The Ten Best Films of 2020
With exceptional dramas, joyous concert documentaries and horror mind-benders, 2020 wasn't lacking in excellent movies.
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Easy Cocktails to Make with That Bottle of Bourbon You Bought Dad for Father's Day
Make that last-minute gift a little more meaningful by treating your father to an impressive (and easy-to-make) tipple.
Supergraph
Fri, 14 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb 2014
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
A celebration of art and design in all its lovely forms.
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Melbourne's Blockbuster Citywide Arts Festival Rising Will Finally Make Its Proper Debut This June
COVID might have crushed the festival's dreams two years in a row, but it's ready and raring for 2022 with a huge 12-day program featuring 225 events and 800-plus artists.
MPavilion Will Be Hosting More Than 400 Free Events This Spring and Summer
Including yoga and dance classes, a Halloween ball and a marriage equality one-year-anniversary party.
The New Trailer for Marvel's Long-Awaited 'The New Mutants' Turns 'X-Men' Into a Horror Film
The film was shot back in 2017 and is finally hitting the big screen this year.
Indie Theatre in the Spotlight for MTC’s NEON Season
Leading Melbourne indies The Hayloft Project, THE RABBLE, Daniel Schlusser Ensemble, Fraught Outfit and Sisters Grimm storm the big stage.
The Irishman
Thu, 7 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Thanks to the combined talents of Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, this decades-spanning gangster epic proves a weighty knockout.
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The Hamptons Bakery
427 Hampton Street, Hampton
This is one good-looking bakery.
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Trans-American Train To Transform Into A Mobile Art Gallery
Taking art to the people.
Melbourne's NGV Has Unveiled Its Mind-Bending New Escher x Nendo Exhibition
The blockbuster 'Between Two Worlds' exhibition launches this weekend.
Bass & Flinders Distillery
40 Collins Road, Dromana
Mornington Peninsula's grape-based spirits, liquor and brandy go-to.
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The Rose Hotel Is Getting a New Upstairs Wine Bar
They'll be temporarily shutting up shop for summer renovations.
Food Artists Bompas & Parr Are Hosting a Feast Where Diners Must Kill Their Meal
Their London-based Kill It, Eat It series will step through the process of putting meat on diners' plates.
'Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical' Is Bringing Its Song-Filled Upside Down Satire Down Under
An award-winner during its off-Broadway run, this 'Stranger Things' stage send-up is making its Australian debut in Melbourne this spring.
Sex and the City
The series that pushed the boundaries when it came to both sex and friendship.
Disney, McDonald's and IKEA Have Shared Their Secret Recipes with the World During COVID-19
Have a go at recreating IKEA's legendary meatballs, try whipping up a McMuffin or recreate Disney's Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets.
Stir Frydays Asian Food Truck Festival
Fri, 9 Oct, 2015
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
With the team from Gyoza Records on the decks, of course.
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Robots to Replace Artists?
Harvey Moon's 'drawing machines' explore the creative potential of robots.
Nine New Movies You Can Watch in March That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with the latest 'Magic Mike', the robo-horror thrills (and laughs) of 'M3GAN' and a savage Palme d'Or-winning satire.
This Immersive 'Dirty Dancing' Experience Will Give You the Time of Your Life
Underground Cinema will let you check into Kellerman's Mountain House for Swayze-style painting classes, volleyball games and dance lessons.
Improvising a Christmas Movie with Director Joe Swanberg
Anna Kendrick and Lena Dunham riffing the next 50 Shades of Grey. You can't write this stuff.
The New W Seltzer Range
There's a new hard seltzer on the market that's naturally low in sugar and carbohydrates.
This New York Company Prints Edible Selfies On Cookies, Cupcakes and Coffee
Why just upload your selfies to Instagram when you can eat them?
'Hamilton' Will Leave Melbourne in January — and You Can Still Nab $10 Tickets Via TodayTix's Lottery
Melburnians have only got a few months left to be in the room where it happens — including for cheap.
The Ten Best Bars in the World
Your local favourite may not be on the list, but rest assured that all fifty are well worth the visit next time you find yourself in one of the world's culture capitals.
Melbourne's Riverland Has Created a Nostalgic Booze-Infused Hot Milo to Warm You Up This Winter
The Boozy Milo reworks a childhood classic with rum, maple syrup and whipped cream.
Gelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Own Mint Slice Biscuits for Father's Day (or Just for Yourself)
This year, they come in a three-flavour pack with salted caramel and rum and raisin biscuits.
Bonchon Craigieburn
Main Street, Craigieburn
The first Aussie restaurant from a globally-loved Korean chicken chain, famed for its signature sauces and double-fried chook.
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Critterpedia Is the New Animal-Identifying App That Works Like Shazam for Aussie Snakes and Spiders
Once launched, it'll be able to classify native creepy crawlies with just a snap of your camera.
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 7
Head to the flicks to see Taika Waititi's latest 'Thor' instalment, a strangers-on-a-train romance and Tim Roth taking a wild Acapulco holiday.
The Second Season of 'Notting Hill'-Style Rom-Com 'Starstruck' Is Just As Much of a Gem As the First
Prepare to fall head over heels for season two of Rose Matafeo’s smart, heartfelt and gloriously relatable rom-com sitcom.
Seven Creative Cooking Projects to Tackle This Weekend
Hit the kitchen and try one of these culinary creations to pass your time in iso.
Deliveroo Is Starting 2022 with Free Delivery on Plant-Based Dishes From Over 1500 Restaurants
Kicking off 2022 by ditching meat? Get vegan katsu curries, fried cauliflower burgers and pitas with plant-based lamb brought to your door.
Sydney Film Festival Has Unveiled the First 22 Movies From Its Jam-Packed 2021 Lineup
Berlinale winners, Sundance hits, local documentaries, a film based on a 148-tweet Twitter thread — they're all on the bill.
Rome: City and Empire
Fri, 21 Sep 2018 - Sun, 3 Feb 2019
National Museum of Australia, Acton
Experience the grandeur of ancient Rome at this blockbuster exhibition.
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Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in October
Spend your couch time watching documentaries about David Beckham, The Wiggles and ONEFOUR — and the return of French caper 'Lupin'.
The Postina Is St Kilda's New Italian Eatery at Home in the Iconic Post Office Hotel
With $12 'Marg-Duo Tuesdays' and an Italian family-style menu, this new eatery is bringing all the Euro-vibes to one of St Kilda's historic venues.
Watch the First Trailer for Netflix's Twisty New Grief-Fuelled Dark Comedy 'Dead to Me'
It stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, and has some strong 'A Simple Favour' vibes.
Five-Time Finalist Yvette Coppersmith Has Taken Out the 2018 Archibald Prize
Her self portrait has won the prestigious competition.
Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in December
Make a couch date with the new 'Knives Out' whodunnit, Annie Murphy's latest gem, a steamy romance and an ace Aussie rom-com sitcom.
Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2022
Thu, 10 Feb - Mon, 14 Feb 2022
ACMI and online, Melbourne
Melbourne's female-focused film festival returns for the sixth year — in-person and online.
Fred Armisen and John C Reilly Try to Head to Space in the Trailer for Astronaut Sitcom 'Moonbase 8'
Following three men on a quest to take part in a lunar mission, the new series will hit Stan in November.
Connie's Grandma Pies
Fri, 10 Sep - Sun, 17 Oct 2021
Online
This pizza joint's new menu of 12-inch square-shaped pies is available for delivery through lockdown.
The Best Barbecue Joints in Melbourne
From DIY Korean to slow 'n' low American, these are the city's best spots for smoked, charry melt-in-your-mouth meats.
'Fantastic Beasts' Is Being Turned Into a Huge 'Harry Potter'-Themed Natural History Exhibition
It'll showcase items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World alongside real-life creatures, specimens and artefacts — and it's set to tour the world.
'Love Actually' in Concert Is Returning to Australia This Christmas to Spread Festive Rom-Com Cheer
To ‘Love Actually’ fans, this full orchestra-backed screening is perfect.
Get Ready for an Epic Campaign: 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves' Just Rolled Out Its New Trailer
Chris Pine, Rege-Jean Page, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant will roll the dice in this game-to-film adaptation.
Melbourne Cat Lovers Show 2022
Sat, 4 Jun - Sun, 5 Jun 2022
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Melbourne's dedicated cat show returns for two feline-filled days.
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Netflix Just Dropped the Tense Trailer for True Crime-Inspired Australian Thriller 'The Stranger'
After premiering at Cannes, the Joel Edgerton-starring film will hit Australian cinemas in early October, then stream via the platform later that month.
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