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    Now Open: For the First Time Ever in Australia, You Can Get Sipping, Snacking and Rollerskating at the Malibu Barbie Cafe

    Let's go party: this two-storey spot has popped up in Melbourne with a roller rink and a Ken-themed bar slinging cocktails.

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    Gelato Messina and Tony's Chocolonely Have Collabed on a Super Gooey Bake-At-Home Cookie Pie Perfect for Cold Winter Nights

    Available from early July, stores nationwide will also serve single-serve portions and a limited-edition gelato scoop.

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    The Diageo World Class Finals Will See the Country's Eight Best Bartenders Shaking and Stirring for Their Chance to Represent Australia on the Global Stage

    The Diageo World Class national final returns this month — and the winner will go on to represent Australia against the world's best in Toronto later this year.

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    Hot Fellas Bakery From 'And Just Like That...' Is Popping Up in Australia to Serve Free Sweet and Savoury Treats for One Weekend Only

    If you're in Sydney on the last weekend of June, you can head to this usually fictional spot IRL — Vegemite babka and Golden Gaytime cream puffs are on the menu.

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    Coming Soon: The Malibu Barbie Cafe Is Popping Up in Australia for the First Time, Complete with a Cocktail-Slinging Ken-Themed Bar

    The Social Quarter at Chadstone in Melbourne is hosting this Barbie hangout from the end of June 2025 until summer 2026.

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    Now Open: The Force Is Strong with Australia's First-Ever 'Star Wars' Cafe, Which Is Serving Up Blue Milk at Melbourne Museum

    The 'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe is designed to look like a Corellian Star Cruiser — and green burgers, Chewbacca cookies and dessert space stations are also on the menu.

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    'Wednesday' Is Taking Over an Australian Island for One Spooky Winter Evening — and You Can Head Along

    Sydney's Cockatoo Island is becoming 'Wednesday' Island, hosting a one-night-only fan festival dedicated to the Netflix hit.

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    It's Official: 'Scrubs' Is Returning for a Full New Season a Decade and a Half After the Hit Sitcom's Initial Run Ended

    Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke are all returning — as is series creator Bill Lawrence, who has been busy on 'Ted Lasso' and 'Shrinking' of late.

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    Lorde Is Bringing Her 'Ultrasound' World Tour to Australian and New Zealand Arenas in 2026

    Fresh from her fourth album 'Virgin' debuting at number one Down Under, the New Zealand singer has locked in her next Australian and NZ gigs.

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    Melbourne International Film Festival's 2025 Lineup Spans Kristen Stewart's Directorial Debut, New Aussie Horror and 270-Plus Other Titles

    'Eddington', Harris Dickinson's first feature behind the lens, the world premiere of 'Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man' and plenty of international award-winners are also on the program.

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    Strawberry Fields' Packed 2025 Lineup Is Here with Detroit Love, Gilles Peterson, Chaos in the CBD and More

    As usual, you'll want to get in fast if you've been waiting for the roster of acts before buying tickets — the festival is already 95-percent sold out.

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    Prime Video Is Hosting a Star-Filled Book Club Down Under to Celebrate Its Slate of Page-to-Screen Hits

    Stars from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', plus author Jenny Han and the 'Culpable' trilogy scribe Mercedes Ron, are heading to Machine Hall in Sydney.

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    Coming Soon: A Spectacular Fashion Exhibition Celebrating Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Is Making Its World Premiere in Australia

    More than 140 designs will be on display at the NGV across summer 2025–26, covering threads donned by Rihanna, Kate Moss, The Sex Pistols and more.

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    This Moody, Underground Restaurant in Brisbane Has Claimed Australia's Top Interior Design Prize

    The 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards have been announced — and Central by J.AR Office has been crowned the country's best-designed space.

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    Frank Green's Latest Limited-Edition Drink Bottle Collection Glows in the Dark So You'll Never Lose It Again

    Spanning two sizes, three colours and multiple accessories, this radiant collection is primed for on-the-move and after-dark sipping.

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    From Dreamy Dining Rooms to Moody Basement Bars, Nearly 200 Venues Have Been Shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards

    Design envy alert: these are the restaurants, retail spaces and residences that are setting the 2025 style standard.

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    ALDI's Streetwear Collection Is Back for 2025 — This Time with 29 Pieces, All for Under $20 Each

    After 2024's range sold out, the supermarket chain has a new lineup of branded threads on offer, including hoodies, beanies and sneakers.

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    You Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego

    Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.

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    Enjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure

    From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.

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    That's Amore: Score Ten Percent Off These Hotels When You Book Your Euro Summer Via Concrete Playground Trips

    Do the European summer of your dreams justice with our exclusive offer for Visa cardholders.

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    Embrace the Unknown as Intrepid Travel Launches Its Second 'Uncharted Expedition' Featuring a Mystery Itinerary

    Adventure awaits in the unplanned, as this 14-day itinerary offers 2400 kilometres of mystery destinations between Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

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    You Can Now Stay in Tiny Houses in France, Spain and Italy, Thanks to Tiny Away's European Expansion

    The eco-conscious tiny house company has launched new nature-based stays in wine regions, forest valleys and mountain villages — just in time for Euro summer.

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