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The historic Lorne Theatre is hosting a special pop-up season this summer and you're invited
Before an extensive refurbishment by the team behind Sydney's Golden Age Cinema, the seaside theatre will spotlight a program of contemporary and classic flicks
See the works of Leonardo da Vinci in a whole new light at the Lume’s next exhibition
This immersive showcase will use cutting-edge technology to peel back the layers of the Mona Lisa, explore da Vinci’s inspirations and much more
Yikes! These are the most expensive suburbs to rent a room in Melbourne
If you thought the share house life meant cheap living, think again...
Taxis can now be booked via Uber in Melbourne and parts of regional Victoria
Uber has updated its vehicle eligibility requirements in Victoria, allowing taxis on the ride-share platform for the first time ever
Coldplay are bringing their Music of the Spheres tour to Melbourne in 2024: here's everything we know
Including when tickets go on sale, so you can fire up the group chat and get planning
These adorable seeing eye dog puppies need you to give them a loving home
All you have to do is give them plenty of love and cuddles, and you won't have to spend a cent
This Melbourne restaurant was just crowned Australia's best pizza and pasta chain
Italy's top judges have spoken
Gasp! Here's your chance to WIN A-Reserve tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Melbourne
The Swiftie quest for tickets isn't over just yet – you can still win one of 24 double passes
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Latest food and drink reviews
Gimlet at Cavendish House
Gimlet continues to glimmer seductively on Melbourne’s dining scene, a stalwart destination for beautiful food and wine, and comforting old-world charm
Stokehouse
This seafood institution's luxe beach house charms have had us spellbound for decades – and like a fine wine, it's only getting better with time
Lona Misa
Tucked away inside the Ovolo Hotel is a lively all-day diner for vibrant veg, Latin-inspired libations and conscious eaters
Amaru
Amaru is everything a contemporary fine diner should be – enigmatic, daring and engrossing at every turn
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Adventure Park’s Christmas Festival of Lights
Adventure Park’s Christmas Festival of Lights
Victoria’s largest Christmas lights display will mesmerise kids and adults alike
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Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature
Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature
Embark on a sublime sensory journey at this world premiere exhibition
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Concerts by Candlelight
Concerts by Candlelight
Revel in the music of Queen and Fleetwood Mac at these twinkling shows
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Weekend getaway alert: Frankson is your destination for summer fun
Weekend getaway alert: Frankson is your destination for summer fun
This waterfront city comes alive in the warmer months, so what are you waiting for?
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Get in the festive spirit
Where to get Santa photos in Melbourne
We've rounded up all of the best spots for snapping your special family photo with the big man in red
The best places to see Christmas lights in Melbourne
See the city at its most sparkly once Melbourne switches on its Christmas lights
Where to buy a real Christmas tree in Melbourne
In the spirit of all that is merry and bright, opt for a real Christmas tree this year
Restaurants and cafés open on Christmas Day
Don't bother with the cooking and cleaning this Christmas, save your energy and head out
Latest film reviews
The Promised Land
Mads Mikkelsen is a towering presence is a period epic that simmers with political feeling
Godzilla Minus One
Heartfelt and often awe-inspiring, Japanese VFX wizard Takashi Yamazaki delivers the best kaiju movie in decades
All Of Us Strangers
Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott spark in a masterful love story of loneliness and healing
Love Local: A guide to Melbourne's suburbs
This inner-city suburb is the brightest jewel of Melbourne’s west, primarily thanks to the migrant communities that have come to call Footscray home.
South Yarra is on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. It became a retreat for the wealthy from Melbourne town during the 1840s and...
Collingwood
Collingwood
The stomping ground of street gangs in the 1800s, Collingwood has a long, proud, chequered history of giving the middle finger to authority.
Templestowe
Templestowe
While sleepy Templestowe doesn’t get the glory of its more well-known neighbours Eltham and Doncaster, there’s a lot to love about this suburb....
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Escape the city
Apple users will finally be able to tap on and off with their iPhones or smartwatches
It's so isolated, you can only access it via boat
The best day hikes from Melbourne
The best day hikes from Melbourne
Ready to stretch your legs and explore the great outdoors? These are some of the best hiking and walking trails to try near Melbourne
A three-day culture-packed getaway in Canberra
A three-day culture-packed getaway in Canberra
Discover Australia’s story with a long weekend in our cultural capital
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The best weekend getaways from Melbourne
The best weekend getaways from Melbourne
Need a break? Here's where to spend the weekend in Victoria and still be back in Melbourne for work on Monday
A brand-new 32km multi-day coastal walk is opening up in Victoria
A brand-new 32km multi-day coastal walk is opening up in Victoria
The new Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park walk will wind through spectacular views from the shores of the Bass Coast
From Time Out Brisbane
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Brisbane restaurants are a celebration of the city’s diversity
The best galleries in Brisbane
Find landscapes, portraits, prints, immersive installations and pioneering digital artworks
The best luxury hotels on the Gold Coast
Luxurious facilities, world-class dining and decadent pampering are in plentiful supply
The best weekend getaways in Brisbane
You don’t have to venture far from the River City to experience a mini-break that seems a long way from quotidian cares
Latest from around the world
This beautiful South American country is launching a new digital nomad visa
It joins other countries in the region including Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay
Is it safe to travel to Indonesia following the Mount Marapi eruption? Latest travel advice for Bali and more
Here is everything you need to know about travelling to Indonesia right now
Amsterdam has unveiled new rules to tackle overtourism in 2024
Following this year’s campaign to shed its party town image, the Dutch capital is trying a new technique
Europe’s highest disco will be taking place in Switzerland next year
Back for its third edition after shindigs in Iceland and Scotland, Detour Discotheque is taking to the mountains in 2024
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The controversial movie has a UK release date and a new look at its star
The 23 best songs of 2023
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From ‘Tár’ to ‘Barbie’, this is our ranking of the essential films of the year.
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