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NewsVictoria's Current COVID-19 Lockdown Will Be Extended Beyond Its Initial Five-Day Period
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that the current lockdown won't be able to end on Tuesday, July 20 as originally planned.
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NewsWe're Giving Away A Luxe Weekend Away For You and a Mate (or Date)
The prize includes flights from any Australian capital city to experience this gin-fuelled weekend in Melbourne.
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NewsSeventeen Unique At-Home Activities to Keep You Amused Throughout Lockdown
DIY Kintsugi, make your own ceramics or join a Josh Niland online masterclass.
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NewsQueensland Has Declared Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot and Will Close Its Borders Again
Victoria currently has 34 active COVID-19 cases, and will go into lockdown from 11.59pm tonight.
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NewsStuff Is the Melbourne-Based Personal Care Brand Promoting Healthy Masculinity
Treat yourself to some feel-good skincare items with free shipping.
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NewsFace Masks Have Become Mandatory Again Indoors and Outside Throughout Victoria
You'll need to wear one whenever you leave the house during the state's five-day circuit-breaker lockdown.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from clever travel accessories and design-led essentials to stylish pieces that make life on the go a little easier.
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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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GuideEight Winter Stays in New Zealand That Give You More Bang for Your Buck
Chase the snow, the stars or the hot springs with an exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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GuideEight Incredible Bali Stays That'll Save You Money Through Concrete Playground Trips
Indonesia is always a good idea, and now you can book these luxe stays for less.
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GuideEnjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure
From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.
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GuideThat's Amore: Score Ten Percent Off These Hotels When You Book Your Euro Summer Via Concrete Playground Trips
Do the European summer of your dreams justice with our exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.
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NewsThe Eight Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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NewsThe Best Glamping Sites Around Australia
Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.
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NewsEight Unexpected Natural Wonders to Visit Around Victoria
Start plotting some breathtaking adventures around this lineup of must-see Victorian landmarks.
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NewsThe Seven Best Caves to Visit Near Melbourne
Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones dotted about the Victorian countryside.
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NewsChadstone and the Wallabies Game at AAMI Park Have Joined Victoria's Now 125-Venue Exposure Site List
Positive cases visited both venues, as Victoria's list of places attended by folks with COVID-19 continues to grow.
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NewsVictoria Is Going Into Another Five-Day Snap Lockdown From Midnight Tonight
With new COVID-19 cases identified in Melbourne, the entire state will go into its fifth lockdown until 11.59pm on Tuesday, July 20.
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NewsVictorians Are Once Again Required to Wear Face Masks in Indoor Settings
You also need to wear them outside if you can't social distance.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Just Added a New 24/7 Penguin Live-Stream to Its Online TV Channel
Sometimes, you just need to watch penguins play to get through the day.
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NewsMelburnians Who Visited the MCG and Highpoint Shopping Centre May Need to Get Tested
More than a month after its last lockdown, the city's list of exposure sites is growing again.
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NewsA Close Conjunction of Venus and Mars Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
The two planets will appear a mere finger's width apart.
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RestaurantSummerfield Winery
5967 Stawell-Avoca Road, Moonambel
For a world-class wine with a view — and a slice of pizza — head to the Pyrenees.
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NewsRidesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Discounted Rides To and From Vaccination Appointments
Nab $10 off your trip to vaccination hubs and clinics, and to GPs giving the jab — and back as well.
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NewsVictoria Has Classed All of NSW and the ACT as Red Zones and Closed Its Borders
On Sunday, July 11, NSW reported 77 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases — and that daily tally is expected to grow.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Welcomed a New Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Joey and It's As Adorable As You'd Expect
Stop what you’re doing and just enjoy this newborn baby wombat.
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Melbourne's Indoor Mask Rules Are Changing Again for the Next Fortnight
Melburnians will no longer have to wear masks at work if you're not in a public-facing setting.
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NewsMelbourne's Venue Restrictions Will Ease Again and Dance Floors Will Be Allowed From July 9
At-home gathering caps aren't changing for the next fortnight, but you'll still be able to spend time in more places with more people.
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NewsVictoria Has Recorded Seven Consecutive Days of Zero Locally Acquired COVID-19 Cases
Just weeks after Melbourne emerged from its latest lockdown, the entire state of Victoria has notched up a whole week without local COVID-19 cases.
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EventFebruary at Peninsula Hot Springs
Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
Soak up summer while it lasts with midweek two-for-one bathing, Lunar New Year festivities and romantic Valentine's escapes.
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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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NewsMelbourne's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Has Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row
Just like in 2020, the 2021 event has been scrapped due to the pandemic.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Is Offering $5 Weekend and Afternoon Parking Deals Across the CBD
Wilson and Secure Parking are doing cheap parking deals to entice Melburnians back into the city.
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NewsEight Mountain Biking Trails Around Australia to Tackle for Off-Road Thrills
Whether you're looking for high-speed thrills or a more leisurely ride, these excellent mountain bike trails have something for everyone.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's New Four-Phase Pathway Out of COVID-19 Looks Like
Following a National Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new plan — although there's no timeframes attached at present.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Brought Back Its Adorable Online TV Channel with 24/7 Animal Live-Streams
You can now watch seals swim, meerkats play and otters frolic all day, every day.
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NewsNine Incredible Road Trips to Take to Explore the Country at Your Own Pace
Hit the road, Jack, and don't you come back till you've explored rugged coastlines, lush rainforests and arid outback tracks.
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NewsEight Multi-Day Hikes for When You Feel Like Reconnecting with Nature
From embarking on remote coastal walks to wandering through ancient rainforests, it's time to pack the tent and explore the great outdoors.
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NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Resume Between New Zealand and Some Australian States
From Sunday, July 4, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.
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FeatureHow to Spend 48 Hours in Kangaroo Valley
We've teamed up with Sonos to explore the great outdoors.
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NewsAll Australian Adults Regardless of Their Age Can Now Get the AstraZeneca Vaccine
Keen to get the jab ASAP? You can now go to your GP and request the AstraZeneca vaccine — even if you're under 40.
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NewsVirgin Is Planning to Give Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaccinated Australians
The airline's VA-X & Win competition will launch once COVID-19 vaccines are made available to all Australian adults.
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NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused
New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.
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FeatureAn Explorer's Guide to Hong Kong
From verdant, mountainous peaks to secluded, sandy beaches, a different side of the harbour city awaits.
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NewsQueensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to All of Greater Sydney
Initially, the two states only shut their borders to seven Sydney Local Government Areas; however, the border closure is now extending to the entire Greater Sydney region.
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NewsA 'Strawberry' Full Moon Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies This Week
It's considered a supermoon by some, but not by others — either way, it'll be brightening up Australia's skies on Friday, June 25.
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NewsMelbourne's Gathering and Venue Restrictions Are Easing Even Further From Tomorrow Night
You'll be able to have 15 people over to your home, and gather outdoors with 50 people.
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Queensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to Seven Sydney Local Government Areas
Both states are closing their borders to the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick LGAS in response to Sydney's current COVID-19 outbreak.
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FeatureA Luxury Guide to Hong Kong
As one of the world's great financial hubs, it's probably no surprise that Hong Kong has long been a playground for the wealthy.
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NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Victoria Is Set to Resume
Almost a month after it was suspended due to the recent COVID-19 cluster, the trans-Tasman travel bubble will reopen to Victoria.
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NewsCity of Melbourne and Vic Government Are Giving Away Thousands of Free Tickets and Experiences
The FOMO Freebies scheme is giving away tickets to 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', NGV passes, overnight hotel staycations and more.
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FeatureAn Art Lover's Guide to Hong Kong
Once best known as one of the world's major financial hubs, the harbour city has now made a name for itself thanks to a booming creative scene.
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NewsAlba Thermal Springs & Spa Is the Luxe New Wellness Destination Coming to the Mornington Peninsula
The 15-hectare bathing retreat is set to open in Fingal next winter.
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FeatureMelbourne Winter Guide 2021
Winter — the season of scarves and sweaters, cold mornings and cosier nights.
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News12 Luxe Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next New Zealand Getaway
Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.
