Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Has Revealed Its 2022 Dates and First Ten Movies
Returning for its 33rd year, Australia's annual celebration of French cinema will tour the country across March and April.
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Moon Dog Brewing Is Kicking Off Summer by Giving Away a Heap of Free Fizzer Alcoholic Seltzers
Bring your vessel to Moon Dog's breweries to nab a free drink — or head to a number of other spots around the city, Sydney and Adelaide for a free schooner.
Whiplash
Thu, 23 Oct - Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Various cinemas in Melbourne
This exceptional 'jazz thriller' chronicles the terrifying lengths people will go to in pursuit of a goal.
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In The Fade
Thu, 8 Mar - Wed, 4 Apr 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
A tense, emotional thriller featuring a phenomenal performance from Diane Kruger.
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The First Trailer for the New 'Mighty Ducks' TV Series Is Here to Make You Feel Nostalgic
Yes, it stars Emilio Estevez — and it hits Disney+ in March.
Airbnb Wants You to Spend a Year Living Rent-Free in a Gorgeous Sicily Townhouse
The house-sharing platform is giving one person the chance to spend 12 months living rent-free in the rural village of Sambuca.
Melburnians Who Visited Terminal 4 During a Ten-Hour Period Must Self-Isolate for 14 Days
The list exposure sites in Melbourne has now grown to 30.
Melbourne Is Getting Another Dining Rebate Scheme That'll Give You $150 Off Meals in the City
Now called 'Midweek Melbourne Money', it'll offer 30-percent rebates on dining in the CBD, Lygon Street, North Melbourne, Southbank, South Wharf and Docklands between Monday–Thursday.
Four Things You Should Do After Seeing 'Frozen the Musical' to Make the Magic Last Longer
You saw it. You loved it. You're not ready to let it go.
The Best and Worst of Oscars 2014 Acceptance Speeches
Cate Blanchett supports women in film, Matthew McConaughey celebrates a weird hero.
A Free KFC Feast Is Happening in the Streets of Melbourne This Weekend
The catch? It's taking place at 2am.
Polly Borland: Wonky
Fri, 28 Mar - Sun, 25 May 2014
Centre for Contemporary Photography, Fitzroy
This Melbourne expat is bringing kitsch back to the CCP.
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This Proposed Vending Machine Skyscraper Prints Customisable Homes Onsite
The innovative design takes a tall structure, a busy city, 3D printing and tiny apartments, and throws them into a futuristic blender to conceive the ultimate mashup.
Hot Takes & Takeaways: How Melbourne's Hospo Scene Nails Casual Dining
The brains behind some of your favourite dining establishments share insights into how they became the best in the business.
Warburton Motel
4 Donna Buang Road, Warburton
The Warby, where mid-century meets the mountains. Get ready to breathe in the country air.
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Macca's Wants You to Eat Pickle-Free Cheeseburgers and McNuggets Just Like The Kid LAROI
The Sydney rapper has teamed up with Macca's for the latest of its Famous Orders celebrity collaborations.
Jetstar Is Hosting Another Big Domestic Sale with Return Flights As Low As $65
Book a flight one way and you'll get the return trip for free — across a heap routes.
Behind the Scenes: Why 'Concrete Playground' Wrote an Article on Prawn Cocktails, Espresso Martinis and Footy Pies
And how we brought these visual feasts to the digital page with a freelance illustrator on Fiverr.
JuiceTank Combines iPhone Cover and Charger
Eliminate the inconvenience of a dead phone with JuiceTank, an iPhone cover and charger in one.
The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in Melbourne This Summer
Fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events await.
DeWolff
Thu, 21 Mar, 2013
The Workers Club, Fitzroy
The Netherlands' favourite psychedelic rockers release three albums to mark their 2013 Australian tour.
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New Eco-Conscious Doco Short 'Regenerating Australia' Ponders What the Country Might Look Like in 2030
'That Sugar Film' and '2040' filmmaker Damon Gameau is back with a hopeful look at Australia's possible near future — and it's coming to cinemas around the country.
Australia Is Getting an Adults-Only Pop-Up Bar Made Completely Out of Lego
Combine nostalgia and creativity with alcohol at this new concept bar opening in four cities.
Suspended
Thu, 3 Oct, 2013
Rooftop Bar, Melbourne
A synthesis of film, sound, design and dance is coming to fill the city skyline.
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Ten Musicians You Should be Following on Instagram
Ten Instagram accounts that give you a look inside the intoxicating life of a modern muso.
The Ten Best Mash-Ups of Anything Ever
Because two things merged together are better than one.
Culinary Safari
Fri, 5 Oct - Sat, 1 Dec 2012
The Smith, Prahran
Fast-track your way to epicurean enlightenment and sophisticated intoxication.
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Live the Bond Lifestyle With Heineken's Next-Level SPECTRE 007 Experiences
They've sent lucky ducks on helicopter pub tours and personal styling sessions. Now, Rottnest Island.
Broccoli Lattes Could be the Next Australian Coffee Trend
Thanks to a 100% broccoli powder developed by the CSIRO.
Melbourne Good Food Month 2021
Tue, 1 Jun - Wed, 30 Jun 2021
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
The month-long dining festival returns with a bang this June.
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Oh Hi Mark: 'The Disaster Artist' Author Greg Sestero Is Touring Australia to Celebrate 20 Years of 'The Room'
As well as chatting about (and screening) Tommy Wiseau's disasterpiece, Sestero is showing his new horror flick 'Miracle Valley'.
Airbnb Has Created a Greenery-Themed House Based on Pantone's Colour of the Year
Hang out in a plant-filled garden bedroom with a mown lawn, and eat in a dining room that's actually an indoor greenhouse.
Five of the World’s Weirdest Hotels
These hotels will ensure that the destination will be just as exciting as the journey on your next holiday.
The Ten Best Things to Do at Melbourne Good Food Month 2014
Good Food Month may seem overwhelming, but with this guide all you need to know is what you want to eat: everything.
This Japanese Bar Is Made Entirely Out of Recycled Rubbish
There's recycling, and then there's this.
Eight Things Worth Leaving the House For This Weekend
Ditch the Netflix sesh and get amongst it.
New Festival The Drop Will Tour the Country's Most Iconic Surf Spots
The boutique festival will follow the World Surf League Championships across the country, headlined by Safia, San Cisco and Dune Rats.
Artist Emily Devers' Top Ten Creative Hot Spots in Brisbane
As one half of creative duo Frank & Mimi, Emily Devers has spent years exploring the artistic no
The National Return to Australia in February
New York-based indie rockers The National are set to tour Australia in February 2014.
BeerFest Melbourne 2020
Sat, 29 Feb, 2020
Catani Gardens, St Kilda West
Australia's longest running beer festival returns to Melbourne — with hundreds of brews in tow.
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The Five TV Shows You’ll Be Downloading Next
From gods to sex pioneers and HBO to BBC.
New Impossible Foods Startup Makes Veggie Burgers That ‘Bleed’
Carnivores, leave your hatin' at the door.
This Treehouse Hotel Offers the Most Relaxation You Can Have on a Plane
The world's premier destination for finery and fuselage.
Ten Hotel Oases That Will Cool You Down in Summer
Boutique hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have the lowdown on where the trendsetters sleep.
Daily Detours to Help Expand Your Palate
Featuring a heaping serve of gooey raclette cheese.
Six Things We’ve Learned From #UpGoerfive
XKCD has us talking in only the 1000 most common words.
The Makers and Shakers Market
Sun, 29 Apr, 2018
Coburg Town Hall, Coburg
Spend your Sunday morning eating baked goods and perusing work from some of Melbourne's most exciting makers.
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DeAnne Smith: Get Into It
Thu, 26 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr 2015
Greek Centre - Mykonos, Melbourne
Thanks Canada.
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Seven Supremely Delicious Culinary Pop-Ups and Events Happening in Melbourne This Winter
Warm up with hawker-style dishes, plenty of doughnuts, all the cheese and drinks inside a plastic igloo.
The Cat Protection Society of Victoria Needs New Homes For Kittens Like This
With kitten season coming to a close, now's the time to adopt a furry new friend.
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