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NewsThis Website Helps You Easily Find You and Your Mate's 25-Kilometre Bubble Crossover
It makes planning picnics a breeze.
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NewsSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane All Recorded Zero New Local COVID-19 Cases in the Past 24 Hours
It's doughnuts all round across the east coast.
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NewsAustralia Is Still Aiming to Implement a Travel Bubble with Singapore "Sooner Rather Than Later"
It doesn't look likely to happen by July, as first suggested, but the two countries are still working towards the travel bubble.
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NewsBrisbane Just Moved One Step Closer to Hosting the 2032 Olympic Games
All that's left is for the International Olympic Committee to take a vote, which'll happen in mid-July.
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NewsFour Natural Hot Springs in Victoria to Visit This Winter
Brave the cold for a dip in one of these naturally occurring beauties.
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NewsMelburnians Will Actually Still Need to Wear Masks Outside When Lockdown Ends
Yesterday, the Victorian Government said they wouldn't be needed outside if you can social distance — but that's been changed based on public health advice.
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NewsNine Non-Boring Self-Care Ideas to Make Isolation More Bearable
Whether you've got the 'vid or have been touched by the close-contact fairy, prioritise yourself during iso with these self-care ideas.
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NewsSix Places Down Under Have Been Named in the World's Top Ten Most Liveable Cities for 2021
Auckland topped the list, with Adelaide coming in third, Wellington equal fourth, Perth sixth, Melbourne tied for eighth and Brisbane ranking tenth.
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NewsHere's How You Can Measure What Is 25 Kilometres From Your Home
Under eased restrictions, you'll be able to leave the house for whatever reason you like — but you'll have to stick within 25 kilometres of home.
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Melburnians Will No Longer Need to Wear Face Masks Outside If They Can Social Distance
The new rule comes into effect at 11.59pm on Thursday, June 10.
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NewsMelbourne's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions and the 25-Kilometre Bubble Will Be in Place
The city's statewide stay-at-home period is coming to an end — but you still won't be able to have people over to your home just yet.
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NewsThis 30-Metre-Long Dinosaur Found in Outback Queensland Is Officially Australia's Largest Ever
As long as a basketball court and as tall as a two-storey building, Australotitan cooperensis was first unearthed in 2007 in Cooper Creek.
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NewsParticularly Frosty Weather Is Expected Across Australia's East Coast This Week
If you're feeling a little colder than usual, there's a reason for that.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Set to Release Another 80,000 Regional Travel Vouchers
Designed to boost tourism across the state, the latest batch of $200 vouchers will be released "once it is safe to do so".
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NewsMelbourne Is Remaining in Lockdown for Another Week, But Restrictions Will Ease in Regional Victoria
Victoria's statewide stay-at-home period was initially slated to end at 11.59pm on Thursday, June 3, but will now remain in place in Melbourne until the same time on Thursday, June 10.
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NewsNine Spots Wine and Food Lovers Should Check Out in Heathcote This Queen's Birthday Long Weekend
Sip your way through this picturesque wine region — with a shuttle bus to get you around, too.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Offering Financial Support to 90,000 Businesses Affected by the Lockdown
It includes $190.01 million in grants for businesses directly impacted by the seven-day shutdown, such as restaurants, cafes, event suppliers, accommodation providers and non-essential retailers.
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NewsChadstone Is the Latest Location to Join Victoria's Now 271-Venue List of Exposure Sites
Positive cases visited the shopping centre last week.
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NewsVirtual Friend Date Ideas to See You and Your Mates Through Lockdown
You might be apart physically — but you can still have plenty of fun together in spirit.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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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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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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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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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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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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NewsAn Eco-Friendly Traveller's Guide to a Weekend in Canberra
Hike to a heritage cottage and bliss out at a garden spa.
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NewsHere's What You Can and Can't Do in Victoria During the Seven-Day Circuit-Breaker Lockdown
This is what you need to know during Victoria's current seven-day lockdown.
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NewsThese Melbourne Zoos Are Live-Streaming Their Cute Animals to Help Boost Your Mood
Watch snow leopard cubs, lions, giraffes and penguins as they go about their days.
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NewsQueensland Is Declaring Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot and Will Close Its Borders
Victoria currently has 34 active COVID-19 cases, and will go into lockdown from 11.59pm tonight.
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NewsNSW Will Require Anyone Who's Been in Victoria After 4pm Today to Follow Stay-at-Home Conditions
The state is going into lockdown — and the same level of restrictions will apply to anyone who has been in the region and heads to NSW.
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NewsVictoria's List of Exposure Sites Now Covers 83 Locations Throughout Melbourne and Beyond
The list currently includes Barkly Square, Marvel Stadium, a Betty's Burgers and a number of venues in Prahran.
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NewsFace Masks Will Become Mandatory Again Throughout Victoria From May 28
You'll need to wear one whenever you leave the house during the state's seven-day circuit-breaker lockdown.
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NewsVictoria Is Going Into a Seven-Day Lockdown In a Bid to Contain the Northern Suburbs Outbreak
The whole state will revert back to stage four restrictions tonight, which means only leaving home for one of five reasons and staying within five kilometres of your house.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Thornbury
Sandwiched between Northcote and Preston, Thornbury has gone more or less unnoticed by the rest of Melbourne for years. These days, though, it seems like everyone is paying attention.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Footscray
Melbourne has plenty of rags-to-riches tales when it comes to its neighbourhoods. Perhaps the most surprising turnaround has been at the foot of the West Gate Bridge.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Geelong
Having made the transition from industrial powerhouse to thriving metropolis, Geelong is a city with one eye on the future.
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NewsThe NSW Government Is Urging Sydneysiders to Postpone Non-Urgent Travel to Greater Melbourne
NSW Health has also issued a number of requests that cover folks from Victoria who have already made their way to NSW — or plan to in the future.
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GuideSeven of the Most Unique Places to Stay on Your Canberra Getaway
Spend your trip to the nation's capital glamping in a vineyard, slumbering near lions and sinking into luxe surrounds in the CBD.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Melbourne
Here at Concrete Playground, we love celebrating the local businesses and hidden gems that make Melbourne a great city to live in.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: St Kilda
St Kilda’s diverse and colourful history can be felt as you walk down its tree-lined, beachside streets, making this one of Melbourne’s most eclectic suburbs.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Brunswick and Coburg
Sydney Road, that great gateway to the north, could have been just another thoroughfare. But thanks to a strong sense of community, the start of the Hume Highway has become one of Melbourne’s most diverse and fascinating areas.
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NewsA Pivotal Change to New South Wales' Sexual Assault Laws Is Underway
Consent will need to be actively communicated, and can't be presumed, under changes proposed following a review by the NSW Law Reform Commission.
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NewsThe MCG Has Been Added to Melbourne's Growing List of COVID-19 Exposure Sites
It was named in a late-night social media post — with 43 other locations currently listed.
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NewsWestern Sydney's $300-Million Indoor Snow Resort Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality
The proposed skiing centre is set to include a 300-metre indoor ski slope, an ice skating rink, and a revolving restaurant with snow views.
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NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Victoria Has Been Paused
The New Zealand Government has suspended the travel bubble after five locally acquired COVID-19 cases were identified in Melbourne this week.
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NewsJetstar Is Giving Away $10,000 Worth of Flight Vouchers at Train Stations in Sydney and Melbourne
Head to Flinders Street station in Melbourne — or Central station in Sydney — then look for the giant screens.
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NewsFace Masks Will Become Mandatory Indoors in Greater Melbourne From 6pm Tonight
New caps on at-home and public gatherings are coming into effect as well.
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NewsGreater Melbourne Is Reintroducing At-Home and Public Gathering Restrictions From 6pm Tonight
You'll only be able to have five visitors over to your house each day, and gather in public in groups of 30.
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NewsMelburnians Who Visited Highpoint Shopping Centre in a Three-Hour Period Must Self-Isolate
Four new cases have been identified in the city's northern suburbs.
