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![Where to watch the 2024 Olympics in Melbourne: best screenings Where to watch the 2024 Olympics in Melbourne: best screenings](https://media.timeout.com/images/106155521/750/562/image.jpg)
Where to watch the 2024 Olympics in Melbourne: best screenings
Can't make it to Paris for the Olympics? Catch all the Aussies in action at these spots around the city – including Fed Square
![These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria](https://media.timeout.com/images/106095119/750/562/image.jpg)
These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria
The prestigious Top Tourism Town Awards have just been announced, with 17 finalists vying for the top prizes
![Move over Meatloaf, Katy Perry will perform at this year's AFL Grand Final Move over Meatloaf, Katy Perry will perform at this year's AFL Grand Final](https://media.timeout.com/images/106162511/750/562/image.jpg)
Move over Meatloaf, Katy Perry will perform at this year's AFL Grand Final
No, this isn't a 'Teenage Dream' (or nightmare), she really is going to be performing at the MCG!
![Wow! Shepparton has been named as the best entrepreneurial city in the country Wow! Shepparton has been named as the best entrepreneurial city in the country](https://media.timeout.com/images/106162103/750/562/image.jpg)
Wow! Shepparton has been named as the best entrepreneurial city in the country
Who would've thought this humble regional town was actually bursting with business potential?
Exploring natural Victoria
Cosy cabins you can stay in near Melbourne
Cosy cabins you can stay in near Melbourne
If you're not a fan of roughing it but love the outdoors, try staying in a cosy cabin near Melbourne.
Quirky Airbnbs you can book in Victoria
Quirky Airbnbs you can book in Victoria
If you're looking for something fun for your next getaway from Melbourne, here are some quirky locations across Victoria to consider.
The best waterfalls in Victoria
The best waterfalls in Victoria
Forget what TLC said and go forth and chase down these magnificent waterfalls across our state.
10 places in Victoria that look nothing like Victoria
10 places in Victoria that look nothing like Victoria
We still manage to be a little surprised by our state every now and then.
The best day hikes from Melbourne
The best day hikes from Melbourne
We love this beautiful city of ours, but sometimes it's nice to get out into nature for a stroll – or something more intense.
13 amazing natural wonders to visit near Melbourne
13 amazing natural wonders to visit near Melbourne
From surreal pink salt lakes to misty rainforests and ancient mountain ranges, Victoria is replete in natural wonders worth travelling for.
Treat yo' self
![The best brow and lash salons in Melbourne The best brow and lash salons in Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/105941444/750/562/image.jpg)
The best brow and lash salons in Melbourne
Anyone who’s had a bad experience getting their brows or lashes groomed, fluffed, laminated or lifted knows just how important it is to only head to the...
![The best tanning salons in Melbourne The best tanning salons in Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/105972938/750/562/image.jpg)
The best tanning salons in Melbourne
There’s a reason celebrities and regular folk alike opt to rock a tan for special events and occasions. A little glow can boost confidence and put some...
![The best hair salons in Melbourne The best hair salons in Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/105822999/750/562/image.jpg)
The best hair salons in Melbourne
We've all probably had a handful of bad haircuts and colouring services in our lives and can relate to the feeling of shame and devastation that accompanies...
![The best nail salons in Melbourne The best nail salons in Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/105899436/750/562/image.jpg)
The best nail salons in Melbourne
It's hard to explain, but even when you have the perfect outfit and you've gotten your hair done, you don't feel completely put together without the perfect...
Have you heard about...
![The General Assembly is putting on $59 two-hour spritz sessions every Saturday The General Assembly is putting on $59 two-hour spritz sessions every Saturday](https://media.timeout.com/images/106073513/750/562/image.jpg)
The General Assembly is putting on $59 two-hour spritz sessions every Saturday
This South Wharf riverside terrace will throw in snacks and share plates, too
![Win a luxurious staycation for two at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel Win a luxurious staycation for two at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel](https://media.timeout.com/images/106110720/750/562/image.jpg)
Win a luxurious staycation for two at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel
Pampering yourself with a lavish staycation in the city is always a treat, but imagine how much better it would be if you didn’t have to spend a dime....
This South Wharf riverside terrace will throw in snacks and share plates, too
![The General Assembly is putting on $59 two-hour spritz sessions every Saturday The General Assembly is putting on $59 two-hour spritz sessions every Saturday](https://media.timeout.com/images/106073513/750/562/image.jpg)
The General Assembly is putting on $59 two-hour spritz sessions every Saturday
This South Wharf riverside terrace will throw in snacks and share plates, too
![Win a luxurious staycation for two at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel Win a luxurious staycation for two at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel](https://media.timeout.com/images/106110720/750/562/image.jpg)
Win a luxurious staycation for two at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel
Pampering yourself with a lavish staycation in the city is always a treat, but imagine how much better it would be if you didn’t have to spend a dime....
![The best things to do in Frankston this autumn The best things to do in Frankston this autumn](https://media.timeout.com/images/106119840/750/562/image.jpg)
The best things to do in Frankston this autumn
It’s well known that Melburnians are very proud of which side of the Yarra they're from. The north and south divide (as it’s commonly referred to)...
![These 17 towns in regional Victoria are vying for the crown in these esteemed tourism awards These 17 towns in regional Victoria are vying for the crown in these esteemed tourism awards](https://media.timeout.com/images/105856028/750/562/image.jpg)
These 17 towns in regional Victoria are vying for the crown in these esteemed tourism awards
Victoria has plethora of picturesque regional towns that have so much to offer to travellers seeking weekend getaways and residents alike, from world-class...
![How to spend a summer day out at Arts Centre Melbourne How to spend a summer day out at Arts Centre Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/106076824/750/562/image.jpg)
How to spend a summer day out at Arts Centre Melbourne
There’s so much to do at Melbourne’s home of the arts
Take action for the planet
![New Bub Club offers nutritious and zero-waste meal kits for new parents New Bub Club offers nutritious and zero-waste meal kits for new parents](https://media.timeout.com/images/105896770/750/562/image.jpg)
New Bub Club offers nutritious and zero-waste meal kits for new parents
Melbourne’s first zero-waste meal delivery service designed with new parents in mind
![Check out the world's first pair of biodegradable and leak-proof underwear Check out the world's first pair of biodegradable and leak-proof underwear](https://media.timeout.com/images/105854730/750/562/image.jpg)
Check out the world's first pair of biodegradable and leak-proof underwear
The average menstruating Australian will use more than 10,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime.
Melbourne’s first zero-waste meal delivery service designed with new parents in mind
![New Bub Club offers nutritious and zero-waste meal kits for new parents New Bub Club offers nutritious and zero-waste meal kits for new parents](https://media.timeout.com/images/105896770/750/562/image.jpg)
New Bub Club offers nutritious and zero-waste meal kits for new parents
Melbourne’s first zero-waste meal delivery service designed with new parents in mind
![Check out the world's first pair of biodegradable and leak-proof underwear Check out the world's first pair of biodegradable and leak-proof underwear](https://media.timeout.com/images/105854730/750/562/image.jpg)
Check out the world's first pair of biodegradable and leak-proof underwear
The average menstruating Australian will use more than 10,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime.
![Things you only know if you’re a zookeeper in a bushfire zone Things you only know if you’re a zookeeper in a bushfire zone](https://media.timeout.com/images/105613700/750/562/image.jpg)
Things you only know if you’re a zookeeper in a bushfire zone
Here's how zookeepers look after fire-affected animals.
![A guide to growing vegetables, herbs and plants anywhere A guide to growing vegetables, herbs and plants anywhere](https://media.timeout.com/images/105805370/750/562/image.jpg)
A guide to growing vegetables, herbs and plants anywhere
Being self-sufficient is a brilliant step in the right direction for sustainability.
![You can recycle single-use gloves and masks You can recycle single-use gloves and masks](https://media.timeout.com/images/105805407/750/562/image.jpg)
You can recycle single-use gloves and masks
You don’t need to toss personal protective equipment in the rubbish.
Love Local
![Your guide to St Kilda Your guide to St Kilda](https://media.timeout.com/images/105729479/750/562/image.jpg)
Your guide to St Kilda
St Kilda maintains its vibrant sense of culture and pride (it's home to the Victorian Pride Centre, the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTQIA+...
![Your guide to Fitzroy Your guide to Fitzroy](https://media.timeout.com/images/105407684/750/562/image.jpg)
Your guide to Fitzroy
Fitzroy is an eclectic suburb with a rich history etched into its old pubs and gay bars, narrow streets and terrace houses, long-lasting retailers and modern...
St Kilda maintains its vibrant sense of culture and pride (it's home to the Victorian Pride Centre, the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTQIA+...
![Your guide to St Kilda Your guide to St Kilda](https://media.timeout.com/images/105729479/750/562/image.jpg)
Your guide to St Kilda
St Kilda maintains its vibrant sense of culture and pride (it's home to the Victorian Pride Centre, the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTQIA+...
![Your guide to Fitzroy Your guide to Fitzroy](https://media.timeout.com/images/105407684/750/562/image.jpg)
Your guide to Fitzroy
Fitzroy is an eclectic suburb with a rich history etched into its old pubs and gay bars, narrow streets and terrace houses, long-lasting retailers and modern...
![Your guide to Brunswick Your guide to Brunswick](https://media.timeout.com/images/103145560/750/562/image.jpg)
Your guide to Brunswick
Brunswick’s reputation is as a hipster hotspot, but there’s a lot more to this vibrant area than just smashed avos and fancy lattes.
![Your guide to Footscray Your guide to Footscray](https://media.timeout.com/images/105526358/750/562/image.jpg)
Your guide to Footscray
When they came up with the phrase ‘west is best’, they must have been thinking about Footscray.
![Your guide to Yarraville Your guide to Yarraville](https://media.timeout.com/images/105700722/750/562/image.jpg)
Your guide to Yarraville
There's a reason Yarraville has been voted one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world.
The best of Melbourne
![101 things to do in Melbourne at least once in your life 101 things to do in Melbourne at least once in your life](https://media.timeout.com/images/105830015/750/562/image.jpg)
101 things to do in Melbourne at least once in your life
These are the absolute must-do Melbourne bucket list items.
![The 60 best restaurants in Melbourne The 60 best restaurants in Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/102999028/750/562/image.jpg)
The 60 best restaurants in Melbourne
Commit to making your way through Time Out’s list of the best restaurants in the state right now.
These are the absolute must-do Melbourne bucket list items.
![101 things to do in Melbourne at least once in your life 101 things to do in Melbourne at least once in your life](https://media.timeout.com/images/105830015/750/562/image.jpg)
101 things to do in Melbourne at least once in your life
These are the absolute must-do Melbourne bucket list items.
![The 60 best restaurants in Melbourne The 60 best restaurants in Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/102999028/750/562/image.jpg)
The 60 best restaurants in Melbourne
Commit to making your way through Time Out’s list of the best restaurants in the state right now.
![The 50 best bars in Melbourne right now The 50 best bars in Melbourne right now](https://media.timeout.com/images/103686904/750/562/image.jpg)
The 50 best bars in Melbourne right now
These 50 bars represent the pinnacle of Melbourne drinking.
![The best tourist attractions in Melbourne The best tourist attractions in Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/103770684/750/562/image.jpg)
The best tourist attractions in Melbourne
In Melbourne even the biggest tourist attractions are well worth a visit.
![The best art exhibitions in Melbourne this month The best art exhibitions in Melbourne this month](https://media.timeout.com/images/105799296/750/562/image.jpg)
The best art exhibitions in Melbourne this month
Spend some time exploring new exhibitions and some old favourites.
Escape the city
![These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria](https://media.timeout.com/images/106095119/750/562/image.jpg)
These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria
The prestigious Top Tourism Town Awards have just been announced, with 17 finalists vying for the top prizes
![Peninsula Hot Springs Peninsula Hot Springs](https://media.timeout.com/images/105395406/750/562/image.jpg)
Peninsula Hot Springs
Peninsula Hot Springs is the Mornington Peninsula’s OG hot springs – a wonderland of geothermal baths, as well as glamping
The prestigious Top Tourism Town Awards have just been announced, with 17 finalists vying for the top prizes
![These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria](https://media.timeout.com/images/106095119/750/562/image.jpg)
These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria
The prestigious Top Tourism Town Awards have just been announced, with 17 finalists vying for the top prizes
![Peninsula Hot Springs Peninsula Hot Springs](https://media.timeout.com/images/105395406/750/562/image.jpg)
Peninsula Hot Springs
Peninsula Hot Springs is the Mornington Peninsula’s OG hot springs – a wonderland of geothermal baths, as well as glamping
![The best affordable romantic getaways near Melbourne The best affordable romantic getaways near Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/106159877/750/562/image.jpg)
The best affordable romantic getaways near Melbourne
Here’s where you can book your next romantic escape without breaking the bank
![Quick! You can score super cheap flights to Europe with this massive Etihad flash sale Quick! You can score super cheap flights to Europe with this massive Etihad flash sale](https://media.timeout.com/images/106158649/750/562/image.jpg)
Quick! You can score super cheap flights to Europe with this massive Etihad flash sale
You could fly from Melbourne to Athens and back for $1,767, or to Paris and back for $1,848
![Melbourne is one of the top ten safest cities in the world for travellers, according to Forbes Advisor Melbourne is one of the top ten safest cities in the world for travellers, according to Forbes Advisor](https://media.timeout.com/images/106153101/750/562/image.jpg)
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The best movies to watch while high
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The best fight scenes in the movies
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The best psychological thrillers of all time to watch
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ soundtrack: the full tracklist for the Marvel movie
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