Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Thu, 23 May - Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.
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Taronga Zoo Has Released Footage of Its New Pygmy Hippo Calf to Give Your Day a Super-Cute Boost
The adorable little pygmy hippo calf is expected to make her public debut in the coming weeks.
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Heaps Good
Sun, 31 Dec, 2023
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Flume, Foals, The Avalanches and Basement Jaxx are seeing out 2023 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
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Dark Mofo Reveals First 2017 Festival Headliner
The first taste of the Tasmanian midwinter festival includes Viking-peddling experimental black metal.
Tipsy Tricycles Brings You Drinks Off the Back of a Trike
The three-wheeled, roving pop-up bar takes Melbourne by storm.
Scandinavian Film Festival 2023
Thu, 13 Jul - Wed, 2 Aug 2023
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Scandi cinema diehards, Nordic noir buffs, fans of the region's oft-icy climes, and lovers of mythology and folklore: this film festival has something for you.
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Denim Label Ksubi Has Opened a New Stand-Alone Store in Paddington
It's the brand's only current stand-alone store in the world.
Taika Waititi-Produced Comedy 'Reservation Dogs' Is One of TV's Most Moving and Thoughtful Must-Sees
The first season of this Indigenous North American-focused sitcom was extraordinary — and the second is just as remarkable.
Coachella Is Planning to Return to the Desert in April 2022 — and YouTube Will Be Streaming It
The huge Californian music festival was last held in 2019.
Messina Is Serving Up Cheesecake- and Pretzel-Heavy Gelato Tubs for Valentine's Day 2024
If nothing says love to you like a tub filled with Messina gelato, you're in luck with the dessert chain's February 14 special.
Huge News: Adelaide-Born Music Festival Heaps Good Is Expanding to Melbourne and Brisbane This Summer
The Secret Sounds-presented fest will make three stops in three states in its second year, starting with a big New Year's Eve gig at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
High School Mightn't Be Easy, But Binge-Watching Your Way Through 'Heartbreak High' Season Two Is
Netflix's revival of the hit 90s Aussie TV series is back for a second spin — and this new whirlwind of teen chaos is just as engaging.
Whittaker's Has Released a Limited-Edition Easter Chocolate Inspired by the Humble Hot Cross Bun
You've heard of a chocolate hot cross bun, but what about a hot cross bun in chocolate form?
Messina's Next Mouth-Watering Creation Is a Gelato Version of Italy's Cremino Dessert
It's inspired by the chocolate from Piedmont in the country's north, and features salted caramel gelato, gianduia fudge, fresh meringue and amaretti biscuits.
Gelato Messina Is Releasing a Golden Gaytime-Inspired Version of Its Super-Fancy Viennetta
Two beloved desserts combine in Messina's latest limited-edition special.
Tinnies & Pinnies
Tue, 19 May - Sun, 24 May 2015
Peacock Inn Hotel, Northcote
Next level drinking games.
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A Fire at Flinders Street Station Is Causing Major Delays Across the Train Network
Ten train lines are affected — so leave extra travel time this morning.
A Look Inside QT Melbourne's Lavish New Plant-Filled Private Champagne Room
The hotel's new Art of the Wild private dining room lets you — and 19 of your closest mates — escape the city with fancy plates and Perrier-Jouët.
Music From the Home Front
Sat, 24 Apr, 2021
Head along to see Amy Shark, Vance Joy, Tash Sultana and Lime Cordiale — or watch from home.
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An Ambitious Multi-Million Dollar Dining and Retail Centre Is Opening in Chadstone This December
Featuring two restaurants helmed by Michelin-starred chefs and a shop stocking luxe local and international delicacies.
Inflatable Fun Park
Sat, 19 Dec 2020 - Sun, 31 Jan 2021
Inflatable Fun Park, Dandenong South
Bounce around Melbourne's pop-up inflatable theme park — and wander through a huge inflatable maze.
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Collingwood Is Getting a New Vinyl-Soundtracked Sandwich Joint From the Minds Behind Terror Twilight
Launching this week, the Smith Street newcomer is slinging crafty sangas, old-school shakes, curly fries and a healthy dose of vinyl.
Here's Where You Can Watch 37 of 2023's Oscar-Nominated Movies in Australia Right Now
Binge your way through this year's Oscar contenders — from indie hits and music biopics through to stunning docos and German war epics.
Five Game-Changers Who Started Their Own Businesses — and the Lessons They Learned
Hear from five Aussies who've taken the plunge and built super successful businesses.
The OC
The mid-00s favourite might've only lasted four seasons, but it made a huge impact.
Eleven Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Melbourne in 2023
You're never too old for this Easter hunt.
Dessert Parlour Pop-Up
Multiple single dates
Workshop Brothers Speciality Coffee, Melbourne
Let it rain macaronuts.
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Margaret and David Call It Quits
Five stars each.
Australia’s Best Cafe and Restaurant Design Winners Have Been Announced
Playing with light and attention to detail won over this year's Australian Interior Design Awards.
Win Dinner for Four at No. 8 by John Lawson
Exclusive Crown dining with the fare to match its cry.
A Hawker Stall Dedicated to Indomie Mie Goreng Has Popped Up in Melbourne
The instant noodle brand is dishing out fancy mie goreng dishes until the end of June.
Cheese Dreams Are Made of This: Australia's Massive Mould Dairy Festival Is Returning in 2023
This huge cheese festival pairs all the dairy you can handle with wine, beer, whisky, vodka, gin and sake.
Seven First Nations Artists You Should Get to Know Better This Year and Why
The painters, jewellery makers, textile artists (and more) are finalists in Australia's most prestigious awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
The Fox & Daisy Is Flemington's New Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
The new drinking hole is a much-needed addition for an area better-known for its great laksa than bars.
Ten Must-See Movies to Stream During Melbourne International Film Festival's 2021 Online Program
Check out a chilling New Zealand-set thriller, a savage Chilean drama about influencers and an essential documentary about pioneering women in electronic music.
A Wes Anderson-Themed Bar Inspired by 'The French Dispatch' Has Popped Up at Cinema Nova
Stop by the photogenic Cafe Le Sans Blague to listen to French pop, eat pastries and feel like you've stepped into the film.
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From April 28
Head to the flicks to see the latest 'Downton Abbey' dramas, an unforgettable sci-fi film and a savvy Japanese drama.
The Gold Coast's Brooklyn Depot Is Bringing Its All-American Burgers to Melbourne
Joining the Melbourne burger landscape with obligatory boozy milkshakes and deep-fried pickles.
These Airbnb Hosts and Their Stays Were Just Named the Best in Australia and New Zealand for 2023
These hosts with the most have won some love for a romantic Sunshine Coast retreat, a stay in a 1920s steam train carriage and a Hamurana cabin with an outdoor bath.
Pink Ember Studio
40A Ohea Street, Coburg
A queer-run, non-profit gallery, workshop and studio space.
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An Arty Day Off at the NGV
Pack some culture into your public holiday with a look at Australian club culture, and a journey through Van Gogh's swirling world of colour.
Hail Satan?
Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug 2019
This witty, illuminating documentary explores the activist side of The Satanic Temple.
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Japan Is Set to Score an Immersive 'Toy Story'-Themed Hotel
It's set to open at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2021.
Fresh From Winning Three Grammys, SZA Has Announced a 2024 Australian and New Zealand Tour
The R&B singer just picked up Grammys for Best Progressive R&B Album, Best R&B Song and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Phoebe Bridgers.
An Unofficial 'Bridgerton' Ball Is Popping Up in Melbourne So You Can Party Like a Duke or Duchess
Party like you're on top of the ton at this themed shindig, with a string quartet playing tunes, four hours of food and booze, and life drawing and games of chance as well.
Pretty Boy Is Melbourne's New Steak and Pasta Joint Inspired by New York Steakhouses
It's just opened on Little Lonsdale Street alongside a new cocktail spot, Floyd's Bar.
Te Papa: Online Jigsaw Puzzles
Mon, 30 Mar - Sun, 31 May 2020
Online
New Zealand's national museum has turned some of its collection into online jigsaw puzzles.
Joaquin Phoenix Is an Utterly Terrifying Clown in the Final Creepy 'Joker' Trailer
He's unhinged and ready to wreak havoc on Gotham City — and Australian cinemas this spring.
Qantas Has Ramped Up Flights From Australia to NZ Just in Time for Wintry Snow Holidays
The Australian airline has restarted five routes travelling across the ditch, including the first international flight into Queenstown in almost a year.
A Synesthete Maps the London Underground
Ever wondered what the names of stations taste like as they roll off the tongue?
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