Melbourne still buzzes through winter, and as the coldest months approach, we head indoors for the biggest season for theatre and musicals.
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Melbourne still buzzes through winter, and as the coldest months approach, we head indoors for the biggest season for theatre and musicals.
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The Aboriginal flag to replace the Victorian flag on West Gate Bridge
Following a similar move by the NSW government, the flag is now set to permanently fly alongside the Australian flag
Covid-19 vaccine no longer required for international visitors to Australia
The change will come into effect from July 6, but other requirements like mask-wearing will remain
Get $250 off your energy bill with this Vic Gov rebate
The Power Saving Bonus is designed to ease cost-of-living pressures and is available to all Victorians from July 1
Wines with a "punk edge"? Meet MDI
Say 'saluti' to skin contact wines and esoteric varieties with deep Italian roots – and some very cool art collabs
It's official! Australia has the second best beach in the world right now
The list of the top 50 best beaches in the world have been released for 2022
Moreland council to vote on adopting a new Indigenous name
Residents have pushed to drop the original name that's linked to slavery in favour of a traditional Woi-wurrung phrase
Air New Zealand to offer the world’s first sleep pods for economy travellers
The airline’s new Dreamliners will arrive in 2024 and offer lay-down options for all cabins
NASA launches first commercial rocket from Australian soil
The landmark voyage took place at the Northern Territory's new Arnhem Space Centre
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Latest food and drink reviews
Sky Bar
Get 360-degree views of Melbourne while you drink and dine at this sky-high spot
Butchers Diner
Surprisingly, it's not just for carnivores
Minamishima
Melbourne’s best sushi. It’s a big call. But after encountering Minamishima, it’s one we’re prepared to make
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Win a $300 voucher to eat at the Boiling Crab’s new Melbourne restaurant
Win a $300 voucher to eat at the Boiling Crab’s new Melbourne restaurant
Whack on a bib and get stuck into a Cajun-style seafood boil in the heart of the CBD
Winter school holidays at Melbourne Museum
Winter school holidays at Melbourne Museum
Head out for a fun day of culture, adventure and discovery the whole family can enjoy
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Learn the art of cocktail making at Rice Paper Scissors
Learn the art of cocktail making at Rice Paper Scissors
You’ll be a master mixologist in no time
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Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival
Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival
One of Melbourne’s most successful children’s arts events returns for the school holidays
Prahran
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Ten incredible food, drink and shopping experiences to try in Ballarat
Ten incredible food, drink and shopping experiences to try in Ballarat
Don’t just go and see Ballarat – you can eat it, drink it, buy it and take it home with you too
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Latest film reviews
The Railway Children Return
This nostalgic sequel is a pleasant but meandering branch line journey lacking the force of the original
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Short on plot, long on silliness, the return of the little yellow troublemakers is a fun but fleeting helium high
McEnroe
Tennis ‘superbrat’ John McEnroe is the polarising subject of the best sports doc since ‘Senna’. You cannot be serious!?
Tigers
A soccer protégé is chewed up by the system in this chilly cautionary tale set in the sport's big leagues
Melbourne's diverse voices
No matter what you feel like or which area you want to dine in, Melbourne's buzzing with the best of the best restaurants and dining institutions. The...
National Reconciliation Week takes place from May 27 to June 3, and it's observed across the country annually as a time to celebrate, reflect and work towards...
The 19 best wheelchair-accessible bars in Melbourne
The 19 best wheelchair-accessible bars in Melbourne
Melbourne's bar scene is second to none, but for those in a wheelchair or with limited mobility, there's more to consider than just a knockout drinks list. The...
How to celebrate IDAHOBIT
How to celebrate IDAHOBIT
Ashley Scott is the executive director of Rainbow Families, an organisation that works year-round to create resources for LGBTIQA+ families and...
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
Ready to stretch your legs and explore the great outdoors? These are some of the best hiking and walking trails to try near Melbourne
The list of the top 50 best beaches in the world have been released for 2022
The best day trips from Melbourne
The best day trips from Melbourne
Need a break from city life? These 9 day trips offer beaches, mineral springs, wineries and more
Top picks at this year's Ballarat Winter Festival
Top picks at this year's Ballarat Winter Festival
The temperature may be dropping, but things are just starting to heat up at the Ballarat Winter Festival
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The best winter getaways from Melbourne
The best winter getaways from Melbourne
Keen to hit the road for a cosy weekend away or minibreak? Here's where you should go
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
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Airbnb will pay you $100,000 to design and build a really, really weird home
The rental company will split a $10 million fund among the 100 most creative applicants
British Airways staff at Heathrow are set to go on strike this summer
Airline employees have voted in favour of a walkout over pay
The results are in: these are the world’s most liveable cities in 2022
This new survey has ranked 173 places according to factors including healthcare, political stability and access to green space
Netflix is launching walking tours inspired by ‘The Crown’ and ‘Emily in Paris’
Live out your small-screen fantasies with the streaming giant’s new travel itineraries
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Snikt! Taron Egerton has held talks to play Wolverine
Is the ‘Kingsman’ star entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe
James Cameron compares Avatar sequels to The Lord of the Rings
Avatar’s long-awaited sequel will hit cinemas in December with three more in the pipeline
A new TikTok trend is causing aggro at ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ screenings
Cinemas are banning moviegoers after a ‘number of incidents’
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From surf-rock anthems to sweaty hip-hop bangers, these are the most essential summer songs ever made