Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
Melbourne is arguably a city made for the colder months – so rug up and prepare to embrace the chill
Melbourne is arguably a city made for the colder months – so rug up and prepare to embrace the chill
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What's happening in Melbourne
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There's been a buzz in the air that Mickey and Minnie are moving to Melbourne for a while, but now there's fresh intel
And you can register for tickets right now...
For Victorians in winter, it doesn't get much better than a trip to the snow
That's for the whole pizza, not just a slice (oh, and Boogs will be there)
One university in our city graduated top of the class in Australia, and ranked as the 13th best in the world
The special edition papers are all about celebrating the Rising winter arts festival
Aussie rock royalty will make a visit to Melbourne in October – here are the details
This massive aqua attraction has finally been given the green light!
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Latest food and drink reviews
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For authentic, homestyle Mexican cuisine, El Columpio is one of the most thrilling new spots in Melbourne right now
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An exuberant new restaurant is bringing modern Latin American fare, DJs and juicy libations to the pulsing heart of Collingwood
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When is a meal as good as a holiday? When it’s a five-star, produce-loving road trip for lunch
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It's baaack! Aftertwo hugely popular winter seasons, Melbourne's favourite illuminated event is returning in 2024. From June 14 to August 4,take a...
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Ever fancied learning how to make your own silver earrings, partaking in a spoon carving lesson or making your own natural dye? The Centre for Rare Arts and...
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There’s a world of adventure to discover beyond Australia’s famous spots, and for the energetic explorer who prefers thrill-seeking to sitting...
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Imagine the terror of having to hide your queer identity within the confines of a 1990s Pentecostal Church. That’s the journey that talented actor,...
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As winter approaches; our electric blankets come out, our barely-working radiators get turned on again and we start to daydream about lying in the sun...
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One of the best things about Asia is how truly diverse it is. You have the snowy Himalayas in Nepal, the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan, the stunning...
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Winter wonderland
Keen to hit the road for a cosy weekend away? Here's where you should go
Is there a better way to warm up than with a rich hot choco? We think not
Dreaming of white slopes but don't have the dollars? Snow worries
This winter, the city will heat up with food, art, lights and music
Latest film reviews
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Pack your rucksack for a spectacularly gruesome, devilishly inventive backwoods slasher
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The Good, the Bad and the Viggo
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It’s a case of ‘The Moor, the scarier’ in this chilling Yorkshire-set folk-horror
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Bad Boys, Bad Boys, whatcha gonna do? Much of the same actually
Love Local: A guide to Melbourne's suburbs
This inner-city suburb is the brightest jewel of Melbourne’s west, primarily thanks to the migrant communities that have come to call Footscray home.
South Yarra is on the land of theWurundjeripeople of the Kulin nation. It became a retreat for the wealthy from Melbourne town during the 1840s and...
Located in Melbourne’s east, Ringwood is a great spot to indulge in retail therapy or enjoy the free delights of its lake and parks.What’s...
The stomping ground of streetgangs in the 1800s, Collingwood has a long, proud, chequered history of giving the middle finger to authority.
Everyone knows Sunshine is a vibrant melting pot of cultures. The suburb calls itself home to people from many differentbackgrounds including Malta,...
While sleepy Templestowe doesn’t get the glory of its more well-known neighbours Eltham and Doncaster, there’s a lot to love about this suburb....
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Escape the city
Need a break from city life? These nine day trips offer beaches, mineral springs, wineries, wildlife and more
Ready to stretch your legs and explore the great outdoors? These are some of the best hiking and walking trails to try near Melbourne
For Victorians in winter, it doesn't get much better than a trip to the snow
Need a break? Here's where to spend the weekend in Victoria and still be back in Melbourne for work on Monday
Keen to hit the road for a cosy weekend away or a minibreak? Here's where you should go
The views from this seaside home are beyond breathtaking
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From Time Out Brisbane
Brisbane restaurants are a celebration of the city’s diversity
Find landscapes, portraits, prints, immersive installations and pioneering digital artworks
Luxurious facilities, world-class dining and decadent pampering are in plentiful supply
You don’t have to venture far from the River City to experience a mini-break that seems a long way from quotidian cares
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According to a new study, the Spanish capital ranks better than eight other major European cities in sustainable tourism
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Beach and business, together at last
Time In
Samurai spectaculars, period epics, terrifying horrors and glorious animes
There’s no shortage of grisly listens these days, but these are the best when it comes to true crime podcasts
Netflix’s smash-hit horror movie... evaluated by a shark expert
Counting down the very best films released since the turn of the millennium