South Island Journeys
Break free from the daily grind, and head east then south for a tour around NZ's South Island. Together with Tourism New Zealand, we’ve fashioned these guides to take you all over the South. Based o ...
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Sunset Boulevard
Tue, 21 May - Sun, 11 Aug 2024
Princess Theatre, Melbourne
Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.
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Eight Food and Drink Stops for When You're Road Tripping Around Victoria's High Country
Seek out top-quality cups of joe, sip glasses of prosecco and feast at farm-to-table fine diners.
Capitano
421 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
Italian food with an Aussie edge and revamped classic cocktails in the Beaufort's former Carlton space.
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Pilgrim Bar
15-19 Federation Wharf, Melbourne
Sip gin tea cocktails at a waterfront venue in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
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Sir Charles
121 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
A cafe by day and restaurant by night, Sir Charles puts an Asian twist on old-school Fitzroy.
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Wild Dance Theatre Performance 'A Divine Comedy' Is Dark Mofo's First Must-See Show for 2023
“This is the most incredibly wild theatre performance that we have presented in the history of Dark Mofo... We can safely say the audience will be anything but bored.”
How the Collapse of Damian Griffiths' Hospitality Empire Extends Beyond Just Doughnut Time
The closure of 30 Doughnut Time outlets around the country is really just the tip of the iceberg — this is what it means for his other venues.
Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori: Dulka Warngiid – Land of All
Fri, 23 Sep 2016 - Sun, 29 Jan 2017
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
Because fascinating art careers can begin at 81.
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Lights, Camera, Roadtrip: Ten California Filming Locations That Are Worth a Detour
California is the home of cinema, so be sure to step foot inside some of your favourite movies at these Hollywood destinations.
Shusai Mijo
256 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.
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Dom's Social Club Is the New Three-Level Pizzeria, Pool Room and Rooftop Bar in Melbourne's CBD
The former Peaches and Cheek space has been transformed into a laidback spot that feels distinctly like an Italian social club.
The First Trailer for 'Kinds of Kindness' Brings Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Back Together
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Goodbye 'Breaking Bad' Favourite Mike Ehrmantraut, Hello Astronauts: Jonathan Banks Talks 'Constellation'
After 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul', Jonathan Banks swaps two of the best shows of the 21st century for a thrilling new sci-fi series.
The Best Kayaking and Canoeing Spots Near Melbourne
Escape the city for a day gliding on the water spotting platypuses, dolphins and aquatic birds.
Mr West Bar & Bottleshop
106 Nicholson Street, Footscray
A two-storey bar and bottleshop in the heart of Footscray.
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The Wharf Hotel
18-38 Siddeley Street, Melbourne
Berth at this Yarra-side bar for a beer and the best view.
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Australia's First-Ever Angelika Film Centre (and the First Outside the US) Is Opening in Brisbane
Reading is behind the eight-screen, 400-seat cinema complex, which will span across two storeys and open midyear.
Charlene Fernandez Hair
77 Union Street, Armadale
An award-winning independent hair stylist operating in the heart of Armadale.
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Arlechin
Mornane Place, Melbourne
Grossi Florentino's basement bar is serving snacks and cocktails until 3am every night.
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Sardine Chadstone
1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone
Head along to Chadstone's newest bar for gochujang wontons, tempura oysters and uninterrupted views of Melbourne's city skyline.
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David's Hot Pot
279 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
This Chengu-born hot pot brand has locals flocking for its bold Sichuan soup bases and vast menu of add-ins.
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Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show
Fri, 30 Aug - Sun, 15 Sep 2024
South Bank Piazza, South Brisbane
This fashion show-meets-musical revue ode to an inimitable designer is making its Australian debut at Brisbane Festival 2024.
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The Osborne Rooftop & Bar
119 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Choose between its intimate cocktail lounge, on-site restaurant, classic pub or rooftop with views of the South Yarra skyline.
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The Docks: Melbourne's Cultural Underground of the '90s
Fri, 13 Nov 2015 - Sun, 28 Feb 2016
Library at The Dock, Docklands
Celebrate the birth of Melbourne's electronic music scene.
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The Best Melbourne Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
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Hubert Estate Is the Yarra Valley's Ambitious New Destination Winery
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Hotel Morris Sydney - Handwritten Collection
412 Pitt Street, Haymarket
The perfect inner-city getaway for couples looking for understated luxury and a gorgeous hotel bar.
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A Minor Place
103 Albion Street, Brunswick
An unassuming cafe with some of the best haloumi in the north.
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The Victorian Government Has Declared Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour a Major Event to Stop Ticket Scalping
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American Doughnut Kitchen 70th Birthday
Fri, 5 Jun, 2020
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
The Queen Vic Market stall is celebrating its 70th birthday with 70-cent doughnuts.
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Munich Brauhaus
45 South Wharf Drive, South Wharf, Melbourne
A 900-seater German beerhall with more steins and pork dishes that you can poke a pretzel at.
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Twelve80
6 Lewis Street, Coburg North
Get your hands messy in this North Coburg pottery studio.
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North Melbourne's Courthouse Hotel Has Quietly Reopened Following a Major Refurbishment
The Courthouse Hotel is officially back open for business following a stunning restoration and refurbishment project by four hospo pros.
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Jamsheed Wines
4 Albert Street, Preston
This two-storey dive bar and urban winery is located in Preston.
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Kaiju Cantina
27 Hume Street, Huntingdale
The first-ever beer hall and brewpub from award-winning brewery Kaiju is a colourful warehouse site boasting 16 taps and a cracking pizza menu.
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Curious Is Melbourne's Soon-to-Open New Hotel Cocktail Bar with a Secret Laneway Entrance
You'll find it in Melbourne's new W Hotel when it launches in February 2021.
Patient Wolf Distilling Co
34-36 Market Street, Southbank
Sip clever gin cocktails just metres from where the gin was made at one of Victoria's largest independent gin distillery.
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Regional Queensland's Man-Made Surf Lake Is Set to Expand and Open Its Waves to the Public
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The Stables of Como
Como House, Corner Williams Road And Lechlade Avenue, South Yarra
Como House's quaint cafe does brunch, high tea and picnics in the grounds.
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