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NewsClick Frenzy's Huge Travel Sale Will Kick Off Tonight with a Focus on Aussie Businesses in Need
It's offering flexible dates and cancellation terms, so you can book a bargain holiday to a bushfire-affected Aussie region for the future.
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NewsAustralian ANZAC Day Commemorations Are Being Cancelled and Downscaled Due to COVID-19
All services have been scrapped in NSW and Qld, and some services will go ahead in Vic, but the public will not be able to attend.
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NewsThe Australian Government Has Announced That Everyone Arriving From Overseas Must Self-Isolate for 14 Days
Australians have also been advised to take social distancing measures, including refraining from shaking hands.
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GuideSix Outdoor Dates to Enjoy with a Drink Before the Summer Sun Disappears
Make the most of the hot days and balmy nights with your favourite person (or a new boo).
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NewsThe Australian Government Has Announced a Ban on Non-Essential Events of More Than 500 People
The ban, which will impact the likes of sporting games, concerts and food festivals, will come into place on Monday, March 16.
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NewsVictoria's Best and Worst Train Stations for 2019 Have Been Announced
Where does your local station rank?
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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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NewsThis Is What the International Space Station's First Commercial Tourist Digs Will Look Like
As part of NASA's plans to open the low-orbit facility to private astronauts — and commercial and tourism ventures — there'll also be an observatory with 360-degree views.
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NewsA $42 Million Yarra Trams Proposal Could See Cars and Trams Separated by Concrete Kerbs
The tram operator wants to install concrete kerbs along 38 kilometres of tram tracks to help minimise collisions.
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NewsVictoria's New Laws Making it Easier for Renters to Own Pets Come into Effect Today
If you've been looking to adopt a fur baby, now may be the time.
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NewsAir New Zealand Has Unveiled New Lie-Flat Economy Class Sleeping Pods
Each bunk bed-style Skynest will have room for six sleepers.
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NewsAutron VR Is Melbourne's High-Tech Gaming Hub with Virtual Reality Escape Rooms
Here, you can fight dragons, explore underwater worlds and rocket off into space.
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NewsBuses Will Replace Trains on Some of Melbourne's Train Lines Again This Autumn
Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout March, April and May in a massive construction blitz.
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RestaurantHawker Hall
98 Chapel Street, Windsor
A roomy interior lit by neon signage, a menu packed with hawker-style delights and a standout offering of beers on tap.
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RestaurantYakimono
80 Collins Street, Melbourne
This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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RestaurantGood Times
214 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
A charmingly low-key joint with drawing paper on the tables and wallet-friendly negronis, wine carafes and pasta dishes for just $9 a pop.
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RestaurantRuzia's Wine
215 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
When a venue is named after someone's grandmother, it's a telltale sign that the space is likely to be imbued with a lot of heart and soul.
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RestaurantToken
151 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.
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RestaurantGarfield Pizzeria
297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The counter-service pizzeria, named for an orange cat who visited the building site, reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant experience.
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RestaurantKoi Toy
T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.
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RestaurantFrenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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GuideThe Best Out-of-Town Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn
Get out of the city and visit festivals dedicated to potatoes, oysters and blues music.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner East
The inner east has it all: sports, culture, gardens and the local shops and cafes that bring it all together.
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NewsUber's New Quiet Mode Has Launched in Australia So You Can Now Ride in Silence
The ridesharing service has also rolled out a feature that lets you choose the temperature.
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NewsThe RSPCA Wants You to Adopt an Animal This Weekend
It's lowering its adoption fee to $29 in an effort to free up space in its shelters across the country.
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NewsJapan Might Soon Be Home to a Dedicated 'Harry Potter' Theme Park
Taking over an existing 94-year-old amusement park, it'll feature 'Harry Potter' sets that visitors can tour.
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NewsMelbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Six More Strikes Next Month
The Rail Tram and Bus Union is ramping up its strikes in response to failed negotiations with Yarra Trams.
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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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EventMFWF: Feast for Freedom — A Longer Table
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Footscray
This one-night dining experience blends flavour and storytelling, bringing people together through refugee-led dishes that celebrate cultural richness.
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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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NewsTwo Shipping Container Hotels Are Popping Up on Victorian Wineries This Autumn
The Wine Down Pop-Up Hotel eco pods will make appearances in Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Rutherglen.
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NewsThis Luxe and Leisurely Trip Will Take You Across the Outback on One of Australia's Oldest Trains
It's the Spirit of Progress' longest-ever journey — after first carrying passengers back in 1937.
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NewsAtari Is Opening Its Own Chain of Video Game-Themed Hotels
From the company behind 'Asteroids', 'Centipede' and 'Pong', they'll feature plenty of gaming — and will be designed to make you feel like you're staying inside an Atari console.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Bilpin and Surrounds
Now's the perfect time to take a drive along the Bells Line of Road for summer fruits, garden walks and cute cabins stays.
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FeatureThe Top Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in California's Sonoma County
Beyond this Northern Californian region’s reputation for good food and wine, there’s stunning and richly diverse scenery just waiting to be explored.
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FeatureHow to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County
Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.
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FeatureThe Localist: Western Suburbs
In recent years, few areas have had such an intense transformation as Melbourne’s western suburbs.
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FeatureWhy You Should Visit California's Sonoma County If You're Passionate About Sustainability
The locals of this Northern California region are proving that living and travelling sustainably isn’t a trend — it’s something they’ve been doing all along.
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FeatureDiscover Sonoma County
One moment you could be sipping vino from California's oldest winery. The next, you could be soaring through monstrous redwood trees on a zipline.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a New Hotel Above a Bunnings So You Can Rise and Snag
A rooftop pool, 183 rooms and easy access to weekend sausage sizzles.
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NewsFive Nature Trails to Complete When You Visit Japan's Stunning Tohoku Region
Head north of Tokyo to hike epic mountains, swim in luminous lakes and chase soaring waterfalls.
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News
Melbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Another Two Days of Strikes
The two four-hour, network-wide strikes follow failed negotiations between Yarra Trams and the Rail Tram and Bus Union.
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NewsSydney's Old Clare Hotel Now Has Pet-Friendly Suites Complete with 24-Hour Room Service
Your furry mate can relax in luxury with handcrafted bowls, a retro lounge, toys and free snacks.
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NewsFour Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on New Zealand's Mt Ruapehu in Summer
The North Island's largest mountain comes to life in the warmer months with a high-speed gondola, spectacular short walks and dining options in the clouds.
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News'Fantastic Beasts' Is Being Turned Into a Huge 'Harry Potter'-Themed Natural History Exhibition
It'll showcase items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World alongside real-life creatures, specimens and artefacts — and it's set to tour the world.
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NewsThis New Museum of Hangovers Pays Tribute to Big, Blurry and Boozy Nights Out
You can also share your own hangover story with the Croatian site — and it might end up in its collection.
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NewsSeven Niche Arts and Culture Festivals Worth Travelling Overseas for This Year
If you're not keen on joining the crowds at Coachella or the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these smaller arts festivals might help you schedule some travel plans.
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NewsSeven Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Japan's Tohoku Region
Participate in an ancient mountain pilgrimage and become a sake expert in Japan's underrated northeast region.
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GuideMelbourne Events Raising Money for Bushfire-Affected Communities and Volunteers
Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.
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NewsBuses Will Replace Trains on Some of Melbourne's Train Lines Again This Summer
Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout January and February to complete further upgrades for the Metro Tunnel.
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NewsQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2020
The Aussie carrier has topped the list seven years in a row.
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NewsMelbourne's Long-Awaited Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Finally Opening This January
You can start ridin' waves come January 6.
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NewsSugar Republic Is Opening Its First Sweets-Themed Retreat in Daylesford
The rooms will be decked out with private ball pits, free candy and cherry-scented wallpaper.
