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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

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The best events in Melbourne this month

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

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This coastal Victorian hike has been named Australia's most Euro summer-coded trail

Webjet just dropped a huge sale on flights and holidays (inc. Melbourne to Bali return from $420)

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Webjet just dropped a huge sale on flights and holidays (inc. Melbourne to Bali return from $420)

Melbourne's train timetable is getting a major boost with more than 400 extra weekly services

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Melbourne's train timetable is getting a major boost with more than 400 extra weekly services

Melbourne Airport's ‘Master Plan 2027’ has been revealed – and you can have your say

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Melbourne Airport's ‘Master Plan 2027’ has been revealed – and you can have your say

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Melbourne is the world's third best city for Gen Z to live in – according to 20-somethings

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Daphne

Daphne makes dining out feel easy – without lowering the bar

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Kokoras

Chef-led charcoal chicken with a Greek lean rethinks the suburban staple

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