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NewsThree After-Dark Workshops in Fitzroy to Help You Upskill This Winter
Get out of the house and pick up a new hobby. It's a win-win.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Brisbane on a Shoestring
Where to eat, drink, sleep and play on a dime in Queensland's capital.
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NewsUS Fitness Favourite Barry's Bootcamp Is Coming to Australia
The Los Angeles-founded workout studio will open three venues in Sydney this year, then set up shop in Melbourne in early 2019.
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NewsBrisbane's New W Hotel Is the CBD's Ultra-Luxurious Riverside Haven
It has ten-gallon baths, in-suite cocktail stations and an in-house Three Blue Ducks restaurant.
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NewsNSW Ski Resort Thredbo Has Flat-Out Banned Tobogganing
Guests can no longer slide around on a toboggan anywhere on the property.
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NewsA Tram Filled With Guide Dogs Is Cruising Through the CBD Right Now
One of Swanston Street's trams currently has some very special passengers.
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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 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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NewsFive Ways to Pass the Time at Brisbane Airport
Avoid any layover blues or impatient pre-flight foot tapping.
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NewsA Guide to Winter Feasting in Ballarat's Foodie Scene
Discover Victoria's most lively food scene outside of Melbourne.
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NewsWhy Bendigo Is the Ultimate Arts and Culture Escape This Winter
Their trams have crochet blankets, for one thing.
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NewsAll the Best Daylesford Indulgences That Are Just Made for Winter
The one spot in Victoria that can really soothe your winter-weary bones.
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GuideSomething to Do Every Day in Melbourne This Week
From all-you-can-eat sushi, to planetarium parties, to clearing out your wardrobe to help folks in need.
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NewsThis Luggage Range Lets You Travel With Your Own Office, Bed and Even a Kitchen
For those keen on taking a piece of home away with them, or close enough to it.
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NewsYou'll Be Able to Indulge Your Love of Star Wars at a Theme Park From 2019
Visitors will be able wander around a remote outpost of the galaxy, drink blue milk at a cantina, hop onto a star destroyer, and — most importantly — fly the Millennium Falcon.
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NewsA Look Inside The Collectionist, the New Sydney Hotel Letting Guests Pick Their Own Designer Rooms
Each of The Collectionist's 39 suites has its own unique look — and instead of being allocated one, you can take your pick.
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NewsAn Out-of-Towner's Guide to Sydney During Vivid
What to eat, drink, see and do during the festival of light, music and ideas.
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NewsFive Summer-Themed Melbourne Activities You Can Enjoy All Year Round
Make the most of summer, all year round.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas at QV Melbourne is back, featuring a towering festive sculpture and the mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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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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EventSummer Music Series at Mr Mills
Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne
Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2026
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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EventLu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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EventCarlsberg Beach Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston
Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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EventCreator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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NewsMelbourne's Etihad Stadium Is Going to Be Renamed Marvel Stadium
The stadium — which sees many an AFL blockbuster — will be given a new moniker as part of an eight-year partnership with The Walt Disney Company Australia.
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NewsWe're Giving Away an Activity-Filled Trip for Two to Sri Lanka
Tick Sri Lanka off your bucket list.
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NewsFive Places to Visit When You Want to Keep the Summer Dream Alive
Chase summer around the country.
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FeatureOffbeat Adventures to Take You Around the World
This glorious world of ours is filled with adventures waiting to be taken. Venture into rainforests, hike over glaciers and camp by candlelight. If it's true that travel is the only thing that you buy that makes you richer, then these experiences are worth their weight in gold.
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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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NewsThis New Harry Potter Tour Lets You Dress Up in Authentic Hogwarts Robes
Londoners can pick their house colours and pop on a robe that featured in one of the movies.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Wine-Fuelled Trip to Tasmania
Enjoy the many boozy wonders of Tassie's northeast, then spend the night in a boutique solar-powered hotel.
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NewsFive Alternative Euro Trip Activities (Other Than a Free Walking Tour)
We promise, we're not in the business of dissing freebies — we just want to ensure you have an excellent time.
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NewsFive Must-Visit Non-Capital Cities to Explore This European Summer
Head off the overly beaten path and experience a more local Euro vibe.
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FeatureAn Intrepid Guide to Latin America
Whether you want to unplug and venture into the great outdoors, get a little sun-kissed on a deserted beach or take a city break in a metropolis where tradition collides with the contemporary, you’ll find it here.
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FeatureAn Intrepid Guide to Europe
Many travellers put Europe and its main tourist destinations on their itineraries, but there are so many lesser-travelled locations that deserve a top-ranking spot on your hit list. Here's where to start.
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FeatureAn Intrepid Guide to Asia
Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world but many don't stray beyond a handful of buzzy tourist hot spots. Choose the path less travelled and dive head first into this melting pot of culture, customs and chaos.
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FeatureAn Intrepid Guide to Africa
Africa is often overlooked in favour of the well-worn tourist paths of Europe and Asia. But, if you’re the kind of traveller who prefers sightseeing away from the hordes, this is the place for you.
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NewsMudgee's Luxe Hillside Glamping Retreat Has Expanded
Off the grid accommodation for those who don't want to go completely back to basics.
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NewsA Road Tripper's Guide to the Manning Valley
Travel from a farmer's market in Taree to a beach house in Old Bar to a lagoon in near Black Head Beach.
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NewsTen Things to Eat, See and Do on a Trip to Darwin
Take a dip in a lush swimming hole — or with a friendly, sharp-toothed local.
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NewsTen Things to Eat, See and Do on a Weekend in Melbourne
If you only have 48 hours, make sure you hit these spots.
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NewsCoburg's Getting a Sleek New Design Hotel
The new addition to the Holiday Inn group is set to open on Sydney Road by 2020.
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NewsThe World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year
The 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will take to the skies by the end of the year.
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NewsTasmanian Food Trails: The Natural Bounty of the Northwest
Get to know the brews and the bees on the drive from Devonport to Launceston.
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NewsTasmanian Food Trails: Indulge on the Great Eastern Drive
Enjoy the finer things in life as you take in Tasmania's east coast.
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NewsAll for One Is Yarraville's New Greenery-Filled Full-Service Health and Wellness Studio
Physio, yoga, pilates, massages, nutritionists and psychologists, all under the one roof.
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NewsNew York's Latest Over-the-Top Food Museum Will Celebrate All Things Pizza
It'll feature a pizza cave, pizza fun house or pizza beach, plus interactive pizza exhibits and pizza games.
