“We Risk Losing Something Quite Special”: 25 Melbourne Restaurateurs, Gallerists, Festival Organisers and More Respond to the Government’s Road Map to Reopening

22 Sep 2020

City File The people that drive this city’s culture are hurting. Their restaurants are shut. Their art galleries, boutiques and bandrooms are empty. They’re falling deeper into debt and despair. And while there’s a clear, five-step plan to get them back in the game, it has its detractors – including some top medical experts. How do those governed by the plan feel about it? We asked 25 people from diverse industries to share their thoughts.

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Mile End Bagels Is Opening a Second Store, in Brunswick, Next Week

26 Sep 2020

Food & Drink The beloved Fitzroy bagelry announced the news on Instagram today.

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25 Sep 2020

Food & Drink The Collingwood brewery is crossing the river to bring exclusive beers to its south-side fans.

Black Star Pastry's Chocolate Mirage

25 Sep 2020

Food & Drink The multi-layered gluten-free chocolate cake is one of the cult patisserie's most ambitious yet. It's inspired by a desert sunset and so beautifully constructed you might feel bad smashing it to bits.

Dani Valent’s Cooks and Chefs Series: Julia Busuttil Nishimura

25 Sep 2020

Food & Drink Order (almost) ready-to-eat dishes by the bestselling cookbook author for an at-home feast. Options include silverbeet-and-ricotta dumplings; spiced lamb shoulder; tomato-y chicken casserole with green olives; and dark-chocolate brownies topped with lemon.

Victoria’s Royal Botanic Gardens Are Reopening

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24 Sep 2020

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24 Sep 2020

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Natalie Marie Jewellery Is Releasing A Curated Edit Of Its Cult Non-Traditional Engagement Rings

24 Sep 2020

Fashion After handcrafting hundreds of solitaire designs over the past five years, the Sydney designer is launching a signature capsule collection.

This Bondi-Based Footwear Label Has A Heap Of Celebrity Fans

24 Sep 2020

Fashion Lisa Mandy Seskin worked in the Australian fashion industry for over a decade before pivoting to footwear design, creating LMS The Brand.

Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, September 24, 2020

24 Sep 2020

Fashion Shop 50 per cent off Oroton, Mister Zimi and Cos; 30 per cent off luxury minimalist sandals; 85 per cent off Zomp footwear; Gorman at a minimum 50 per cent off and more.

This Melbourne Brand Is Repurposing Op Shop Material into the Perfect Vintage Shirt

24 Sep 2020

Fashion To help alleviate the negative effects the garment industry has on the environment, Lucky Dip is breathing new life into discarded materials.

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Vincent Namatjira Is the First Indigenous Artist to Win the Archibald Prize

25 Sep 2020

Art & Design “I feel like this is a very important moment in Australian art,” said the artist in a statement. This year’s Wynne Prize was won by fellow Indulkana artist Hubert Pareroultja, and the Packing Room Prize went to Wongutha-Yamatji man Meyne Wyatt.

Gem, a New Aussie-Made Toothpaste, is Free From Synthetic Nasties and Comes in Four Minty Flavours

24 Sep 2020

Art & Design These probiotic toothpastes are chemical-free, but full of plant-based ingredients to strengthen teeth, kill bacteria and foam up nicely, just like the regular stuff. And soon, they’ll be stocked at Mecca.

The Fit-Out: Seven Stylish Desks for Home

22 Sep 2020

Art & Design Are we working from home or living at work? A good-looking desk has never been a more practical purchase. Find a cheapie made from cardboard, a motorised one to make work standing easy and a graceful “floating” workstation in marble and brass.

The 2020 Archibald Prize Finalists Have Been Announced

21 Sep 2020

Art & Design And artist, actor and writer Meyne Wyatt has been awarded the Packing Room Prize, becoming the first Indigenous artist to win any Archibald prize in the award’s history.

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In the Mood: Inspired by Hong Kong Filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai’s Classic Film, Livestreamed From the Sydney Opera House

24 Sep 2020

Entertainment A free night of original songs, covers and narration from the movie to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

A New Australian Book Lays Bare Life With Chronic Illness, With a Side of Beyonce

22 Sep 2020

Entertainment Show Me Where It Hurts sits at the intersection of memoir, feminism, disability advocacy and pop-culture criticism. It’s for people who suffer from chronic illness and mental health problems; the people in their lives; and anyone interested in what Spongebob Squarepants, Beyoncé and Frida Kahlo can tell us about lived experiences of pain.

Schitt’s Creek Is So Hyped Right Now Because It’s the Perfect 2020 Lockdown Binge

22 Sep 2020

Entertainment The sixth, final season aired back in April, but the slow-burn sleeper sitcom just swept the Emmy Awards, scooping nine gongs and making history.

Government Throws $13 Million Lifeline to The Corner, Howler, Northcote Social Club and 103 Other Victorian Live Music Venues

20 Sep 2020

Entertainment “This support will protect our grassroots venues, save jobs and music businesses, and keep local music playing well beyond this pandemic.”

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Melbourne’s Restrictions Eased Again – Up to Five People (From Two Households) Now Allowed to Meet Publicly, Among Other Changes

27 Sep 2020

City File With the city’s 14-day new case average at 22.1, well ahead of target, Premier Daniel Andrews today announced some further, unplanned easings of restrictions – albeit slight.

Pillow Forts, Selfies and Naked Chores: Being Single and Living Alone in Lockdown 2.0

25 Sep 2020

City File This has been a lonely time for a lot of us. I already have parents, so I really didn’t need the government to make me feel bad about being single too.

The Boredom Files: Two Melbourne Kids Have Recreated Daniel Andrews’s Press Conference Out of Lego

25 Sep 2020

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Australia, Prepare Yourself for a Chilly Weekend: Winter Is Making a Comeback

25 Sep 2020

City File ACT, NSW, SA, Victoria and Tasmania are set for temperatures way below average for this time of year.

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A Private Jetty, Heated Pool and Roomy Balconies Make for a Luxurious Weekend Getaway at Clare de Lune Waterfront

24 Sep 2020

Travel Just a little over an hour from Sydney, the elegantly designed house is close to the best of what NSW's central coast has to offer, but feels a world away from big-city life.

Three Refurbished NSW National Parks Cottages Are Now Available for (Affordable) Stays

23 Sep 2020

Travel Choose from a coastal house in Seal Rocks and two alpine lodges in the Kosciuszko National Park with options for large groups.

Farmers’ Home Hotel in Northam Brings Lived-In Luxury to WA’s Wheatbelt

22 Sep 2020

Travel With heritage details, hand-blown light fixtures and a wine bar dedicated to top drops from the Swan Valley and Perth Hills, the recently refurbished historical building combines contemporary design with old-world charm.

How to Turn 19 Days of Annual Leave Into 48 Days of Holidays for 2021

17 Sep 2020

Travel 2020 might have been a bit of a write-off in terms of travel, but if you’ve got your sights set on seeing more of Australia in 2021(or possibly the world?), this annual leave hack could set you up for some nice, long trips.

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The Australian Open Will Go Ahead in Melbourne in 2021 With “A Very Different Look”

22 Sep 2020

Active Tournament director Craig Tiley shared the news on ABC Radio Melbourne’s Breakfast show today.

Get the Contraceptive Pill (Plus Doctor’s Consults and New Scripts) Without Leaving Home, Thanks to Kin Fertility

22 Sep 2020

Active The Aussie start-up wants to make it easier for women to access services and info related to their reproductive health and fertility. “We’re taking what used to be a service where you had to take an hour or so out of your day for a two-minute consult with a doctor, and you’re doing all of that from the comfort of your couch.”

Win a Year’s Subscription to Fluidform Pilates (Plus Some Super-Cute Merch)

22 Sep 2020

Active Welcome to Make-Your-Day-Better Mondays, where we partner with some of our favourite brands to bring you freebies. Enter the comp once and you’re in the running every week.

Fitzroy Fave Good Times Pilates Is Launching Online Classes With 10-Minute Quick Hits and Full Workouts

16 Sep 2020

Active After the success of its online classes, Good Times Pilates is now offering fans of the inclusive, chilled-out studio the opportunity to do a range of workouts on demand.

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