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NewsVictoria's Hybrid Buses Will Soon Be Able to Achieve Zero Emissions in Certain Drive Zones
Get set for clearer air and quieter bus rides once the system is rolled out across all 50 vehicles.
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NewsMelburnians Who Visited These Locations Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has sent out an alert for a number of places, including IKEA Springvale, the MCG and Chadstone Shopping Centre.
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NewsThe Most Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay
An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
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NewsQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021
The Aussie carrier has topped the list eight years in a row.
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NewsThis Interactive Map Shows Victoria's COVID-19 Cases by Local Government Area and Postcode
The state-wide map lets Victorians see which areas currently have COVID-19 cases.
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NewsVictoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended Until the End of January
It's the 11th time it has been renewed since the start of the pandemic.
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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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NewsTwenty of the Most Romantic Escapes for Two You Can Book in Byron Bay
Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene spots with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.
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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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NewsNew Gathering and Mask Restrictions Have Been Introduced in Victoria Ahead of New Year's Eve
The state's 61-day streak of no new locally acquired cases has come to an end.
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NewsSix Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Melbourne's Great Outdoors This Summer
Fun in the sun, best enjoyed on a whim.
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Ten 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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NewsDaniel Andrews-Themed 'Get On the Beers' Christmas Lights Are Currently Dazzling Melbourne
Because that's exactly the kind of thing 2020's festive season was always going to serve up.
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NewsFive Outdoor Barbecue Spots in Melbourne Where You Can Graze and Play All Day
Where you can BYO drinks as well as snags.
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NewsTake a Sneak Peek at Japan's New Super Nintendo Theme Park and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride
Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios in Osaka in February 2021.
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RestaurantAstoria Bar Kè Grill
302 Toorak Road, South Yarra
This Toorak Road terrace house is now home to a fab Greek restaurant.
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RestaurantAmatrice Rooftop Restaurant
16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne
Zip away to Italy in the back streets of Cremorne, with aperitivo sips and specialty pasta 10 stories above the ground.
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RestaurantD.O.C Osteria
326 Lygon Street, Carlton
20 years on, this Lygon Street stalwart is still one of the city's top Italian restaurants.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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BarRuckers Hill
83 High Street, Northcote
This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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RestaurantChiki Chan & Hiki Bar
6 Centreway, Mordialloc
Chiki Chan is serving up playful Asian-fusion fare in Mordialloc — plus plenty of creative cocktails in its adjoining Hiki Bar.
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RestaurantIl Mercato Centrale Melbourne
546 Collins Street, Melbourne
Melbourne's Il Mercato Centrale is serving up pizza, pasta, calamari fritti, gelato, cannoli, cocktails, wine and so much more — to have in or take away.
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BarCircl Wine House
22 Punch Lane, Melbourne
Circl is making it so much easier to try rare wines with over 150 drops offered by the glass.
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RestaurantElio's Place
238 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Elio's Place is serving up breakfast, lunch, aperitivo snacks and late-night dinners every day of the week in the CBD.
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NewsVictoria Is Closing Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney and the Central Coast From December 21
It comes as NSW records 30 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the northern beaches area.
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NewsVictoria Now Requires Everyone to Wear Fitted Face Masks Inside Airport Terminals
And they're strongly recommended on flights, too.
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NewsHere Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day 2020
Santa's delivering warm but not sweltering conditions on the east coast — and heat in the west and top end.
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NewsFive Impromptu Things to Do If You're Staying in Melbourne Between Christmas and New Year's Day
Step away from the leftovers, and spend some time exploring a different part of your city.
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NewsAll Public Transport Will Be Free on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2020
So you can get to and from the city (and your family lunch) without spending a penny.
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EventLe Bon Ton's Superbowl Party
Mon, 10 Feb, 2025
Le Bon Ton, Collingwood
Pair your Superbowl watching with hot wings, waffles and chicken, and Budweiser beers.
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EventGalentine's Day at Pincho Disco
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
Pincho Disco, Collingwood
Gather your gals, gays and theys together for a big Latin American feast the day before Valentine's Day
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EventGABS Craft Beer Fest
Fri, 4 Apr, 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Where can you get a drink from a 120-tap bar? At 2025's Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.
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EventWhat's on in Frankston: 2025 Events
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.
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EventBiggest Best IMAX Film Festival
Sat, 11 Jan - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
IMAX Melbourne, Carlton
This IMAX Melbourne film festival is filled with the best and biggest flicks to see on its huge 32-metre-wide by 23-metre-tall screen.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival
Wed, 12 Feb - Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Celebrate European cinema with a packed film festival lineup featuring 44 movies from 26 countries.
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EventThe Glam Slam
Fri, 24 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
Beyond the official Glam Slam tennis matches, you'll also find roaming drag queens and kings, glam stations, DJ sets, and plenty of rainbow flags.
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EventDrake: 'Anita Max Win' Tour
Multiple single dates
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
The 'Hotline Bling' performer 'The Degrassi: The Next Generation' star is returning Down Under for the first time in eight years.
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EventThe Play That Goes Wrong
Wed, 3 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep 2025
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
This comedic production about a chaotic play focuses on The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society's efforts to stage a murder-mystery.
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EventPickleball Pop-Up at Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya
Thu, 9 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb 2025
Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya, Fitzroy
Drop by this Japanese restaurant to pair your sushi and cocktails with a few rounds of pickleball.
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NewsHow to Explore Sydney Like a Local When You've Already Seen the Touristy Sites
Uncover the hidden neighbourhood gems you'll never want to leave.
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NewsFive Adventurous Activities in the Snowy Mountains that Are Better in Summer
Avoid the beach-bound crowds and head to the hills for the biggest thrills this summer.
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NewsJupiter and Saturn Are About to Appear Closer Together in the Sky Than They Have in 400 Years
It's called a 'great conjunction' — and it's happening this month.
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NewsHow to Spend a Day in Melbourne When The Weather's Fine But You're Not a Beach Person
Why waste the day getting covered in sand when you could be out exploring Melbourne in all its glory?
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NewsJetstar Has Launched Its Christmas Sale with Flights Starting From $29
If travelling the country is one of your 2021 resolutions, this is great news.
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NewsYou Can Win $5000 to Put Towards a Luxury Holiday By Buying New Threads for Summer
Pick up a new shirt and go into the draw to have your trip to The Whitsundays bankrolled.
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NewsYou Can Now Book an Entire QT Hotel Floor to Party with Your Mates
Floor'd is on offer to groups of between 16 and 41 punters keen for an exclusive rockstar-style soiree.
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NewsA Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Could Be in Place by Early 2021
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has agreed to a trans-Tasman bubble, which could kick off in just a couple of months.
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NewsThe Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak in the early hours of Monday, December 14.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Releasing 30,000 More Regional Travel Vouchers Due to Demand
The first round proved so popular that the Business Victoria voucher registration page went offline for extended periods, so the scheme has been extended.
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NewsTwo New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay
Located at the end of a valley in the Northern Rivers region, these cute, compact places to stay are surrounded by citrus trees — and plenty of quiet.
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NewsHere's Everything You Need to Know About the Victorian Government's $200 Regional Travel Vouchers
You can apply for the first round of 40,000 vouchers from tomorrow — but there are some caveats.
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NewsRidesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Half-Price Rides to Airports Until the End of January
You can head to the airport for cheap across Christmas and New Year's Eve.
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NewsThis Nifty Map Will Help You Find All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights in Your Area
Just enter your postcode or suburb, and it'll tell you where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.
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NewsFive Key Ingredients for Throwing the Ultimate House Party This Summer
Liven up your house party with as little effort as possible.
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NewsThis Melbourne Hotel Has Added a Hot Tub and Outdoor Cinema in a Private Courtyard to Your Next Staycation
Pick a movie to watch under the stars while you have a soak — over some wine, too.
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NewsNSW and Victoria's Alpine Regions Have Been Experiencing a Stint of Summer Snow
And subzero overnight temperatures, too.
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NewsThe 11 Best Books of 2020 to Read This Summer
Use your time off to get deep into the winner of this year's 2020 Miles Franklin Award or a gripping memoir on the dark reality of Silicon Valley.
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NewsSeven Things You Can Do This Summer that Aren't Just Quick Dips and Backyard Sessions
Do what moves you this summer, whether that's checking out an underwater art museum, chair-dancing at a live gig or whipping up rum cocktails in a park.
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NewsVictoria Is Easing Gathering, Hospitality and Venue Capacity Limits Again From Midnight Tonight
You'll be able to have 30 people over to your house and hit the beach in groups of 100 — and hospitality venues can move to the one-person-per-two-square-metres rule.
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NewsVictorians Will Only Need to Wear Face Masks in Certain Situations From Midnight Tonight
It's still mandatory to carry one with you — but you'll only need to pop one on in specific circumstances, such as public transport and indoor shopping.
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FeatureGifts that Count
At Concrete Playground, supporting the people and businesses that make our cities such vibrant and exciting places to live is our reason for being.
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NewsAn Adventure-Packed Date Itinerary If You and Your Partner Aren't Big on Romantic Dinners
Take your romance to new heights and make your next date non-basic.
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NewsVirgin Has Launched a 12-Hour Sale with 60,000 Flights Starting from $75
And there are lots of flights available over Christmas and NYE.
