Kmart's Latest Homewares Range Is Big on Coastal and Desert Oasis Vibes (Including for Pets)
The department store's latest affordable collection heroes contrasting textures, seashell and palm silhouettes, and even includes a cactus-shaped cat scratcher.
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Coming Soon: Basq House Is Byron Bay's New 32-Room Boutique Hotel That's Opening in Autumn 2024
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Public House
433-435 Church Street, Richmond
A sneaky little rooftop in Richmond ripe for beers with friends.
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Start Chanting Three Times: The 'Beetlejuice' Musical Will Make Its Australian Premiere in 2025
Eddie Perfect's song-filled take on Tim Burton's beloved film will enjoy its local debut at Melbourne's Regent Theatre.
This Is What Melbourne's Huge Soon-to-Open Urban Rooftop Farm Will Look Like
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Olie & Ari
133-135 Were Street, Brighton
Bayside's most discerning cafe hot spot.
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Glazed High Tea
Sun, 14 Feb, 2021
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick
A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
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The Ireland-Set Second Season of Jamie Dornan-Starring Thriller 'The Tourist' Is Just as Bingeable as the First
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Wagyu Wednesdays
Wed, 8 Feb, 2023
Bonny - Bar & Kitchen, Fitzroy
Take midweek steak night to the next level with prime wagyu cuts, bottomless hand-cut fries and local vino on tap.
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Prahran Convenience
196 Commercial Road, Prahran
A 24-hour convenience store with lots of international and vegan groceries.
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Made in the 90s
Sat, 2 Apr, 2022
Festival Hall Melbourne, West Melbourne
Watch Coolio sing 'Gangsta's Paradise' — and party like you've stepped back a few decades — at this throwback 90s gig.
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Mammoth
736 Malvern Road, Armadale
Melbourne's latest brunch darling takes the concept of cafe food to new heights.
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A Local Legends Guide: The Team at Third Wheel Highett Share Their Hidden Gems of Bayside Melbourne
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Acland Street Plaza
112-162 Acland Street, St Kilda
Head here for old-world European cake shops, new-school bars and excellent people watching.
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Be the master of your very own tiny bar.
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Maker & Monger
Shop 98, Prahran Market, 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra
This cheesy haven inside Prahran Market is part-shop, part-cafe — and all cheese.
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Low Key
59 High Street, Northcote
This low key Northcote bar is perfect for a settling in with a pint and a paperback.
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Waygood
213 Swan Street, Richmond
In the heart of Swan Street, this warm neighbourhood haunt is celebrating good vibes, great wine and a crafty menu complete with a daily-changing fresh pasta offering.
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RELICS: A New World Rises
Fri, 1 Sep 2023 - Sun, 28 Jan 2024
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
15 secondhand everyday objects have been transformed into LEGO® civilisations at Melbourne Museum.
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Casa N.O.M Bar y Restaurante
110 Greville Street, Prahran
A mezcal bar with a broad-ranging Latin American snack menu in Prahran.
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Pidapipo Gelateria
299 Lygon Street, Carlton
After a successful pop-up 'test lab', Pidapipo is back for good.
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Chicken Nugget Festival 2023
Sat, 11 Mar, 2023
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote
Previous iterations of the Chicken Nugget Festival have seen over 50,000 humble nuggs consumed in a single day.
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Leaps and Bounds Albert Park
84 Bridport Street, Albert Park
Grab a hot chocolate before heading out on a walk through Albert Park.
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This Hotel on Lord Howe Island Has Just Been Named the Best Place to Stay in the South Pacific for 2023
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