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Melbourne has been crowned the best city in the world for 2026

Melbourne has been crowned the best city in the world for 2026

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Melbourne has been crowned the best city in the world for 2026

Five magical spots to see springtime blooms in Victoria

Five magical spots to see springtime blooms in Victoria

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Five magical spots to see springtime blooms in Victoria

The hottest restaurants in Melbourne right now

The hottest restaurants in Melbourne right now

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The hottest restaurants in Melbourne right now

The best events in Melbourne this month

The best events in Melbourne this month

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The best events in Melbourne this month

Melbourne has been crowned the best city in the world for 2026

Five magical spots to see springtime blooms in Victoria

The hottest restaurants in Melbourne right now

The best events in Melbourne this month

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The Melbourne Star is officially reopening later this month – complete with a new bar and VIP cabins

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The Melbourne Star is officially reopening later this month – complete with a new bar and VIP cabins

Malthouse Theatre’s 2027 season is big on bold ideas and a little bit of AI chaos

Theatre

Malthouse Theatre’s 2027 season is big on bold ideas and a little bit of AI chaos

Melbourne Airport’s new pick-up and drop-off zone is open now as part of a $500-million project

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Melbourne Airport’s new pick-up and drop-off zone is open now as part of a $500-million project

Crown Melbourne's $200-million redevelopment (with 15+ new venues) is picking up speed

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Crown Melbourne's $200-million redevelopment (with 15+ new venues) is picking up speed

Melbourne welcomes a new Tokyo-inspired seafood restaurant from three Kisumé alum

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Melbourne welcomes a new Tokyo-inspired seafood restaurant from three Kisumé alum

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Latest food and drink reviews

Lake House

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Lake House

More than 40 years after it first opened, Lake House remains a beloved Daylesford icon

Past/Port

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Past/Port

Past/Port might just be serving the best dessert in Melbourne

Tyga

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Tyga

This ‘neo-Asian’ diner bounds between regions but feels right at home in Carnegie

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The 8 best things to do in Bendigo right now

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The 8 best things to do in Bendigo right now

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Start (and end the day) right with Crowne Plaza’s wellness AM and PM rituals

Start (and end the day) right with Crowne Plaza’s wellness AM and PM rituals

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Latest film reviews

Behemoth!

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Behemoth!

A note-perfect Pedro Pascal carries Tony Gilroy’s off-key musical drama

Verity

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Verity

Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson’s steamy thriller might tickle your fancy

Digger

Film

Digger

Tom Cruise stops running and starts acting in Alejandro G Iñárritu’s superbly scurrilous black comedy

Love Local: A guide to Melbourne's suburbs

Footscray

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Footscray

This inner-city suburb is the brightest jewel of Melbourne’s west

Fitzroy

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Fitzroy

Arty shops, funky restaurants and bars and hipsters galore

St Kilda

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St Kilda

St Kilda’s past is as colourful as its present

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The best things to do in Melbourne before you die

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The best things to do in Melbourne before you die

The best restaurants in Melbourne

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Escape the city

A huge 775-bed hotel-hostel hybrid is opening in Melbourne next year

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A huge 775-bed hotel-hostel hybrid is opening in Melbourne next year

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This charming regional Victorian town is officially Australia's Top Tiny Tourism town for 2026

This charming regional Victorian town is officially Australia's Top Tiny Tourism town for 2026

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This charming regional Victorian gem is Australia's top tiny tourism town for 2025

This charming regional Victorian gem is Australia's top tiny tourism town for 2025

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I stayed at this luxurious country lodge with an on-site bakehouse – and it’s just 90 minutes from Melbourne

I stayed at this luxurious country lodge with an on-site bakehouse – and it’s just 90 minutes from Melbourne

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These small regional Victorian towns have been listed among the top ten friendliest places in Australia

These small regional Victorian towns have been listed among the top ten friendliest places in Australia

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The best day hikes from Melbourne

The best day hikes from Melbourne

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The best camping spots near Melbourne in Victoria

The best camping spots near Melbourne in Victoria

Latest from around the world

Where are the floods in Spain and Greece and is it safe to travel?

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Where are the floods in Spain and Greece and is it safe to travel?

Flash floods have swept across popular holiday destinations over the weekend – here’s a roundup of everything you need to know

These are the funniest photos from The Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists 2026

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These are the funniest photos from The Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists 2026

A wild boar in a hat, panicking fish and an elephant giving itself a slap – this year’s Comedy Wildlife finalists don’t disappoint

Japan, US, Spain: The best countries for travel and tourism in 2026 have been revealed

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Japan, US, Spain: The best countries for travel and tourism in 2026 have been revealed

There’s a new number one for world tourism in 2026 – and getting there took more than just good weather and famous landmarks

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