This March, Mary Eats Cake invites Melburnians to celebrate International Women’s Day with a luxurious High Tea experience. From Wednesday 5 March to Sunday 9 March, guests can indulge in a specially curated package starting at just $75 on weekdays and $79 on weekends. Available at both Mary’s Brunswick and Montrose locations, this event promises to be a delightful celebration of the incredible women in our lives. The package includes a refreshing cocktail or mocktail on arrival, a traditional High Tea menu featuring four savoury delights and three sweet treats, unlimited fresh scones with jam and cream, a special cupcake, and…
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Australian country music icon Troy Cassar-Daley is set to perform at the Hawthorn Arts Centre on Thursday 6 March 2025, in collaboration with the Port Fairy Folk Festival. With a career spanning more than three decades, Cassar-Daley has released 13 studio albums and achieved 33 number-one chart singles. His accolades include 45 Golden Guitar Awards and six ARIA Awards, underscoring his significant impact on the Australian music scene. Cassar-Daley is a proud Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung man. His journey into music began early; at 11, he attended the Tamworth Country Music Festival and returned the following year as a busker. By 16, he…
Tequila lovers, rejoice! Pantalones Organic Tequila, co-founded by Matthew and Camila McConaughey, has officially landed in Australia. The award-winning spirit, celebrated for its high-quality craftsmanship and fun-loving philosophy, is now available at Dan Murphy’s in-store and online, bringing a taste of laid-back luxury to Aussie shores. “We launched Pantalones to remind everyone that tequila should be high-quality juice and fun,” say Matthew and Camila McConaughey. “We’re grateful that our message has been embraced by both tequila lovers and the industry. Whether it’s enjoyed in cocktails, shooters, or sipped neat, Pantalones performs, and now, we’re excited to share it with Australia.”…
Melbourne has once again cemented its reputation as one of the best places to live, being ranked the ninth most liveable city in the Asia-Pacific region in the Asia-Pacific’s Best Cities Report by Resonance Consultancy. This latest recognition highlights what Melburnians already know—this city is a vibrant, welcoming, and endlessly exciting place to call home. The report assessed more than 140 metropolitan areas with populations exceeding one million, evaluating everything from air quality to economic prosperity, as well as insights from residents and visitors. Melbourne stood out for its rich cultural scene, from the iconic street art of Hosier Lane to the…
Some legacies refuse to fade. The music of Morphine, the pioneering ’90s “Low Rock” trio, was as hypnotic as it was groundbreaking, built on the sultry fusion of baritone saxophone, two-string slide bass, and drums. But when frontman Mark Sandman tragically died on stage in 1999, it seemed like Morphine’s story had come to an abrupt end. Yet from that loss, a new sound emerged. Vapors of Morphine isn’t just a tribute—it’s an evolution. Formed in the late 2000s by Morphine saxophonist Dana Colley and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Lyons, the band carries the torch forward, blending fresh material with the unmistakable Morphine sound. Vapors…
Yarra Botanica is set to host an unforgettable evening of fire-cooked cuisine in collaboration with The Killara Foundation as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival this March. This exclusive event on board the two-storey floating restaurant on the Yarra River brings together some of Australia’s most talented chefs—Telina Menzies, Jerry Mai, Bente Grysbaek, Emma Jeffrey, Kay-Lene Tan, and Diana Desensi—who will each create a signature dish showcasing Indigenous and locally sourced ingredients. Expect bold flavors such as crocodile and macadamia with bunya satay, scallop and lemon aspen ceviche, and a wallaby and bone marrow cigar. The evening will…
The City of Kingston’s family-friendly festival, Mordi Fest, is back in 2025, promising two days of music, food, and fun at Peter Scullin Reserve in Mordialloc on 1–2 March. With headline acts like Aussie music stars Killing Heidi and Alex Lahey alongside The Belair Lip Bombs and Katy Steele, this year’s line-up is set to dazzle across three stages: the Pier Stage, Beach Stage, and The Dock. Festival-goers can indulge in gourmet food from Melbourne’s top food vans, sip on regional wines and craft beers, and enjoy a smorgasbord of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Kids’ activities and an alcohol-free…
Melbourne, it’s time to polish your gravestones and dust off your Ouija boards—Beetlejuice the Musical is haunting the Regent Theatre this May! The full cast has now been revealed for the Australian premiere of this wildly irreverent musical, based on Tim Burton’s cult classic film. Leading the spooky spectacle is Eddie Perfect as the mischievous Beetlejuice, alongside Karis Oka as the goth teen Lydia Deetz. They’re joined by music theatre royalty Elise McCann as Barbara and Rob Johnson as Adam, the recently deceased couple haunting Lydia’s new home. Erin Clare shines as the eccentric Delia, with Tom Wren as her clueless…
Melbourne Airport has soared to new heights, recording its busiest month in history this January with a staggering 3,393,977 passengers passing through its terminals. This milestone surpasses the previous record of 3,322,940 set in December 2019, cementing Melbourne’s status as a global travel hub. The airport also set a new international travel record, with 1,238,829 passengers passing through the international terminal, including a record 671,135 arrivals. The surge follows a previous high set just a month earlier in December 2024, as international seat capacity reached an all-time peak. Compared to January last year, international travel saw a 14% increase, while…
Music legend Tim Finn is set to make a triumphant return to Australia this August, celebrating 40 years of his groundbreaking debut solo album, Escapade. In three exclusive shows, the New Zealand-born songwriter will perform the beloved record in full, along with other classics from his storied career, backed by an outstanding live band. Melbourne fans will be able to catch him at The Palais in St Kilda on Saturday 2 August 2025. “I’m excited to be playing these songs again and looking forward to sharing the moment with audiences in some beautiful old venues,” Finn said in a statement. Originally…
ARIA award-winning children’s entertainer, Emma Memma, has announced further dates this July for her brand-new show Dance Island Party. which will see her perform in several venues in regional Victoria. Victorian fans will be able to catch the show in Warrnambool, Geelong, Shepparton, Bendigo and Ballarat. 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’, ‘Welcome to Dance Island’, ‘Beach Trolley’ and ‘Jellyfish Blob’ soon to be released on the new ‘Dance Island Party’ album. Empowering the next generation through movement, creativity,…