A Wine Lover's Guide to Kumeu
On your next short break in Auckland, dedicate a day to visiting these nearby first-class wineries.
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SafeHouse is Rupert Murdoch’s Answer to WikiLeaks
News Corporation's online attempt at replicating the success of WikiLeaks seems flaky on several levels.
Kickstarter Coming to Australia and New Zealand
Nothing has quite transformed the 'crowd funding' story like Kickstarter.
Jodie Foster Investigates a Chilling Mystery in the Full Trailer for 'True Detective: Night Country'
The fourth season of HBO's detective series is headed to Alaska, where eight men on an arctic research station disappear without a trace.
We're Giving Away Tickets to Melbourne's Huge Games Festival
Score access to Australia's largest consumer video games festival — on us.
Three After-Dark Workshops in Fitzroy to Help You Upskill This Winter
Get out of the house and pick up a new hobby. It's a win-win.
This Australian Spirit Has Been Named the World's Best Rum
You might be surprised to find out who the distiller is.
Neighbourhood Watch 2023
Multiple single dates
Testing Grounds, Melbourne
Watch movies under the stars for free at this pop-up outdoor cinema at Queen Victoria Market.
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Beauty and the Beast
Thu, 23 Mar - Wed, 3 May 2017
Various cinemas in Melbourne
This lavish adaptation of Disney's classic fairy tale blends nostalgia with a refreshing sense of progress.
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Top Five Tracks to Hear This Weekend
New stuff from High Highs, Pond, Van Hoorn, JaysWays, and Jagwar Ma.
lastminute.com.au’s Ultimate Guide to Western Australia
There's an entire new land to discover out west.
Makoto Tojiki Brings the Intangible World of Holograms into Reality
Utilising thousands of LED lights and optical fibres, the Japanese artist creates futuristic celestial-like sculptures.
A First Look at Amazon’s New Kindle Fire
With the release of Amazon's Kindle Fire, there may just be another serious player in the growing tablet market.
Face Masks Will Remain Mandatory in Most Situations in Victoria From February 18
The state's snap lockdown is coming to an end, but you'll still need to don a face covering whenever you're indoors — unless you're at home.
This Is What You Can and Can't Do in Victoria from Midnight on May 12
Victoria has eased some stay-at-home and public-gathering restrictions — here's what you need to know.
Turkish Film Festival 2014
Thu, 18 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec 2014
It's been a banner year for Turkish cinema, including wins at Cannes, Venice and even Sydney.
The Victorian Government Is Set to Release Another 80,000 Regional Travel Vouchers
Designed to boost tourism across the state, the latest batch of $200 vouchers will be released "once it is safe to do so".
Songs in The Key of Springfield
Wed, 24 Apr, 2019
The Toff in Town, Melbourne
Featuring everything from 'See My Vest' to 'Monorail' to 'We Put The Spring in Springfield'
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The Handmaid's Tale — Gertrude Opera
Sat, 13 Oct and Sat, 20 Oct 2018
Olinda Yarra, Yering
Before Hulu turned the 1985 novel into a hit TV series, it was made into an opera.
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New Coworking Space Nest Opens in Thornbury
The dream of self-employment just got a little more appealing.
La Chimera
Thu, 11 Apr - Wed, 15 May 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Starring Josh O'Connor, this 80s-set film about stolen Italian artefacts from director Alice Rohrwacher is a magical-realist gem.
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Negroni Week Launch Party at Rooftop at QT
Sun, 11 Sep, 2022
The Rooftop at QT, Melbourne
Campari's inviting you to an al fresco Sunday sesh to celebrate the classic Italian cocktail (with free snacks).
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Pesky: Portraits of the Inner North
Wed, 5 Feb - Sat, 22 Feb 2014
Red Gallery, North Fitzroy
A show for the Brunswick Street faithful.
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Food Artists Bompas & Parr Are Coming to Australia to Fill Melbourne with Edible Fruit-Flavoured Fog
Wander through oversized food sculptures and experience the world's first flavoured mist, all as part of Bompas & Parr's flavoured fruit weather installation.
The Peninsula Picnic 2023
Sat, 25 Mar, 2023
Mornington Racecourse, Mornington
Feast on the Mornington Peninsula's best produce while grooving to live tunes at one helluva picnic.
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The Best Ways to Celebrate a Mate's Birthday During COVID-19
From virtual drag bingo nights to cakes from Australia's best chefs, here are the best ways to celebrate a birthday, isolation-style.
Italian Yum Cha At Home
Fri, 27 Aug - Sun, 29 Aug 2021
Online
This Richmond pub's famed Italian yum cha is available to-go for one weekend only.
Nine Steps
524B Mount Buffalo Road, Porepunkah
This spacious retreat is located at the foot of Mount Buffalo.
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Kirin J Callinan
Sun, 11 Oct, 2015
Melbourne Festival Hub, Melbourne
Prepare for '80s cricketer hairdos and a unique genre of musical chaos.
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Gaytimes 2018
Fri, 16 Feb - Sun, 18 Feb 2018
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, Marysville
Get hitched, enter a drag race and dance the weekend away at Victoria's queer-friendly camping festival.
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Win Tickets to See Spike Jonze’s Her
Catch 2014's first real must-see film on us.
Visions, Speculations and Dystopias: A Deep Dive Into 'Spaceship Earth'
Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov 2020
Check out this fascinating documentary about a 90s biodome for free — then hear more from the filmmaker behind it.
An Outfit for Every Occasion: Romance Was Born Party in Their First Exhibition
Pick your favourite party dress and break out the confetti cannons.
Victorian Supermarkets Have Reimplemented Limits on a Broader Range of Everyday Items
It's the second set of caps put back in place since the state's COVID-19 cases started increasing.
Disney+ Drive-In 2022
Fri, 14 Jan - Thu, 24 Feb 2022
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Catch classic Disney and Pixar flicks at this returning pop-up outdoor cinema.
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Spider-Thon
Sat, 11 Jun, 2022
The Astor Theatre, St Kilda
Stick yourself to the Astor Theatre's seats to watch nine 'Spider-Man' flicks in one huge 16.5-hour sitting.
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Wallies Lollies
205 Middleborough Road, Box Hill South
A family-owned store that has been supplying the eastern suburbs with all kinds of sweets for more than 20 years.
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2021
Wed, 1 Sep - Thu, 30 Sep 2021
Toowoomba, Toowoomba
This splash of spring florals is returning for a whole month — and its night garden, food trail, sideshow alley and ferris wheel are all coming back, too.
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Win Tickets to See Warm Bodies
'Boy meets girl' then tries not to 'boy eat girl'.
AICE Israeli Film Festival 2013
Wed, 14 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug 2013
Palace Cinema Como, South Yarra
Celebrating ten years of assumption-shattering documentaries and controversial features.
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The Creators Market
Sat, 27 Feb, 2016
Prahran Town Hall, Prahran
Disposable income, be gone.
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A Guide to this Summer’s Best Beach Reads
In attempt to help out those with a literary whim, Concrete Playground presents the ten best books to read this summer.
Scoopy Milk Bar Giveaway
Thu, 19 Sep, 2019
Brick Lane Melbourne, Melbourne
Pick up a free colourful bingsu (Korean shaved ice dessert) at this new CBD pop-up.
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Melbourne Dumpling Festival 2019
Fri, 15 Mar - Sat, 16 Mar 2019
206 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Featuring over 50 types of dumplings, free bubble tea and a pop-up wine bar.
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Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2015
Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar 2015
See some of the most exciting and status-quo-challenging films of today.
Likeness 3 – The Process of Portrayal
Wed, 3 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul 2013
69 Smith Street Gallery, Fitzroy
The annual portraiture exhibition with thought behind it.
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The Flock and the Nest – Red Stitch
Thu, 10 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul 2014
St Michaels Drama Studio, St Kilda
What happens when theatre types from Red Stitch go on exchange to the school next door?
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Healthy Eating, Melbourne-Style
For the day when you realise your adult body hates you.
The Makers and Shakers Market
Sun, 7 Apr, 2019
Coburg Town Hall, Coburg
Spend your Sunday morning eating baked goods and perusing work from some of Melbourne's most exciting makers.
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Rent a Village or Country for Your Next Holiday
Instead of renting an apartment for their vacation, rich European holiday-goers are now renting or buying entire villages.
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