First Look: Everything Is “From Here” at New All-Day Restaurant From Here by Mike

17 Jun 2025

Food & Drink Sydney chef Mike McEnearney has made his Melbourne debut – in the lobby of a chic new hotel. He’s paying tribute to the city in multiple ways, like a twice-baked cheese soufflé that calls back to one of our most legendary restaurants.

Five To Try: New Cafes, Coffee Shops and Matcha Stops From Box Hill to Brunswick East

17 Jun 2025

Food & Drink A former Rosetta head bartender makes dill cold brew in the suburbs. An ex-Market Lane pro brings French-roasted coffee to the inner north. And a sneakerhead adds a track.

From the Stands of Mexico to the Streets of Bendigo, Take the Taco Trail This Winter

17 Jun 2025

Food & Drink To celebrate Bendigo Art Gallery’s new exhibition Frida Kahlo: In her own image, 22 venues are vying for the title of best taco in town on the city’s Taco Trail as part of Fiesta Bendigo. In partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo, here are six to try.

Vestirsi EOFY Sale

16 Jun 2025

Fashion Aussie handbag label Vestirsi is offering up to 50 per cent off its collection of luxury Italian leather bags – just in time for end-of-financial-year (and tax-deductible) shopping.

This Melbourne Hair Salon Feels Like Your Coolest Friend’s Apartment

16 Jun 2025

Fashion PUO Salon is bright, bold and very pink. Designed by Thank You, Baby, the space reimagines the traditional salon experience with cosy furniture, a designated lounge and a kitchen made for hanging back.

13 Brands Making Hoodies and Sweatshirts Your Partner Will Definitely Steal

13 Jun 2025

Fashion From minimalist styles that moonlight as office-appropriate outfits to tongue-in-cheek branding and preppy silhouettes, these are the sweats to buy (or borrow) this winter.

Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image at Bendigo Art Gallery

13 Jun 2025

Art & Design See treasured objects from the artist’s personal archives – including indigenous Mexican clothing, pre-Columbian jewellery and handpainted medical corsets – in this Bendigo-exclusive exhibition.

Nine to Try: Ditch the Disposable Period Products for Sustainable Underwear, Cups and Pads

12 Jun 2025

Art & Design There’s a wide range of environmentally friendly reusables out there – we’ve rounded up some of the best options, from no-fuss undies with cute lace to machine-washable organic-cotton pads and menstrual cups in various sizes. Make the switch.

Parkville’s Potter Museum Reopens With 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art

12 Jun 2025

Art & Design After a seven-year hiatus, the museum is back with a monumental exhibition – and a new way of telling Australian art history.

Le Creuset EOFY Sale

18 Jun 2025

Home & Lifestyle Get up to 40 per cent off the French brand’s signature cast-iron casserole dishes, stainless steel saucepans, non-stick bakeware, ceramic dinnerware and more. Prices start at $9.

Wellness Architecture, Communal Living and Biophilia: The Cutting Edge of Urban Design

12 Jun 2025

Home & Lifestyle Home isn’t just a place to rest your head. In partnership with Fortis, we explore the design trends that are reshaping inner-city living.

How Good Design Connects to Nature According to Architect Shaun Lockyer

11 Jun 2025

Home & Lifestyle The director behind his eponymous studio chats creating outdoor living spaces, art gallery-style homes and his most unusual client requests – including a shower big enough to lie down flat and rinse off while hungover.

The Best of the 2025 Spanish Film Festival, According to Curator Benjamin Zeccola

17 Jun 2025

Entertainment A jockey with more vices than victories, a war-scarred comedian and three complicated sisters are just some of the unforgettable characters in this year’s HSBC Spanish Film Festival. In partnership with Palace Cinemas, the festival CEO and curator unpacks his top picks.

Big Screen and Big Sound: A Cutting-Edge AV Festival Is Coming to Melbourne

13 Jun 2025

Entertainment The performance possibilities of audiovisual art sprawl in countless directions, as ACMI’s new three-night cinema event Double Vision will demonstrate this winter. From improvised techno to a live film score, the event showcases the creative breadth of this burgeoning artform.

Eight Things To See, Eat and Do After Dark at Illuminate Adelaide

13 Jun 2025

Entertainment Sound and light in the botanic gardens, a multisensory degustation dinner, and luminous horses running through the streets. In partnership with Illuminate Adelaide, here are our picks of the city’s premier winter festival.

All Are Welcome Owes Its Staff $360,000, the ABC Alleges

10 Jun 2025

City File Founder and owner Boris Portnoy says the business plans to pay all outstanding employee entitlements.

Brunswick East’s Beloved Ceres Faces Closure Without Community Support

10 Jun 2025

City File The cherished community garden may close if it fails to meet its target donation goal by June 30.

Sleep at the ‘G

09 May 2025

City File Rug up and camp out at the famous stadium to raise funds for youth homelessness. Plus, there’ll be live music, games and prizes up for grabs.

Where Chefs Eat: Sashimi Florist Alex Yu Indulged in This Set Menu in Seoul

17 Jun 2025

Travel Brisbane-based chef Alex Yu fell in love with the local scene while on holiday in South Korea. Now he’s sharing his cheat sheet with the rest of us.

Oysters, Sav Blanc and Farm-Churned Ice-Cream: The Kiwi Produce You Can’t Leave Without Tasting

17 Jun 2025

Travel From wild seafood to nostalgic roadside treats – in partnership with Biosecurity New Zealand, these iconic Kiwi flavours are worth planning your next trip around.

Five Travel Tips for Your Next Trip to New Zealand

17 Jun 2025

Travel Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy sell, with its idyllic landscapes, opportunities for adventures and cool-climate wines. But a little insider knowledge can make your trip even smoother. In partnership with Biosecurity New Zealand, here’s what to know before you jump into your travel itinerary.

Eight of the Best One-Day Walks in Victoria

05 Jun 2025

Active The state is filled with natural beauty, from secluded beaches to lush rainforests and windswept granite peaks. Pick one of these eight trails and get cracking.

Become a Founding Member of The Commons Health Club

27 May 2025

Active The popular co-working space is opening its first health club, where you can make the most of a gym, fitness studio, bathhouse and cafe. And right now, it’s offering a limited number of foundation memberships with exclusive rates and no joining fees – plus access to clubs in Richmond and South Yarra – so get in quick.

The Commons Is Opening Its First Health Club With a Bathhouse, Pilates Classes and More

27 May 2025

Active Finding balance has never been easier. Club members will have access to more than 200 fitness classes, magnesium-infused baths, cold plunges, a sauna, a personal laundry service, a cafe and more when the co-working space opens its first health and fitness offering in September.