Swing by with some mates for your next pint or pub meal and imagine what life was like in the early days of settlement in our city
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A guide to Melbourne events, attractions, outdoor adventures and more
10 things that would happen in an Australian version of 'Squid Game'
Here are a few things we reckon we'd see in an Australian Squid Game
Patricia Piccinini: A Miracle Constantly Repeated
Melbourne local Patricia Piccinini is turning the near-mythic space of Flinders Street Station Ballroom into an immersive, hyperreal installation
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The best advent calendars in Australia
We've rounded up a bunch of Australian advent calendars filled with everything from conventional offerings like chocolates and lollies to the less conventional...
Jagged Little Pill
The smash-hit Broadway musical is adapted from the revered (by a certain generation) Canadian singer-songwriter’s seminal album of the same name
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Things to do in Melbourne
Get ready to re-enter society
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...
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 barber shops in Melbourne
These are the experts in this area who excel in getting the discerning man’s ‘do’ just right
The best cosmetic clinics in Melbourne
We've searched the city to bring you the most reputable cosmetic clinics in Melbourne offering a wide range of treatments
The best waxing salons in Melbourne
We've rounded up the best salons in Melbourne that specialise in face and body waxes to ensure you're painlessly smooth and hairless for your next outing
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Take action for the planet
Learn about this sustainable housing project
This organisation believes it's possible to create it possible to create sustainable housing that is also affordable
40 ways to live more sustainably in Melbourne
1. Travel by public transport. Not only will you save carbon emissions created by individual cars, but Melbourne’s tram network is entirely offset by...
This organisation believes it's possible to create it possible to create sustainable housing that is also affordable
Learn about this sustainable housing project
This organisation believes it's possible to create it possible to create sustainable housing that is also affordable
40 ways to live more sustainably in Melbourne
1. Travel by public transport. Not only will you save carbon emissions created by individual cars, but Melbourne’s tram network is entirely offset by...
Meet Seed: the Indigenous youth movement fighting for climate justice
Climate change is intertwined with colonialism – if you want to address one, you need to address the other.
How to fight climate change during the Covid crisis
You can be both kind to the environment and look after yourself and your community.
You can recycle single-use gloves and masks
You don’t need to toss personal protective equipment in the rubbish.
Mid-week magic in Melbourne
How to be smart like a Ravenclaw in Melbourne
Use this exclusive mid-week opportunity to add more chops to your intelligent reputation
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How to bend the rules in Melbourne
Want to get up to no good? Here's how to break the status quo and cheekily skirt the norm in our city
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A Ravenclaw's perfect day in Melbourne
To celebrate the return of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, we've put together a full-day itinerary for Ravenclaws in Melbourne
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child review
The first rule of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is that you don’t talk about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Safeguarding spoilers is an...
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What's your perfect Thai food plate?
Learn more about regional Thai food and find out how to create your fave dish at home with this fun quiz
Dress up as your favourite Disney Villain and win a massive ACMI prize pack
Celebrate ACMI's Disney: The Magic of Animation exhibition from afar (for now) with this fun social media...
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These are the nominees for the Time Out Bar & Restaurant Revive Awards
We’ve chosen our longlists of favourites – now it’s up to you to vote for the winners
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Win one of three date-night experiences at Ella Melbourne
HungryHungry have teamed up with Ella to give you the chance to win the ultimate dining and entertainment...
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Add these colourful outer space inspired accessories to your wardrobe
Wearing Swatch's new range of Big Bold Planet watches is like taking a groovy intergalactic holiday
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Give the gift of luxury with these online vouchers
Five-star sophistication awaits at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
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35 incredible facts about Melbourne that you probably didn't know
1. Melbourne’s CBD has the highest ratio of street furniture (benches to rest your weary legs) to people in the world. 2. We also have...
14 cool facts about Carlton we bet you didn't know
Carlton is one of Melbourne's most popular suburbs, and for good reason: its streets are lined with Italian restaurants and cafés all wafting...
1. Melbourne’s CBD has the highest ratio of street furniture (benches to rest your weary legs) to people in the world. 2. We also have...
35 incredible facts about Melbourne that you probably didn't know
1. Melbourne’s CBD has the highest ratio of street furniture (benches to rest your weary legs) to people in the world. 2. We also have...
14 cool facts about Carlton we bet you didn't know
Carlton is one of Melbourne's most popular suburbs, and for good reason: its streets are lined with Italian restaurants and cafés all wafting...
10 things you probably didn't know about Victoria’s natural wonders
Despite being one of Australia's smallest states, Victoria has no shortage of beautiful natural wonders like waterfalls, rock formations, temperate...
Learn 9 mysterious Melbourne urban legends
From ghost monkeys to inner-city excrement expressways, Melbourne has plenty of colourful urban legends
The story behind Melbourne's Greek Precinct
It’s easy to spot the repeating white pattern on a dark blue background under Lonsdale and Russell streets' signs. This symbol, called a...
For planning a post-lockdown road trip
Luxury Airbnbs you can rent in Victoria
Luxury Airbnbs you can rent in Victoria
Pools, fancy furniture and giant rooms become your own private domain, and you can live out your lady-of-the-manor fantasies, at least for a few days
Cosy cabins you can stay in near Melbourne
Cosy cabins you can stay in near Melbourne
Perfect for getting off the beaten track without having to sacrifice access to indoor plumbing or needing to cook your food over an open flame
Where to go glamping in Victoria
Where to go glamping in Victoria
For those who want to experience the great outdoors without experiencing too much of the great outdoors, there's glamping
The best road trips from Melbourne
The best road trips from Melbourne
From idyllic coastal towns to breathtaking alpine regions, our state has got a bit of everything
Five top family-friendly road trips around Victoria
Five top family-friendly road trips around Victoria
Victoria is spoiled for great destinations filled with activities for the whole family, from hedge mazes to medieval castles, trampoline parks to...
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14 amazing natural wonders to visit near Melbourne
14 amazing natural wonders to visit near Melbourne
We’ve cherry-picked the state’s most beautiful nature spots that you can visit near Melbourne