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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

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

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The hottest restaurants in Melbourne right now

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The hottest restaurants in Melbourne right now

Your guide to Melbourne in winter

Your guide to Melbourne in winter

Your guide to Melbourne in winter

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

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New data has revealed the price gap between renting and buying in Melbourne

New data has revealed the price gap between renting and buying in Melbourne

This stunning coastal region two hours from Melbourne is the perfect winter getaway

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This stunning coastal region two hours from Melbourne is the perfect winter getaway

Victoria is scoring a huge new 2,500sqm arcade with more than 160 games

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Victoria is scoring a huge new 2,500sqm arcade with more than 160 games

These are Victoria's 3 best 'hidden gem' trails, according to hiking experts

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These are Victoria's 3 best 'hidden gem' trails, according to hiking experts

Australia's first drive-thru Wendy's in Melbourne has already smashed global records

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Australia's first drive-thru Wendy's in Melbourne has already smashed global records

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Daphne

Daphne makes dining out feel easy – without lowering the bar

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The home of Australia’s best wine list also serves a Scandi-leaning menu that punches well above its weight

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Kokoras

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

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The 8 best things to do in Bendigo right now

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Melbourne Airport's $500 million pick-up and drop-off revamp is almost complete

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Melbourne Airport's $500 million pick-up and drop-off revamp is almost complete

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This heritage-listed seaside hotel two hours from Melbourne is re-opening as a bougie boutique stay

This heritage-listed seaside hotel two hours from Melbourne is re-opening as a bougie boutique stay

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All aboard! Victoria’s largest miniature railway has just opened

All aboard! Victoria’s largest miniature railway has just opened

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A beautiful new over-water restaurant with a glass floor has opened 1.5 hours from Melbourne

A beautiful new over-water restaurant with a glass floor has opened 1.5 hours from Melbourne

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This underrated town in Portugal is getting a massive glow-up – with a new museum and refreshed cultural spaces

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Portugal is getting a huge new adventure park with alpine rollercoasters and mountain ziplines

Located in the inland region of Castanheira de Pêra, the €12 million park will make the most of the area’s natural surroundings

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