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OSTERIA RENATA OPENS IN PRAHRAN Osteria Renata is a new neighbourhood Italian located on High St Prahran and is a much-anticipated sequel from the team behind South Melbourne’s Park Street Pasta &...

Located on the 40th floor of the opulent Oakwood Premier Melbourne property, Sky Bar Melbourne sits high in the heavens, offering guests a dining and bar experience like no other. The venue, set to open to...

John Fluevog and textile designer Zandra Rhodes have joined forces on a capsule collection that is slated to hit stores this  Spring/Summer ’22. Mutual admirers of one another, John and Zandra have been...

Xi Restaurant is a brand new Asian-French fusion restaurant in the heart of Windsor. Opened in late April on 172 High St the venue boasts a sleek modern gold interior with blue velour accenting, a range of...

eharmony asked 12 regular Australians to paint what love and compatibility looked like, with a view to understanding if stereotypical symbols of love were still relevant, or if they varied greatly across ages...

Melbourne born and bred lifestyle clothing brand Best Jumpers is launching a new Autumn/Winter 2022 collection, available at its Gertrude Street store in Fitzroy. The collection focuses on unisex, elevated...

Moonhouse Commune Group (Firebird, Hanoi Hannah, New Quarter, Tokyo Tina) has opened Moonhouse – a new bistro serving Chinese cuisine, located at 282 Carlisle Street in Balaclava.  The...

Bombay Sapphire, the world’s leading gin brand, recently unveiled Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru. This handcrafted gin has been created to celebrate the region of Murcia in Spain and shine a light on the...

For World Environment Day on 5th June, innisfree and PLEATSMAMA have created a limited edition (GWP)  PLEATSMAMA x innisfree Upcycled Knit Bag made from collected PET plastics from Jeju island,...

It’s all about balance with the new delightfully sweet and perfectly salty Tasman Sea Salt Mylk Chocolate from Pana Organic. The vegan chocolate experts have partnered with Hobart-based Tasman Sea Salt to...

Australia’s biggest craft beer celebration, the Great Australasian Beer Spectacular (GABS) is taking place this week from Friday, 27th May to Sunday, 29th May at the Royal Exhibition Building. Now in...

Cook, lawyer, TV presenter, author, and now Australian Made Week Ambassador Adam Liaw is urging consumers to seek out and buy genuine Aussie products bearing the trusted green-and-gold kangaroo logo to support...

What do Hailey Bieber, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Khloe Kardashian have in common? When these celebrities need someone to find their latest fashion craving, they go to Gab Waller. For the first time since...

TRINNY LONDON LAUNCHES THE NEXT CHAPTER OF SKINCARE - MOISTURISERS Trinny London has launched the latest skincare in their line-up, two energy-boosting moisturisers. These luxurious formulations...

The Distiller Melbourne, within the Welcome to Thornbury precinct, will be celebrating World Whisky Day on Saturday 21st May with unlimited tastings of Australian-made whisky and an opportunity to meet the...

Launching on Friday 20 May, Highpoint’s new immersive event and branded experiences festival, Highpoint: Close Up, is set to create, inspire and ignite conversations that explore self-care, debunk trends and...

YSL Beauty has announced the launch of its global sustainability program called REWILD OUR EARTH, in partnership with global NGO Re:wild. Through Rewild Our Earth, YSL Beauty will make progressive...

This May, The Espy’s fast-paced and flavour filled Cantonese restaurant, Mya Tiger, welcomes a limited-edition Yum Cha menu, for a limited time only! Here for a good time and not a long time, the Yum Cha...

Need Mother's Day inspo ahead of the special day this Sunday? We've rounded up our top 10 to help you...

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse is shaking up the way Victorian’s eat cake by bundling two iconic desserts to create the ultimate on-the-go treat: the Cake Shake. Available in three iconic flavour profiles -...

Major Australian fashion retailer Witchery and the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) are proud to announce the 14th annual Witchery White Shirt Campaign with an incredible line-up of thirteen...

Award-winning Melbourne hospitality duo Michael and Zara Madrusan of Made in the Shade Group are introducing classic Italian hospitality to Russell Street, launching Connie’s Italian Diner & Rooftop...

Grown Alchemist has launched it's latest product, the Age-Spot Corrector . This potent Vitamin C enriched dark spot corrector targets skin discolourations including age spots, hyper-pigmentation and sun...

HOTEL FITZROY’S FLAGSHIP CAPPO SOCIALE IS CELEBRATING ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY: INRTRODUCING A NEW MODERN TAKE ON CLASSIC ITALIAN FAMILY FEASTING Credit: Arianna Leggiero This week, Fitzroy favourite Cappo...

Jackalope hotel is partnering with celebrity favourite Kirstin King of Fluidform pilates, who is bringing her famed functional movement method to Melbourne for the first time, hosting a one-off pilates event...

On world Vitamin C day we're doing a deeper dive into Vitamin C and finding out from the experts at SkinCeuticals what it's good for and why Vitamin C serums are not always created the same. What is it and...

In celebrating the Australian debut of its latest super premium release, Bombay Sapphire is inviting Melbournite’s to an exclusive cocktail and culinary experience to welcome its Murcian-inspired small-batch...

H&M’s latest collaboration is a glamorous and vibrant project created in partnership with a true style icon – the incomparable Iris Apfel. The Iris Apfel x H&M collection celebrates the 100th...

South Yarra locals' prayers are answered; much-loved brunch venue House of Lulu White has launched Lulu Afterdark that features an eclectic new menu and range of funky night offers.   Located on the...

One of Australia’s most successful full-time international models, who has also worked as a TV host and a photographer, Rosanna Faraci, has launched Edited Skin, a range of multitasking skincare that uses...

Who said Runway hair styles can't be recreated at home easily? Recently at the Melbourne Fashion Festival, Joey Scandizzo, Lead Stylist, Hair Director of Melbourne Fashion Festival 2022 and friend of Dyson,...

Courtyard by Marriott, part of the Marriott International hotel portfolio, welcomes the arrival of its first Melbourne property – Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens. Centrally located in...

Unique, two-level floating bar and eatery Yarra Botanica will open in Southbank this Wednesday 16th March, giving Melburnians and visitors alike another new reason to return to the heart of the city....

ORRONG HOTEL REOPENS Standing proud on the corner of Orrong Road and High Street is Armadale’s iconic Orrong Hotel; which after three years of closure has officially reopened its doors with new owners...

After four years of incredible growth, Trinny London is moving to the next level and bringing its customers the new category they ask for the most: skincare. Trinny Woodall knows skin. Over the last thirty...

Oakwood has opened its first Australian property with the Oakwood Premier, located in Southbank, Melbourne. Pioneering the concept of Serviced Apartments for over 50 years now, Oakwood operates more than 80...

Richmond golden boy and three-time premiership player Jack Riewoldt has made his love for the Apple Isle’s favourite pastry official, as the new national ambassador for National Pies. The Hobart-born star...

innisfree announces the launch of its new Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 30ml (A$54, NZ$62) in stores and online at innisfree in Australia, and at their leading retail partner Adore Beauty in Australia and New...

Iconic New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s, has partnered with Bush Heritage to create a unique artistic collaboration with some of Australia’s most loved creatives to really shine a light on this country’s...

TikTok famous and globally recognised skincare brand, CeraVe Australia, will go live with its first #SkinChat of 2022 on Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 6:30pm AEDT, with the educational panel scripted to identify...

TULA, meaning 'balance' in Sanskrit, is a clean, effective and clinically proven skincare brand built on the power of probiotic extracts and superfoods that have the unique ability to cleanse, soothe, and calm...

 Smith St Bistrot by the Scott Pickett Group has opened its doors at 300 Smith St Collingwood, offering a French bistrot experience in Melbourne’s inner-north. The bistrot delivers a melange of Pickett’s...

Give hot summer nights the flick and enjoy a more satisfying night’s sleep with the introduction of SleepMaker’s KülKōte mattresses and pillows, designed to keep Australians not too hot, not too cold,...

HER OPENS IN MELBOURNE Credit: Parker Blain HQ Group (Arbory Bar & Eatery and Arbory Afloat) has opened their highly anticipated new Melbourne venue HER, unveiling its four concepts; HER BAR,...

Restore skin balance overnight with LANEIGE’s NEW Water Sleeping Mask. The new 5th-generation LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask recuperates the lost balance of skin microbiome and condition overnight with Sleeping...

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and if you're in a bind and haven't organised anything then let us help you with some suggestions to make your special one's day perfect!   WHERE TO...

After 3 years of design and development, David Abela, Andrew Ryan and Daniel Vid are very proud to be unveiling their latest hospitality venue in Melbourne’s most desired inner city social locale - Swan...

SAINTLY HARD SELTZER LAUNCHES SACRED VAULTS AT RIVERLAND BAR Australian alcohol brand, SAINTLY HARD SELTZER have just launched their much anticipated Sacred Vaults at Riverland Bar. Each of these...

After much anticipation, the world-renowned Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, presented by Scotts Osmocote, is set to return to the heritage listed Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building....

Benefit Cosmetics launch the latest in their cult The POREfessional range, the Lite Primer. An ultra-lightweight face primer to minimise the look of pores, the Lite Primer feels weightless and breathable, and...

The year of the Tiger starts on 1 February. The third sign of the Chinese Zodiac, the tiger is considered a majestic species, representing strength, power and loyalty.  To celebrate this Lunar New Year, many...

Looking forward to a fortnight of tennis and can't get there? Lucky for youYou can lift your game by watching it at one of the following places across Melbourne. THE ALBERT PART HOTEL Live tennis and...

Peroni Nastro Azzurro is once again proud to be part of the world-class Grand Slam action, bringing true Italian style, passion and flair to the Australian Open with an incredibly exciting calendar of events...

Canadian Club is ready to swing into action with two unmissable clubhouses popping up throughout the 2022 Australian Open. The Canadian Club Racquet Club is back for its eighth consecutive year at the epic...

The countdown to Christmas is on. If you're stuck for what to buy your nearest and dearest, here are our top last minute Christmas gifts to...

This December, Black Star Pastry embarks on its most significant month ever with the reveal of a brand refresh, two new additions to its line-up of legendary cakes, its first international store in Shanghai...

Need some Christmas present inspiration? We've picked some of our favourites to help you find the perfect gift for your special someone in our Beauty & Lifestyle gift...

The Summer of freedom is fast approaching, there is a feeling of celebration in the air and with it come the return of Australia’s favorite outdoor cinema. Moonlight Cinema is back, and co-dependent COVID...

On December 1, 2021, Hyatt opened it's latest luxury offering in Melbourne, Hyatt Centric, welcoming back domestic and international travellers to rediscover the city. The Hyatt Centric brand is about...

From the designer of a cult-favourite Australian womenswear brand comes a new wave of accessories for your favourite four-legged friend - meet the recently launched Pooch & Hound. Australian-owned and...

Like sequins for your eyes, Eyetallics create maximum impact with minimal effort. Trinny London's iconic collection of metallic eye shades has been extended with four new hues for an added dose of effortless...

THE CHAMPAGNE BAR AT QT MELBOURNE Something swanky has popped up at QT Melbourne. Bid adieu to Cake Shop and pour yourself into a plush seat at the Champagne Bar, the sleek new space to sip pretty....

This December, destination sparkling winery CHANDON will launch ‘Garden Spritz Summer Sessions’, a weekend outdoor activation at its beautiful Yarra Valley estate to kickstart summer in style. Get ready...

Leading social enterprise HoMie is thrilled to reveal its most vibrant capsule collection to date, HoMie and Friends, featuring 90s inspired Disney characters across the brand’s renowned streetwear. The...

As one of the best known brands in brows, Benefit Cosmetics has a reputation for delivering stellar products for brows that are easy to use and last the distance. When they launch a new product, you know...

John Fluevog's upcoming capsule collection is a decidedly retro rock and roll influenced collection is inspired by the art, life and music of the legendary Jimi Hendrix. Drawing from his lyrics, legacy and...

GARDEN STATE HOTEL WELCOMES TIPPY-TAY ITALIAN This November, Sand Hill Road’s Garden State Hotel will welcome Tippy-Tay, a new colourful Italian restaurant bringing all that’s fun about coastal...

Melbourne, we're out of lockdown and looking forward! So many activities and events are happening over the next couple of months and we're excited. Here are just a few of things to look forward to over the...

Maybelline New York’s most popular foundation range, Fit Me Foundation, is now more accessible than ever to Australian consumers with all 40 shades of its Fit Me Matte & Poreless foundation available at...

Problem solving, skin loving and confidence building US cult beauty brand, IT Cosmetics, has launched its much-anticipated website, itcosmetics.com.au with a dedicated virtual shopping experience devoted to...

Bask in some belly laughs and cool beats while showing support for relatable radio by reserving your virtual seat at Broad Radio’s free Music and Comedy Variety Hour featuring a stellar line-up of local...

Cult skincare brand, CeraVe, has introduced its newest cleansing innovation to the Australian market - the Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser – a gentle, lipid-infused cleanser that efficiently cleanses and...

They say that patience is a virtue – but when two of Victoria’s top independent producers bring their finest wine and gin together it’s time to act quickly. Geelong’s renowned 6Ft6 wines has teamed...

With the weather heating up and Aussies flocking to beaches and parks to enjoy the outdoors, all eyes will be on what we’ll be wearing once summer arrives. Cancer Council’s first Indigenous sun protection...

Retinol is one of those things that my face has a tough relationship with. Most experts tell you to power through the first little while when using a retinol but sometimes my skin just says no, even after...

Fitness challenges are one of the biggest trends in the health and fitness industry at the moment, so it’s fair to ask the big question: Do they really work? The idea of being able to make major changes in...

GARNIER'S POWERFUL BUY ONE, PLANT ONE INITIATIVE   Garnier’s powerful Buy One, Plant One initiative is back for 2021, and will see up to 100,000 trees planted across Australia, restoring...

Sephora's Next Big Thing Program will be launching in-store throughout October so get ready to see some fresh new brands and uncover your new favourite hidden gem. The program will showcase some new and...

Moon Dog Brewing’s Fizzer brand is giving one lucky winner the chance to have a post-mix Fizzer machine installed at their home for 6 months! Moon Dog Brewing have recently launched a world first solution...

As part of Nike’s Move to Zero journey towards a zero carbon and zero waste future, Nike has released the Nike Glide FlyEase Premium Nike continues its sustainability-first approach with the Nike...

UNIQLO is launching a UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection with Australian-based print designer, Cassie Byrnes, this September. Known for her abstract exploration of native flora and fauna in vivid primary colours,...

Iconic New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s, will this month launch its revolutionary READY. SET. RETINOL Virtual Lab - a high impact, bespoke virtual experience designed to educate, engage and entertain its...

ROYAL STACKS X GOOD TIMES MILKBAR American-style burger joint Royal Stacks will be bringing a royally good time to Good Times Milk Bar, for one day only next weekend. On Saturday 18th September,...

CHARLOTTE TILBURY BEAUTY LANDS AT MECCA ON 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 Cult beauty brand, Charlotte Tilbury will land in Australia exclusively at Mecca stores and online from 21 September 2021. The in-demand...

Pooches across Australia can now have a delicious new addition to their meals as Chobani, Australia’s #1 yogurt brand, has released a plain, low-fat and lactose-free yogurt for dogs! Made with simple yet...

Make Dad's day a special one with some fabulous cocktails this weekend! We've asked our friends at Bacardi-Martini to share with us some of their top cocktails that will make any dad feel special on his day!...

With Father's Day likely to be in lockdown, let's make it special with some beautiful treats to spoil him! Here are some delicious options available to order this week. NOBU Delight in Nobu’s...

Father's Day is upon us and if you're looking for the perfect gift, then look no further than our curated...

KYLIE COSMETICS LANDS AT MECCA It is no secret that Kylie Jenner’s iconic and reformulated Kylie Cosmetics collection would land at MECCA to join Kylie Skin. Kylie Cosmetics delivers...

Cult problem-solving and confidence-building beauty brand, IT Cosmetics, has introduced the innovative Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream – combining the power of an anti-ageing...

We can't get to Italy but who says we can't enjoy the best of Italy here at home! Pasta Poetry is a new way to treat yourself to a piece of Italy at home. Launched earlier this year, Pasta Poetry is a...

Don’t let the latest lockdown get you down – join 28 by Sam Wood’s Fit at Home Festival for a free weekend of fun, life-changing training for your body and mind. The Fit at Home Festival is a free...

LIBERTY BELLE RX LAUNCH BROMANCE Cult skincare brand, Liberty Belle RX has launched their first men's product, BROMANCE. The new product is a 3-in-1 Cleanser for Face + Scalp + Hair. An invigorating...

Move over Minimalism, Neon is Having a Moment! Cult reusables brand, frank green, launches limited-edition Neon Collection Statement accessories were the best way to add a pop of colour to your outfit...until...

Comedian Tommy Little HAS A NEW GIG...a starring role as HoMie’s newest retail team member. This week is Homelessness Awareness Week and with an increased number of young Australians struggling with...

Inspired by Australian flora, fauna, people and places, Kmart’s latest living range is guaranteed to excite Australians ready to transform their favourite living spaces on a budget. Kmart’s August Living...

UNIQLO has announced its latest collaboration collection with global fashion icon Ines de la Fressange. In keeping with a motif of “Luxurious clothes, and beyond,” the new range of wardrobe essentials...

Iconic New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s, has introduced its Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum: a breakthrough approach to retinol, formulated in a precise daily-dosage that delivers visible...

The perennial question I always face is, can I get something quick that tastes good and is healthy? Until recently the answer to that question was always “uh, maybe” Now I’ve discovered Saucery, a new...

Internationally renowned designer John Fluevog is celebrating Pride 2021 with a special edition of the Leeside sneaker, designed in 11 colourways, representing the Progress Pride flag. Fluevog will donate 50...