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NewsA Thick Black Cloud of Smoke Is Hovering Over Melbourne's Northern Suburbs
If you work living nearby, it's recommended that you head indoors.
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NewsMelbourne Is Set to Shiver Through Its Coldest March Day in 41 Years Over the Weekend
Temperatures are about to take a tumble — it's set to be the coldest day of the year so far.
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NewsA Guide to Autumn in Sydney to Make the Most of the Easter Holidays
What to eat, see and do in the Harbour City — including watching this musical on the water.
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NewsEverything You Need to Consider When Planning an Overnight Hike
Embarking on a trek soon? This to-do list will help you stay safe, warm and ready for anything out in the wilderness.
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NewsFive Overnight Hikes with the Best Sights to Hit This Autumn in Victoria
Embarking on a trek soon? This to-do list will help you stay safe, warm and ready for anything out in the wilderness.
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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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NewsBrisbane's New Riverside Art Series Hotel Is Now Open Beneath the Story Bridge
The Fantauzzo is carved into the cliff, and features six levels, 166 guest rooms and a rooftop pool.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a Regular Commuter Ferry from Geelong to Docklands
Port Phillip Ferries will commence the permanent service in December.
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NewsSeven Regional Breweries and Distilleries You Need to Visit this Autumn
Sip your way through some of Victoria's best craft drops.
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NewsA Bumper Car-Filled Ice Rink Is Popping Up in Australia This Winter
Bumper Cars on Ice will hit Sydney and Melbourne this August.
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NewsA Fire at Flinders Street Station Is Causing Major Delays Across the Train Network
Ten train lines are affected — so leave extra travel time this morning.
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NewsFive Highly Indulgent Events Happening at the Sunshine Coast's Curated Plate Food Festival
Head north for four days of foraging degustations, movies on the beach and more.
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RestaurantBau Bau Dining
18 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza
This elevated eatery on the Mornington Peninsula showcases a true farm-to-table philosophy, sourcing its premium produce from its own regenerative farm.
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RestaurantPickles Milk Bar
1008 Lygon Street, Carlton North
A retro milk bar slinging a fully vegan menu.
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RestaurantCommon Cuts | Dining and Bar
380 Russell Street, Melbourne
There is a hefty selection of steak frites varieties available, ranging from $28.50, to $395.
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RestaurantLa Spaghettata Restaurant
238 Lygon Street, Carlton
Twirl your pasta at one of the first family-run trattorias in Carlton.
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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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NewsFive Wineries to Visit with Your Dog This Autumn in Regional Victoria
Sip pinots with your pup among the vines.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Offering a Slew of Free and Discounted Fitness Classes Next Month
Free dance classes, free tennis court hire and a heap of discounted activewear.
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NewsTen Things to Eat, See and Do in Denver, Colorado
From french onion soup dumplings to a legendary mecca of live music.
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NewsTop Autumnal Sights to See in Regional Victoria This Season
Where to catch the brightest, most colourful hues.
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NewsTwo Shipping Container Hotels Are Popping Up in Victoria's Wine Country This Autumn
The Wine Down Pop-Up Hotel eco pods will make appearances in King Valley, South Gippsland and Macedon.
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NewsThe Go-To Gin Guide to Autumn in Melbourne
From garden shows to comedy festivals, excellent gin cocktails to love letters from the moon.
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EventDiana Desensi x Dan Lidgard at Bau Bau
Sat, 2 May, 2026
Bau Bau Dining, Mount Eliza
The pair will come together for one-night only to showcase premium ingredients and Italian cookery.
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EventMahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar
Sun, 12 Apr and Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Moondrop Bar, Fitzroy
Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.
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EventPidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.
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EventBook Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran
Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.
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EventButterboy Melbourne Central Pop-Up
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
Sydney's cookie king is returning to Melbourne for round two — and this time it's giving locals an exclusive first bite of a soon-to-launch treat.
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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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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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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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EventThe Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...
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NewsThe Gold Coast Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Biggest Ocean Park
The 210-hectare space will retain The Spit's existing green space, restore a 4000-square-metre rainforest, and add light rail, improved cycle and walkways, an underwater sculpture garden and a selfie tower.
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NewsThis App Will Ensure That Your Japanese Holiday Is Filled With Cherry Blossoms
It tracks when cherry blossoms are expected to bloom at more than a thousand locations across the country.
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NewsDisney Has Released More Details About Its New 'Star Wars' Theme Parks
The Disneyland and Disney World sites are due to open later this year.
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NewsThis Summer Was Australia's Warmest On Record
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, "the heat we saw this summer was unprecedented".
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GuideThe Best Regional Events Around Victoria Worth Travelling to in 2019
Go beyond your usual spot to discover and re-discover all of Victoria at these events.
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NewsHow to Spend a Prosecco-Filled Weekend Away in the King Valley
Because everything is better with bubbles.
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NewsBuses Will Replace Trains on a Heap of Melbourne's Train Lines This April
Parts of the rail network will be closed throughout the month to complete upgrades for the Metro Tunnel and a new fleet of high-capacity trains.
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News
We're Giving Away An Epic Trip To Denver, Colorado
Enjoy five days of eats, live music and adventure in the Rocky Mountains — on us.
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NewsYou Could Score New Workout Gear from The Iconic by Going for a Run, Swim or Cycle
Smash out mini exercise challenges for the chance to win vouchers for the likes of Nike, Adidas and Puma.
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GuideSeven Bendigo Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn
Get out of the big smoke to explore all this regional city has to offer — one glass of wine and cut of wagyu at a time.
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NewsQantas Is Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics and Paper Boarding Passes
The Australian airline is aiming eradicate 100 million single-use plastic items from its flights and lounges each year from the end of 2020.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland's Scenic Rim Will Soon Be Home to a New Walking Trail with Eco-Friendly Cabins
The 55-kilometre trail will extend across sub-tropical rainforests, eucalypt forests and mountain heathlands.
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NewsYou Can Now Hire a Picnic Boat to Sail Down the Yarra River
Denmark company GoBoat las launched in Melbourne with a fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats.
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NewsMelbourne's Westgate Park Lake Has Turned a Candy-Coloured Pink Again
A natural phenomenon sees the inner-city lake turn pink due to an excess amount of beta carotene.
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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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NewsThe Villas Are the Barossa Valley's New Eco-Friendly Retreats in the Heart of Wine Country
Sip some of the country's best plonk while soaking up views of sugar gums and 'roos.
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NewsAustralia's First Surf Park Will Finally Start Pumping Out Waves This Easter
Landlocked surfers, rejoice — Melbourne's urban surf park is set to open later this year.
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NewsWhere to Eat, Drink and Play like a Sydney Local When You've Done the Touristy Thing
Forgo queues and do the Harbour City as the locals do.
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NewsMelburnians Will Soon Be Able to Abseil Down a 27-Storey CBD Skyscraper
Face your fear of heights — for charity.
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NewsThe Big Pineapple Is Set to Score a Zipline, Water Park and Craft Brewery as Part of a $150 Million Revamp
Down the line, you'll even be able to glamp on-site at the Sunshine Coast attraction.
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GuideTwelve Inventive and Indulgent Overseas Hotels to Put On Your Travel Bucket List
Bunking down for the night shouldn't be the boring part of your holiday.
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NewsYou'll Be Able to Zoom Down Brisbane's Mt Coot-tha Via Zipline By the End of 2020
It'll become Australia's longest zipline, and it has just been given the official go-ahead.
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NewsDaydream Island's Luxury Resort Is Set to Reopen Following a $100 Million Refurb
The revamped Whitsundays spot features a 200-metre living reef, three restaurants, a poolside bar and an outdoor cinema.
