The Hills
141 Union Road, Surrey Hills
A cosy neighbourhood bar tucked away in the eastern suburbs.
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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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Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
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You're Invited: Netflix's Official 'Bridgerton' Ball Experience Is Finally Making Its Australian Debut
Calling all dukes and duchesses: this immersive event will take you back to the regency era with live performances, tunes, themed cocktails and a visit with the queen.
Sydney's Huge 'Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs' Exhibition Will Feature the Sarcophagus of Ramses II
The royal coffin rarely leaves Egypt, but it has been given permission to travel Down Under to display at the Australian Museum.
Yarra Botanica
Southbank Promenade, Southbank
The Yarra River's permanent two-storey pontoon bar and eatery is celebrating local produce, native ingredients and an all-Victorian drinks offering.
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The Rose Fitzroy
406 Napier Street, Fitzroy
The Fitzroy mainstay has a new lick of paint and an upstairs wine bar.
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Weezer: Australian Tour 2023
Fri, 6 Oct, 2023
John Cain Arena, Melbourne
They're famous for singing about an island in the sun. In October, they're playing on one: Australia, including at Melbourne's John Cain Arena.
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The Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling
Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.
Now Open: Aoi Tsuki Is the New 12-Seater Omakase Bar in South Yarra
This modern chef's table-style menu in South Yarra is a welcome addition to Melbourne's omakase boom.
Morris House
120 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Expect four levels of booze, food and comedy in Melbourne's CBD.
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Doughboys Doughnuts
535 Bourke Street, Melbourne
The doughnut kings of Melbourne finally have their own permanent store.
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Melbourne's New Marriott Hotel Opens This Month with a Rooftop Bar and Heated Infinity Pool
The 28-metre wet-edge pool boasts panoramic views and chic cocktails — and it'll be open to the public.
A Southern Edge Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Ambling Foodie Adventure in Tasmania's South
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Trinity St Kilda
2 Brighton Road, St Kilda
This bar, beer garden and food truck park makes its home in a historic former church hall.
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Meatmaiden
Basement, 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
The CBD's own BBQ meat basement.
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Seven of the Best Spots Where You Can Camp, Hike and Swim with Your Dog in Victoria
Head out into the great outdoors with your best mate at these dog-friendly hiking, swimming and camping spots around Victoria.
Coming Soon: Brisbane's New 4000-Square-Metre 'Bluey's World' Experience Will Open for Real Life in November 2024
Life-sized sets that you can wander around, including the Heeler family home and backyard, will plunge you into the world of the beloved animated Australian series.
Lucky Coq
179 Chapel Street, Windsor
Prahran's late-night bar slinging pizzas till 3am.
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The Best Advice Ever: How Lune's Kate Reid Became Australia's Croissant Queen by Chasing the Perfect Pastry
We chatted with Lune founder Kate Reid about swapping one dream for another, launching a cookbook after ten years of making baked goods and learning not to be a control freak.
Next Hotel Melbourne
103 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Head down to the bar for their Aperitivo hour where you can try cocktails made with their own barrel aged spirits served alongside fresh Italian snacks.
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Third Wheel Highett
493 Highett Road, Highett
Quality cups of joe and a seriously high-end menu make this Highett gem shine.
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IKEA Has Just Released Its Meatball Recipe So You Can Fry 'Em Up at Home
Home is where the meatballs are.
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"Local ingredients, traditional methods. When you go to have a pizza in New York, it’s not the same as Milan. But, there’s nothing wrong with it… every food is localised.”
Ten Kid-Friendly Restaurants and Cafes in Melbourne Where You Can Eat Like a Connoisseur
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Escape the city for a weekend filled with life's greatest pleasures: food, fresh air and free time.
The 15 Best Films of 2023
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With the increase in bike paths and subsequent riders around our cities, cyclers need more options when it comes to storing their bikes.
Iconic Australian Thriller 'Wake in Fright' Is the Next Film That's Scoring the Hear My Eyes Treatment
At this year's Melbourne International Film Festival, the 4K restoration of the movie will premiere with Surprise Chef providing a new soundtrack.
The Kingston
55 Highett Street, Richmond
This Richmond classic has entered a new era, complete with a refreshed public bar, and a standout restaurant serving parrilla-cooked steaks and premium seafood.
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Same Delightful Dog-Adoring Rom-Com Sitcom, But with a Few New Tricks: That's 'Colin From Accounts' Season Two
Created by and starring Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, this award-winner has gone from "will they or won’t they?" to "should've they or should've they not?".
Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Back for 2023 with Another Round of Big Bavarian Celebrations
This one-day German party features food stalls, roving performers, rides, sideshows and a silent disco.
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Hoiana
400 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Hoiana is Kieu Phan's first Aussie venture, but there are already plans to launch two more Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Dazzling After-Dark Festival Lightscape Is Returning to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for Winter 2024
Wander through 2.2 kilometres of light and colour, including a cathedral made out of glowing globes, all while walking through nature.
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First, the singer and 'The Idol' star postponed his 2023 gigs indefinitely. Now, tickets are being refunded.
Speaking My Language: Patty Mills in His Own Words
Tue, 20 Sep, 2022
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
Australian basketball superstar Patty Mills is coming to Melbourne to chat about his NBA career.
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$8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas
Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May 2024
FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East
Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.
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The Terrace Cafe
Anderson Street, South Yarra
This iconic garden cafe has entered a new phase of life as one of the city's leafiest brunch spots.
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Queenstown's Alpine Music and Skiing Festival Snow Machine Has Unveiled Its Packed 2024 Lineup
This year, you'll be partying in frosty surroundings with Peking Duk, The Rubens, Angus & Julia Stone, Bag Raiders and Cub Sport.
Jiyu Thai Hotpot
208 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
A lush two-storey hot pot joint serving up Thai-style soups.
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Unleash Paradise: Your Guide to Adventurous Escapades in Fiji
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Grill'd Has Turned One Store Into the Upside Down — and Added Demogorgon Burgs to Its National Menu
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Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour Concert Film Will Hit Cinemas Down Under in October If You're Ready for It
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Colonial Brewing Co.
89 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne
This Port Melbourne brewpub serves up tap beer, tinnies and pizza.
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Coming Soon: South Melbourne's EQ Will Offer Semi-Guided Wellness Sessions Through Its Vast Spa Facilities
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Four Easy Gin Cocktails That'll Take You From Brunch to Nightcap
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The Bikeriders
Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy rev up this intimate and absorbing biker saga, which draws from a 60s photojournalism book of the same name.
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Pasta Bambino
Mon, 22 Apr - Sat, 31 Aug 2024
Pasta Bambino, Brunswick East
Bouvier Bar has launched a new pasta pop-up serving comforting classics just in time for winter.
Chadstone Just Announced Plans to Add an Ambitious New Fresh Food Precinct
The shopping centre's development plans continue with The Market Pavilion — a huge precinct inspired by the food markets of Europe.
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