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Melbourne's long-awaited Myki-free travel trial starts today
The tap-and-go trial (which allows commuters to pay for public transport with cards and phones, not just Myki cards) has just launched across some train lines
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A huge new 18-storey hotel has opened on the western edge of Melbourne's CBD
Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street is now open – complete with 195 rooms and a sky-high terrace bar
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Visitors to Victoria's Twelve Apostles could soon have to pay an entry fee
According to the Victorian Government, the site will remain free for locals and members of the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation
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These Victorian gems just won big at the Australian Tourism Awards
Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance and a magical spot in the Grampians were among the Victorian winners at this year's ceremony
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BREAKING: Melbourne has been crowned the best city in the world for 2026
After coming fourth in 2025, Melbourne has climbed to the top of Time Out's annual global list
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Rising has just dropped its red-hot festival program for 2026
Discover the new art, music and performances that will light up Melbourne this year
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Victoria’s daylight savings is ending soon – here's when to turn the clocks back
Get ready to wind the clocks back one hour on Sunday, April 5
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Melbourne is officially home to two of the greatest cinemas in the world
Time Out’s new global cinema list shines a spotlight on the Astor Theatre and the Sun Theatre
Sport and fitness
The rise of sports tourism in Melbourne: Why major events like the F1 Australian Grand Prix are driving travel decisions
A recent survey by Hilton has revealed sport as one of the most compelling reasons to travel – and their new Diamond Reserve tier is providing greater access...
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Melbourne's new floral emblem has been chosen – and it's a critically endangered bloom
More than 25,000 votes were cast in a huge community campaign to crown the new flower
Discover Time Out original video
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