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NewsComing Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks
Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.
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NewsThe Best Boutique Gyms and Wellness Clubs in Melbourne for 2026
Melbourne's fitness scene has levelled up, blending premium equipment, expert coaching and recovery spaces that make every session count.
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NewsThis Just In: The Horniest Place in Australia Is This Tiny Town in Queensland
New data from Lovehoney has ranked 1,227 Australian suburbs and towns by sex toy purchases per capita — and not one capital city cracked the top ten.
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NewsLancemore Mansion Hotel Is Serving Up Gourmet S'mores (and Your Third Night For Free) This Month
There are plenty of ways to relax at this opulent estate in the unexpected suburb of Werribee.
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NewsAustralia's Sauna Scene Is Getting Serious with a New Association and a Very Sweaty Festival Heading to the Blue Mountains
Saunas have never been hotter, and a new national organisation is marking the moment with a major gathering.
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NewsYour Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028
This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.
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NewsTen Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants You Should Visit in Victoria
Life is short, so it's imperative that once in a while you plan a road-trip to sample some of regional Victoria's exceptional food.
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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Fried Chicken in Melbourne
Fried chicken is basically a food group in itself — and at these ten top chook spots in Melbourne, you can have it with waffles for breakfast, in a burger for lunch, or sticky and sweet for dinner.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Underground Bars That Are Actually Underground
From Mexican-themed mezcal bars, to haunts with over 400 different spirits, these are the best bars under the city.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne for After-Work Drinks
Sip speciality wine, drink local craft beer or enjoy a Negroni (or two) at these post-work haunts.
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GuideMelbourne Restaurants and Bars with Private Dining Rooms
Made for long lazy lunches and birthday dinners to remember.
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NewsSeven Ways to Score Cheap and Discounted Theatre Tickets in Melbourne
Yes, it is possible to see a show for less than 30 bucks — you just need to get in at the right time.
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NewsTen Extremely Australian Big Things Worth a Detour on Your Next Very Long Road Trip
Giant watermelons, potatoes and lobsters named Larry might sound ridiculous, and they are — but that doesn't stop them from being among our most loved landmarks.
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GuideWhere to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home
Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.
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NewsThis Just In: Bali's FINNS Beach Club Just Got Even Bigger With A Brand New VIP Section
The world-famous Canggu beach club has added 14 premium cabanas, 95 daybeds and a rooftop champagne pool, developed with Moët & Chandon, to its already sprawling Berawa venue.
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NewsComing Soon: Love Athletica Is Heading to Brighton, Launching a Two-Storey Studio with Hot Mat Workouts and Tea Rituals
The bayside's fitness scene is getting a boost as this much-loved studio unveils a new two-storey wellness destination.
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NewsComing Soon: Saddles Mount White Is Expanding Beyond Dining with Luxe Hinterland Villas, a Piano Bar and a Rejuvenating Spa
This beloved hinterland estate is trading day trips for overnight stays with a luxe retreat hidden among scenic bushland.
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NewsNow Open: Chapel Street Has a New Six-Court Padel Club, Complete with Its Own Cafe and Terrace for Post-Match Hangs
South Yarra has welcomed a fresh way to sweat and socialise, as this new padel club pairs on-court action with all-day coffee.
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NewsThis Just In: Virgin Australia Has A Up To 25 Percent Off Domestic and International Flights This Week
It's time to log that annual leave and book your next holiday.
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NewsNo School, No Problem: The Keys Is Turning the Teacher Strike Into a Play Day with Free Arcade Games and Cheap Bowling
With most schools closed for the teachers' strike, this nostalgic leisure centre is giving parents a cheap way to keep their kids entertained.
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RestaurantCôte Basque
25 Crossley Street, Melbourne
Basque in the glory of McConnell’s new European Grill, championing the simplicity of fresh seafood and meat cooked over flame and embers.
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RestaurantNobody's Baby
19-21 Toorak Road, South Yarra
This South Yarra hotspot showcases a new chef in residence every few months.
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RestaurantLittle Rose
274 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
The French-Asian bistro has proven so popular that its gone from pop-up to permanent fixture.
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RestaurantDelmonte
293–297 Lygon Street, Carlton
With wine at the heart of the venue, the menu has been designed to complement the pace of leisurely drinking and working your way through the extensive selection of Italian wines.
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RestaurantChez Bagou
132 Bridport Street, Albert Park
Chef Sauvetre's menu respects quality produce and seasonality through simple, flavour-driven dishes that uphold the principles of French gastronomy.
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RestaurantAegli
226 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Aegli, meaning radiance, elegant or splendour in Greek, has gradually built up a loyal following and a reputation as one of Melbourne's more refined Greek spots, shining light on lesser-known traditio ...
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RestaurantStella Restaurant and Bar
427 Chapel Street, South Yarra
This modern take on the classic Italian trattoria has a primo pizza offering, an all-weather rooftop terrace overlooking Chapel Street, and now an all-day weekend brunch offering.
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RestaurantPony
14 Beatty Avenue, Armadale
Locals have built weekly visits to Pony into their regular routine, whether it's for their renowned steak night or rotating roasts.
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RestaurantMarameo
6 Russell Place, Melbourne
A CBD Italian diner with a laneway terrace, house-made pasta and many spritzes.
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NewsFrom Palau to New Caledonia: These Are the Most Popular Island Destinations with Australian Travellers Right Now
Australians chasing sunshine are swapping lengthy overseas trips for these idyllic island holidays just a few hours away.
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NewsThe Best Bookshops in Melbourne for 2026
Find the next book to sink your teeth into at one of these local Melbourne gems.
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NewsRaes on Wategos, One of Australia's Dreamiest Beachfront Hotels, Just Scored a Major Global Hospitality Honour
This long-standing hotel and adjacent guesthouses have earned a coveted spot on 50 Best Discovery, cementing its status as Byron Bay luxury royalty.
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NewsNow Open: Moon Gang Is Ubud's New Five-Suite Stay, Combining Cosmic Inspiration with Traditional Balinese Design
Music lovers, wellness seekers and design-obsessives have a new reason to book a trip to Ubud.
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NewsThis Just In: The World's Largest Ever Cruise Ship Has Officially Set Sail on Its Maiden Mediterranean Voyage
Royal Caribbean's newest ship has overtaken its Icon Class sisters to become the largest cruise ship in the world, kicking off seven-night Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Rome this month.
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EventWilson & Dorset Pop-Up
Wed, 22 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
240 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Run your hands over cosy furniture, homeware and clothes crafted from a prized New Zealand natural fibre.
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EventWinter Twilight Market at CERES
Sat, 18 Jul 2026, Sat, 1 Aug 2026 and Sat, 15 Aug 2026
CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East
Local makers, mulled drinks and a picturesque creekside setting make this afternoon-into-evening winter market worth rugging up for.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Wool Store
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
The global techno powerhouse is taking over a sprawling industrial Melbourne venue with her trademark high-intensity sound.
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EventThe Teskey Brothers at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
The city's annual jazz celebration is hitting all the right notes, beginning with a blockbuster hometown performance from The Teskey Brothers.
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EventNow or Never Festival Melbourne
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne
The winter festival of art, ideas, sound and technology is returning to Melbourne this August and exploring the concept of a whole new world.
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EventHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 18 Sep 2027 and Sun, 19 Sep 2027
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Celebrating 25 years of this adored series, the MSO will perform John Williams' iconic score across three Melbourne nights.
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EventDJ Heartstring at The Wool Store
Fri, 25 Sep, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
One of electronic music's fastest-rising acts is heading back to Melbourne for a huge night of eurodance-fuelled energy.
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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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EventAffordable Art Fair Melbourne 2026
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
Bargain alert: this global event is returning to Melbourne over four days in August, with artworks for sale from $100.
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NewsYour Winter Cultural Hit List: Festivals, Events and How to Have a Say in Shaping Your City
From late-night markets and major film festivals to winter food events and city-wide celebrations, these are the cultural moments worth adding to your calendar this season.
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NewsRest Up: Your Weekend Escape Just Got Extended For Free, with Mudgee Offering Visitors a Third Night on the House
Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.
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NewsThis Just In: Lorna Jane Quietly Opened a Luxury Retreat For Modern Women in Byron Bay
A contemporary bushland sanctuary for everything wellness, from hormonal imbalances to high-pressure careers.
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FeatureThe Best Winter Weekend Getaways in Australia
Bypassing peak-season summer crowds has its perks. We have tracked down Australia’s premier cold-weather sanctuaries, packing in architectural eco-lodges, hyperlocal vineyard dining, and the best places to thaw out by a roaring open fire.
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FeatureDark Arts, Hedonism and Exploration: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Hobart for Dark Mofo
Dark Mofo bathes Hobart in red light, fire and ritual every winter solstice. Here's where to stay, what to eat and how to do the long nights properly — from the Winter Feast to Night Mass.
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FeatureThe Best Unconventional Stays in Australia
From sleeping in former prison cells and bubbles under desert skies to floating villas, cliff-edge cabins and islands you can have entirely to yourself, these are Australia’s most unconventional stays.
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NewsComing Soon: Led by Fitness Veterans and Footy Players, STILLE Is Melbourne's Ultra-Exclusive Longevity and Wellness Club
Following New York and London, Melbourne will soon have its own private longevity and wellness club, bringing performance-focused therapies and exclusive membership limits.
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NewsNow Open: Raes Expands Beyond Wategos with a Stylish New Byron Stay Complete with Rooftop Swims and Luxe Spa Sessions
Luxury hotelier Raes is expanding its Byron footprint with a sophisticated new property designed for longer stays and laidback indulgence.
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FeatureBeyond the Lights: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Sydney for Vivid
Vivid is Sydney's annual proof that the city can work the night shift — from dusk-lit galleries and caviar dinners, to sunken dancefloors and the morning-after repair kit.
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NewsNYC-Inspired Hannah St Hotel Curates a Winter Getaway Around a Gourmand Malin + Goetz Candle
Cocktails inspired by a cosy scent, continental breakfasts and late check-out — this one checks all the winter staycation boxes.
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NewsCelebrating Its Dark Sky Reserve Designation, Visit Sunshine Coast Is Hiring a Chief Star Counter to Audit the Constellations
Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.
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NewsThree Australian City Breaks That'll Help You Make the Most of a Long Weekend
From rooftop cocktails and hidden laneway bars to standout dining and waterfront strolls, these long-weekend-ready stays prove you don't need to leave the city limits to switch into holiday mode.
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NewsComing Soon: Amid the Aegean Sea, Eréma Is Milos' Luxury All-Suite Island Escape, Combining Sun, Stone and Siga Siga
Let yourself lose track of time, as this soon-to-launch Aegean Sea luxury retreat embraces a quiet kind of indulgence.
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NewsKĀYA Health Clubs Has Opened a Massive New Sanctuary Inside Chadstone, Designed as an All-in-One Wellness Escape
This sprawling shopping centre now has a wellness sanctuary to match, providing a new home for movement, training and recovery in the southeast.
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NewsTake the Scenic Route Minus the Crowds — These Five Australian Road Trips Will Get You Off-the-Beaten Path
Trade the bumper-to-bumper coastal crawl for scenic backroads, remote national parks and under-the-radar country towns.
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NewsFrom Morning Hot-Air Ballooning to Moonlit Kayaking: These Are Melbourne's Coolest Winter Adventures
These Melbourne winter adventures prove there's no such thing as hibernation season.
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NewsComing Soon: Step From Villa to Vine as Landmark Luxury Resort, Laval, Embarks on an Ambitious New Chapter in the Hunter Valley
Setting a new benchmark for luxury in the Hunter Valley, this high-end resort will offer outstanding indulgence, from top-notch dining to helicopter access.
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NewsRoyal Botanic Gardens Victoria Has Revealed Its Illuminating 2026 Winter Program
From the 2026 return of Lightscape to lessons in astronomy and native wildlife, Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens is keeping busy this winter.
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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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NewsTrade Puffer Jackets for Poolside Cocktails with Dorsett Gold Coast's Winter Hotel Sale
Sunshine, sleep-ins and discounted stays are on offer in the heart of Broadbeach this winter.
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NewsSeven Easy Coastal Escapes to Book When a Change of Scenery Is Calling
From tropical North Queensland to laidback east-coast beach towns, these coastal stays make it easy to switch off, stretch out and see where the weekend takes you.
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NewsVanuatu For Two: A Guide to the Ultimate Romantic Island Escape
From secluded beachfront resorts to private dining and rich cultural experiences, Vanuatu offers a romantic escape that serves both relaxation and adventure.
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NewsThis Fashion-Informed Resort Is Redefining Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Merging Centuries-Old Design with Modern Indulgence
An eye for fashion, Vietnamese heritage and barefoot luxury intertwine at this secluded beachfront retreat shaped by a fashion family's legacy.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
