Snack Bar: Wild Fermented Bagels, $1 Dumplings and More Melbourne Food News From the Week

10 Jan 2025

Food & Drink Plus, Masses Bagels’ first store is here, Soi 38’s new digs, and a new bakery with an ex-Beatrix baker overseeing the ovens.

Coming Soon: Find Sourdough and Layer Cakes From a Former Beatrix Baker at Maker Coffee’s New Bakery

10 Jan 2025

Food & Drink Baker of Things has been supplying the special coffee shop’s five stores for the past two months. Now the team is opening a specialty bakery in Richmond.

First Look: Masses Bagels’ First Store Is Officially Here

10 Jan 2025

Food & Drink Rip’n’dip bagel packs, fermented yellow peach and Thai basil soda, and a steadfast roster of classics. The popular market stall is now a permanent fixture, setting up shop at the sleepier end of Smith Street, Collingwood.

Sales Wrap: Best of the Week, January 9, 2025

09 Jan 2025

Fashion This week, save on your favourite local and international designers at Somebuddy Loves You and Marais. Get up to 60 per cent off sheets, towels and other homewares at Aura Home. Save on summer wardrobe staples with Blanca and more.

What Does Skin Needling Actually Do? We Asked The Skin Bar’s Samantha Appel

06 Jan 2025

Fashion The skin needling expert on the facial treatment that will make you ditch botox – plus how to get 30 per cent off your first visit to the The Skin Bar.

11 To Try: Toe the Line With These Stylish Aussie Sock Brands

03 Jan 2025

Fashion From plush cashmere-merino blends claiming to be the softest yet, to fruity illustrations and natural hemp styles, these Aussie brands are elevating the humble sock.

Antopia at Melbourne Museum

10 Jan 2025

Art & Design Experience a day in the life of an ant colony at this new multisensory exhibition for all ages.

Dante Meets Art Deco: A Designer on the Ideas Behind Sydney’s Italo-Aussie Hotel Morris

10 Jan 2025

Art & Design The brief? Bring drama (and the Divine Comedy) to Sydney’s Pitt Street. In partnership with Accor Hotels, we chat to Tom Mark Henry’s Carla Matias about the design, inspiration and ideas behind Hotel Morris.

Quarantine Art Fair at Point Nepean National Park in Portsea

08 Jan 2025

Art & Design 60 artists and ten of Melbourne’s top galleries in one of Victoria’s most picturesque locations.

Melbourne Fine Diner Navi Now Sells Its Signature Dishes Online – Literally

09 Jan 2025

Home & Lifestyle Those who have been to Navi know the appeal has as much to do with the restaurant’s handmade plates as the food on them. Chef-owner Julian Hills’s homewares range with Aussie pottery label Robert Gordon lets you bring his serveware into your kitchen, too.

13 Stylish Beach Accessories for When You Need to BYO Seats and Shade

07 Jan 2025

Home & Lifestyle Unwind with a book under a chic umbrella or gather a crowd on the sand with a luxe ’70s-style fringed cabana. There are plenty of options for every beach mood and budget.

Here Are 16 of the Best Beach Towels for Pleasing Post-Swim Vibes

23 Dec 2024

Home & Lifestyle From retro stripes to neutral hues, these beach towels are peak summer. Check out some of the best Aussie brands from Kobn, Mayde, Clothing the Gaps and more.

Free Open-Air Screenings in East Brunswick Village

10 Jan 2025

Entertainment Make the most of balmy summer nights with classic flicks outdoors on the big screen. Grab one-off snacks like HSP croquettes and muffulettas before.

Museum of Desire

10 Jan 2025

Entertainment Get up close and personal with more than 25 interactive experiences produced with local and international artists at this little-bit-cheeky exhibition celebrating sexuality.

Need Summer Cooking Inspo? These Are the Shows To Tune In To

09 Jan 2025

Entertainment It’s time to trade the soups and stews for lighter, brighter dishes. Thankfully, you can get recipes, tips and tricks from the likes of Adam Liaw, Nornie Bero, Stanley Tucci and Mary Berry with the click of a button. In partnership with SBS On Demand, here’s how you can overhaul your summer cooking repertoire with fresh, accessible dishes from around the world.

United Cup Finals at Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

03 Jan 2025

City File Catch the quarter finals, semi finals and finals of the world-class tennis event – with live DJs, giveaways, a hitting wall, an Aperol zone, food pop-ups, games for kids and more.

Melbourne’s Falastini Food Truck Was Stolen in Preston Early This Morning

10 Dec 2024

City File “I just want my food truck back. This venture is a grassroots business,” chef and owner Rahaf Al Khatib says.

Op Shops Don’t Want Your Crap Clothes

03 Dec 2024

City File Australia’s op shops are struggling under the weight of poor-quality donations. Here's what to do with your unwanted garments instead.

Ca Com Chef Thi Le’s Guide to the Victorian High Country

06 Jan 2025

Travel For the Melbourne chef and restaurateur, a road trip to the High Country is an annual tradition. In partnership with Lexus, we speak to Le about her favourite things to eat, drink and do there.

How To Spend 24 Hours in Sydney in 2025

03 Jan 2025

Travel The must-dos, must-sees and absolute must-eats in Sydney.

Mezcal Bars, Karaoke and All-Night Dance Floors: How To Have a Wild Weekender in Sydney

20 Dec 2024

Travel Check in to a luxe art deco hotel and let the fun begin. In partnership with Accor Hotels, here’s our guide to a decadent, playful weekend in Sydney.

How to Hide the Summer Sweats

13 Dec 2024

Active A sweat doctor and a fashion designer share some tips on how to reduce moisture and marks.

13 of Melbourne’s Best Outdoor Pools

13 Dec 2024

Active Beat the heat at an invigorating saltwater pool; a heritage-listed, brutalist spot with an intriguing backstory; or a competition pool where you’ll feel like an Olympian. Plus, a north-side institution with bleachers for lounging, and another with a colourful “splashpad” for kids.

How To Sleep When It's Offensively Hot

13 Dec 2024

Active A guide to sleeping on hot summer nights, especially if you don’t have aircon.