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Melbourne’s Best Restaurant Openings of 2020

01 Dec 2020

Food & Drink This year wasn’t all bad: Andrew McConnell opened a glamorous new city venue; intimate neighbourhood wine bars continued to flourish; a sushi destination found a new home; and the team behind Hanoi Hannah pushed into new, largely unexplored territory.

Ten to Order: The Best of Melbourne’s Christmas Hams

Food & Drink

01 Dec 2020

First Look: Step Out of the Swell and Into Three Blue Ducks’ New Melbourne Outpost at Urbnsurf

Food & Drink

30 Nov 2020

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Five Spanish-Inspired Food and Drink Starters That Are Perfect for Summer Outdoor Dining

03 Dec 2020

Food & Drink The holiday season offers plenty of opportunities for drinking and dining al fresco with friends, so make the most of it. In partnership with Dan Murphy’s, chef Shaun Clancy from Fitzroy favourite Amarillo shares five starter dishes and snacks to try – with a drink pairing for each

Now Open: The New-Look Ponyfish Island Is a Slice of Palm Springs Smack Bang in the Middle of the Yarra

03 Dec 2020

Food & Drink The sophisticated redesign, by award-winning Adelaide design firm Studio Gram, features dramatic curved archways, terrazzo-topped tables and soft green sunshades. Step aboard for Ponystar Martinis, rosé-sangria jugs and – soon – an Asian-focussed menu.

Richmond’s 38-Year-Old Tofu Shop International Will Close for Good Tomorrow

03 Dec 2020

Food & Drink The original owners, whose children are now involved in the business, made the announcement via Facebook on Sunday.

Limited-Edition Cut: Bar Texaco’s Beef Short Rib

02 Dec 2020

Food & Drink Barbeque lovers, take note: there’s currently an off-menu, ironbark-smoked cut of grass-fed beef drizzled in bright sauce north of the city. In partnership with Bull’s-Eye BBQ Sauce, we detail the limited-time offering.

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Here’s How to Get Free Parking in the City of Melbourne Until January 3

City File

30 Nov 2020

“Obviously It’s Covid-Related”: Cafe and Community Hub Grub Fitzroy Has Closed for Good

Food & Drink

27 Nov 2020

The Victorian Government Is Giving Away Up to 120,000 $200 Vouchers to Get People Travelling to Regional Victoria

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18 Nov 2020

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37 to Buy: Summer Hats to Complete Your Warm-Weather Ensemble

03 Dec 2020

Fashion Protect your face from the sun with umbrella-sized sun hats, terry-towelling bucket hats, sporty-chic visors and more. Prices start at $40.

Volley Has Partnered With Victoria Bitter on a Retro-Inspired Collection of Footwear and Accessories

02 Dec 2020

Fashion The three-piece range was inspired by an April Fool's joke.

How to Defrizz Your Hair During Long, Hot, Humid Summers

02 Dec 2020

Fashion Welcome to Frizz Club. The first rule of Frizz Club is: you DO talk about Frizz Club. Here, some of Sydney’s top hair experts expound their wisdom on how to fight the frizz this summer.

Pals Pop-Up

01 Dec 2020

Fashion It just got easier to shop Aussie-made this festive season.

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Melbourne’s Jnr Life Launches Stylish Handcrafted Toys for All Your Toddler’s Rolling and Climbing Needs

03 Dec 2020

Art & Design Hand made by a third-generation local upholsterer, these smart-looking shapes complement the label’s quilted Boom Boom play mats.

A Sand-Free Towel Could Be the Answer to a More Enjoyable Beach Experience

03 Dec 2020

Art & Design They’re lightweight, ultra-absorbent and won’t collect a million specks of sand.

MPavilion

02 Dec 2020

Art & Design In January, Melbourne’s entirely free architecture and design event will take up residence in this repurposed CBD car park.

Beach Towels for Pleasing Post-Swim Vibes

01 Dec 2020

Art & Design From retro stripes to neutral hues, these beach towels are peak summer.

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Eight Cheap and Cheerful Summer Date Ideas to Try

03 Dec 2020

Entertainment You don’t need to spend a fortune to have a great time with a new squeeze.

Melbourne Music Week – Extended

02 Dec 2020

Entertainment The annual city-wide celebration will reach across three months of summer with an all-local line-up.

Melbourne Music Week Drops All-Local Extended Line-Up

02 Dec 2020

Entertainment Showcasing all Australian talent for the first time, the retooled festivities will now span most of the summer. In partnership with City of Melbourne, we outline who’s doing what, where and when.

Solve a Murder Mystery in a Real-World Cluedo Game at the Old Melbourne Gaol

27 Nov 2020

Entertainment Players can work alone or in a group to find clues and figure out whodunnit in an imaginary 1924 murder at the spooky, heritage-listed site.

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Western Australia To Reopen Its Border To NSW and Victoria On December 8

01 Dec 2020

City File The change leaves South Australia as the sole state or territory in Australia unable to travel to WA.

This December: Saturn and Jupiter Will Look So Close It’s As if They’re One Bright Planet, Plus a Handful of Meteor Showers to Watch

01 Dec 2020

City File It’s the closest the two planets have been since 1623, and we won’t see it again for another 60 years. But before that, a meteor shower where you can see up to 40 shooting stars an hour.

“The Opposite of What We Experienced Last Year”: It’s Looking Like a Wet Summer, Australia

30 Nov 2020

City File The Bureau of Meteorology has released its outlook for the next couple months, and there’ll be plenty of rain – flooding even – and hot, sweaty nights. Sadly bushfires are also likely.

Here’s How to Get Free Parking in the City of Melbourne Until January 3

30 Nov 2020

City File “Forget the 12 days of Christmas, we’re offering 32 days of free parking to help you enjoy our fabulous city this holiday season,” Lord Mayor Sally Capp said.

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A Summer Road-Trip Guide to Tasmania’s East Coast

03 Dec 2020

Travel Tasmania is an island of contrasting coasts. While the west is a wild frontier of rainforest and foreboding mountains, the east dazzles with sun, beaches and pristine islands. In partnership with Airbnb, we explore the east’s lush national parks and discover restaurants serving up the best local produce and wines.

A Summer Road-Trip Guide to the Fleurieu Peninsula

03 Dec 2020

Travel A laid-back seafood shack right on the beach; an eccentric cellar door in a 19th-century cottage; a secluded hilltop glamping experience; one of South Australia’s most beautiful swimming spots; and more. In partnership with Airbnb, we make a break for the Fleurieu.

A Summer Road-Trip Guide to Western Australia’s Southern Coast

03 Dec 2020

Travel Taste locally brewed beer and cider, swim (and run) where the locals do, and eat French-Vietnamese cooking at one of the state’s best small bars. In partnership with Airbnb, we put Western Australia’s beautiful southern coast under the microscope.

A Summer Guide to Brisbane

03 Dec 2020

Travel Queensland’s sun-kissed capital comes into its own during the holiday season. In partnership with Airbnb, we look at what to eat, see and do, and where to stay.

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The Best Walks Near Melbourne

27 Nov 2020

Active Find a rugged beach-to-beach track, climb a spectacular rocky escarpment or amble to a stunning rock pool for a refreshing dip – all not too far from the city.

Zoomo Launches an E-Bike Subscription Service in Australia, From $4.14 per Day

23 Nov 2020

Active It’s been rolled out in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and rather than working like the dockless share-bike schemes, you’re able to keep the e-bike at your home.

Get the Goop Glow: For the First Time You’ll Be Able to Buy Gwyneth Paltrow’s Beauty Products in Australia

16 Nov 2020

Active The selection includes a cleanser, day and night creams, and an exfoliating face mask. Prices start at $32. (The controversial jade egg is not available.)

No Pool? No Worries: A Pool-Sharing Platform Lets You Track Down One In Your City

11 Nov 2020

Active It’s like Airbnb for pools, and right now it includes one in Perth with Versace-style vibes, a Brisbane one with a swim-up bar and waterfall, and an old-school kidney-shaped pool in Melbourne.

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