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The Feed | Marameo’s Viral Sandwiches Are Back—This Time With A Caesar Twist

The food news has been coming in thick and fast in Melbourne, and to make sure that you're across Melbourne's food and bev movements, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know in a handful of digestible servings.

Things To Do

RISING 2025: Melbourne’s Winter Festival Is Back With A Bang–Here’s What’s On

From mind-bending installations to boundary-pushing performances, here’s your guide to the standout events you won’t want to miss.

Travel Tips

The Best Click Frenzy Travel Sales To Shop This Week

It’s here, you big legends. The most magical day of the year when cheap cruises, flights, hotels, tours and more make holidays practically mandatory.

News

Virgin Australia Has Just Launched A Massive 4-Day Flight Sale To Fiji, Bali And New Zealand

Flights from $49 one way sound tempting? Here’s all the intel you need about the Virgin Australia sale.

Travel

Sick Of Winter? Here’s How To Score $1,000 Towards Your Next Holiday

The voucher can be used for staycays in your hometown, relaxing retreats in South East Asia or an all-out Euro summer.

Travel

This Remote Tasmanian Lodge Just Levelled Up With A Luxe New Stay And Star-Studded Chef Lineup

Keen for a luxe vacay that feels a million miles away from the mainland? Visit this remote Tasmanian lodge.

Things To Do

World-First LEGO Star Wars Exhibition Landing In Melbourne On May The Fourth

Patience, young padawan LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition will be knocking down blast doors and arriving in Melbourne on 4 May at Melbourne Museum.

Features

‘Could You Get One Of The Boys To Do This For Me?’: What It’s Like To Be A Woman In Melbourne Hospo

Melbourne. We’re a city of laneway cafes, late-night restaurants and bustling basement bars—and arguably the world’s best food scene. And behind the scenes are some very talented women. But it’s not always roses for them. They’ve breached an industry that has a shockingly low rate of participation from women—in some areas of hospitality under 15 percent of the workforce is female.

Features

Chapel Street’s Jam Factory Is Officially Closed But We’re Hanging Out For Its $2.75B Redevelopment

We all have memories of traversing the empty foyer of South Yarra's Jam Factory to head to the cinema, but no more. The iconic precinct has officially closed to make way for a $2.75 billion redevelopment which will see it become a massive shopping and dining hub that will land somewhere between Collins Street in the CBD, and Chadstone Shopping Centre—bougie.

Features

280 Tattoos, One Mission: To Turn The Tide On Suicide

Beginning in December, legendary tattooer Andrew Mcleod from Chapel Tattoo and his team will be tattooing individuals as part of an activation by not-for-profit organisation In Pieces to raise awareness around suicide and provide free mental health training.

Features

Dining Out, Dialled Up—How Dinner And A Show Has Reached The Next Level

Once upon a time, dinner was enough. You came, you saw, you ate, you drank. Now? Well, it’s an endless adventure with wild possibilities.

Features

Why Delicatessens—Old And New School—Are 2024’s Loudest Attention Grabbers

So what is it about these little shops—some of which have been operating longer than most readers have been buying mortadella—that are so very captivating?

Features

After Several Years Pending Approval, Melbourne’s Mammoth Surf Park Has Been Given The Green Light

The humble south-eastern suburb of Dingley Village will soon be home to a state-of-the-art wave park. The project, pending State Government approval, has since been given the green light after a five-year wait when it was initially pitched in 2019.

Features

A 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Was Felt Across Victoria Late Last Night

At around 11:4opm last night, an earthquake was felt across Victoria.

Features

Victorians Will Be Able To Touch On And Off Public Transport With Smart Phones And Bank Cards

Today, Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll announced that American company Conduent Business Services has been awarded Victoria’s public transport ticketing contract. 

Pets

Vision Australia Is Looking For People To Take Care Of Their Puppies For A Year

Vision Australia and Seeing Eye Dogs Australia are asking for a favour in looking after their gorgeous eight-week old pups, and we have no doubt that you, like us, are wondering if it’s really them doing us the favour.

Features

A Possible Sighting Of Salvatore The Seal (Or Close Lookalike) Has Taken Place In Melbourne

The recent global lockdown has brought upon us many unforeseen spectacles from the animal world. Hundreds of thousands of pink flamingoes took over Mumbai, jackals appeared en mass across Tel Aviv, and mountain goats descended from their perches to many a street across Wales. Now, a lone seal has made its way into Melbourne’s Yarra River.

What's On

Alba, The Peninsula’s New Thermal Springs And Spa Destination Has Finally Opened

From humble beginnings as a hotspot for family getaways, The Mornington Peninsula is today just as synonymous with those seeking a more luxurious escape. This can be attributed to the 200+ wineries in the area, indulgent experiences and accommodation—and now, the opening of Alba Thermal Springs and Spa is set to offer another reason to visit the region.

Homewares

An Ikea Concept Store—Unlike Anything Australians Have Seen—Is Officially Open In Melbourne

There’s nothing quite like a trip to Ikea. It’s a labyrinth of showrooms and furniture, and it’s not hard to find yourself spending hours and hours in the store, following the guiding arrows on the floor with a desperation that it will lead you to the ideal fittings that you didn’t even know was missing till you came across it. 

Features

#WaitingOnZuck: Here’s Why You Won’t See Any News From Us Today

Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining Code. The code is intended to level out the sheer power imbalance between Australian news media publishers—like us—and digital platforms such as Facebook and Google. The code, in effect, should allow the two parties to reach an agreement on fair remuneration for displaying news on these platforms. 

Food & Drink

Don’t Miss Urban List’s Epic Wine Collab, Score 25% Off The Final Release

What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback? 

Markets & Food Events

Pinot Palooza Is Returning To Melbourne For Two Pinot Noir-Fuelled Days

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of Melbourne after two years' hiatus.

Features

The Government Is Giving Away $201 Million For You To Splash On Eating Out, Travel And Entertainment

In a move to get us supporting small businesses in the aftermath of Omicron, the Victorian Government has announced a whopping $201 million stimulus to support hospitality, tourism and entertainment.

Features

The Melbourne News You Need To Know Today

On a quiet day, It can be tough keeping up with the latest coming out of Australia's cultural capital, especially so in a post-2020 world, and that's why this piece of content exists.

Food & Drink

Get Picnic Ready With This Super Portable (And Drinkable) Rosé In A Bag

What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback? 

Features

Find Out The Latest News On COVID Restrictions In Melbourne

Stay up to date with our live list of the latest updates of restrictions around Melbourne.

Features

A 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Was Just Felt Across Victoria

The Seismology Centre, the local earthquake observatory for southeast Australia, has just posted early reports on their Twitter that the 5.3 magnitude earthquake was felt across the state with the epicentre being in Gippsland, near Licola North. 

Features

Melbourne’s Favourite Meredith Music Festival Will Not Run This Year

In a year where we all could've used a visit to the supernatural amphitheatre the sad news has come over the wire that the wonderful Meredith Music Festival will not take place in 2021, pushing back its 30th anniversary out another year. 

Features

The Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Available To Victorians Aged 16 To 39 From 7am Tomorrow

Premier Daniel Andrews dropped the big news during his Tuesday press conference that the Pfizer vaccine will now be available to 16-39yo’s as of tomorrow Wednesday 25 at 7am. 

Features

The AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Now Available To Victorians Aged 18 To 39

In a bid to get more Victorians vaccinated, AstraZeneca is now available to any 18 to 39yo across the state who provides informed consent. 

Features

One of The City’s Most Beloved Nightclubs, New Guernica, Is Closing Its Doors In The CBD

A staple of Melbourne’s nightlife for over 12 years, New Guernica’s intricate and jungle curated multi-room nightclub and bar have sadly just announced that they’ll be closing up shop. 

Markets & Food Events

Pinot Palooza Is Returning To Melbourne This May With Three Sunday Sessions

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of Melbourne after a years' hiatus.

Markets & Food Events

There’s A Massive Marshmallow Stacked Rocky Road Festival Coming To Melbourne

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie and the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie are back to their impressive chocolate-slinging antics with the month-long Rocky Road Festival of Flavours. And while you’re probably still getting your cavities filled from the seemingly endless supply of easter eggs in the pantry buckle up because this one’s a biggie.

Things To Do

Melbourne’s Good Beer Week Is Back For 2021 And These Are The Events You Cannot Miss

It’s that wonderful time of the year again as lagers, stouts, sours, pilsners and pale ales descend upon Melbourne for Good Beer Week 2021. Celebrating its tenth trip around the sun Good Beer Week kicked off back in 2011 and this anniversary is one hell of a sud soaked festival of amber ales. 

Restaurants

South Yarra’s Entrecôte Is Relocating To Prahran

After seven years on the now-iconic South Yarra corner, French fine-diner Entrecôte is making a move one suburb south to Prahran.

Features

Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

What's On

Soak It Up At The Peninsula Hot Springs’ New Venue In East Gippsland

The team who brought you the Peninsula Hot Springs are about to open a second location, this time, in East Gippsland’s Metung.

Features

Pull Up, Parking Will Be Free In Melbourne CBD For The Entire Long Weekend

To celebrate Moomba Festival and bring people back into the CBD, the City of Melbourne is offering up free parking in and around the city between midday Friday 5 March 2021 to 11.59pm Monday 8 March 2021.

Markets & Food Events

Pinot Palooza Is Returning To Melbourne This May With Three Sunday Sessions

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of Melbourne after a years' hiatus.

Features

Facebook Has Blocked Us So Here’s Where To Find Urban List Now

Facebook announced that it would officially be removing all news content, local and international, from its feed in Australia. If you’ve been wondering what it all means, where you’ll read the news online, don’t worry—you’re not alone there. Here's how you can stay connected with Urban List now and into the future. 

Features

Look Up, The World’s Tallest Vertical Garden Will Call Melbourne Home

Melbourne’s city skyline is going to look a little greener, with Beulah announcing that it’s $2 billion skyscraper, Southbank by Beulah, is on track to be the world’s tallest vertical garden. The skyscraper is set to be 365 metres high and the external vertical garden will reach a total of 5.5 kilometers. That’s as long as running a full lap around The Tan, then running a little more. 

Features

This Twitter Account Tells You When Dan Andrews Is Speaking On The Daily

For the last twelve months, Victorians have been ticking off the calendar days with a daily update from Dan Andrews. We’ve grown accustomed to his pandemic updates and matching attire for good and bad news—we’re looking at you, North Face jacket. While the press conferences never miss a day, we don’t always get much notice on the time. That’s where @WhatTimeDan comes in. 

Features

Cash In On Three Months Of Discounted Public Transport Fares Across Melbourne

After years of seeing fares climbing incrementally just enough to have a whinge to your mate about it while you take the number 11 into Fitzroy, PTV has just announced a three month. 30% discount period on off-peak train, tram and bus services.

Features

Take A Look At The Damage Caused To Hosier Lane’s Murals Over The Weekend

Hosier Lane is one of Melbourne's busiest tourist attractions, you'd be hard-pressed to find a time when you walk past it and it's not absolutely packed with people checking out the amazing art that adorns its walls. Sometimes you'll even catch work being produced on the spot.

Bars & Pubs

Melbourne Just Landed Itself Another Mini Golf Bar

The legends at Funlab just never stop. Fresh off the opening of the 70s-gaudiness of Juke’s Karoke Bar, the team have just put the finishing touches on Melbourne’s second edition of Holey Moley, this time you’ll find it at Crown.