Stokehouse Pasta & Bar Is the New Euro-Accented All-Day Eatery in the Former Pontoon Digs
Seaside snacks, crab spaghetti and $79 bottles of vino — meet the latest incarnation of this sun-drenched St Kilda spot.
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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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The Old Garage
2A Glen Iris Road, Camberwell
A supremely dog-friendly cafe, with puppychinos aplenty and a vegan alternative for every dish on the menu.
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Clementine Is South Melbourne's New Daytime Diner From the Mind Behind Hemingway's Wine Room
This 60-seater is plating up a crafty and decadent take on modern cafe fare — and come May, it'll be joined by an underground supper club at the same address.
Dragon Hot Pot Russell Street
213 Russell Street, Melbourne
This Malatang hot pot chain's CBD outpost is open 24/7.
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Dreamskape Is Melbourne's Huge New Augmented-Reality Entertainment Complex — and More Australian Sites Are on the Way
At this Aussie first, you can play your way through six activity zones across 770 square metres, featuring 100-plus games and 50 immersive experiences.
Dal Zotto Wines
4861 Wangaratta–Whitfield Road, Whitfield
You go-to for pizza and prosecco in the King Valley.
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St Cloud Eating House
644 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East
There’s more than just a silver lining on this cloud.
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The Gold Coast Is Now Home to a Colourful New Six-Level Art Gallery with a Rooftop Bar
Showcasing local art, the city's 4400-piece collection and touring exhibitions, it's the largest public gallery outside a capital city in Australia.
How to Make a Raw and Authentic Coming-of-Age Film About Consent: Molly Manning Walker Chats 'How to Have Sex'
The 'Scrapper' cinematographer partly draws upon her own experiences as a British teen partying abroad in this Greek getaway-set drama — and it's essential viewing.
Bubbletent Australia
Bubbletent Australia, Capertee
These off-grid inflatable domes come with woodfired baths and 360-degree views of the valley.
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Melbourne's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2023
These are the spots you went looking for this year, from stunning beachside restaurants to hidden CBD eateries and old-school dining institutions.
Luton Lane Wine Bar
8 Luton Lane, Hawthorn
A sleek haven of wine and Spanish bar snacks in Hawthorn.
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Frank and Ginger
101-103 Orrong Crescent, Caulfield North
A reason to venture to Caulfield, as well as a reason for locals to stay.
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The New Indigenous Story Bridge Adventure Climb Will Give You a First Nations (and Sky-High) Perspective on Brisbane
Artists Birrunga Wiradyuri and Jessica Skeen are leading the climbs, sharing stories about history, Country and culture in Meanjin.
This Palm Cove Hotel Has Been Named the Best Place to Stay in the South Pacific (and Australia) for 2024
Hotels in Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne and Orange also made Tripadvisor's Best of the Best list for South Pacific stays.
Richard Gadd Is Following Up 'Baby Reindeer' with HBO and BBC Drama 'Lions' About Another Complicated Relationship
There's no word yet who'll be starring in the series, which will hop between the 80s and now — or if any emails will be sent from from a iPhone.
The Weeknd Has Added Extra Dates to His 2023 Tour Down Under Before General Tickets Even Go on Sale
'The Idol' star will play second dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland on his huge 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour.
Kinds of Kindness
Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
After 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things', Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are three from three with this spiky triptych with an award-winning trio of performances by Jesse Plemons.
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A New Luxury Wellness Retreat and Spa Has Opened in Melbourne's Northeast
Founded by two local osteopaths, Relinque offers a holistic-focused treatment menu, including hot and cold therapy in its state-of-the-art steam and ice room.
If 'Black Mirror' Was a Workplace Comedy and a Rom-Com, It'd Be Likeable Afterlife Series 'Upload'
Three seasons in, this AI-, virtual reality- and capitalism-skewering series keeps proving an astute and engaging satire.
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From scenic camel rides to renting your own island.
The Iron Throne Is Touring Australia to Celebrate 'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'House of the Dragon'
Take your rightful place on the new-look chair, which is covered with 1000 swords and weighs 226 kilograms.
Eat'aliano by Pino
120 High Street, Windsor
This Windsor Italian joint is seriously good.
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Now Open: Handpick Your Own Cuts of Wagyu Before Firing Them Up at the CBD's New Korean BBQ Joint Woo399
Pick your meat from the fridge, pay at the counter and then cook up your own highly personalised KBBQ feast.
'Eras' 101: Everything That You Need to Know About Taylor Swift's Australian Tour (and How to Cope If You're Not Going)
From what to wear to whether it's as sensational as you've heard (it is) — and how to have the 'Eras' experience at home — we've got the full Swiftie rundown.
Five Places Where You Can Get Next-Level Crumpets in Melbourne
Toast stands no chance against these golden, holey rounds — especially when they're topped with lemon curd, mushroom jam or pecorino and honey.
Ladro
224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
A touch of Italy with a Melbourne sensibility.
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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.
Young Gun of Wine Has Announced Its 2024 Top 50 If You're Looking for an Ace New Vino to Sip
“These awards are as much about vision and leadership as they are about the quality of wine in the glass.”
The Raccoon Club
145 Plenty Rd, Preston
With a strict 'no dickheads' policy (that they take very seriously), it really is about drinking better, not more.
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The Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen
We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.
Two New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay
Located at the end of a valley in the Northern Rivers region, these cute, compact places to stay are surrounded by citrus trees — and plenty of quiet.
W Melbourne's WET Sessions 2023
Sun, 5 Mar, 2023
W Melbourne, Melbourne
Enjoy drinks, snacks and beats while you party poolside — 14 storeys up.
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The Ten Most Life-Changing Meals that Aren't in a Restaurant
From Japan to Peru, check out these ten eye-opening meals to prepare yourself for a transformative feast.
400 Gradi x The Lume Dinner
Thu, 20 Jun, 2024
THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf
It's not The Lume's last supper, but this collaboration with 400 Gradi will only run for one night.
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Vue de Monde
525 Collins Street, Melbourne
One of the most celebrated fine diners in Australia — with world-class views, too.
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Fiji Happiness Handbook
Find your happiness on this 333-island archipelago in the South Pacific.
Synthony Australia
Fri, 20 Sep, 2024
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
What happens when tunes by Swedish House Mafia, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim and Avicii get the orchestral treatment? This dazzling show.
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2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)
This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.
Now Open: The Social Quarter Is Chadstone's New Jam-Packed Dining and Entertainment Precinct
The new $70-million hub is home to 17 venues and experiences, including a brewery, a rooftop bar, a Euro diner from the Half Acre crew and Melbourne’s first Hijinx Hotel.
Where to Find the Best Bagels in Melbourne
Find your favourite doughy ring of goodness at these top bagelries.
Shout "Dracarys" and Sip: Concrete Playground's 'House of the Dragon' Drinking Game
Welcome back Westeros with a drink.
R Bar
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
A dapper 1920s-inspired cocktail lounge in Southbank with hot chip butties (and other great sangas).
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Melbourne Fringe Festival Returns Next Month for a Huge 40th Anniversary Edition
Riffing on the theme 'It’s About Time', this year's instalment features over 450 events, dishing up cabaret, circus, drag, visual art, music and loads of other creative delights.
Earthly Pleasures Cafe
1627 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
An out-of-town cafe set in a historic 1930s building.
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Coming Soon: Misfits Has Taken Over the Former Baby Snakes Site in Footscray
A trio of misfits has set up a sleek new bar in Footscray, set to champion local artists and community groups.
The World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Touring Australia Again in 2022
Let your inner child run free in the 1500-square-metre bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course and the space-themed wonderland.
Melbourne Speed Dating
Fri, 27 Oct, 2023
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Forget endless swiping and getting ghosted on dating apps — speed dating is back in style.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Brunswick
Explore Sydney Road and Lygon Street to find gourmet cheese, vintage threads, custom-fit denim and plenty of plants.
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