Sunny Side Up Egg Dinner Party by Gruel

29 Nov 2023

Food & Drink Experimental Melbourne supper club Gruel is celebrating all things egg with a three-course meal dedicated to whites, yolks, custards and everything else eggs have to offer, at Sleepy’s in Brunswick East.

Nine To Order: The Best of Melbourne’s Christmas Hams

29 Nov 2023

Food & Drink A lavish Armadale butcher’s version, made with the Wagyu of the pork world; Meatsmith’s limited-edition ham infused with fruity, spicy flavours; and a Tasmanian-hardwood-smoked number from a Carlton institution.

Melbourne’s Best New Bars of 2023

29 Nov 2023

Food & Drink An essential cocktail den from Andrew McConnell, the wine bar Coburg was waiting for, a Windsor craft beer utopia, and nine more of the year’s best watering holes.

In Short: Three Trends To Try This Summer

30 Nov 2023

Fashion Shorts are on the rise in our wardrobes. From wide-leg tailored silhouettes to the ever-divisive jorts and boxers that you can wear out of the house, we’ve rounded up the styles to try from now until autumn fills the air.

All Hail the Return of Jeans and a Nice Top – The Outfit that Won’t Quit

29 Nov 2023

Fashion These statement, sheer and silk designs prove the occasion top is back. Paris Georgia, Venroy, Lee Mathews, Marle and more local labels demonstrate how to wear the trend in 2023.

We Tried It: Eye of Horus Second Skin Foundation

28 Nov 2023

Fashion The Byron Bay brand’s latest launch offers a long-wearing addition to your make-up bag. With an ingredients list that reads more like your favourite serum than a typical foundation, it helps enhance skin rather than simply covering it up.

Sunday Market at Izakaya by Tamura

24 Nov 2023

Art & Design Shop for traditional teaware, kimonos, nama chocolate, vinyls and other Japanese wares. Plus enjoy a live takoyaki station and DJs spinning tunes.

It’s Now Easier Than Ever To Enter Two Prestigious Portrait Prizes, So Get Snapping and Painting

23 Nov 2023

Art & Design There are no more entry fees, for one. And finalists’ freight and travel expenses will be taken care of. In partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, we speak with gallery director Bree Pickering about the changes to the entry and award process, and what they mean for artists.

From The Other Side at ACCA

20 Nov 2023

Art & Design 19 women and gender-diverse artists reclaim the idea of the “monstrous-feminine” (a term coined to interrogate the representation of women in horror – the “witch”, the “hag”, the “monstrous mother” and the “possessed woman”) in a major new exhibition opening at ACCA.

Studio Visit: Jordan Fleming’s Gangly Lamps Seem (Almost) Alive

28 Nov 2023

Home & Lifestyle The Melbourne designer and artist sculpts lampshades into uncanny humanoid shapes, and her playfully surreal mirrors might just be looking back at you. She’s shown at Milan Design Week and been anointed by Vogue Living as one of Australia’s top designers – and she’s just getting started.

Read Me: 15 Books to Add to Your Shelf This Summer

28 Nov 2023

Home & Lifestyle From coffee table tomes to chef’s recipes and really good reads, these are the books worth adding to your to-be-read pile.

The Good-Time Jewellers at Creo Make Ornaments for Humans, Homes and Fancy Drinks

24 Nov 2023

Home & Lifestyle Victoria Mason and Ewan Tremellen have been crafting fine jewellery for decades. Now the Melbourne metal smiths make stunning decor and sterling silver cocktail accessories – plus Negroni and Martini kits so you can get sipping straight away.

Dekmantel Melbourne 2024

28 Nov 2023

Entertainment One of the world’s biggest and most respected techno festivals is headed to Melbourne again.

Eat, Drink and Shop Your Way Through Thursday Nights in North Melbourne

27 Nov 2023

Entertainment Forgive us, North Melbourne, for sometimes forgetting you’re there. In partnership with the Australian Retail Association, here’s our guide to the best things to eat, drink, do and see when the unassuming suburb comes to life this summer.

December Culturescope: Your Culture and Caffeine-Inspired Things To Do This Month

27 Nov 2023

Entertainment Hey Gemini, can you feel the love in the air? Or are you a Capricorn ready for a new look when we get to your season? In partnership with McCafé, we’re matching your horoscope vibe with what to do this month and which iced coffees to do it with.

After Threats of Redevelopment, Preston Market Confirms It Will Remain Open Till at Least 2028

14 Nov 2023

City File Vendors announced via Instagram today that market owner Salta Properties has committed to renewing their leases for an additional five years. The news comes after the developer threatened to close the 53-year-old market back in May.

Matti Fallon’s Colt Dining Closed Three Weeks After Opening Due to Fire

30 Oct 2023

City File The 95-seat Mornington restaurant was destroyed by an electrical fire that broke out during service on Friday night. But the team says they “will rise again”.

Hot Yoga, Lemon Tarts and Late-Night Steak: What a Dancer for The Australian Ballet Gets Up to Outside Rehearsals and Performances

24 Oct 2023

City File Between barre classes, rigorous rehearsals and double-show weekends, there isn’t a lot of time for much else – so Drew Hedditch makes the most of every free minute. In partnership with the Australian Ballet, the Swan Lake performer talks us through a typical week, his “ultimate favourite coffee”, escaping the studio for lunch and his late-night haunts.

Crystalbrook Black Friday Sale

23 Nov 2023

Travel Ready for a holiday? You can save up tp 30 per cent on stays at seven eco-conscious hotels and resorts across Australia if you book by Tuesday.

A Masterchef Winner on the Tastes That Inspire Him Around Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

23 Nov 2023

Travel Sam Low took out Masterchef New Zealand in 2022, catapulting the already award-winning coffee educator into the spotlight of the national food and drink scene. In partnership with 100% Pure New Zealand, we get to the bottom of Low’s talent and inspiration, and ask about his favourite spots for dinner, brunch and coffee in and around the country’s largest metropolis.

A Sheep Station in the Alps Is New Zealand’s New Ultra-Luxury Getaway

23 Nov 2023

Travel Flockhill Lodge is a 14,500-hectare working farm that now hosts a unique homestead. In partnership with 100% Pure New Zealand, we discover what makes this ultra-luxe property amid rugged mountain landscapes so special.

At-Home Workout: A 20-Minute Low-Impact Full-Body Exercise

30 Nov 2023

Active Had to cancel or cut back on your gym memberships to stick to a tighter budget? We asked fitness app Keep It Cleaner for a whole-body routine you can nail at home in 20 minutes – no equipment required.

At-Home Workout: A Calming Sun Salutation Yoga Flow

30 Nov 2023

Active Had to cancel or cut back on your gym memberships to stick to a tighter budget? We asked Melbourne yoga studio Core+ for a flow session you can achieve at home without any equipment.

At-Home Workout: No-Equipment-Required Strength Training

30 Nov 2023

Active Had to cancel or cut back on your gym memberships to stick to a tighter budget? We asked Sydney yoga and fitness studio Flow Athletic for a workout you can nail at home.