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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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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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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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RestaurantLune Croissanterie
Situated beneath the Ritz Carlton at 670 Lonsdale Street, the mega store marks Melbourne's second production site.
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RestaurantTres a Cinco
3-5 Hosier Lane, Melbourne
The vibrant menu showcases classic dishes cooked with love and care, and packed full of flavour.
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RestaurantMamasita
1/11 Collins Street, Melbourne
The always-evolving menu spans snack plates and taqueria plates, tacos to generous sharing mains, all anchored by an enviable selection of margaritas and cocktails.
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RestaurantCoupette
90 Queens Bridge Street, Southbank
As a hotel venue, it moves seamlessly from morning coffee to late-night cocktails, and is well-suited to everything from a quick snack to a celebratory meal.
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RestaurantPinto Tiramisu
106 Leicester Street, Fitzroy
While the classic tiramisu variety is a menu staple, other flavours that change with the seasons may include strawberry matcha, gingerbread, or chocolate hazelnut.
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RestaurantFrankie's Tortas and Tacos
30 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
With some of the rarest and highest-quality tequilas and mezcals on offer, Frankie’s has even launched an agave club to help educate and showcase premium agave spirits.
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RestaurantBar Yarra
234 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Perfect for a post-work pop-in, Bar Yarra's boasts an impressive happy hour from 5 to 7pm, and even hosts DJs spinning nostalgic vinyls for Throwback Thursdays.
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RestaurantSantito
174 Smith Street, Collingwood
While the smell of fresh tortillas and spit-roasted meats may be familiar, Santito brings a refreshed energy and new direction to the Smith Street site.
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RestaurantGimlet at Cavendish House
33 Russell Street, Melbourne
Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.
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RestaurantCleo, Hyde Melbourne Place
130 Russell Street, Melbourne
The rooftop drinking and dining destination welcomes Eastern Mediterranean flavours and old-world cooking techniques.
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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.
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NewsCali Beach Club Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct on a Rooftop
It'll boast two restaurants, four bars, multiple pools, a sandy volleyball court and an outdoor cinema.
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NewsSweet Retreat Is the New Candy-Themed Getaway Located in Regional Victoria
The Sugar Republic team has opened a retreat decked out with a peach ball pit, free candy and cherry-scented wallpaper.
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NewsAussie Airline Rex Will Start Flying Between Sydney and Melbourne in 2021 and It's Doing $79 Tickets
The new route will kick off on March 1.
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NewsThe SA Government Is Giving Away $50 and $100 Hotel Vouchers to Put Towards Your Next Getaway
You can nab $50 vouchers for regional and suburban accommodation, and $100 vouchers to use in the CBD and North Adelaide.
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NewsNine Cosy Villages to Visit on a Long Weekend in South Gippsland
Carve out a few days to road trip around this stunning Victorian region — or pick one spot and bunker down for the weekend.
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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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NewsWestern Australia Will Let NSW and Victorian Residents Visit Without Quarantining From December 8
The two eastern states will be reclassified as 'very low-risk' under WA's controlled interstate border system.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Is Giving Away $100,000 in Vouchers to Use at the Queen Victoria Market
There are 500 up for grabs — and you can use them on food as well as gifts.
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NewsMelburnians Can Park in the CBD for Free Over Christmas and New Year's
The City of Melbourne has extended its free parking to help with your Christmas shopping and holiday activities.
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Summer Guide: Melbourne 2020–21
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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NewsFour Entertaining Ways To Get Your Mates To Open Their Wallets For Charity
Turn your next hang-out into a chance to do good for men's health.
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NewsQueensland Is Reopening Its Borders to Victoria From December 1
As previously flagged, the Sunshine State will reopen to both Victoria and NSW when December hits.
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NewsAudible Is Offering a Heap of Free Audiobooks to Help Keep You Entertained On Your Summer Road Trips
They all tie into seven summer itineraries, which'll take you travelling between small businesses across the country.
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NewsQantas Will Only Let Passengers Fly Overseas If They've Had a COVID-19 Vaccination
When international travel to and from Australia resumes, of course.
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NewsQueensland Is Reopening Its Borders to All of NSW From December 1
It's set to open to Victoria from that date, too, as long as the state records no new cases in the next 24 hours.
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NewsVictoria Has Hit Zero Active COVID-19 Cases for the First Time Since February
It has now been 25 days since a COVID-19 case or death was reported, too.
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NewsVictorians Will No Longer Be Required to Wear Face Masks Outside From Midnight Tonight
As long as you can maintain social distancing — but they're still mandatory indoors.
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NewsVictoria Is Easing Venue and Gathering Limits Even Further From Midnight Tonight
At-home gathering limits will increase again in mid-December, too — just in time for Christmas.
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NewsMelbourne's Long-Awaited Airport Rail Link Will Run Trains to the CBD Every Ten Minutes
The trip from the airport to the city will take less than 30 minutes — and the service should be up and running by 2029.
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NewsVictoria Is Set to Score New Coastal Walking Tracks, Campsites and a Hot Springs Resort
They'll be funded through a $465 million Victorian Tourism Recovery Package as part of the 2020–21 State Budget.
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NewsVictoria's Peninsula Hot Springs Is Launching Luxury Onsite Glamping So You Can Bathe and Stay
From December 1, you'll be able to pamper the day away, then spend the night in luxury.
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NewsMelbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens Is Now Home to More Than 3000 Cacti and Succulents
They're part of the site's new 'arid garden', which features 400 different species.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Giving Residents $200 Vouchers to Spend on Regional Getaways
The new $28 million scheme is set to come into effect in December, with 120,000 vouchers available
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NewsThe Historic Leonids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Through the Sky This Week
Head outside and look up.
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NewsJetstar Is Hosting Another Hefty Domestic Sale with Return Flights As Low As $65
Book a flight one way and you'll get the return trip for free — across 51 routes.
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NewsSearoad Ferries Is Giving Away More Than 30,000 Free Tickets for Day Trips to Queenscliff and Sorrento
That's more than $1 million worth — for trips between late November this year and July next year.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Patonga, Pearl Beach and Killcare
Feast on oysters, sip locally made gin and stay in luxury accommodation on the Central Coast.
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NewsSeven Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Gippsland
From scenic camel rides to renting your own island.
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NewsThese Underwater Expeditions Will Let You Explore and Document the Current State of the Titanic
Because everyone's fascination with the historic wreck will go on.
