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NewsAirbnb Is Opening Its Own Home-Sharing Apartment Block
It's the first of the company's plans to build their own sharing-friendly complexes — and yes, it sounds just like a hotel.
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NewsThis Pinecone-Shaped Italian Holiday Home Is the Ultimate Treehouse With a View
The three-level structures overlook the Dolomites, and come with 360-degree views and a skylight.
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GuideDaily Detours to Help You Get Out and About
Featuring a visit to one of Melbourne's most stunning conservatories.
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NewsSomeone Wrote a Huge 'No' in the Sky Above Melbourne Today
Is it another sky-high stunt from the anti-marriage-equality campaign?
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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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NewsJapan Just Launched an Unlimited Road Trip Pass for Visiting Travellers
Tourists can now venture far and wide through the country's scenic rural sights for one flat price.
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NewsA Massive New Luxury Hotel Has Opened in Darling Harbour
Sofitel Darling Harbour is the first new internationally branded luxury hotel to open in Sydney since the 2000 Olympics.
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NewsHow to Spend 48 Hours in Kuala Lumpur
Make the most of your whirlwind trip to the Malaysian capital.
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NewsAnother Dockless Bike Sharing Service Has Arrived in Australia
Beijing-based Ofo has launched with a fleet of 50 yellow bikes in Adelaide.
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NewsThis NSW Farm Lets You Stay in a Luxe Restored Train Carriage Among the Gumtrees
The NSW Southern Highlands property comes complete with a fire pit, an outdoor bath and — most importantly — not another human in sight.
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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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NewsA Life-Sized Lego House Has Opened In Denmark
The 12,000-square metre is shaped to look like 21 stacked Lego bricks, and boasts 25 million pieces inside.
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NewsCollingwood's Peel Street Is Getting a New Music and Food Festival
The free community event will feature a record fair, markets and a live set by Aussie legend Archie Roach.
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NewsAir France's New 'Rooftop Bar'-Like Airline Is Made for Millennials
Joon won't be millennial pink, but it will have organic food, sneaker-clad staff and the vibe of a 'rooftop bar'.
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GuideSeven Regional Events Around NSW to Travel to This Spring
Go beyond your usual trip to Sydney to discover and re-discover all of NSW at these springy events.
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NewsThis NSW Outdoor Experience Combines Canoeing with Champagne and Canapés
Explore the secluded Southern Highlands by canoe (and with a local sparkling Riesling in-hand).
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NewsThis New Remote-Sensing Laser System Could Put an End to In-Flight Turbulence
Focusing on the bumps and jumps that happen in clear skies, Boeing's new technology could make knocked knees and spilled drinks a thing of the past.
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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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NewsThis Women-Only Adventurers Group Will Help You Find Your New Girl Tribe
Empowering local ladies to get out into the great outdoors.
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FeatureA Quick Trip to Wellington
With all the best bits of New Zealand — sights, food, culture — blended into a renowned arts scene, sublime food circuit and spectacular waterfront, Wellington is a top spot to head to for an easy city holiday. Let's start planning.
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NewsA Guide to Wellington's Spectacular Outdoors
From accessible islands to leafy wilderness, Wellington boasts alluring outdoor spots in spades.
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NewsThe Best Spring Hikes Around Melbourne for Seeing Wildflowers
Get your steps up and spy some orchids and banksias along the way.
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NewsThis New Inflatable Tent-Raft Hybrid Will Change the Way You Go Camping
Splash about in the Traft by day, then sleep in it at night.
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NewsThe World's Longest Hiking Trail Has Opened in Canada
25 years in the making, The Great Trail is finally open to the public.
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NewsMelbourne Airport Now Features a Pay-As-You-Go Lounge That Anyone Can Use
Kick back at Marhaba Lounge, regardless of your airline membership situation.
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NewsThis Remote Cabin in the Swedish Wilderness Could be the Ultimate Way to De-Stress
The 72-Hour Project looks at the benefits of Sweden's nature-loving lifestyle.
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NewsThe World's First Karaoke Ferris Wheel Has Opened in Japan
Croon tunes from one of eight rotating booths.
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NewsThis All-Vegan Cruise Liner Is Shipping Vegans to the Norwegian Fjords
It's the world's first cruise that's 100 percent vegan.
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NewsMelbourne, You're Up: Guide Dogs Victoria Need You to Look After These Balls of Fluff
The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for a year before they goes to work as guide dogs.
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Soar Across the Desert Via the World's Longest Zipline
Opening in the UAE December, it'll be longer than 28 soccer fields.
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NewsFour Ways To Enjoy Vegas Without Stepping Foot Inside a Casino
Find the fun, food and scenic sights beyond the debauchery and bright lights.
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NewsYou Can Now Stay in the Middle of a Rwandan Volcano
Sleep in six thatched forest villas within an eroded volcanic cone.
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NewsQantas Plan to Launch Direct Flights to New York and London by 2022
Stopover-free travel from Australia's east coast could be just around the corner.
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NewsThe Most Epic Photos of Last Night's Total Solar Eclipse from the US
Now we're holding out for Sydney 2028.
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NewsLonely Planet Has Launched an Instagram-Like App for Travel Inspiration
The self-publishing content platform is your new #travelinspo go-to.
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NewsThe Less Obvious Guide to Discovering Whistler
Discover the beauty of Whistler off the beaten track.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to the Snowy Mountains During Snowtunes
Where to stay, eat, drink and play in the Snowy Mountains during this winter wonderland of a music festival.
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NewsStradbroke Island Now Has a Permanent Beachfront Glampground
Ten luxe tens have been permanently pitched at the north island's Adder Rock.
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NewsMadrid's Massive New Cactus Garden Is a Succulent-Lover's Dream
Featuring more than 400 xerophytic species across 16,000 square metres.
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NewsThis North Melbourne Yoga Studio Is Launching with a Weekend of Free Classes
Estuary Yoga is Melbourne's new wellness space.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Trip to the Snowy Mountains for Two
Two lucky ducks will be sent to the snow for a weekend of partying at Snowtunes.
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NewsA Hot Tub Amusement Park Popped Up in Japan
Complete with an onsen merry-go-round, hot tub-themed rollercoaster that spurts bubbles and foam dance parties.
