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Melbourne, brace yourself: a fitness revolution is rolling into town, and they’re ready to do things differently.

Drape the drama and fix the pallu 'cause the world’s most-worn garment just got its wildest reinvention yet. The Offbeat Sari, a landmark from London’s Design Museum, makes its Australian debut at Bunjil Place Gallery on Saturday 21 March 2026—free entry, running through August 2026.

After a sold-out season in 2025, the Alliance Française French Film Festival is rolling out the red carpet once again—and Melbourne, you’re invited to the most glamorous cinema season of the year.

Picture the scene. You’re sitting around the firepit at your own private vineyard, sipping on the good stuff. Sound appealing? With this luxury cabin in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, you needn’t dream.

The perfect family holiday—the kind kids and adults yarn about long after the suitcases are unpacked—requires a few key elements.

Melbourne’s a foodie city, but India’s vast diversity of cuisine is still somewhat untapped. Sydney Road’s new restaurant, Raas Indian, reflects a world of distinct flavours and traditions, spotlighting lesser-known dishes from across the country.

From terraces, to romantic pads and upstate treasures, we’ve drooled over some of the most incredible views and designs around the city to save you doing the dirty work.

Whether you're eyeing Ginza's stylish streets or Asakusa's old-world charm, these are the best Tokyo hotels to check into in 2025

Australia’s own Tom Ford travels more in one year than most people do in their adult lives.

The espresso martini, or ‘spressy mart’ to her friends, is back big time. No longer just the bittersweet mistake of bottomless brunch or watery half-hearted happy hour. It’s been elevated, riffed and transformed into countless variations. Shaken, poured, kegged on tap, even snap frozen: there are so many ways to spressy mart in Melbourne right now, and here’s a list of the best and most intriguing ways to get your cocktail buzz.

The Happy Slam is back and yep, this year’s Aussie Open Tennis is bigger than ever before. The three-week event (the main draw runs 15 days) offers a lot more than watching champs run around hitting a ball over a net—with a program piled high with entertainment, live music, food and drink.

If you ask content creator, podcaster, and avid traveller Renee Buckingham how she likes to explore the world, she’s got a couple of different modes.

Buckle up, cause these five shows deliver the same all-consuming, edge-of-your-seat energy. 

We've handed the mic to Paramount+'s The Goat to share his must-watch shows for summer. 

GOAT-approved flicks, matching snacks and our favourite moments to recap. Here’s what we’re watching—and what you should be too.

From a designer-approved art TV to the best budget-friendly pick for movie night.

Your go-to guide on the best headphones and earbuds to buy in 2025.

Finding quality lodging for six plus people can be difficult. But we’ve found these Victorian spots that are perfect for large groups.

Turns out you don’t need a plane ticket to feel worlds away from Melbourne—a short drive to the Yarra Valley will do it.

On the hunt for the best cafe in Melbourne? It's a tough one, simply due to the sheer volume of options. The standard the city has set has been replicated all over the world, and it's no surprise as the quality of our coffee is world-class and our brunch is unbeatable.

When life’s going at full pelt, the sweetest escapes are the ones that turn everything down a notch. These slow-down towns turn rest, stillness and a wander to the local bowlo the whole itinerary.

From cult-favourite hawker gems to splashy chef-driven hotspots turning out plates almost too pretty to touch, this tiny island punches seriously above its weight in the flavour department.

Craving a slice of country hospitality this summer? Us too. 

When TV personality, podcast presenter and dad of two Matty Fahd locked in his family’s first trip together, it turned out to be one for the books.

When the saying “once bitten, twice shy” was coined—the creators didn’t take Louis Hanson into account. 

Discover the best happy hours in 2026, from rooftop bars to hidden speakeasies, with unbeatable deals on cocktails, beers, wines and bar bites across Singapore.

With Air New Zealand’s Cyber Week Sale officially underway from 27 November to 2 December, there’s no time like the present to lock in flights and head across the ditch.

Sydney has seen its fair share of wild nights, but nothing quite like this.

Hunting down the best hotels in Singapore for 2025? From luxe stays with rooftop pools to budget-friendly gems in buzzy 'hoods, here’s where to stay in Singapore no matter your vibe or budget.

We don’t want you sulking on Boxing Day, so get out, check out the lucrative shopping deals and keep celebrating with delicious drinks and eats.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to indulge in epic food to ring in the New Year, Melbourne/Naarm has you covered. It’s a foodie hotspot, after all! These are the best spots to eat and drink (and party) your way into 2026. 

Whether you don't celebrate the holiday or you're looking to ditch the kitchen responsibilities, you'll find several top spots still doing their thing this year.

The world’s most beloved amaretto is celebrating half a millennium of its delicious legacy, and Melburnians get special access to the festivities. 

Gifts for the luxury traveller, the one-bag enthusiast, or the wanderlust-driven backpacker. 

Gear up their next great escape, from coffee on the trail to pizza under the stars–here are the best finds they’ll be pumped to use.

Sail through the slew of new year birthdays and anniversaries with these tips for budget-friendly celebrating.

​Wine tours in Victoria are fun, but they’re less fun for the designated driver, right? Which is why booking the best winery stay is a win.

From Secret Santas to fussy family members and mates who have it all—The Body Shop's got Christmas sorted with these budget-friendly picks. 

Wrap up their glow-up this Chrissy. These are the beauty gifts they’ll actually *squeal* over.

Let’s be honest: when you roll out of bed on New Year’s Day, you’re going to want a rather large coffee (or a hair-of-the-dog tipple).

Your go-to guides for beauty-lovers, adventure-seekers and everyone in between.

Pentridge Shopping Centre in Coburg transforms again in February 2026 as Koi Toy swims in—a high-octane Japanese-inspired diner that fuses Tokyo precision with rock 'n' roll flair. Nestled on the ground floor of the iconic former prison precinct (with Palace Cinemas next door and BrewDog across the way), this spot channels the koi fish's grit and luck into a vibe that's equal parts chill hangout and celebration central.

Kicking off in December is the City of Melbourne’s Christmas Festival—a must-do for the silly season. 

Fill your home with fresh pine by buying a real Christmas tree this year. 

Our guide to all the best Christmas-themed markets in Melbourne you need to stroll through this December.

Bring on the silly season by visiting the best Christmas lights in Melbourne. 

At the age of 20, Alessandro Nardini moved to Australia from Italy, throwing himself into the hospo scene and making cocktails from the get go.

The Christmas season calls for sparkling, and we always seem to reach for the big names when we’re looking to impress. This year, we’ve set our gaze a little closer to home than France—and we aren’t sacrificing on quality. We spoke to Australian sparkling obsessive Tristan Jallais to get the drop on local wines that are perfect for the silly season. 

Lorne is celebrated for its vibrant surf culture, diverse dining options and lush natural landscape. Top it off with the best accommodation in which to lay your head.

Crack your glow sticks, Melbourne—안녕, MELBOURNE's massive K-pop fest hits Flemington March 14.A brand-new K-pop festival, 안녕, MELBOURNE (“Hello Melbourne”), has just been announced, and it’s landing at Flemington Racecourse on Friday, March 14.

There’s a new rooftop in town, and it’s bringing a taste of the Mediterranean sky to Melbourne’s skyline. Meet Cleo—a sun-lit escape perched on the 12th floor of Hyde Melbourne Place, where mezze, martinis and music set the mood from day to night.

Home to towering Mountain Ash trees, the iconic Puffing Billy steam train and some seriously lush Airbnbs—the Dandenong Ranges cast a spell.

Officially racking up its 54th year, the Tamworth Country Music Festival is the shindig to end all shindig. It is the largest and longest live country music festival not only in Aus, but across the entire Southern Hemisphere. If that’s not reason enough to immediately add it to your regional road trip list, here are 10 more.

If Paris and Melbourne had a love child, it would probably look a lot like Frenchie—moody lighting, loud chatter and where Champagne that flows like tap water. This Saint-Germain-des-Prés-inspired French restaurant and bar is about to inject some Parisian rebellion into Collins Street, rewriting what French dining looks (and costs) like in the city. 

Penguins, pink grantite cliffs and a whole heap of peace and quiet. Phillip Island is the 2026 getaway we all need.

Swoop in for the $29 burger and beer deal, $45 express lunch or $98 share-style feasting menu. 

Sydney Road's finally got its big-screen swagger back—over 40 years in the making. The Thornbury Picture House duo, Gus and Lou Berger, just flipped the switch on Brunswick Picture House at 510-512 Sydney Road, turning a heritage horse-stabling relic into an 81-seat indie haven with killer sound and a bar built for all-night film analysis debriefs.

Koornang Road just got another reason to stay out late. Tyga has landed—a neo-Southeast Asian restaurant and bar stirring together smoke, vinyl and all the heat of 1970s Bangkok.

If your 2026 mood board is a mix of emotional growth, cinematic rap and screaming “THIS MAN IS A POET” at your phone, then good news: Dave AKA Santan Dave is officially coming back to Australia.

Northcote’s landed a fresh bar and eatery that feels like home turf already. Donny’s is now open at 61 High Street in Northcote's beloved Westgarth pocket, brought to you by hospo pros Xavier Byrne and Kris Miles, whose resumes span Australian cities and beyond.​