The Ten Best Things Happening in Melbourne This Weekend

All that's fit to see and do in Melbourne this weekend.

Tom Clift
Published on July 31, 2015

Everything that's fit to see and do in Melbourne this weekend, from the best of world cinemas at the Melbourne International Film Festival, to the best of warm cocoa at the Yarra Valley Hot Chocolate Festival. Whatever you're keen on, Concrete Playground has you covered.

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Event
Melbourne International Film Festival 2015

Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 16 Aug 2015
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 16

Buy Tickets

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Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market

Fri, 24 Jul - Fri, 14 Aug 2015
Madame Brussels Lane, Melbourne

Friday @ 5pm

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Oxjam

Sat, 1 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug 2015
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

Saturday, August 1 – Monday, August 31

Buy Tickets

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Trailer Park Food of Origin: North America

Sat, 1 Aug - Sun, 2 Aug 2015
Village Melbourne, Melbourne

Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 2

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Far From Men

Thu, 30 Jul - Wed, 2 Sep 2015

Thursday, July 30 – Wednesday, September 2

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Yarra Valley Hot Chocolate Festival

Sat, 1 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug 2015
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, Yarra Glen

Saturday, August 1 – Monday, August 31

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Howler Mini Golf-O-Rama

Sun, 26 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug 2015
Howler, Brunswick

Sunday, July 26 – Monday, August 3

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Unplugged Live - National Gallery of Victoria

Sun, 5 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug 2015

Sunday @ 2pm

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Event
I Am a Miracle - Malthouse Theatre

Sat, 18 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug 2015
The Malthouse, Merlyn Theatre, Southbank

Saturday, July 18 – Sunday, August 9

Buy Tickets

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Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

Thu, 30 Jul - Wed, 9 Sep 2015
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Thursday, July 30 – Wednesday, September 9

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News
Giving a Horror Icon a New Bite: Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin and Aaron Taylor-Johnson Chat 'Nosferatu'

Over a century ago, an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' reached cinemas — and now the filmmaker behind 'The Witch' brings his own version to the screen.

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News
When IRL Anxieties, Experiences and Personal History Inspire an Absolute Dramedy Gem: Jesse Eisenberg Talks 'A Real Pain'

For his second feature as a filmmaker after 2022's 'When You Finish Saving the World', the Oscar-nominated actor keeps exploring what pain is valid.

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Feature
Ham Sandwich Season

Survive the murky blur of days between Christmas and New Year's with a mix of culinary and local exploration.

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News
A Summer Guide To Easy Eats On The Days Between Christmas And New Years

Once the big day has come and gone, there’s no reason to toil too hard for lunch.

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News
James Gunn on the First 'Superman' Trailer: How the Comic Book-Loving Director Is Bringing the Man of Steel Back to the Big Screen

Here's your initial look at the first film in the new DC Universe — and the filmmaker leading the charge (including as co-CEO of DC Studios) told us all about it.

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Gravity Drinks Co. Is Celebrating the Release of Their New Lemoncello Flavour By Giving Away A Fiji Getaway

The giveaway is valued at $10,000 and entering couldn't be any easier.

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News
A Guide to Melbourne Summer for When You're on Holiday Mode

What to do in the Garden City when you don't have to do anything at all.

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Cafe
Local Folk

43 Epsom Road, Kensington

In a pocket of Melbourne teeming with cafes, this is the pick of the locals.

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News
'Squid Game' at Bondi Icebergs: The Netflix Hit's Latest Pop-Up Just Took Over Sydney's Iconic Beachside Pool

Here's what happened when a game of 'Red Light, Green Light' took place at one of Australia's most-photographed spots.

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News
Now Open: Nobu's Former Head Sushi Chef Is Championing the Humble Handroll at His New Fine-Diner Nori Maki

This new omakase-style diner in the CBD is serving up handrolls with a twist.

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Win Four Tickets to The Jungle Giants DJ Set and the Australian Open

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Event
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Sat, 8 Mar 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

This live 'Dungeons & Dragons' show has finally rolled into Australia for its Down Under premiere at the Sydney Opera House.

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News
2025's AACTA Festival Has Added Leigh Whannell and Paul Kelly to Its Already-Packed Program

Colin and Cameron Cairnes will also chat about 'Late Night with the Devil', and Michael Gracey will unpack 'Better Man'.

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Event
AACTA Festival

Wed, 5 Feb - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise

This returning celebration of Australian film and TV features 100-plus events over five days, complete with Working Dog, Leigh Whannell, Paul Kelly and more.

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Feature
Travel Guide: Oaxaca City

Welcome to Mexico's colourful hub of culture and culinary delights.

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News
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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Event
The Provincial Gnocchi Night: Gnocchi Hotline

Buon appetito.

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Event
The Jungle Giants (DJ Set) at Canadian Club's Australian Open Party

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Canadian Club Racquet Club, Melbourne

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You Could Win Tickets to See The Jungle Giants (DJ Set) and the Australian Open For You and Three Mates

We’ve got a bunch of seats saved — and one of them has your name on it.

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News
Twenty-Five Movies That You Can Stream This Christmas No Matter How You Feel About the Festive Season

Pour a glass of eggnog, find your comfiest spot on the couch, then enjoy everything from 'The Holdovers' and 'Die Hard' to 'Last Christmas' and 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

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Melbourne Marriott Docklands Rooftop Infinity Pool Pass

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, Docklands

Spend your summer days sipping spritzes and paddling around this rooftop infinity pool.

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Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

15 Waterfront Way, Docklands

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Event
Baby's Summer of Spritz

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Baby Pizza, Richmond

Baby's summertime happy hour deal includes a bunch of $9.50 spritzes, $6.5 Peroni Rossas and a $7.50 house wine.

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The Ten Best Lighthouses To Visit Near Melbourne

Live out your 'Round the Twist' dreams by visiting — and even staying in — these epic light structures dotted along the Victorian coast.

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Six Alternative Things to Do on Christmas Day in Melbourne

Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see a movie, grab a free beer, have a bowl of noodles or picnic in a park.

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Event
Underground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Melbourne Holocaust Museum, Elsternwick

This is the first time the archive has been exhibited outside of Europe.

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Aunty Donna Are Unleashing Their Brand-New Live Sketch Show 'Drem' on a Huge 2025 Global Tour

This news will go down well with a little bit of Christmas pud, with Down Under shows locked in for both Australia and New Zealand.

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Pleasure, Pain and Vacation Chaos Await in the First Teaser Trailer for 'The White Lotus' Season Three

Starring Walton Goggins and Parker Posey, the Thailand-set third instalment of HBO's acclaimed anthology series arrives in February 2025.

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The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her

Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.

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Now Open: Keeper Is the New Brunswick Brewery and Bar Focusing on Perfecting the Pilsner

Drop by this independent brewery for a damn good pilsner, plus a regularly rotating selection of local beer and wine.

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News
The Hyper-Exclusive SAINT Private Members' Club Has Just Opened Its First Outpost in St Kilda

SAINT St Kilda is the younger and more social version of Saint Haven's luxury private wellness clubs.

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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week

This week in Melbourne, you can do a spot of last-minute Christmas shopping at local markets, hit up the QVM Summer Night Market, and dress up as Santa to score a free dinner and bottomless drinks on Chapel Street.

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News
Returning to Middle-Earth for an Anime 'Lord of the Rings' Prequel: Miranda Otto Chats Reprising Éowyn in 'The War of the Rohirrim'

The noblewoman of Rohan narrates the franchise's first film in a decade — and the Australian actor behind her understands that "this character was really significant to a lot women growing up".

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News
Why Buy the Cow?: At Fitzroy's St David Dairy You Can See How Your Milk Goes From Cattle to Cup

A freshly poured take on traditional dairy.

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Canadian Club Racquet Club

Birrarung Marr, City Entrance, Melbourne

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News
Now Open: Australia's Largest-Ever Yayoi Kusama Retrospective Exhibition Is Filled with Dots, Mirrors and Tentacles

You've got until April 2025 to see 200 of the Japanese artist's works at this dazzling showcase at Melbourne's NGV International.

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Event
Christmas Eve Community Day at Studley Park Boathouse

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024
Studley Park Boathouse, Kew

Bring the family to the river for a day of music, crafting and Christmas fun.

Buy Tickets

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News
Checking Out of 'The White Lotus', Then Into an Underground Bunker in a Stellar Dystopian Thriller: Steve Zahn Talks 'Silo'

Since 90s favourite 'Reality Bites', Steve Zahn has been a constant screen presence, including starring in particularly excellent TV shows over the past few years.

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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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Guide
The 14 Best French Restaurants in Melbourne Right Now

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

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News
2024's Geminids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Australia's Night Skies in December — Here's When to Look Up

This impressive starry event is at its peak for 2024 overnight between December 13 and 14.

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News
The 'Squid Game' 'Red Light, Green Light' Doll Is Back in Australia — and 300 Pink Guards Escorted It Across Sydney Harbour

The Netflix hit continues to pop up Down Under — and you can head to Luna Park to play 'Squid Game: The Experience'.

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Event
Squid Game: The Experience

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Luna Park, Milsons Point

This immersive 'Squid Game' experience at Sydney's Luna Park will get you playing 'Red Light, Green Light' IRL.

Buy Tickets

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News
Now Open: Ross and Sunny Lusted Have Set Up Two Standout Hospo Venues in the New Melbourne Place Hotel — Marmelo and Mr Mills

International restaurateurs Ross and Sunny Lusted are behind the new restaurant and basement bar, which are both championing Portuguese cuisine.

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News
'Wicked', 'A Complete Unknown', the OG 'Freaky Friday': They're All Screening at Moonlight Cinema in January 2025

You can also catch 'We Live in Time', 'Heretic', 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and 'Maria' under the stars to start the new year.

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News
The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa

Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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News
The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him

Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.

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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend

This weekend in Melbourne, you can shop at a heap of Christmas markets, check out the huge new Yayoi Kusama exhibition, or fill up on some bottomless food and drink deals.

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Event
NGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - Fri, 18 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne

The NGV's big Yayoi Kusama exhibition is hosting after-hours parties so you can spend Friday evenings surrounded by dots and pumpkins.

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The NGV's Big Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Is Hosting After-Hours Parties So You Can Spend Friday Evenings Surrounded by Dots

NGV Friday Nights is returning for 18 weeks — and acclaimed chef Martin Benn is also doing a residency at the NGV Garden Restaurant during the exhibition.

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Starring Guy Pearce and 'Shogun' Alum Cosmo Jarvis, 'Inside' Is One of 2025's Must-See Australian Films — and It Has a Trailer

After winning the short film Palme d'Or in 2018, Australian director Charles Williams makes his feature debut with this prison-set crime thriller.

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SXSW Sydney Has Announced Its 2025 Dates — and After a Huge Event in 2024, It's Planning Another Big Fest

The second-ever SXSW Down Under featured 1400 conference sessions, 95 screenings, 315 performances and 150 games.

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The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.

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Guide
The Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards

Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.

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Event
Santas Eat Free at Mr Miyagi

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024
Mr. Miyagi, Prahran

Dress up as Santa for an evening and get a free set menu and unlimited drinks for 90 minutes.

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Here's When You'll Be Saying "Oui" to Movies at the 2025 Alliance Française French Film Festival — and the First Flicks to See

A new version of 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Charlotte Gainsbourg's latest film and a tale of sibling rivalry featuring 'Emily in Paris' star Camille Razat are all on the lineup.

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Arts Centre Melbourne Will Be Hosting Wild Parties in Its Pop-Up Nightclub as Part of Asia TOPA 2025

Club 8 brings together both contemporary performance art and club culture — giving space to radical forms of self-expression.

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Jetstar's Pre-Christmas 2024 Sale Is Discounting 140,000 Domestic and International Flights — and Fares Start at $35

Give yourself the gift of cheap flights to Uluru, Hamilton Island, Hobart, Bali, Seoul, Osaka and more.

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Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's Zombie Franchise Is Back in the Stunning First Trailer for '28 Years Later'

More than two decades ago, '28 Days Later' helped bring Cillian Murphy to fame — and now its second sequel stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes.

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Melbourne's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2024

Sprawling breweries, neighbourhood pubs, CBD cocktail spots and cosy wine bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.

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Melbourne's 20 Most Popular Cafes of 2024

Here's where you've been getting your breakfast, brunch, lunch and caffeine fixes during 2024.

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Melbourne's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2024

These are the spots you went looking for this year, from stunning beachside restaurants and CBD fine-diners to neighbourhood haunts and hidden Chinatown gems.

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'Squid Game' in St Kilda: Here's What Happened When 200 Pink Guards Took Over an Australian Beach

To celebrate the show's upcoming return, 200 ominous figures from the Netflix hit spent a morning at a famous Melbourne location.

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Ten of the Best Grown-Up Christmas Treats to Try in Melbourne for 2024

This Christmas in Melbourne, you can take home gelato-filled cakes, eggnog cruffins and decadent trifles, or go out for festive high teas and gingerbread house workshops.

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CBD Countdown: Ring in the New Year at These Central Melbourne Bars

Celebrate 2025 with a rooftop rave, bottomless drinks package and nibbles, live music or even a singles party.

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Small Changes to Your Hospo Business to Turn Your Customers Loyal

“By rewarding repeat visits and offering exclusive deals to regular customers, we've fostered a stronger connection and encouraged more frequent returns.”

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From 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Substance' to 'The Bear' and 'Shogun', Here's 2025's Golden Globe Nominees

'The Brutalist', 'Conclave', 'Anora', 'Wicked', 'Only Murders in the Building', 'Nobody Wants This' and 'Baby Reindeer' are also on the list.

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First Look: Hotel Sorrento Is Finally Opening Its Rooftop Restaurant and Bar Inspired By the French Riviera

The 320-person rooftop boasts uninterrupted views across the bay.

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Now Open: TRYP by Wyndham Southport Is the Gold Coast's New 4.5-Star Apartment Hotel with a Rooftop Pool

At this chain's first Queensland site, you'll also find an Italian and Mediterranean restaurant serving up dishes — and a luxe day spa is on the way.

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News
Coming Soon: Bakery Legends To be Frank Are Opening Their Third Outpost in Brunswick East in Early 2025

The new bakery and cafe will feature an open patisserie, giving customers the chance to watch its pastry chefs hard at work.

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News
Game On: 200 Pink Guards From 'Squid Game' Are Taking Over St Kilda Beach for One Ominous Morning

Season two of Netflix's South Korean hit arrives on Boxing Day — but the show is making its presence known Down Under first.

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News
Polish Your Palate with a Wine Adventure at These Yarra Valley Destinations

Wet your whistle the Yarra Valley way with tastings at these local wineries.

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News
The Hunt Is On in Both the Past and the Present in the New Trailer for 'Yellowjackets' Season Three

"Once upon a time, a bunch of teenage girls got stranded in the wilderness — and they went completely nuts."

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News
Innies, Outies and More Workplace Nightmares: The Full Trailer for 'Severance' Season Two Is Here

It's time to clock back in at Lumon Industries, with Mark S and his colleagues discovering the consequences of messing with the company's approach to work-life balance.

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News
The Big List of Nominees for 2025's AACTA Awards Includes 'Boy Swallows Universe', 'Furiosa' and 'Late Night with the Devil'

Also scoring a heap of nods: 'Better Man' and 'How to Make Gravy' among the film categories, and 'Thou Shalt Not Steal', 'Colin From Accounts' and 'The Artful Dodger' in the TV fields.

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News
Ten 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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When Pharrell Williams Asks You to Make a Documentary About Him Using Lego: Morgan Neville Chats 'Piece by Piece'

Celebrating imagination and creativity is at the heart of this step through the famed producer, 'Happy' singer, and Daft Punk and Snoop Dogg collaborator's life and career.

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Guide
From Concerts to Cricket: Here Are the Unmissable Events in Melbourne This Summer

Embrace Melbourne's summer with a mix of stage shows, food festivals, sports and sunny adventures.

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Event
Renegades Cricket Derby

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Marvel Stadium, Docklands

Let the sparks fly as the Renegades Derby sees the Big Bash League reach fever pitch.

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Event
Double Shot Maggie: Irish Live Music

Sat, 7 Dec 2024 - Sat, 4 Jan 2025
The Quiet Man Irish Pub, Kensington

A night full of singing, dancing, and laughing is in store at The Quiet Man Irish Pub

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Event
Stars Melbourne Derby

Sat, 4 Jan, 2025
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond

Experience the Stars Derby as the city’s most zealous cricket fans cheer their team to victory.

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News
Prepare to Get Giggling: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Has Started Unveiling Its 2025 Lineup

Mark Watson, Sara Pascoe, Danny Bhoy, Rhys Darby, Nazeem Hussain and Zoë Coombs Marr are just some of the comedians on the program.

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Guide
The 14 Best Omakase in Melbourne

This multi-course Japanese dining experience has surged in popularity over the past few years — with sushi lovers fighting to get a reservation at the exclusive chef's tables.

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News
Big Bash For Beginners: A Starter Guide If You Don't Know Your Silly Mid-On From Your Stumps

From bucketheads and fireworks to seagulls and personalities, here’s the lowdown on Big Bash cricket.

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News
"A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025

The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".

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News
Coming Soon: 1 Hotels Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost in Melbourne's Revitalised Northbank Precinct in May 2025

The Melbourne hotel will feature a luxury day spa, several drinking and dining destinations, a resident-only rooftop, and over 270 plant-filled rooms overlooking the Yarra.

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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This December

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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Event
Section 8 x Welcome Merchant's Pop-Up Market

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024
Section 8, Melbourne

Section 8 is hosting a one-off pop-up Christmas market supporting businesses run by refugees and asylum seekers.

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Event
East Brunswick Village Christmas Night Market

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024
East Brunswick Village, Brunswick East

The Christmas market will feature over 70 shopping stalls, free animated short films, carrollers, a complimentary gift-wrapping station, and heaps of one-off dishes and drinks from local traders.

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News
We Asked These Hospo Legends About the Most Impactful Change They Made to Their Business

"Ask people smarter than you for advice, plan well and crack on. When you find the problems, fix them."

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News
Bringing a Classic Paul Kelly Song (and Christmas Favourite) to the Screen: Hugo Weaving and Daniel Henshall Talk 'How to Make Gravy'

Appreciating your loved ones, sifting through masculinity's complexities, reteaming two of Australia’s best actors: that's all part of the latest Aussie festive film.

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Qantas' Big Pre-Christmas Sale with Fares From $109 Is Your Latest Chance to Give Yourself the Gift of Travel

More than 800,000 seats have been discounted across 170-plus domestic routes, including flights to 17 destinations for under $150 one way.

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Travel Guide: Tokyo

Japan's capital city is the perfect intersection of rich cultural heritage, cutting-edge technology and world-class dining, plus quirky experiences to boot.

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The Other Art Fair

Thu, 30 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

Showcasing works from emerging contemporary artists, alongside live tattooing, immersive installations and cocktails, this art fair does things a little differently.

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Summertime Fling Festival

Fri, 3 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Various Locations across Macedon Ranges, Victoria

Unearth the best of the Macedon Ranges' vinous delights, with a three-week program of wine, food and music.

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Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

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Mark Your Calendar: 'The White Lotus' Season Three Will Arrive in February 2025, Then New 'The Last of Us' in Autumn

Come winter 2025, new 'Game of Thrones' prequel 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is set to hit your streaming queue, too.

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New Year's Eve in Melbourne's Southside

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

It’s officially time to start sorting out your New Year’s Eve plans.

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Food with a View: What To Barbecue on Your Apartment Balcony, According to a Professional Grill Master

"There's something magical about barbecuing that goes beyond the food itself. I love how barbecuing brings people together."

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Drake Has Added New Dates to His 2025 Australian Tour Before General Ticket Sales Even Kick Off

Due to demand, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are all getting an extra show by the five-time Grammy-winner this summer.

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Opening Soon: A Checklist For Starting a Small Business So You Don't Miss Anything

"At the time, we didn't know where this journey would take us."

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Australian Venue Co Has Walked Back Its Decision to No Longer Host Australia Day Events Following a Major Backlash

The hospitality group has released a statement in response to widespread outrage and calls to boycott its venues.

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Promotion
Download the New Betty's Rewards App in December and Get a Free Betty's Classic When You Spend $30

Betty’s just got a whole lot more rewarding.

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Event
Johnston Street Shopping Tour

Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Various Johnston Street Venues, Fitzroy

Three Johnston Street traders have joined forces to run a mini shopping trail with free styling sessions and a ramen workshop.

Book Now

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Various Johnston Street Venues

248 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

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News
Local Legends: Ashley of Local Folk Talks How Community Support Forged His Kensington Cafe

"We love the village feel of Kensington with its community vibe and felt that the weatherboard charm of our former corner store was the perfect site for a local cafe."

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Event
Cats & Dogs

Fri, 1 Nov 2024 - Sun, 20 Jul 2025
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne

Featuring 250-plus works, NGV Australia's adorable exhibition agrees that there's no such thing as too many pet pictures.

Buy Tickets

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News
Now Open: NGV Australia's 'Cats & Dogs' Exhibition Agrees That There's No Such Thing as Too Many Pet Pictures

From the ‘Chat Noir’ art nouveau poster to pieces by First Nations artists, more than 250 works featuring cats and dogs are on display.

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First Look: Sydney's Luxury Boutique Stay The EVE Is an Inner-City Hotel with Tropical Resort Vibes

This new Surry Hills hotel melding hospitality with bespoke artistic charm is offering an exclusive launch package to welcome its first guests in style.

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Ten of the Best Picnic Spots in Melbourne

Pack your basket and head to some of the most picturesque picnic spots in Melbourne for a well-deserved park session with your mates.

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You Could Win a Yarra Valley Getaway to Unwind Among the Vines

Take a breather with a gorgeous getaway in Victorian wine country.

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Win a Stay at Chateau Yering and a $400 Winery Voucher

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Craft Beer and Whisky Bar Boilermaker House Is Closing for Good at the End of December

You've got a few more weeks to have a final taste of this CBD gem, before it call last drinks on December 30.

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Championing Kindness, Laughing Through Pain and Learning From Harrison Ford: Jason Segel and Bill Lawrence Chat 'Shrinking'

How do you make a warm-hearted sitcom about therapists that balances humour with deep emotion? We found out from two of this Apple TV+ gem's guiding forces.

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Event
Kisume and Society's Summer Cocktail Hour

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 - Thu, 27 Feb 2025
Kisumé, Melbourne

Head to Kisume's Chablis Bar and Society's The Lounge for $15 cocktails and discounted snacks throughout summer.

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News
One of Australia's Biggest Hospitality Groups Will No Longer Hold Events Celebrating January 26

Australia Day events will be axed at the more than 200 venues nationwide operated by Australian Venue Co.

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News
Gingerbread Croissants, Eggnog Cruffins and Stuffed Turkey Pastries: Here's What Lune Is Serving Up for Christmas in 2024

The bakery's choc peppermint twice-baked pains au chocolat are back, too — or you can pick up a brandy caramel Christmas pudding.

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News
Festive Feasts: Where to Have Christmas Lunch Around Melbourne

Switch up your Christmas celebrations this year.

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News
Domestic Flights Start at $35 and International Fares at $149 in Jetstar's Big 2024 Cyber Monday Sale

You've got two days to get a travel bargain — including on overseas flights to Singapore, Phuket, Bali, Honolulu, Osaka and Tokyo.

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Feature
Small Changes, Big Impact

Advice from the best in the business, at your fingertips.

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News
More 'Spicks and Specks' Is on the Way: The ABC's Beloved Music Quiz Show Is Returning in 2025

Hands on buzzers again — Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough will be back for another season.

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News
Five Unexpected (and Undoubtedly Australian) Swimming Spots to Discover Around the Country

The authors of 'Places We Swim' pick five all-time swimming spots that every Australian water lover should visit.

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News
Drake Is Returning Down Under in 2025 for the First Time in Eight Years on His 'Anita Max Win' Tour

The five-time Grammy-winner is playing both Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2025.

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News
How to Avoid Common Hiccups When Starting a Hospo Business, According to Industry Legends

We spoke to the owners of two longstanding venues about their pointers for starting out and what they would have done differently.

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News
Shaken Up: Standout Happy Hours Around Singapore's Cutting-Edge Cocktail Scene

Go happy-hour-hopping from a bar inspired by Little India to a classic American steakhouse and a rooftop bar overlooking the Singapore River.

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Now Open: ACMI's 'The Future & Other Fictions' Exhibition Celebrates Creative Visions of What Might Come

'Blade Runner 2049', 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', 'Cyberpunk 2077', Björk: they're all featured at this world-premiere showcase.

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Eight Melbourne Parks Fit For a BYO Booze Picnic (and Where to Pick Up Snacks Beforehand)

Head to the park for a boozy picnic with the finest snacks you can find along the way.

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The 25 Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne

These Melbourne diners serve up some of the best sushi, ramen, gyoza, omakase and regional Japanese food in the city.

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History and Highballs: How Suntory Continues to Bring Japanese Spirits to the World

Suntory is celebrating 125 years of leadership in Japanese drinking culture in 2024.

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Now Open: Lucy Liu Co-Founder Michael Lambie Returns to Melbourne with a New Contemporary Asian-Fusion Diner

Michael Lambie is bringing his own take on contemporary Southeast Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD with his new restaurant Juni.

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Virgin's 2024 Black Friday Sale Is Discounting One-Million-Plus Domestic and International Flights with Fares From $49

Give yourself the gift of a future getaway to The Whitsundays, Bali, Fiji, Queenstown, Hobart and more thanks to these cheap flights.

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Now Open: This Huge Machu Picchu Exhibition Has Arrived in Australia with 134 Priceless Treasures and a Virtual-Reality Tour

In its only season Down Under, 'Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru' is on display at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

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You Can Nab a Free Flight Home From Tokyo, Honolulu, Bali and Hamilton Island in Jetstar's 2024 Black Friday Sale

You pay for your flight heading away, the airline throws in the leg home without you paying a cent — including on trips to Osaka, Singapore, Queenstown and more.

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Promotion
Get the Tech You've Been Dreaming of All Year with JB Hi-Fi's Black Friday Deals

Grab that new TV you've been eyeing up all year, now's the time.

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Yayoi Kusama Is Turning 60-Plus Melbourne Trees Into Her Latest Polka Dot-Covered (and Bright Pink) Artwork

As part of her huge exhibition at the NGV, the trees in all four lanes of St Kilda Road in front of the gallery are being wrapped in spotted fabric.

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Ten of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches

You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.

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Melbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy

From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.

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Mary Eats Cake's Christmas Festival

Sun, 1 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Mary Eats Cake Brunswick, Brunswick

The high tea team is serving up mulled wine spritzes, gingerbread french toast, mini pavlovas, turkey toasties and pumpkin spiced lattes throughout December.

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"The Game Will Not End Unless the World Changes": The Full Trailer for 'Squid Game' Season Two Is Here

"We are not trying to harm you. We are presenting you with an opportunity," the guards tell the new batch of contestants in the latest 'Squid Game' sneak peek.

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Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular

Wed, 14 May - Fri, 23 May 2025
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

You'll hear the people sing when this arena spectacular version of Victor Hugo's famous 1862 novel hits Melbourne.

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VAN GOGH, MONET & DEGAS 3D: LASTING IMPRESSIONS at IMAX Melbourne

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
IMAX Melbourne, Carlton

See some of history's most iconic artworks come alive like never before.

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Splashing Through Australian Surfing's Beginnings on the Big Screen: Jolyon Hoff Talks 'You Should Have Been Here Yesterday'

When this filmmaker and surfer unearthed a treasure trove of 16mm footage shot by fellow boardriders half a century ago, he turned it into a stunning documentary.

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News
Coming Soon: Levantine Hill Estate's New Hotel Will House Just 33 Luxury Suites Overlooking Its Rolling Vineyards

This Yarra Valley hotel has been designed by the same team who dreamt up Mona.

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Here's When You Can Watch the Matildas Take on Brazil and Chinese Taipei in Their Last Matches of 2024

You've got four more chances to watch Australia's national women's football team play this year — all on home soil.

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The 21 Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne

At Melbourne's top bottomless brunch spots, you can pair free-flowing margaritas, spritzes, natty wines and beers with breakfast buffets, multi-course set menus, pizzas, curries and drag bingo.

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Event
The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Fri, 21 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne

This year's festival includes over 200 food- and booze-filled events, championing local and international chefs.

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Coming Soon: Josh and Julie Niland Are Opening Their First Queensland Restaurant on Hamilton Island

The acclaimed duo will pair their fin-to-tail dishes with local ingredients and family-friendly fare as part of the new 59-room The Sundays hotel.

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News
AACTA Festival's Celebration of Australian Film and TV Is Returning to the Gold Coast in 2025 with 100-Plus Events

The Working Dog team in conversation, Oscar-winning 'Dune' cinematographer Greig Fraser, a dive into the 'Heartbreak High' soundtrack: they're all on the lineup.

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The Quiet Man Irish Pub

271 Racecourse Road, Kensington

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News
All About Women Has Announced Its First 2025 Events, Including Comedian Kate Berlant on Her Debut Australian Tour

'Alone Australia' winner Gina Chick and the return of the Feminist Roast are also on the lineup, with full details to be announced in January.

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News
Twenty of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book in Tasmania

Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.

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Coming Soon: Torquay's New Luxury Day Spa and Bathhouse Is Opening This Boxing Day

The new Torquay spa and bathhouse will be home to a sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor pools, and a selection of wellness treatments.

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Melbourne Food & Wine Festival's 2025 Lineup Is Just as Stacked as Ever — With Over 200 Events Taking Place Across Victoria

Local and international chefs will be cooking up a storm all over the state — at fine-dining restaurants, neighbourhood wine bars, parks, wineries, farms and the MCG.

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Come Out and Play: The Offspring Have Announced a 2025 Australian Arena Tour with Simple Plan

After The Offspring's 2024 Melbourne gig sold out in 30 seconds, they're coming back to Australia for a four-city trip in 2025.

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Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 - Sun, 19 Jan 2025
Melbourne Museum, Carlton

Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum invites you into the world of First Nations fashion and textile design at its latest exhibition.

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Great Scott!: 'Back to the Future: The Musical' Is Making Its Australian Premiere in Sydney in 2025

After hit seasons in West End and on Broadway, the award-winning stage version of everyone's favourite time-travelling 80s flick is zipping Down Under.

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Childish Gambino Has Cancelled His 2025 Down Under Tour So There'll Be No Summertime Magic After All

It was meant to be the rapper and hip hop star's first trip our way since 2019 — but just like his North American, UK and European dates, it's no longer happening.

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CP Staff Picks: The Best Summer BBQ Meals, According to Our Editors

These recipes pack maximum flavour with minimal effort.

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Together for Lebanon Fundraiser

Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Abla's, Carlton

Abla’s, A1 Bakery, Alimentari, Larderfresh and Linden Cook are joining forces to raise money for people in Lebanon.

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Abla's

109 Elgin Street, Carlton

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Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns

Tue, 8 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr 2025
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne

The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Melbourne.

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The Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale

Sat, 26 Apr - Fri, 30 May 2025
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre.

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Lego 'Star Wars': The Exhibition

Sun, 4 May 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton

Australia's world-first Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition is soaring into Melbourne in 2025 — from May the fourth, of course.

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Get Your Gifting Sorted For the Whole Family with these Black Friday Deals

Turns out you don’t need to break the bank to keep the whole family happy.

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This Never Happened Presents

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025
170 Russell, Melbourne

Dance Music record label This Never Happened is back for another Melbourne party that won't allow phones.

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The Rose Street Market

Sat, 23 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Rose Street Artist's Market, Fitzroy

Fitzroy's weekly artisan design and art market is a must-hit if you're up for some weekend shopping and wandering.

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The Fitzroy Mills Market

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy

This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.

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Brighton Burger Joint Royale Brothers Has Changed Things Up, Now Operating as a Nostalgia-Fuelled Aussie Diner

All its classic burgers remain, but now you'll also find waffles, avo on toast, spaghetti bolognese and a heap of different schnitties.

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Australia's Helpful Map Plotting Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Has Been Updated for 2024

Enter your postcode or suburb, then find out where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town — 'tis the season.

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When a Delightfully Strange Screen-to-Stage Australian Musical Happens: Paul Hodge and Simon Phillips Chat 'Round the Twist'

Have you heard the word about Queensland Theatre and Queensland Performing Arts Centre's new adaptation of the beloved 90s series? We chatted to the composer/playwright and director behind it.

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Melbourne's Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches for the Ultimate Pup Time

Guaranteed patsville at these pet-friendly beaches and parks scattered all over Melbourne.

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Fifteen 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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Event
Etta's Summer Seafood Towers

Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Etta, Brunswick East

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

Buy Tickets

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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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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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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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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.

Buy Tickets

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Beechworth Historic Precinct Reserve

Ford Street, Beechworth

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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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Event
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.

Buy Tickets

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Moyston

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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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