Mark your calendar now: there's no lineup yet, but this beloved music fest is returning to Pineapple Fields in Woombye on the Sunshine Coast this spring.
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns, Easter eggs, high teas and more.
The homegrown gelato heroes are back with their third site in the CBD — and the design is just as impressive as the desserts.
Sip on house-made vodka at this restored art deco pub in West Gippsland that makes the most of potato country.
More than 480,000 people have seen this celebration of the Japanese artist and icon's work — spots, pumpkins, tentacles and infinity rooms included.
This week in Melbourne, you can hit up a sultry cabaret, watch Studio Ghibli films for free, then hunt down Easter treats around town.
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The Gospel of Good Service, According to Small Business Owners Who Know It Best
"How do we provide something different that doesn't have a dollar amount attached to it? That's why service matters."
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Nine Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Melbourne
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns, Easter eggs, high teas and more.
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Now Open: Piccolina Gelateria Has Launched Its Eighth Location on Swanston Street, Heroing Authentic Italian Flavours and Design
The homegrown gelato heroes are back with their third site in the CBD — and the design is just as impressive as the desserts.
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Thorpdale's Travellers Rest Hotel Has Entered Its Next Chapter with the Launch of West Gippsland's First Distillery
Sip on house-made vodka at this restored art deco pub in West Gippsland that makes the most of potato country.
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Coming Soon: Redefining Wine Through an Urban Lens, Melbourne Winery Is Making Vino the Star of the Show on Flinders Lane
Leave the rulebook at home — this forward-thinking space is reimagining everything that you thought you knew about wine.
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Now Open: Abbotsford Pair Molli and Little Molli Have Been Reimagined as an All-Day Eatery and Preserve Pantry
More genial than grandiose, Molli has been reborn as a relaxed day-to-night eatery featuring a seasonally changing, ingredient-driven menu.
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Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar
23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne
A laneway favourite that's been dishing out drunken chicken, banquet menus and international drinks for over a decade.
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Izakaya by Tamura
343 Smith Street, Fitzroy
The best extension of a standout saké bar? Not one but two floors of izakaya around it.
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St David Dairy
16-18 Saint David Street, Fitzroy
This Fitzroy establishment scales dairy back to its roots.
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Ishizuka
139 Bourke Street, Melbourne
This hidden CBD restaurant specialises in kaiseki — effortlessly serving up decadent (but seemingly simple) 11-course feeds to those looking to truly treat themselves.
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KURA - Robata & Sake
30 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
Top-shelf sake and izakaya are the name of the game at this Brunswick mainstay.
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Bar Bellamy
164 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
A constantly shifting bistro menu meets damn fine martinis in the heart of Carlton.
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Kolkata Cricket Club
Crown Melbourne, Southbank
Mischa Tropp's sports bar and restaurant at Crown Melbourne takes punters back to a bygone-era in India.
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Flight Club
288 Russell Street, Melbourne
A nine-million-dollar fitout has transformed this two-storey CBD space into a huge darts bar.
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Omnia Bistro & Bar
625 Chapel Street, South Yarra
The menu is stacked with contemporary takes on European classics — but you could simply drop by for the dry-aged roasted duck and a bottle of wine and be very happy.
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Save the Date: The Big Pineapple Festival Is Returning in November 2025 to Celebrate Its Tenth Anniversary
Mark your calendar now: there's no lineup yet, but this beloved music fest is returning to Pineapple Fields in Woombye on the Sunshine Coast this spring.
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Doomscrolling, the Pandemic, Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal Feuding: The First Trailer for Ari Aster's 'Eddington' Has Them All
Emma Stone and Austin Butler also star in the Cannes-premiering latest movie from the 'Hereditary', 'Midsommar' and 'Beau Is Afraid' filmmaker.
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Another Twisty Blake Lively- and Anna Kendrick-Starring Caper Is in Store in the Full 'Another Simple Favour' Trailer
This time, the frenemy antics are heading to Italy for a Capri-set wedding filled with murder and betrayal — and to your streaming queue.
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Australia Has Gone Dotty for the NGV's Massive Yayoi Kusama Showcase, Making It the Country's Highest-Attended Ticketed Exhibition
More than 480,000 people have seen this celebration of the Japanese artist and icon's work — spots, pumpkins, tentacles and infinity rooms included.
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Fighting for Survival, Facing Clickers and Figuring Out a New Future: Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna and Young Mazino Talk 'The Last of Us'
What it takes to endure in dystopian times sits at the heart of HBO's smash-hit series — for audiences, and for both its returning and new stars.
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When You Get the Idea to Have Paul Rudd Kill a Beloved Mythical Creature: Alex Scharfman Chats 'Death of a Unicorn'
For his feature directorial debut, this filmmaker ran with a concept that just popped into his head — and he also enlisted Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni and Richard E Grant to help.
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Vegan Tuesdays
Tue, 15 Apr, 2025
Babu Ji, St Kilda
Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.
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Dumplings 'n' Massage
Tue, 15 Apr, 2025
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne
Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays
Tue, 15 Apr, 2025
Tokosan, Prahran
Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
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Tuesday Whisky & Cheese Night
Tue, 15 Apr, 2025
Eau De Vie, Melbourne
Spend your Tuesdays sampling whisky and cheese at Eau de Vie.
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Bottomless Vegan Tacos
Tue, 15 Apr, 2025
Don Taco, Brunswick East
Don Taco is serving up all-you-can-eat vegan tacos every Tuesday for just $20 per person.
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All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 16 Apr, 2025
Bosozoku, South Yarra
Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
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Groove Therapy
Wed, 16 Apr, 2025
The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.
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Longsong's Cheese Nights
Wed, 16 Apr, 2025
Longsong, Melbourne
Melty jaffles, oozy raclette and crispy saganaki, one night a week.
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$50 Date Nights at Marameo
Wed, 16 Apr, 2025
Marameo, Melbourne
This midweek special is perfect for you and your other half — or round up some mates for a table of four or six.
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Hawker 88 Night Market
Wed, 16 Apr, 2025
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Spanning five weeks of incredible food, dance and music, this eclectic night market is a bustling affair.
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Younghusband Market
Multiple single dates
Younghusband Precinct, Kensington
Once a month until July, you can drop by this newly developed precinct in Kensington to shop all sorts of local artisan wares.
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Yum Cha Sundays
Sun, 20 Apr, 2025
The National Hotel, Richmond
Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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Bangin' Brunch at BANG
Sat, 19 Apr, 2025
BANG at The StandardX, Fitzroy
Eat your way through three courses of Thai delights while sipping on Chandon Garden Spritz.
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Bottomless Martini Brunch
Sun, 20 Apr, 2025
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda
End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
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Hank Marvin Market
Sun, 20 Apr, 2025
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham
This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
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The Warehouse Project
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025
PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts), Port Melbourne
Manchester's rave scene is heading to Melbourne for a second year, this time with Partiboi69, Hector Oaks, X-Coast and more on the decks.
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'Twilight' Saga Overnight Marathon
Sat, 26 Apr, 2025
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Relive the entire vampire romance saga over one epic night, featuring all five films — and a complimentary cereal bar breakfast.
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What's on in Frankston: 2025 Events
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.
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The Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 21 Apr, 2025
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
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ALDI's Streetwear Collection Is Back for 2025 — This Time with 29 Pieces, All for Under $20 Each
After 2024's range sold out, the supermarket chain has a new lineup of branded threads on offer, including hoodies, beanies and sneakers.
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A New Secret Garden Has Opened on a Melbourne CBD Rooftop to Encourage More Green Spaces Around the City
East Melbourne's Treasure Theatre building is now home to a rooftop garden and green space case-study.
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Now Open: With Facials, LED Light Therapy and More Tim Tams, Adore Beauty Has Launched at Watergardens Shopping Centre
Adore Beauty is taking things to the next level at its second Melbourne store, with a dedicated onsite treatment room and dermal therapist-led skin consultations.
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Eat, Sleep, Shop, Repeat: How to Turn Retail Therapy Into a Weekend Getaway at Chadstone
It's never been easier to shop until you drop.
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You Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego
Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.
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Adore Beauty Is Opening Its First Australian Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne — And Yes, It Will Have Tim Tam Giveaways Too
This new Westfield Southland store is but the first of many, as Adore Beauty is planning to open a national store network over the next few years.
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Nine Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Melbourne
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns, Easter eggs, high teas and more.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can hit up a sultry cabaret, watch Studio Ghibli films for free, then hunt down Easter treats around town.
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The Seven Best Caves to Visit Near Melbourne
Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones dotted about the Victorian countryside.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in and around Melbourne, you can bend and stretch surrounded by art, tuck into 29-cheese gnocchi and get giggling.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can hit up a sultry cabaret, watch Studio Ghibli films for free, then hunt down Easter treats around town.
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Coming Soon: King Island's Kittawa Lodge Is Hosting a Lavish Guest Chef Series and Launching a Luxurious New Retreat
You can join renowned chefs Rosheen Kaul and Stephen Nairn for a three-day feast as you rest your head amid plush and private surrounds.
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The Seven Best Caves to Visit Near Melbourne
Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones dotted about the Victorian countryside.
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Coming Soon: Wilderluxe Lake Keepit Is the New Waterside Escape That Combines Curated Adventure and Inspired Stargazing
Tune out the noise with a gratifying lakefront retreat that blends epicurean experiences with cultural encounters.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in and around Melbourne, you can bend and stretch surrounded by art, tuck into 29-cheese gnocchi and get giggling.
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Now Open: Werribee Open Range Zoo's New Elephant Trail Sprawls Across 21 Hectares of Pristine Landscape
Boasting swimming pools, mud baths and a training barn, this massive new habitat delivers a world-class experience for humans and elephants alike.
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Rustica Little Collins and Queen Street
Cnr Little Collins And Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
Expect to see all the goodies Rustica is known for holding court in the cabinet, as well as an extensive brunch menu and locally roasted coffee.
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Higher Ground
650 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
The mammoth CBD cafe was an instant classic and remains a beauty.
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Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar
23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne
A laneway favourite that's been dishing out drunken chicken, banquet menus and international drinks for over a decade.