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Things to do in Melbourne
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Brrr! Melbourne just shivered through its coldest day in five years
Thick clouds and drizzle meant the city struggled to hit 10.1 degrees Celsius
A billion-dollar residential complex dubbed as a futuristic wellness utopia is being built in Melbourne
We've never heard of anything like this before...
Finish this Mexican restaurant's 1kg burrito and you'll go in the running to get a free burial plot
You might be dead but at least you'll own a bit of real estate
The inaugural Time Out Arts & Culture Awards 2024 are here
It’s time to celebrate the best of Melbourne's vibrant arts and culture scene – and you can have your say, too
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Exploring natural Victoria
Cosy cabins you can stay in near Melbourne
Cosy cabins you can stay in near Melbourne
If you're not a fan of roughing it but love the outdoors, try staying in a cosy cabin near Melbourne.
Quirky Airbnbs you can book in Victoria
Quirky Airbnbs you can book in Victoria
If you're looking for something fun for your next getaway from Melbourne, here are some quirky locations across Victoria to consider.
The best waterfalls in Victoria
The best waterfalls in Victoria
Forget what TLC said and go forth and chase down these magnificent waterfalls across our state.
10 places in Victoria that look nothing like Victoria
10 places in Victoria that look nothing like Victoria
We still manage to be a little surprised by our state every now and then.
The best day hikes from Melbourne
The best day hikes from Melbourne
We love this beautiful city of ours, but sometimes it's nice to get out into nature for a stroll – or something more intense.
13 amazing natural wonders to visit near Melbourne
13 amazing natural wonders to visit near Melbourne
From surreal pink salt lakes to misty rainforests and ancient mountain ranges, Victoria is replete in natural wonders worth travelling for.
Treat yo' self
The best brow and lash salons in Melbourne
Anyone who’s had a bad experience getting their brows or lashes groomed, fluffed, laminated or lifted knows just how important it is to only head to the...
The best tanning salons in Melbourne
There’s a reason celebrities and regular folk alike opt to rock a tan for special events and occasions. A little glow can boost confidence and put some...
The best hair salons in Melbourne
We've all probably had a handful of bad haircuts and colouring services in our lives and can relate to the feeling of shame and devastation that accompanies...
The best nail salons in Melbourne
It's hard to explain, but even when you have the perfect outfit and you've gotten your hair done, you don't feel completely put together without the perfect...
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The best things to do in Frankston this autumn
It’s well known that Melburnians are very proud of which side of the Yarra they're from. The north and south divide (as it’s commonly referred to)...
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Lightscape
It's baaack! After two 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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It’s well known that Melburnians are very proud of which side of the Yarra they're from. The north and south divide (as it’s commonly referred to)...
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The best things to do in Frankston this autumn
It’s well known that Melburnians are very proud of which side of the Yarra they're from. The north and south divide (as it’s commonly referred to)...
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Lightscape
It's baaack! After two hugely popular winter seasons, Melbourne's favourite illuminated event is returning in 2024. From June 14 to August 4, take a...
Melbourne
The General Assembly is putting on $59 two-hour spritz sessions every Saturday
This South Wharf riverside terrace will throw in snacks and share plates, too
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Win a luxurious staycation for two at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel
Pampering yourself with a lavish staycation in the city is always a treat, but imagine how much better it would be if you didn’t have to spend a dime....
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How to spend a summer day out at Arts Centre Melbourne
There’s so much to do at Melbourne’s home of the arts
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Take action for the planet
New Bub Club offers nutritious and zero-waste meal kits for new parents
Melbourne’s first zero-waste meal delivery service designed with new parents in mind
Check out the world's first pair of biodegradable and leak-proof underwear
The average menstruating Australian will use more than 10,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime.
Melbourne’s first zero-waste meal delivery service designed with new parents in mind
New Bub Club offers nutritious and zero-waste meal kits for new parents
Melbourne’s first zero-waste meal delivery service designed with new parents in mind
Check out the world's first pair of biodegradable and leak-proof underwear
The average menstruating Australian will use more than 10,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime.
Things you only know if you’re a zookeeper in a bushfire zone
Here's how zookeepers look after fire-affected animals.
A guide to growing vegetables, herbs and plants anywhere
Being self-sufficient is a brilliant step in the right direction for sustainability.
You can recycle single-use gloves and masks
You don’t need to toss personal protective equipment in the rubbish.
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Your guide to St Kilda
St Kilda maintains its vibrant sense of culture and pride (it's home to the Victorian Pride Centre, the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTQIA+...
Your guide to Fitzroy
Fitzroy is an eclectic suburb with a rich history etched into its old pubs and gay bars, narrow streets and terrace houses, long-lasting retailers and modern...
St Kilda maintains its vibrant sense of culture and pride (it's home to the Victorian Pride Centre, the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTQIA+...
Your guide to St Kilda
St Kilda maintains its vibrant sense of culture and pride (it's home to the Victorian Pride Centre, the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTQIA+...
Your guide to Fitzroy
Fitzroy is an eclectic suburb with a rich history etched into its old pubs and gay bars, narrow streets and terrace houses, long-lasting retailers and modern...
Your guide to Brunswick
Brunswick’s reputation is as a hipster hotspot, but there’s a lot more to this vibrant area than just smashed avos and fancy lattes.
Your guide to Footscray
When they came up with the phrase ‘west is best’, they must have been thinking about Footscray.
Your guide to Yarraville
There's a reason Yarraville has been voted one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world.
The best of Melbourne
101 things to do in Melbourne at least once in your life
These are the absolute must-do Melbourne bucket list items.
The 60 best restaurants in Melbourne
Commit to making your way through Time Out’s list of the best restaurants in the state right now.
These are the absolute must-do Melbourne bucket list items.
101 things to do in Melbourne at least once in your life
These are the absolute must-do Melbourne bucket list items.
The 60 best restaurants in Melbourne
Commit to making your way through Time Out’s list of the best restaurants in the state right now.
The 50 best bars in Melbourne right now
These 50 bars represent the pinnacle of Melbourne drinking.
The best tourist attractions in Melbourne
In Melbourne even the biggest tourist attractions are well worth a visit.
The best art exhibitions in Melbourne this month
Spend some time exploring new exhibitions and some old favourites.
Escape the city
The best day trips from Melbourne
Need a break from city life? These nine day trips offer beaches, mineral springs, wineries, wildlife and more
Snow season is upon us! Here's everything you need to know about hitting the slopes in Victoria
For Victorians in winter, it doesn't get much better than a trip to the snow
Need a break from city life? These nine day trips offer beaches, mineral springs, wineries, wildlife and more
The best day trips from Melbourne
Need a break from city life? These nine day trips offer beaches, mineral springs, wineries, wildlife and more
Snow season is upon us! Here's everything you need to know about hitting the slopes in Victoria
For Victorians in winter, it doesn't get much better than a trip to the snow
An incredible property on Victoria's Great Ocean Road has been dubbed Australia's Home of the Year
The views from this seaside home are beyond breathtaking
These 17 towns in regional Victoria are vying for the crown in these esteemed tourism awards
Who will take out the prestigious title of a top Victorian tourism town?
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A new elevated 2.5km cycling super-highway will link the CBD with Melbourne’s inner west
It will be completely separated from traffic and remove the need for cyclists to cross six busy intersections
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The best TV shows of 2024 (so far) you need to stream
The best TV shows of 2024 (so far) you need to stream
From ‘Baby Reindeer’ to ‘Bridgerton’: the most bingeable shows of the year
The best comedy movies of 2024 (so far)
The best comedy movies of 2024 (so far)
From ‘Hit Man’ to ‘Mean Girls’, the funniest flicks of the year
The 50 best World War II movies
The 50 best World War II movies
From ‘Dunkirk’ to ‘Schindler's List’, here are our picks for the best World War II movies of all time
The 55 best Japanese movies of all time
The 55 best Japanese movies of all time
Samurai spectaculars, period epics, terrifying horrors and glorious animes
The best zombie movies of all time
The best zombie movies of all time
No guts no glory as we count down our favourite flesh-eating horror films.