Thirteen 2020 Oscar-Winning Films You Should Watch Immediately
Catch up on the best films of the last year, from historic winner 'Parasite' to two films you can stream on Netflix right now.
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Cornelia Parker
Fri, 8 Nov 2019 - Sun, 16 Feb 2020
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks
See an exploded garden shed, steamrolled silver and a blood-red room of absent poppies in the largest exhibition of the British artist’s works to date.
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The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2024
Fri, 15 Mar - Sun, 24 Mar 2024
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne
This year's festival includes over 400 food- and wine-filled events, championing local and international chefs.
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The World's First Wearable Subwoofer Lets You Feel That Bass
And it's silent to the outside world.
The Most Weird and Wonderful Food Museums to Visit Around the World
Entire temples dedicated to bizarre, niche foods, from chicken risotto ice cream to giant creepy currywurst men.
Ruyi
16 Liverpool Street, Melbourne
Dumplings and wine done differently.
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Maha Beer & Burger Special
Tue, 20 Jun - Thu, 31 Aug 2023
Maha Restaurant, Melbourne
Maha are bringing back their famous $30 beer and burger special.
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Suzuran
1025-1027 Burke Road, Camberwell
Serving up some of the best sushi in Melbourne alongside a heap of imported Japanese products.
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Maha North x Mac Forbes
Tue, 3 Oct, 2023
Maha Bar, Collingwood
Shane Delia is throwing a special once-off dinner with paired Yarra Valley wines in his Collingwood restaurant.
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Cooking with Cooper 2023
Multiple single dates
Chin Chin, Melbourne
Learn from Chin Chin's Executive Chef Ben Cooper, before sitting down to a punchy Thai-inspired lunch.
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Melbourne's CBD Laneways Are Going Green
And you can nominate your favourite laneway for greening.
Melbourne's Got a Brand New Salumi Bar
Italian-style home-cured meats have a new northern home in Saluministi.
Victoria's Peninsula Hot Springs Retreat Has Undergone a Luxurious $13 Million Expansion
Its new facilities include an ice cave, a new wellness centre and seven new hot spring pools overlooking an outdoor stage.
Melbourne's Best Indoor Workouts for When It's Far Too Cold to Exercise Outside
Turn off the heater — from bouldering to gymnastics to roller skating, these inside activities are guaranteed warm you up quick smart.
Just Like Its Meatless Meatballs, IKEA Is Now Serving Up Plant-Based Hot Dogs at Its Australian Stores
That $2 hot dog on the way to the car now comes in a meat-free version made with rice protein, carrot, onion and apple.
New York Is Getting a Pop-Up Seinfeld Museum
Open for five days only. Get. Out.
Melbourne Is Getting Salad Vending Machines
With all unsold salads going to feed Melbourne's homeless population.
Park Street Pasta & Wine
268 Park Street, South Melbourne
Home to some of the best pasta in Melbourne.
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A Look Inside Falls Creek's Luxe New Ski Lodge
Channelling 1970s European-style interiors, this ski-in ski-out lodge serves whisky in the day spa and marshmallows for fireplace toasting.
Best of 2018 Melbourne
These 36 outstanding Melbourne ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.
A Weekender's Guide to Lake Macquarie
Find perfect kayaking, beach caves and your own private holiday home on the water.
The Easiest and Hardest Bars to 'Ghost' From in Melbourne
If you feel like you might need to make a sneaky exit, plan your night accordingly.
Warm Up With Goat Pie Guy's Winter Recipe for Wagyu Beef and Porter Pie
Rolling the lifelong love affair that is beer and pie into one big mouthful.
The Less Obvious Guide to Berlin
We asked an actual Berlin local where to eat and what to do.
The Flour
199 Victoria Street, West Melbourne
French cakes and pastries paired with some of the best coffee in Melbourne.
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Singapore-Inspired Hawker Hall Opens in Windsor
From the minds behind Chin Chin, Kong and Baby.
Kickin' Inn Port Melbourne
309 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Saucy seafood by the bag has landed in Port Melbourne — and cutlery is very much optional.
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Vivid Sydney 2019
Fri, 24 May - Sat, 15 Jun 2019
Various locations across Sydney
This year's radiant program includes FKA Twigs, Spike Lee and a field of 500 glowing fireflies.
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This New Service Lets You Send Evil Fortune Cookies to Your Enemies
From the Cards Against Humanity crew — who else?
The World's First Garlic Bread Appreciation Conference Is Coming to Australia
Because some people aim for the stars.
The Ten Best Breakfast Bowls in Melbourne
Bowls filled with everything from passionfruit to pudding and cacao to co-yo.
Icebergs' Maurice Terzini Launches New Collection at Australian Fashion Week
Black, white and hectic mullets take centre stage at the Sydney restaurateur's MBFWA 2017 show.
Five Jam-Packed Itineraries for Easter Long Weekend Getaways
Get outta town.
The Ten Best Winter Cabins You Can Escape To
Nestle into a fireplace-flanked hideaway far, far away from mobile phone coverage.
You Can Rent Your Own Private Island Off the Coast of Tasmania
In true Tassie style, it's insanely beautiful.
This Swedish Golden Egg-Shaped Sauna Is the Ultimate Outdoor Meeting Room
Artists Bigert and Bergström call it a "social sculpture", a space for locals to discuss their town problems.
First Man
Thu, 11 Oct - Wed, 21 Nov 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne
An intimate and breathtaking character study that reminds us exactly why we still love going to the movies.
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A Guide to Relaxing in New Zealand's Christchurch Region
Take a step back and enjoy the South Island's peaceful surrounds.
Your Second Summer
Ten Must-See 2021 Oscar-Winning Films You Should Watch Immediately
Catch up on the best films of the last year — from historic winner 'Nomadland' to four movies you can stream right now.
CDMX Brunswick East
315 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
It's best known for its birria tacos, but CDMX is also home to some of the best Mexican food in Melbourne.
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Move Over High Line, Melbourne's Getting Its First Elevated Park
Frolic above the city bustle at Melbourne's brand new Skypark.
SBS Is Launching Australia's First Free-To-Air Food Channel
Because you can never have too many cooking programs.
Convoy Moonee Ponds
109 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds
This bright parkside spot boasts a strong cafe pedigree, serving up cinnamon scroll pancakes and boba cold brew.
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Lido on the Roof
Thu, 12 Nov 2015 - Fri, 15 Apr 2016
The Lido, Hawthorn
The Lido's first ever season of rooftop cinema.
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Draught Coffee on Tap Is an Actual Thing Now
All you need are nitro kegs and a rum distillery engineer friend.
The World's First Freeform 3D Printed House Is Here
And it looks like something out of a well-funded sci-fi film.
Our Nine Favourite Northside Bars
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The Humble Pasta
Stokehouse, St Kilda
Stokehouse Pasta & Bar is hosting a monthly dining series championing the humble pasta.
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Western Australia's Colonial Brewing Co. Opens Port Melbourne Brewery
They've officially launched on the east coast.
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