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NewsThe Aussie Backyard Bird Count Is Your New Excuse to Stare at Nature in Your Street or Local Park
Head outside, see how many winged creatures you can spot and help BirdLife Australia better understand the country's local birdlife.
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NewsQantas Is Now Selling Retro Athleisure Wear to Help You Pretend You're On Holidays
If wearing an airline logo will make you feel like you've jetted far, far away, this limited-edition collection is for you.
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NewsRoxy Is Giving Away Free Holidays to Absolutely Any Beach in Australia
You could spend a weekend in The Whitsundays, head on a surfing trip to Rottnest Island or relax in tropical Noosa. Here's how to enter.
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NewsYou Can Now Stay in These Luxe Shipping Container Tiny Homes That'll Move Between Resorts
NRMA's new 'glamtainers' have landed on the NSW Central Coast until the end of autumn, before heading to Jindabyne for ski season.
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NewsVictoria's State of Emergency and State of Disaster Have Been Extended for Another Four Weeks
This is the seventh time the State of Emergency has been extended since March.
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NewsWestfields Across Australia and NZ Are Offering Adorable Photo Shoots with Santa for Your Pets
Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit.
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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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NewsMetropolitan Melbourne's Next Stage of Eased Restrictions Is Likely to Be Smaller Than Originally Planned
But Premier Daniel Andrews has advised that some yet-to-be-finalised changes will still come into effect next week.
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NewsFive Little Wins You Can Build Into Your Work Day Lunch
You’ve got 60 precious minutes in the middle of the day, so make the most of it.
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NewsFive Ways to Avoid the Afternoon Slump When You're Working at Home
Beat the 3pm lag with these five easy arvo wins.
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NewsUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Has Been Named One of 2020's Ultimate Travel Experiences
The Northern Territory site came in third in Lonely Planet's new list, with the UNESCO Heritage Site of Petra in Jordan nabbing the top spot.
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NewsBig W Has Launched an Affordable New Range of Halloween-Themed Petwear for Hair-Raising Hounds
So Leo can go trick-or-treating as a spider, pumpkin or dinosaur.
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NewsSydney Has Once Again Been Named One of the Top Ten Best Cities in the World
The NSW capital came in at number four in Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.
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NewsTwo Melbourne Councils Have Threatened to Close Their Beaches Because of Rule-Breakers
The warnings come after locals crowded St Kilda Beach on Friday night.
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NewsTasmania Looks Set to Open Its Border to Most of the Country by the End of October
It'll open to "low-risk Australian jurisdictions" — which includes Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, the ACT and, depending on case numbers, possibly NSW.
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NewsNew Zealanders Will Be Able to Travel to Australia from Mid-October as Part of a One-Way Bubble
To start, New Zealanders will be allowed to visit NSW and the NT — and won't have to quarantine on arrival.
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NewsMelburnians Can Now Be Hit with a $5000 Fine for Breaking Gathering Restrictions
Fines will be handed out to those having picnics of more than ten people or visiting friends not in their 'single social bubble'.
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NewsTourism Australia's New Multi-Sensory Videos Capture the Sights and Sounds of the Country's Most Stunning Spots
Embark on one of six colour-themed virtual escapes, visiting eye-catching destinations around the nation.
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NewsAustralia's Travel Bubble with New Zealand Could Possibly Be in Place Before the End of the Year
The potential plan, which would let Australian and New Zealand residents travel between the two countries before they open up to other international visitors, has been a hot topic of conversation over the past few months.
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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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NewsHere's What You Can and Can't Do in Metro Melbourne Under 'Step Two'
At 11.59pm on Sunday, September 27, more restrictions eased — here's what you need to know.
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NewsYou Can Now Take Your Pooch for an Indulgent Sleepover at QT's Australian and New Zealand Hotels
The chain has gone pet-friendly — and you can treat your pooch to something from the in-room dogs' dinner menu, too.
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NewsMetropolitan Melbourne Residents Are Now Required to Wear Fitted Face Masks
Wearing a scarf, bandana or face shield is no longer sufficient — but there's a one-week grace period to comply.
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NewsMetropolitan Melbourne's Overnight Curfew Will No Longer Apply from 5am on September 28
Premier Daniel Andrews has also confirmed that the region will move to step two overnight — and that the easing of restrictions in the future will depend on case numbers rather than specific dates.
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NewsFive After-Work Activities to Add a Little More Joy Into Your Working Week
Reclaim your weeknights with these five fun ideas.
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NewsThe Best Picnic Spots in Melbourne
Wait till the weather is just right, then fill your esky with cold beer, natural wine and an oversupply of snacks and get picnicking.
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NewsThe South Australian City of Whyalla Is Now Home to a Spectacular New LED-Lit Circular Jetty
Add it to your must-visit list — it spans 315 metres, and is the only jetty of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
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NewsBig W Has Launched an Affordable New Range of Cosy Beds and Playhouses for Dogs and Cats
Because your pupper deserves its own soft faux suede bed — and your kitty could use a three-level space to scratch and sleep.
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NewsMelbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Small-Clawed Otters 24/7
Spend your day watching four otter pups sleep and play fight as part of the venue's 'Animals at Home' portal.
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NewsPipinui Point Is Wellington's New Luxury Clifftop Retreat
This secluded retreat comes with uninterrupted coastal views and an outdoor bathtub.
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NewsVictoria Has Extended Its State of Emergency and State of Disaster for Another Four Weeks
This is the sixth time the State of Emergency has been extended since March.
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NewsVirgin Australia Has Scrapped Its Booking Change Fees Until January 2021
So you can make travel plans, but still amend them if circumstances change — without being slugged with a hefty charge.
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NewsAlmost a Month's Worth of Rain Looks Set to Pour Down on Melbourne Today
Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.
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NewsHere's What You Can and Can't Do in Metro Melbourne Under 'Step One'
At 11.59pm on Sunday, September 13, some restrictions will be eased — here's what you need to know.
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NewsThis Is What Metro Melbourne's Five-Step Roadmap Out of COVID-19 Lockdown Looks Like
Restrictions will slowly start easing from 11.59pm on September 13, but life won't be returning to normal just yet.
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NewsSeven of Australia's Eight States and Territories Hope to Reopen Their Borders By December
You might be able to put that Christmas leave to good use on a domestic holiday.
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NewsTen Melbourne Plant Stores Delivering New Green Babies to Your Door
With fiddle leaf figs, cute ceramic planters and gardening guidebooks all at your fingertips, you can stay home, stay safe and stay green.
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NewsThe AFL Will Make History By Holding the 2020 Grand Final in Brisbane
It's the first time the code's biggest game will be played outside Melbourne.
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NewsVine Boy Is Melbourne's New Online Shop for Affordable Plants and Gifts
Mix and match potted plants, booze and body products, for gift packs that won't break the budget.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Will Announce the State's Roadmap Out of Lockdown on September 6
Melbourne's stage four restrictions are set to end on September 13.
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NewsVictoria Will Soon Be Home to 33 New Dog Parks for Extra Pup Playtime
And the first new Melbourne site is due to open this year.
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NewsJapan's New 'Making of Harry Potter' Theme Park Will Open in 2023
It'll feature sets, costumes and props across a 30,000-square-metre space — and take around half a day to walk through.
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NewsMelburnians in These 88 Suburbs Have Been Warned Not to Drink Tap Water without Boiling
Yarra Valley Water sent out an alert advising residents that damage from the storms had led to potentially contaminated water in these areas.
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NewsSix Easy Changes You Can Make If You Want to Give This Whole 'Healthy Living' Thing a Crack
Picked up some unhealthy habits in iso? Kick them to the curb with these handy tips and tricks.
