The Richmond Yard Post-Apocalyptic Pop-Up Food Park
Sat, 5 Dec, 2015
Cremorne Carpark, Cremorne
Nothing like a fried chicken burger at the end of the world.
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21 Movies You Should Catch Up On Over Summer
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Wines of Naoussa Tasting
Mon, 6 Mar, 2023
Builders Arms Hotel, Fitzroy
A free wine tasting dedicated to xinomavro drops from the Greek region of Naoussa.
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Ten Food and Drink Trends You Won't Be Able To Avoid in 2017
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Round and Round Records
556 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Sydney Road's record haven blends quirky paraphernalia with niche, niche genres.
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Kaiser Chiefs Want You to Make Their Album
Design and sell the new Kaiser Chief's album and earn a quid.
Matchageddon
Wed, 11 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep 2013
Storm in a Teacup, Collingwood
The end of your world without matcha.
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This Is a Call: More Tickets Are Going on Sale for Foo Fighters' Big Summer Stadium Tour of Australia
It's times like these that you can score more tickets to see the Dave Grohl-fronted band on their first headline Aussie tour in five years.
This London Bar Is Now Serving Virtual Reality Cocktails
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Win Tickets to See Wadjda
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IKEA Helps Organise Your Computer Desktop
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The Royal Croquet Club Is Coming to Melbourne
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A Weekender's Guide to Waiheke Island
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Japanese Firm Designs Mobile Pod Home
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How to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix in Tropical North Queensland
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The Ajiro Bamboo Velobike: Grown Not Made
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Brew for Tomorrow
Fri, 18 May, 2018
Vue de Monde, Melbourne
Stone & Wood and Three Blue Ducks showcase sustainable produce in a six-course beer-gustation at Vue de Monde.
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Marvel's First 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings' Trailer Goes Heavy on Martial Arts Action
Starring Simu Liu as the titular martial artist and trained assassin, it's the first movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with an Asian lead.
Nissan to Produce New York’s Taxi of Tomorrow
The iconic New York yellow taxi will be produced by Japanese manufacturer Nissan in the years to come.
Meet the Cast of Star Wars VII
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We're Giving Away a Trip to the Snowy Mountains for Two
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Nokia Seeks Patent for Phone Feedback Tattoo
Nokia may soon introduce tattoos with magnetic ink to alert the user to incoming phone messages.
World Gin Day Lunch at Out of Sundaland
Sat, 10 Jun, 2017
Out of Sundaland, Thornbury
The Thornbury restaurant will serve up five of Australia's best gins, with five dishes to match.
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Concrete Playground Meets Ira Glass of This American Life
We speak to Ira Glass, god of radio, ahead of This American Life's foray into film.
Bottomless Brunch and Sunday Spritz Sessions
Sat, 27 Mar - Sun, 28 Mar 2021
Yarra Kitchen & Bar, Southbank
Sip four types of spritz by the Yarra while taking in some of the best views in town.
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High Cheese 2019
Fri, 24 May - Tue, 31 Dec 2019
The Westin Melbourne, Melbourne
Swap cucumber sandwiches for gooey camembert this winter.
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Best of Melbourne 2015: Our Favourite New Bars
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So Soiree
Thu, 2 Dec - Sun, 12 Dec 2021
Grattan Gardens, Prahran
Prahran's colourful multi-arts festival delivers a riotous blend of comedy, cabaret and circus this December.
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Facebook Turns Ten, Gifts You with a Great App and Weird Video
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The Temperamentals
Tue, 21 Jan - Sat, 1 Feb 2014
Brunswick Mechanics Institute, Brunswick
Whether you want sharp social commentary or sharply dressed men getting torrid with each other, this story delivers.
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The Top Five Gin Cocktails to Toast World Gin Day
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Ghostface Killah
Fri, 19 Dec, 2014
The Espy, St Kilda
The legendary Wu-Tang rapper nailed it at Meredith and is heading for the Espy.
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Universal’s New Funhouse Is a Cabin in the Woods
Covering your eyes in the tense bits won't help you out of this one.
Win Tickets to Gurrumul at the Melbourne Festival
Your chance to hear an Australian icon perform live.
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