For one night only, Tippy-Tay – the lush Italian hideaway tucked inside Melbourne’s Garden State Hotel- is transforming into a slice of the Amalfi Coast for La Dolce Vita, a vibrant, indulgent dinner event on Thursday 8 May. Step into a dreamy evening of Riviera charm with Aperol Aperitivo Hour, featuring a trio of bespoke Italian-inspired cocktails to set the mood. Then settle in for a decadent four-course shared feast, headlined by the ever-popular Cacio e Pepe Bucatini, theatrically tossed in a cheese wheel. Expect dishes that sing with Italian soul—think mortadella tortellini in brodo, chargrilled butterfly gurnard, and a pistachio and raspberry tiramisu that…
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The Good Things Festival has officially confirmed its return for 2025, with dates locked in across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane during the first weekend of December. The announcement offers a bright spot for Australia’s live music scene, which has recently seen several major festivals including Splendour in the Grass and Groovin the Moo cancel their 2025 editions. The festival’s promoter, Chris O’Brien of Destroy All Lines, has guaranteed the event’s return, emphasizing the importance of delivering quality lineups and experiences to maintain audience support. Last year’s festival featured a lineup headlined by Korn, with performances from Sum 41, Violent Femmes, Jet,…
Faster and safer trips between the city and inner west will become a reality for pedestrians and bike riders with the bright green walking and cycling bridge into the heart of the Docklands now open to the public, as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project. The elevated crossing over Footscray Road will make it easier and safer for people to walk and ride to and from the CBD. Inspired by the West Gate Bridge design and suspended from two 40-metre tall steel pylons by a series of cables, the 220-metre long bridge takes bike riders diagonally over busy Footscray…
Following on from two previously announced legs of her Dance Island Party tour, ARIA award-winning children’s entertainer Emma Emma has today announced further dates for September and October this year. Leg three will kick off in Dandenong on September 23 at the Drum Theatre, followed by stops around the country including Moonee Ponds, Traralgon, Wonthaggi and Frankston. Families will be treated to a sprinkling of Emma Memma’s classic songs featured in last year’s hugely successful Boop and Twirl Tour as well as new favourites like ‘Coconut Tree’, ‘Dance Island’, ‘Beach Trolley’, and “Jellyfish Blob’, from her latest hit album ‘Dance Island Party’. Empowering the next…
Looking for a getaway that combines nature, great food, family fun and local charm? This Easter, head to the Grampians – where breathtaking landscapes, exciting events and fantastic local deals are ready to welcome you. It’s also the perfect time to support a region rebuilding after recent bushfires. From cascading waterfalls and scenic hikes to wildlife encounters, adventure activities and award-winning wineries, the Grampians has something for everyone – just three hours by car from Melbourne. And this Easter, there’s even more to enjoy. In early 2025, the Grampians region faced its most severe bushfire season since Black Summer. Fires ignited…
Te highly anticipated Constellation Cup between the Origin Australian Diamonds and the New Zealand Silver Ferns will return this October, with opening matches bound for Australia. The 15th edition of the Constellation Cup will commence at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena on Friday 17 October. The Diamonds will host the Silver Ferns in match two of the series at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday 22 October. The series will then cross the Tasman, with the final games taking place in Hamilton and Christchurch. Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos welcomed the Melbourne opening match with excitement.…
The Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria has broken a massive record as the highest attended ticketed art exhibition in Australian history. Almost half a million people have flocked to the gallery to see it since it opened four months ago. The visitation of almost 480,000 people smashes the previous most popular ticketed art event – 2017’s Van Gogh and the Seasons – which attracted 462,262 people and pumped more than $51 million into the Victorian economy. Yayoi Kusama is an icon of art. The 96-year-old Japanese artist is recognised globally for her distinctive and colourful work. The immersive…
Prepare for a magical fusion of classical music and cutting-edge technology as the globally acclaimed DroneArt Show arrives in Melbourne for two nights only. Following a sold-out US premiere, this breathtaking open-air experience will transform Caulfield Racecourse into a canvas of light and sound on 23-24 May blending the elegance of live classical music with the wonder of synchronized drone artistry. Presented by Fever and Nova Sky Stories, the show features a live string quartet performing timeless masterpieces like Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”—while hundreds of drones illuminate the sky in perfect harmony. Watch as the night comes alive with dazzling formations of blooming flowers, twinkling…
This Easter, Melbourne’s dining scene is getting a show-stopping collaboration that blends Japanese flair with irresistible sweetness. Modern Japanese hotspot Mr. Miyagi has joined forces with viral bakery sensation The Cake Club to create the Miso Choc Oreo Tart—a limited-edition dessert available exclusively at the Windsor restaurant from April 15-20. The indulgent creation starts with The Cake Club’s signature Oreo cookie base, reimagined as a tart shell for the first time. “It’s filled with a miso-infused chocolate centre and finished with a glossy chocolate ganache on top,” explains The Cake Club’s Kendyll Van De Ven. “The whole thing has this…
Victoria’s Big Build has revealed the final designs for a new Mordialloc station, as part of a project to remove three dangerous level crossings and construction of a new premium station in the suburb. The project will replace crossings at McDonald Street, Mordialloc, and Station Street, Aspendale, while permanently closing Bear Street’s crossing—easing congestion and improving safety for locals. At the heart of the transformation is a sleek, elevated Mordialloc Station, designed to reflect the area’s bayside charm. The modern station will feature dual entrances, improved lighting, and spacious public areas surrounded by lush landscaping. More than 1,000 trees and…
Two of Melbourne’s most beloved institutions—American Doughnut Kitchen and Melbourne Cocoa—have teamed up for an Easter collaboration that’s pure nostalgia in edible form. The limited-edition Jam Doughnut Easter Egg ($24.95) reimagines the iconic hot jam doughnut as a decadent chocolate creation, blending 48% milk and 35% white chocolate with golden doughnut pieces, raspberry drizzle, and freeze-dried raspberries. For those craving something even more indulgent, the Hot Cross Ganache Doughnuts ($15 for four) take fluffy, cinnamon-dusted doughnuts to the next level, topped with a chocolate cross and served with Melbourne Cocoa’s rich milk chocolate ganache for dipping. Available online at melbournecocoa.com.au and at American Doughnut Kitchen’s Prahran…