Tens of Thousands of Australians Will Take to the Streets to Demand Action on Climate Change
If you're planning to join the crowds or you're pondering your transport options for the day, here's how the events will go down in your city.
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Construction on Melbourne's 2000-Square-Metre Urban Rooftop Farm Has Begun
It will sit atop one of the world's most sustainable shopping centres in Burwood East.
Art Of Sleeping
Fri, 23 Jan, 2015
Northcote Social Club, Northcote
Get a sneak peek at the latest LP from these Brisbane boys.
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A Mobile that Can Recharge in your Pocket
An environmentally friendly mobile phone that can run on body heat
The Ten Artists You Must See At BIGSOUND 2014
Tkay, Yeo and D.D. Gang's all here in Fortitude Valley.
2013 Melbourne International Coffee Expo
Sat, 25 May - Sun, 26 May 2013
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Become the perfect Melbourne coffee snob this weekend — Nescafe drinkers not welcome.
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Urban Beekeeping Hits New York’s Rooftops
Philips has tapped into the growing beekeeping trend and designed a sleek looking urban beehive.
A Martin Scorsese Exhibition Is Coming to Australia
Revisit the taxi drivers, goodfellas and wolf-like stockbrokers of the movie master's 60-year career.
It's So Cold It Snowed in Melbourne Overnight
Currently feels like freezing.
Groovin’ the Moo Confirms 2013 Line-Up Leak
Tegan and Sara, The Kooks, Tame Impala and Flume are set for a regional Australia takeover.
Filmoteca: Argentine Shorts
Tue, 4 Dec, 2012
Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne
Get some short film from this Oscar-winning South American star.
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Barbie
Thu, 20 Jul - Wed, 23 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Playing with dolls proves inventive, hilarious, intelligent and delightful for Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and a scene-stealing Ryan Gosling.
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Summer Style Guide for Women
Some of the season's best looks for every taste.
Luma Vibes
Wed, 19 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2014
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
All hail the four-dimensional cube at QV.
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Far Out: NASA Has Just Unveiled the Deepest and Sharpest View of the Cosmos That's Ever Been Seen
The spectacular infrared picture, taken with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, shows a galaxy cluster as it appeared 4.6 billion years ago.
This Social Enterprise Is Delivering Ben Shewry Lunches to Help Domestic Violence Victims
Get lunch delivered, and you'll also give lunch to someone who needs it.
An Amy Winehouse Hologram Is Set to Tour Worldwide in 2019
It'll feature a holographic version of the late songstress crooning her hits, accompanied by a live band and on-stage singers.
The Long-Awaited Movie Adaptation of 'In the Heights' Has Just Dropped Its Vibrant New Trailer
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical is finally making its way to the big screen.
Mary Shelley
Thu, 5 Jul - Wed, 15 Aug 2018
The story behind the world's greatest horror story, anchored by a brilliant lead performance.
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Espresso Martini Masterclass
Thu, 11 Jun, 2020
Online
Take your at-home drinks to the next level.
The Shins Announce Australian Tour
Currently touring the US, The Shins will be at Splendour In The Grass as well as headlining a Sydney gig at the Hordern Pavilion.
It Looks Like 'The White Lotus' Might Be Heading to Thailand for Its Upcoming Third Season
After Hawaii and Sicily, HBO's huge hit reportedly has Asia in its sights — heading to another luxe White Lotus hotel, of course.
The Ten Best Things Happening in Melbourne This Weekend
We're talking stage, screen, music and a bit of tipsy mini golf thrown in.
Concrete Playground Meets Mystery Road’s Ivan Sen and Aaron Pedersen
The master filmmaker and actor discuss Indigenous stories, going it alone and science fiction futures.
Berties Butchers
218 Swan Street, Richmond
This organic, paddock-to-plate butcher also has an onsite barbecue cafe.
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Splendour in the Grass 2011 Sideshows Announced
If you missed out on tickets to Splendour in the Grass, never fear: the artists are coming to you.
Krispy Kreme Has Teamed Up with Hershey's to Create the Ultimate Chocolate Doughnuts of Your Dreams
For a limited time, you've got three Hershey's-flavoured doughnuts to choose from — including a S’Mores variety swirled with whipped marshmallow filling.
Turn Your iPhone into an Antique Typewriter
This new, limited edition app puts an antique typewriter in your pocket.
How to Spend a Weekend in the Heart of Brisbane on a Budget
Explore a new dining precinct and hang at a hidden rooftop pool overlooking the city.
Rich Neeley’s Book Chargers
In a delightfully clever combination of old and new, Rich Neeley has been taking actual vintage books and giving them new lives as iPhone chargers.
The Most Interesting People We Chatted to in 2018
From filmmaking newcomers taking the horror genre by storm, to the return of cinema's most unlikely duo, to New Zealand's funniest ladies.
The First Trailer for Marvel's New Disney+ Series 'Echo' Is Here with Rage, Darkness and Kingpin
Starring Alaqua Cox, the spinoff from 'Hawkeye' will drop all five of its episodes on the same day in January.
McDonalds Goes Minimalist with New Paris Design Campaign
mcdnlds trns mnmlst.
The Winter Weekender's Guide to Parramatta
Look beyond Sydney and enjoy a road less travelled.
Win a Digital Detox Thanks to General Assembly and Airbnb
It’s time to take a deep breath, kick back and relax.
Win a Double Pass to the Sydney Film Festival
Uncover genius approaches, dissect the masters' processes or simply enjoy an engaging film.
Lentil as Anything Is in Trouble Because People Are Cheap Jerks
Pay up, cheapskates.
Fringe Rebound
Tue, 22 Feb - Sun, 13 Mar 2022
Fringe Common Rooms, Carlton
COVID might have wreaked havoc on its 2021 edition — but Fringe is making up for it with a bonus three-week program happening this month.
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Unfold Your Own Personal Island
A folding, portable recreational island, designed by Henry Ward, is being brought to life by British naval architects.
McDonald’s is Introducing Gourmet Burgers and Table Service
"Maccas is going hipster."
Ten Cool Artists From Across the Ditch
New Zealand artists have been making big waves recently in musical fields that have nothing to do with dubstep or flying anything.
Guilt Free Garden Party
Sat, 31 Aug, 2019
The Wharf Hotel Melbourne, Melbourne
Enjoy an afternoon session with low sugar cocktails and plenty of vitamin D.
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Ten Reasons to Leave The House This Weekend
There's plenty of cheese to be eaten, films to be snuggled into and live music to warm your hands on this weekend.
Five Thrill-Seeking Melbourne Activities Within Easy Reach of the City
Feeling jaded? Try one of these intense adrenaline kickstarters.
Top Five Tracks to Hear This Weekend
To put a spring in your step and a boogie in your groove.
Sally Seltmann Announces Australian Tour Dates
Charmed by Sally Seltmann's new single? Catch her live.
Building Design Created with Post-it Notes
Yo Shimada and students construct a massive building-like design made entirely out of neon Post-it Notes.
Falls Festival 2014
Sun, 28 Dec 2014 - Thu, 1 Jan 2015
Lorne, Lorne
Spend NYE with SBTRKT, Jamie XX and alt-J.
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The Dissolve Just Raised the Film Discussion Bar on the Internet
The newest jargon-free online haven for cinephile conversation.
Post-It Watches For People Who Forget Stuff
The days of writing notes on the back of your hand are over. The Post-It Watch has arrived.
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