The Best Pubs in Melbourne

For your drinking pleasure.

Tom Clift
Published on October 25, 2015

There's nothing better than spending a lazy afternoon at your favourite local pub. Melbourne is full of stalwart institutions that have stood the test of time, serving pints and parmas to their devoted regulars for longer than we can remember. For your drinking pleasure, here are our picks of the best pubs in Melbourne.

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College Lawn Hotel

36 Greville Street, Prahran

Relax on the astroturf and enjoy cheap pub grub along with ice-cold beers at this no-frills local.

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Marquis of Lorne

411 George Street, Fitzroy

Drink down on the street, dine at the second floor restaurant or soak up some rays on the rooftop.

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Napier Hotel

210 Napier Street, Fitzroy

Like a big, warm, friendly Fitzroy hug.

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Reverence Hotel - CLOSED

28 Napier Street, Footscray

One of the best joints west of the city.

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The Alderman

134 Lygon St, East Brunswick

A cosy local favourite in the truest sense.

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The Gem

289 Wellington Street, Collingwood

A Collingwood gem serving up great pub food and true Americana.

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The Great Northern Hotel

644 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North

A pub for pub-lovers in Carlton North.

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The Rainbow Hotel

27 Saint David Street, Fitzroy

Toast your outsides by the fireplace, while warming your insides with any of 100 different beers.

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The Retreat

280 Sydney Road, Brunswick

A beer garden retreat in the heart of Brunswick.

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The Rochester Hotel

202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

The Rochey is not just your average local pub.

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Tramway Hotel

165 Rae Street, Fitzroy North

A classic Fitzroy North pub.

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Windsor Castle

89 Albert Street, Prahran

Sink beers with neon pink elephants and stuffed peacocks south of the river.

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This incredible wine bar and restaurant is serving decadent seafood towers for just $75 per person every Friday and Saturday afternoon.

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News
The NGV's Huge Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Will Feature Ten Immersive Installations — Which Is a World Record

The Japanese artist's latest Australian showcase will include more of her immersive environments than has ever been assembled in one place before.

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Event
Portsea Hotel's Summer Music Series

Multiple single dates
Portsea Hotel, Portsea

The Presets, Jake Webb, Darley and DJ Levi will be playing waterfront gigs this summer at Portsea Hotel.

Buy Tickets

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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend

This weekend, you can catch live gigs across the state, shop at a pop-up market full of independent brands and drink your way through a huge wine festival in the city.

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News
Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone Are Headlining Coachella 2025 — Whether You'll Be There or Be Livestreaming

Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, The Prodigy and Kraftwerk are also on the lineup — plus plenty more.

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News
The Ultimate Singapore Food Guide (For More Than Chilli Crab and Chicken Rice)

You’ll be ordering like a local in no time.

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Guide
The Best Brewery Bars in Melbourne for 2024

Sip chilled pints just metres from away where the beer was was brewed at these much-loved taprooms.

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Bar
Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick East

141 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East

This Beechworth brewery has set up a taproom in Brunswick East, pumping out plenty of beer and pizza to locals.

Book a Table

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News
30 of the Biggest Savings You Can Score this Black Friday

You don’t always have to drop big bucks to reap rewards.

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Bar
Rocky Ridge Brunswick

130 Barkly Street, Brunswick

Rocky Ridge Brewing is pouring its own beers from the bar's 32 taps, and CDMX is slinging tacos from the airstream outside.

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News
The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria

Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.

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News
Now Open: The CBD's Newest Luxury Hotel Melbourne Place Is Home to Three Knock-Out Hospitality Venues

The new 14-storey hotel is home to a Med-inspired restaurant, Portuguese diner and late-night basement bar.

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Event
High Country Hop

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025
Beechworth Historic Precinct Reserve, Beechworth

Bridge Road Brewers' annual beer festival lets punters taste new brews during a huge one-day festival in Beechworth.

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Beechworth Historic Precinct Reserve

Ford Street, Beechworth

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Event
Long Live Longnecks at BANG

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
BANG at The StandardX, Fitzroy

You can get two-for-one Melbourne Bitter Longnecks and $1 homemade dumplings during this happy hour deal.

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BANG at The StandardX

62 Rose Street, Fitzroy

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Moon Dog's Fizzer BYO Cup Day

Sun, 1 Dec, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

BYO drinking vessel, get it filled with free Moon Dog Fizzer — and celebrate the first day of summer in style.

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Pitch Music & Arts Festival

Fri, 7 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar 2025
Moyston, Moyston

Joy Orbison, Honey Dijon, Funk Tribu, 2manydjs: they're heading to Grampian Plains for this long-weekend festival in 2024.

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Moyston

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Shipping Container Installations Séance and Flight Are Bringing Their Thrills to the Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt

These two eerie Darkfield favourites are returning to Melbourne for three months from mid-December 2024.

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'Yellowjackets' Is Returning for Season Three on Valentine's Day 2025 — and It Just Dropped Its First Teaser Trailer

This sneak peek at the survivalist thriller's third season is brief — but get ready to eat your heart out come February 14.

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The Mightiest Tiny Houses You Can Book Around NSW

Escape reality with a few nights spent in a secluded mini abode.

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Playing a Woman Who Impersonates Her Teenage Daughter in a Dark Australian Comedy: Jackie van Beek Talks 'Audrey'

"You just don't come across these characters very often. Well, I hadn't," the 'What We Do in the Shadows' and 'The Breaker Upperers' star told us.

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Coming Soon: A Debris-Strewn Post-Disaster Landscape Is Taking Over Mona's Former Library Space for a Year

French artist Théo Mercier is creating sand sculpture 'DARK TOURISM' to comment on travel to locations with grim histories, as well as the planet's changing climate.

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Chapel Street Festival Is Finally Returning in February 2025 After a 25-Year Hiatus

Get around a chap laps car show, live bands and DJs, food and drink stalls, and wellness experiences.

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Guide
The 27 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne

These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.

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News
Joy Orbison, Honey Dijon, Funk Tribu, 2manydjs: They're Heading to Grampian Plains for Pitch Music & Arts 2025

Daria Kolosova, SPFDJ, 999999999, Shanti Celeste, FJAAK, Lady Shaka, Job Jobse: they're all on the lineup as well.

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News
South Melbourne's 150-Year-Old Pub The George Is Reopening This Summer with a New Look and Fresh Food Lineup

The pub is getting a revamped public bar, bistro-style dining room, beer garden and upstairs function space.

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Event
ALWAYS LIVE — Yerambooee

Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne

A free communal celebration of First Nations legend and song.

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Event
ALWAYS LIVE — Garage Band

Sat, 7 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne

A free event shining the spotlight on Victoria's talented young musicians.

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News
Australia's World-First Lego 'Star Wars' Exhibition Will Premiere in Melbourne in 2025 — on May the Fourth

How do you recreate all things 'Star Wars' using eight-million plastic bricks? You'll soon be able to find out at Melbourne Museum.

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News
Rhys Darby Is Bringing His First Stand-Up Show in Almost a Decade to Australia's Stages in 2025

The 'Flight of the Conchords' and 'This Flag Means Death' favourite is heading back behind the mic, locking in a nine-stop Aussie tour.

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News
Five Ways To Turn Your Apartment Balcony into a Summer Haven

Ditch the sweltering city heat for your very own urban retreat this summer.

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Guide
The 40 Best Restaurants for Group Bookings in Melbourne

These spots are large (and rowdy) enough to host all your mates for dinner.

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News
The Most-Secluded Retreats You Can Book in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Here, you'll find cosy couples' cabins, treehouse hideaways and stunning rural retreats.

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News
Coming Soon: Mischa Tropp's Sports Bar and Restaurant Kolkata Cricket Club Takes Punters Back to A Bygone-Era in India

This playful venue inspired by Bengali cricket clubs and members' bars represents the start of a new era for Crown, as the complex seeks to keep itself relevant.

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News
Now Open: Australia's First-Ever René Magritte Retrospective Is Here with Dreamy Eyes, Oversized Apples and More

The Belgian surrealist is in the spotlight at the 2024–25 Sydney International Art Series, including some of his most-famous works.

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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week

This week in Melbourne, you can drop by this season's first Summer Night Market, get around some cheap eats deals, and drink your way through a huge wine festival featuring drops from over 100 wineries.

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News
The Five Best Snorkelling Spots In and Around Melbourne

Swim with seals, explore octopus gardens and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Victorian snorkelling spots.

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News
Blur on Film: How Toby L Made Both a Documentary and a Concert Movie About the Britpop Greats (and the First Band He Ever Saw Live)

Loving the Damon Albarn-fronted group as a kid in the 90s has turned out well for the Transgressive record label co-founder and filmmaker — and Australia's British Film Festival also benefits.

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Guide
Melbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these top Melbourne date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.

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News
Farewell The Lume: Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery Is Closing Its Doors in 2026

The Melbourne venue will still bring back its Vincent van Gogh exhibition from Boxing Day into 2025, then say goodbye the following January.

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News
Diaries Out, Tents Ready: Grampian Plains Festival Pitch Music & Arts Has Locked in Its 2025 Dates

The fest's lineup is also on the way, complete with a bigger Pitch One stage — and the ticket ballot is now open.

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Promotion
Get More to Your Door for Less with Free DashPass for Amazon Prime Members

Stay comfy on the couch this holiday season by shopping, feasting and streaming with a free two-year DashPass membership.

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News
Coming Soon: Global Darts Bar Chain Flight Club Is Bringing Its Own Take on Competitive Socialising to Melbourne

A nine-million-dollar fitout has transformed this two-storey CBD space into a huge darts bar.

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Event
Bridge Road Brewers' Spring Tasting in the City

Fri, 29 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick, Brunswick East

This afternoon of tasting session let's you explore a lesser-known Victorian wine region (Beechworth) without leaving Melbourne.

Buy Tickets

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News
Finding Inspiration in Ridley Scott's Colosseum: Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger Chat 'Gladiator II'

"Basically I want to be like Ridley when I grow up. That’s the root of it for me," Mescal told us about working with the iconic filmmaker on this epic sequel.

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The 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.

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Terasu Japanese Dining Pop-Up at Portsea Hotel

Fri, 3 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan 2025
Portsea Hotel, Portsea

Chef Yukio Ozeki is serving up a a luxe six-course Japanese feed at Mornington Peninsula's beloved Portsea Hotel for only a few weeks in January.

Buy Tickets

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Now Open: Brisbane's New 'Bluey's World' Experience Lets You Step Inside the Heeler Home for Real Life

This custom-built 4000-square-metre attraction recreates the show's famous sets in the perfect place for it.

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Home Truth

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne

A house-within-a-house labyrinth has popped up outside the NGV International to get everyone thinking about small-scale architecture.

Book Now

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A House-Within-a-House Labyrinth Has Popped Up in Melbourne to Get Everyone Thinking About Small-Scale Architecture

The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission 'Home Truth' is all about thinking about alternative ways of building houses in Australia.

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From Hiking Trails to Biking Paths, Here's How to See Another Side of Singapore for Free

Immersing yourself in Singapore's natural beauty won't cost you a thing.

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Promotion
Save on Some High-End Power Tech with BLUETTI Black Friday Sale

Save ahead of summer adventures with some discounted portable power.

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Ten of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia

For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.

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Event
Spanish BBQ Fiesta on Pinchy's Balcony

Sun, 1 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Pinchy's, Melbourne

Hit up this CBD restaurant on Sunday arvos in December for unlimited food and drinks on its sun-soaked terrace.

Buy Tickets

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Guide
The 16 Best Bars for Dancing in Melbourne

Forget about the week that was and cut some shapes on these tried and tested Melbourne dance floors.

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Event
The Big Design Market

Fri, 29 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec 2024
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

The Big Design Market is returning to Melbourne in the leadup to Christmas with a massive lineup of independent designer stalls and culinary experiences.

Buy Tickets

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News
You Can Now Watch Season One of The Kates' Hilarious Morning TV Satire 'Get Krack!n' on YouTube

Still trying to fill the 'Deadloch'-shaped hole in your viewing until season two arrives? Whether or not you've seen this hit series before, it'll help.

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Tony- and Olivier-Winning Hit 'The Play That Goes Wrong' Is Making a Comeback on Australia's Stages in 2025

What happens when The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society tries to stage a murder-mystery? Chaos — and this onstage comedy.

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Australia's Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts Is Returning in 2025 with a Jam-Packed Performance Lineup

Asia TOPA's performance program includes 33 shows, 18 of which will make their world premiere, all in Melbourne in February and March 2025.

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Here's Your First Look at 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Six and 'The Bear' Season Four Thanks to Disney+'s 2025 Trailer

Also featured: season two of 'Andor', new 'Alien' TV series 'Alien: Earth', the Glen Powell-starring 'Chad Powers' and 'Daredevil: Born Again'.

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Sun's Out, Guns Out: Ten Essential Goodies to Grab This Summer

There is nothing quite like an Aussie summer, and we're here to help make it even better.

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Guide
The 22 Best Pubs in Melbourne

Looking for a new local? This list of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

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News
Coming Soon: Mondrian Is Opening Its First Australian Hotel in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast in 2025

This Los Angeles-born chain's debut Aussie site will feature 208 hotel rooms — plus pools, restaurants, and both beach and hinterland views.

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News
Welcome to 'The White Lotus' in Thailand: HBO Has Dropped a New Teaser for Its 2024–2025 Lineup

You can also catch new sneak peeks of 'The Last of Us' season two,' 'IT' spinoff 'Welcome to Derry', 'The Rehearsal' season two and more.

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News
Coming Soon: Hong Kong Noodle Chain TamJai Mixian Is Opening Its First Australian Stores in Melbourne This Year

TamJai Mixian already has 240 noodle shops across Asia, and its first four Australian locations are all opening in Melbourne.

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Event
Koorie Krismas

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne

Celebrate Christmas early at Fed Square with market stalls, stellar First Nation performances and a special appearance from Koorie Klaus.

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News
This Never Happened's Phone- and Camera-Free Dance Parties Are Returning to Australia in 2025

After a successful debut Down Under in 2023, the Lane 8's record label's shindigs are returning to Melbourne and Sydney.

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News
The First Action-Packed Teaser Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' Is Here

After being delayed from 2024, Tom Cruise's latest stint in Ethan Hunt's shoes will hit cinemas Down Under in May 2025.

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News
Sixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria

Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.

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Guide
Where to Find the Best Burgers in Melbourne

Classic cheeseburgers, spicy fried chicken buns, and everything in between.

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News
The Ten Best Swimming Holes Near Melbourne

Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — check out these fab swim spots just a few hours' drive from Melbourne.

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Event
Smith Street Studio Christmas Market Pop-Up

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024
Smith Street Studio, Collingwood

Find the perfect Christmas gifts from a stack of independent lifestyle, fashion and beauty brands.

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Smith Street Studio

200 Smith Street, Collingwood

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News
Yayoi Kusama's Five-Metre-Tall (and Dot-Covered) 'Dancing Pumpkin' Sculpture Is Now on Display in Australia

The yellow-and-black artwork has been unveiled at Melbourne's NGV International ahead of the gallery's summer 'Yayoi Kusama' exhibition.

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News
Fifteen of the Best Places to Stay in the Blue Mountains

From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.

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Feature
Singapore is Made for More

World-class eats, diverse cultural experiences and lush greenery come together in the Lion City.

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News
Five Unexpected Ways to Experience Nature in Singapore

Take your pick from breathtaking wetlands with eagles, otters and crocodiles, a tour of a working farm, or a sustainable retreat in the middle of a renowned attraction.

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Diving Beneath Bondi Icebergs' Much-Photographed Surface in a Documentary Celebrating Community: Ian Darling Talks 'The Pool'

In this meditative film, there's far more to the iconic Sydney spot than being one of the Harbour City's most-famous locations — and the most-snapped pool in the world.

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QVM's Summer Night Market

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

Over 100 local traders are participating in this summer's market, including 45 street food stalls and six pop-up bars.

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QVM's Summer Night Market Is Back for a Massive 15-Week Season Packed with Food, Drinks and Shopping

The 2024-25 Summer Night Market season is going to be huge — expect 45 food traders, six pop-up bars and 60 makers market stalls every Wednesday night.

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The Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Melbourne

Melbourne's best outdoor swimming pools cater to athletes, casual summertime swimmers and those just looking to cool off during extra-hot days.

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The Most Idyllic Island Accommodations You Can Book in Queensland

Treat yourself to a tropical Hamilton Island getaway, spend a few days lounging in the Whitsundays or make the most of Straddie when staying at these stunning accommodations.

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Event
Sun Chasers Sunday Sessions

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
W Melbourne, Melbourne

Pair your sky-high swim sesh with bottomless wine and snacks at W Melbourne.

Buy Tickets

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Always Live Has Added Air Playing 'Moon Safari' in Full to Its Already Jam-Packed 2024 Lineup

The French duo's celebration of their iconic 25-year-old album joins a program that already features Jack White, The Offspring, St Vincent and heaps more.

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When Australia's Past Haunts Its Present On- and Off-Screen: Shari Sebbens, Meyne Wyatt and Jon Bell Chat 'The Moogai'

Building upon the award-winning short film of the same name, this powerful First Nations horror film digs into Stolen Generations trauma.

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Event
Toblerone Pralines Christmas Pop-Up

Thu, 14 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024
Emporium Melbourne, Melbourne

This November, head to Emporium Shopping Mall for a chance to indulge in some Toblerone Pralines ahead of the holidays.

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The Ten Best Beaches in and Around Melbourne

Whether you're looking for a quick dip in the bay or an all-day adventure to the surf coast, there are plenty of great Victorian beaches to hit up.

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Now Open: Cheri Is South Melbourne's Sleek New Euro-Inspired Bakery and Cafe

You'll find Darling Group's latest all-day diner right across the road from South Melbourne Market.

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Fair Day, Pool Parties, Honey Dijon, Romy, Trixie Mattel: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025 Has Them All

More than 80 LGBTQIA+ events will take over the Harbour City — including the return of WorldPride 2023's 'Blak & Deadly' First Nations gala concert.

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'Stranger Things' Season Five Will Hit Netflix in 2025 to Take You Back to the Upside Down One Last Time

The streaming platform has also revealed the new season's eight episode titles — and that it's set in 1987.

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Moonlight Cinema Melbourne

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, South Yarra

Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'The Substance' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Buy Tickets

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Moonlight Cinema's 2024–25 Dates Are Here — and So Is the Outdoor Picture Palace's First Program

Alongside Christmas movies, the openair cinema is screening everything from 'The Fall Guy' and 'Twisters' to 'Gladiator II'.

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Sydney Opera House Is Giving 'In the Mood for Love' the Concert Treatment with a 39-Piece Orchestra

In the event's Australian premiere, Wong Kar-Wai's classic has a new date with the big screen, with Guy Noble conducting.

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Gifting Made Simple: Ten Easy Presents You Can Buy Before the Christmas Rush

Amazon is here to help you avoid the chaos of last-minute shopping this silly season.

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DIY Season: Ten Products That Can Help You Complete Any Summer Project in Record Time

Just some cool stuff for those who are officially in our DIY era.

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News
This Year's Eat Drink Design Awards Has Revealed the Nation's Most Beautiful Places to Dine, Sip and Stay

The winning designs showcase a range of interiors from the rustic and culturally rich to the modern and minimalist.

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News
Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals

Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.

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News
Westeros Is Heading to the Big Screen: It Looks Like a 'Game of Thrones' Movie Is Coming

A film inspired by George RR Martin's page-to-screen fantasy franchise is apparently in very early development.

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Event
Ministry of Sound: Testament

Sat, 12 Apr 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

Ministry of Sound's massive 90s and 00s parties are returning to Melbourne with Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Utah Saints and more.

Buy Tickets

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News
Get Ready to Party Like It's the 90s and 00s: Ministry of Sound's Huge Throwback Parties Are Coming Back in 2025

Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Graeme Park, Krafty Kuts, Plump DJs, Smokin Jo and Utah Saints are just some of the names on the lineup.

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News
The Best Waterfalls You Can Swim Under Near Melbourne

Forget TLC. Go chase some waterfalls in Victoria.

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Guide
The 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne

Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.

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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This November

Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.

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Mustering Up 'Succession' Meets 'Yellowstone' in the Outback: Michael Dorman, Philippa Northeast and Sam Corlett Talk 'Territory'

Netflix's new Australian hit follows multigenerational clashes over controlling the world's largest cattle station in the Top End.

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News
Stepping Into Lorne Michaels' Shoes After Playing Steven Spielberg: Gabriel LaBelle Chats 'Saturday Night'

Two of Gabriel LaBelle's first major movie roles have seen him bring entertainment icons to the screen — and help establish his acting career in a dream fashion.

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Dark Mofo Is Back: After Taking a Break in 2024, Tasmania's Winter Arts Festival Has Locked in Its Full Return for 2025

While the Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim still took place this year, next year they'll be joined by a complete festival lineup.

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News
We Like to Party: Vengaboys Are Headlining a New 90s-Loving Tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2025

Heading Down Under in January, the '90's Mania' shows also feature DJ SASH!, Alex Party and Livin’ Joy.

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News
If You Didn't Think 'Squid Game' Could Get Any More Brutal, Season Two's Latest Teaser Trailer Has News for You

Netflix's killer game doesn't stop in this sneak peek at the hit thriller's second season, despite Seong Gi-hun's warnings to new players.

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News
Sebastian Beach Bar and Deck Has Officially Reopened, and the Team Is Throwing a Huge Party to Celebrate

Ring in the start of summer on Sebastian's beach bar and deck during a night filled with live music, $2 oysters and $6 sangrias.

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News
Queen Victoria Market Has Launched a New Food Truck Precinct That's Open Five Days a Week

The new Food Truck Precinct features nine vendors offering a diverse range of cuisines as well as organic coffee and vegan snacks.

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Event
State Rose and Garden Show

Sat, 9 Nov - Sun, 10 Nov 2024
Victoria State Rose Garden, Werribee South

Wander through 5000 blooming roses, stock up on new plants (and tips) and sip prosecco among the flowers.

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Betty's Burgers Has Launched a New Betty's Bites Menu

Perfect for when you and your bestie want to add a little something extra to your next Betty's fix.

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News
Coming Soon: Juni Is the New Southeast Asian Restaurant From Lucy Liu Co-Founder Michael Lambie

Michael Lambie is bringing his own take on contemporary Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD.

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Event
Village Feast

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024
East Brunswick Village, Brunswick East

Expect DJ sets from Triple R’s Small Fry as well as food and drinks from Rumi, The Rocket Society, Bride Road Brewers and FoMo Cinemas.

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East Brunswick Village

127-149 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East

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Event
Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week

Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars.

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News
Sydney Festival Is Celebrating Its 49th Year with a Wild West Takeover of Town Hall, True Crime and James Cameron

Boasting more than 130 shows and events on its lineup, 2025's fest is also doing $49 early-bird tickets across the entire program until early December.

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Event
Into The Vines: Gulp Fiction

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy

Consider this mini wine festival the ultimate Thursday night knock-off, preparing you for the slow descent into silly season.

Buy Tickets

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News
Ten of the Most Luxurious Stays You Can Book on the Mornington Peninsula

Need to start planning a getaway from Melbourne? Escape the city for a luxe stay in the Mornington Peninsula at one of these amazing Airbnb's.

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News
Coming Soon: Moon Dog Is Setting Up a Huge Beach Club Brewery Bar in Frankston This Year

The new bar will be home to a huge balcony beer garden with day beds and palm trees, four bars slinging cocktail buckets and boozy slushies, and a beer- and prawn-filled cabana hut.

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News
Jetstar's Latest Japan-Only Sale Is Here with 25,000-Plus Discounted Flights to Tokyo and Osaka

Book that leave and pack your suitcases: prices start at $249 one-way for travel from late-November 2024.

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News
Le Yeahllow Co-Founder Samsky Yeung on What it Takes to Run One of Melbourne's Fastest Growing Patisserie Brands

"At the end of the day, a cake is something for everyone, it shouldn’t be that expensive. It’s not like you’re buying Louis Vuitton."

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Guide
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD

Whether you're after fine-diners or cheap eats, you're truly spoilt for choice when looking for places to eat in Melbourne's CBD.

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Hotel
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens

502 Albert Street, East Melbourne

This new Melbourne hotel houses a 20-metre lap pool, gym, all-day diner and cocktail bar, and 137 rooms.

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Event
Upstairs @ The Rochey

Multiple single dates
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy

The Rochey is hosting intimate electronic gigs every Saturday night in its upstairs bandroom.

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News
Coming Soon: Australia's Third IMAX Cinema Is Opening on the Gold Coast Before 2024 Is Out

Event Cinemas Pacific Fair will become home to Queensland's only IMAX experience just in time for Christmas and Boxing Day.

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News
Brisbane's Story Bridge Swapped Traffic for Naked Bodies for Spencer Tunick's Latest Nude Photography Installation

The 'RISING TIDE' installation featured 5500 participants sans clothes as part of the River City's annual queer arts and culture festival.

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News
Coastal Crawl: Where to Beat the Heat Near the Beach in Kingston

Join us for a wander along the shores of the bay and see what we can find.

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News
Moulding Life's Ups and Downs Into Moving Stop-Motion Animation Masterpieces: Adam Elliot Talks 'Memoir of a Snail'

No one makes movies like this Australian filmmaker, who returns to cinemas with his second feature-length clayography 15 years after 'Mary and Max'.

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Event
Magritte

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

Thanks to the 2024–25 Sydney International Art Series, you can explore a huge exhibition dedicated to Belgian surrealist René Magritte at AGNSW.

Buy Tickets

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News
The 16 Best Day Spas in Melbourne

Treat yourself to a Japanese-style massage, a bath overlooking the city or an incredibly opulent treatment paired with bottomless champagne at Melbourne's best day spas.

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Bar
Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant

16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne

They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.

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Restaurant
D.O.C Osteria

326 Lygon Street, Carlton

20 years on, this Lygon Street stalwart is still one of the city's top Italian restaurants.

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News
Paul Kelly Is Hitting Arenas in 2025 to Play His Biggest-Ever Live Shows in Australia and New Zealand

The Aussie icon will be celebrating his new album 'Fever Longing Still' and playing through beloved tracks from his 40-year-plus career.

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Event
Van Gogh at The Lume

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf

Sunflowers, stars and a sublime multi-sensory experience: you'll find them all at this immersive and stunning exhibition.

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Event
French Impressionism

Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
NGV International, Melbourne

After its 2021 season was cut short due to the pandemic, this stunning exhibition is returning to NGV International with 100-plus iconic paintings.

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News
Sunflowers, Stars and a Sublime Multi-Sensory Experience: The Lume's Vincent van Gogh Exhibition Is Returning

Immerse yourself in Vincent van Gogh's iconic artworks, including 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers', at this spectacular experience.

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News
Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway

Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.

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News
The Seven Best Caves to Visit Near Melbourne

Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones dotted about the Victorian countryside.

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News
Now Open: Gigi Is a Wonderfully Camp Parisian-Inspired Speakeasy Bar From the Team Behind Entrecôte

This totally luxurious hidden bar is inspired by the 1958 cult classic musical 'Gigi'.

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News
Vacation Like the Ghost with the Most: Airbnb Is Letting You Visit (and Haunt) the 'Beetlejuice' House

It's showtime at the accommodation-sharing platform's latest pop culture-themed listing, complete with a portal to the afterlife.

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News
Lygon Street's Legendary D.O.C Espresso Has Reopened with a New Look, Menu and Name

You can now refer to this Lygon Street stalwart as D.O.C Osteria.

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News
Coming Soon: A New 80s-Inspired Boutique Motel Is Opening on Tamborine Mountain in Queensland's Scenic Rim

Featuring 23 rooms, plus a heated mineral pool and spa, this new spot to stay in leafy surroundings is opening in December 2024.

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News
Coming Soon: The NGV's Huge French Impressionism Exhibition Is Returning with 100-Plus Iconic Paintings

Works by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot will be on display in Australia — again.

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Event
Yours and Owls

Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
University of Wollongong, Wollongong

Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls lead the "Gong Christmas" lineup for 2025.

Buy Tickets

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News
Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Has Taken Maybe Sammy's Crown as Australia's Best Bar

While both venues have appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars rankings in the past, this is the first time the Melbourne bar has come out on top.

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News
Tyler, The Creator's New 'Chromakopia' World Tour Is Coming to Australia and New Zealand in 2025

Returning Down Under for the first time since 2022, the genre-bending rapper will have Lil Yachty and Paris Texas in support.

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News
'Severance' Returns to the Office and Unveils a New Twist in the Teaser Trailer for Season Two

Even something as simple as heading back to the office isn't straightforward in this Apple TV+ sci-fi series, which returns in January 2025.

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Guide
The 20 Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

A guide for any wine lover in Melbourne, whether you want strictly organic, biodynamic and local drops or you don't really care — as long as they taste good and don't cost a fortune.

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Guide
The 14 Best French Restaurants in Melbourne

Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.

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Restaurant
Reine & La Rue

380 Collins Street, Melbourne

The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.

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Bar
Ruckers Hill

83 High Street, Northcote

This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.

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News
After Their 2020 Tour Was Cut Short Due to the Pandemic, Music Icons New Order Are Returning to Australia in 2025

'Blue Monday', 'Temptation', 'Bizarre Love Triangle' — more than four decades after forming in Manchester, the group will play them all.

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News
From 'Indiana Jones' to an 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Oscar and Leading an Action Movie: Ke Huy Quan Chats 'Love Hurts'

Second chances keep proving the theme of Ke Huy Quan's career resurgence on-and off-screen — this time playing a real-estate agent who used to be an assassin.

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News
Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls Lead the 2025 Yours and Owls Lineup

Orville Peck, Hockey Dad, The Jungle Giants, Peach PRC and The Veronicas are also heading to Wollongong in March.

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News
'Beef' Is Returning for a Second Season with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Leading the Cast

Isaac and Mulligan have already co-starred in 'Drive' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis' together — and now they're stepping into Netflix's feuding anthology series.

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News
Discover Longreach: A Guide to Queensland's Outback Oasis

Uncover the rich history, vibrant art and rugged beauty of this quintessential outback town.

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Event
Apéritif v Aperitivo Arvos at Molly Rose Brewery

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Molly Rose Brewery, Collingwood

Sample Molly Rose's new small-batch gins, pastis, vodkas and vermouths at its aperitivo sessions and masterclasses.

Buy Tickets

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News
Awkward Workplace Antics, Chaotic Colleagues and Cringey Bosses, Australian-Style: Felicity Ward Talks 'The Office'

It might've taken 23 years, but this comedy franchise has now set up shop Down Under, starring Ward as Hannah Howard.

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News
Coming Soon: Alba Thermal Springs & Spa Is Building Luxury Villas Overlooking Its Vast Mornington Peninsula Property

In early 2025, you’ll be able to pair your hot springs dips and spa treatments with a lavish overnight stay.

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News
Coming Soon: Chris Lucas' Four-Storey French Mega Venue Maison Bâtard Is Finally Opening This November

After working on this ambitious project for almost a decade, Chris Lucas is just about ready to open the doors and let us in.

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News
Book That Annual Leave: Virgin Has Dropped One Million-Plus Discounted International and Domestic Fares From $49

Keen for a Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Darwin or Hobart getaway? You've got seven days to nab cheap flights.

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News
Outdoor Movie Season Is Back: Sunset Cinema Has Announced Its 2024–25 Dates and Bondi Beach Film Lineup

Get ready to roll out your picnic blanket and watch movies under the stars — including at North Sydney, Abbotsford and St Kilda.

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Restaurant
Chiki Chan & Hiki Bar

6 Centreway, Mordialloc

Chiki Chan is serving up playful Asian-fusion fare in Mordialloc — plus plenty of creative cocktails in its adjoining Hiki Bar.

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News
The Seven Best One-Day Hikes Near Melbourne

Swap the inner-city pavement for idyllic bush tracks, coastal walks and mountain peaks.

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Event
Melbourne Queer Film Festival

Thu, 14 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This year's MQFF boasts a 42-feature lineup stacked with LGBTQIA+ must-sees — and a celebration of music videos.

Buy Tickets

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News
Melbourne Queer Film Festival Is Returning for 2024 with a 42-Feature Lineup Stacked with LGBTQIA+ Must-Sees

A documentary about Jackie Shane, a portrait of a 'Drag Race' star, Elliot Page's first leading role as a trans man, the Village People: they're all on the program.

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News
Now Open: Cremorne Scores a Sleek New Italian Rooftop Bar and Restaurant with Amatrice

They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with stunning views across the city.

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Jetstar's Latest Two-Day Member-Only Sale Has 26,000 Flights on Offer with Prices From $26

This bargain will get you from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Brisbane to Hobart — or you can head from Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $49.

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Melbourne's Best Local Bookshops to Hunt Down a Great Read in 2024

Find the next book to sink your teeth into at one of these local Melbourne gems.

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Now Open: Kirbie Is Giving Effortlessly Cool European Wine Bar Energy in South Melbourne

Melbourne scores another European-inspired cafe, bistro and wine bar in Kirbie

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Creepy Grins, Mega Pop Stars and Jumping From a SXSW-Screening Short to a Hit Horror Franchise: Parker Finn Chats 'Smile 2'

In four short years, this writer/director has gone from an unnerving short film to the highest-grossing horror movie of 2022, and now a sequel.

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Event
Quiet Sanctuary Bathing at Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa

Fri, 18 Oct - Sat, 14 Dec 2024
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, Hepburn Springs

Dive into this bathhouses’ soothing waters during its technology- and chat-free spa sessions.

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Yarra Valley Road to Food Discovery

Sat, 9 Nov, 2024
CherryHill Orchards - Coldstream, Coldstream

CherryHill Orchards is hosting some of the Yarra Vellery's top producers for one day in November.

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CherryHill Orchards - Coldstream

739 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream

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Sandworms, Scheming and Subterfuge: They're All in the Full Trailer for HBO's 'Dune: Prophecy' TV Series

Inspired by the novel 'Sisterhood of Dune', this TV prequel to Denis Villeneuve's films is set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' ascension.

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Event
3 Ravens & Thornbury Bowls Club Community Festival

Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
Thornbury Bowls Club, Thornbury

Barefoot bowls and beer make for a stellar combination at this year’s Thornbury community festival.

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Thornbury Bowls Club

27 Ballantyne Street, Thornbury

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Event
Eurovision on Tour

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024
Palais Theatre, St Kilda

Everyone's favourite Europop song contest is bringing its live concerts to Australia — and Melbourne — for the first time ever.

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Eurovision on Tour Is Bringing Its Live Europop Concerts to Australia for the First Time

This is the first time in the song contest's nearly 70-year history that it is going on tour with a heap of talents who have graced the competition's stages.

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Do You Hear the People Sing?: The 'Les Misérables' Arena Spectacular Is Coming to Australia in 2025

The music of the people, plus the songs of angry men, will echo thanks to a stacked cast and a 65-plus-piece orchestra.

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How's The Serenity?: Escape the City and Enjoy Some Tranquillity at These Nature Spots Around Kingston

Just south of Melbourne's CBD lies a coastal playground of scenery and wellness, perfect for a quick escape.

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Sound and Vision: How Jed Kurzel Found the Right Score for 'Snowtown', 'The Babadook', 'Macbeth', 'Monkey Man' and More

The founding member of The Mess Hall has scored his filmmaker brother Justin's features and plenty beyond, fellow Australian masterpieces and big-budget Hollywood fare included.

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Coming Soon: Acclaimed Brisbane Hotel The Calile Is Expanding to Noosa with a Luxe New Resort

First announced in 2022, final plans for 2.4-hectare site with 153 rooms, 29 suites and four villas have now been approved by Noosa Shire Council.

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Hotel Mexico

238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville

Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.

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The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Australia

Wake up to the sound of waves at these incredible beachside campsites across Australia.

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The Best Beachside Bars and Restaurants in and Around Melbourne

We may not have the abundance of beaches some other cities do, but we do have this nice little crop of seaside venues with options from St Kilda to Portsea and from Williamstown to Lorne.

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Save the Date: Beloved Wollongong Music Festival Yours and Owls Is Returning in March 2025

After throwing a birthday pre-party in 2024 instead, the festival will be back to kick off autumn 2025.

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Look Up, Again: The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies Tonight

For the third month in a row, the moon is putting on a show — and you'll want to head outside to see it.

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'Cats' Is Returning to the Stage Down Under to Celebrate Its 40th Australian Anniversary

The movie mightn't have hit the mark, but you can see why this feline-fancying musical has been a huge theatre hit when it makes its Aussie stage comeback.

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Guide
Where to Find the Best Pizza in Melbourne

From giant pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, these Melbourne pizza joints have you covered.

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Restaurant
Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne

546 Collins Street, Melbourne

Melbourne's Il Mercato Centrale is serving up pizza, pasta, calamari fritti, gelato, cannoli, cocktails, wine and so much more — to have in or take away.

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News
Now Open: Holey Moley Funhouse Is the CBD's All-New OTT Challenge Room Bar

Think of the new Holey Moley Funhouse like a grown-up (and far sillier) version of those arcades you used to visit as a kid.

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Event
Poodle Patio Party

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024
Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy

A Sunday courtyard party complete with tacos, great wine and a stacked lineup of DJs.

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Event
CherryHill Orchards Cherry Picking Festival

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - Sun, 5 Jan 2025
Cherryhill Orchards, Wandin East

Hit this Yarra Valley orchard for cherry picking, picnicking, live tunes and cherry ice cream.

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Event
Golden Plains

Sat, 8 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Nolan Farm, Meredith

Catch PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and more at Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre this autumn.

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