News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Melbourne This Week
Here's what caught our attention over the last seven days.
News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Melbourne This Week
From new bar and restaurant openings to the latest innovations in technology, design, fashion and the arts, we like to keep our finger on Melbourne's pulse.
Below, we've collected the biggest stories from the past week that may have escaped your attention. Consider yourself back in the know.
Image: Saint Hotel, by Sharyn Cairns
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Arts & Entertainment24 Is the New Free 24-Hour Arts Festival Hitting Werribee This May
Who needs sleep when there's 24 hours of live music, dance performances, interactive installations, live art and cinema to devour?
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Food & DrinkSaint Hotel Is the New Multi-Level Food and Drink Spot in the Former Home of The Saint
The Fitzroy Street icon has scored a new lease on life, complete with a fine-diner, sophisticated cocktail bar, listening lounge and more.
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Food & DrinkA Sip From Melbourne Distillery The Gospel Was Just Named Australia's Best Whiskey
The distillery's Straight Rye Whiskey scored big at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, also ranking as the second best rye whisky in the world.
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Arts & EntertainmentLizzo Has Added Extra Shows to Her 2023 Australian Arena Tour Before General Tickets Even Go on Sale
The rapper, singer and flautist's Sydney and Melbourne gigs have sold out, so she's added more.
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Food & DrinkSydney's Odd Culture Group Is Opening Its First Melbourne Venue in Fitzroy This May
For their next trick, the legends behind The Duke of Enmore and The Old Fitz are launching a bar and bottle shop on Brunswick Street.
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Food & DrinkRaise a Pint: Good Beer Week Returns This May for a Fresh Round of Frothy Festivities
A beer-infused bakeoff, Indigenous collab brews and beery banquets galore — the hoppiest time of the year is almost here.
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Food & DrinkStudley Park Boathouse Is Getting a $5.8-Million Makeover Including New Riverside Dining
The historic boathouse is set to reopen in winter, complete with a new cafe, restaurant, pizzeria, gelato cart and outdoor dining deck along the Yarra.
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Food & DrinkThe First Phase of Gippsland's New Destination Winery Carrajung Estate Opens This Week
Head down to this Gippsland restaurant driven by sustainable and locally-sourced fare, then stay overnight in newly renovated onsite accommodation.