (and Drink) Your Way Through
Taking design cues from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, this 15-room site in Sydney will get you playing 'Twister' and hanging out in the 'Titanic' room.
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NewsDo Look Up: The Impressive Lyrids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Through the Skies This Month
Head away from the city lights — or even out to your backyard or balcony — and peer at the sky.
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NewsRegional Victoria Is Officially Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The MCG will host the opening ceremony — then four regional hubs will be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with their own athletes’ village and sport program.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Is Now Home to the World's Largest Bronze Gorilla Statue
Created by public artists Gillie and Marc Schattner, 'King Nyani' measures 30-foot-long — and Sydney is one of just three cities in the world to boast the giant gorilla statue.
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NewsNew Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season
Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists.
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NewsSeven Weekend Activities to Try If You Want to Shake Up Your Usual Routine
Stuck doing the same old? Add some flavour to your schedule with these fun activity swaps.
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NewsBridge Jumps, Dive Sites and Brilliant Food: Seven Reasons to Take Your Crew To Brunswick Heads
Just 15 minutes' drive north of Byron Bay, this idyllic town might be the Northern Rivers' best kept secret.
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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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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.
