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    The Best Halloween Events in Melbourne

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    The Eight Best Unusual Fitness Classes to Try in Melbourne

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    Australia's Getting a Gargantuan New Slip 'N' Slide

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    Australia's Apres-Ski Scene Is Hitting New Heights

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    Melbourne's Getting a Pop-Up Ball Pit for Grown-Ups

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Latest Events
  • Event

    Nomu Saketen Sake Sessions

    Friday, May 17, 2024, Saturday, May 18, 2024, Friday, May 24, 2024 and Saturday, May 25, 2024 

    CBCB & ODFUB, Brunswick

    Sample small-batch sakes paired with light snacks in Brunswick every Friday and Saturday night.

  • Event

    Free Wings at BEAST City

    Friday, May 24, 2024

    Beast City, Melbourne

    Head to the CBD diner to score up to six free Southern-fried chicken wings this Friday afternoon.

  • Event

    Burgundy vs Tasmania Wine Dinner

    Monday, May 20, 2024

    Pure South Dining, Southbank

    Sample five courses of fine Tasmanian produce paired with handpicked drops from both the famed French wine region and the Apple Isle.

  • Event

    Sunset Boulevard

    Tuesday, May 21 - Sunday, August 11, 2024

    Princess Theatre, Melbourne

    Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.

  • Event

    Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

    Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, December 15, 2024

    Regent Theatre, Melbourne

    Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.

  • Event

    $8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas

    Friday, May 24 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East

    Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.

  • Event

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

  • Event

    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

  • Event

    Rocco's On Tour

    Sunday, May 19 and Sunday, May 26, 2024 

    Toorak Cellars, Armadale

    Rocco's will be slinging two of its most popular sandwiches at two southside pop-ups this month.

  • Event

    Spanish Film Festival

    Friday, June 14 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Say hola to the Melbourne's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.

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    The Bulletproof Coffee Crew Is Now Making Fat-Infused Water

    The newest dubious health fad prowling into your life.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Stay (and Eat World-Class Food) at the Palace of Versailles

    A Parisian B&B where you can have your cake and eat it too.

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    Concrete Playground’s Ten Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

    From night markets to rooftop bars and chocolate fudge nachos.

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    Stay at a Spanish Bubble Hotel In the Middle of the Desert

    Probably the most Instagrammable hotel we've seen in an age.

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    Hipcamp Is the Airbnb for Campers

    A 'land-sharing' service connecting land owners with campers.

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    A Pre-Game Nashi Pear Juice Recipe for Hangover Prevention

    New research suggests pear juice could stop your hangover before it starts.

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    A Less Obvious Guide to Visiting Paris

    Take the rues less travelled.

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    Michael Sloane’s Five Steps to a Perfect Brisbane Weekend

    The Last Dinosaurs' bassist gives us his tips.

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    A Guide to Eating and Drinking Around South-West France

    Mid-morning wine tastings, medieval cities and ex-slaughterhouse art galleries in the ‘festival capital’ of France.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Marysville

    Get a soul massage in country Victoria.

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    New York's JFK Airport Is Building a Luxury Terminal for Your Pets

    Amenities include doggie pedicures, chandelier lighting and a private mating area for penguins.

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    Patience Hodgson's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

    The Grates frontwoman now runs Brisbane's favourite vintage tropical cafe bar.

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    Make a Sea Change at Vietnam's Six Senses Con Dao

    Get a healthy dose of history, pho and zen at Vietnam's luxury spa stay — on an island with quite the dark past.

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    This Genius Glamper Has Invented a Hammock Hot Tub

    This might just be the ultimate luxury camping accessory — if you tie it to something secure.

  • News

    The Five Best Winter Cabins Near Melbourne

    Do winter right with friends, a crackling fire and so much serenity.

  • News

    Brunswick Is Finally Getting the Boozy Mini-Golf Course It Deserves

    Just tap it in, give it a little tappy, a tap-tap-tapperoo.

  • News

    The Tour de France Is Coming to Australia

    Trading the Alps for the Snowy Mountains.

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    This New York Cat Cafe Just Introduced Kitty Yoga

    Furry felines interrupting your Three Legged Dog? Sign us up.

  • News

    Mel Stringer's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

    Artist and Etsy-er Mel Stringer knows Brisbane's kawaii side.

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    Vlada Edirippulige's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

    The illustrator, Major Leagues bassist and Junky Comics shop owner really knows Brisbane's cultural landscape.

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