Lifestyle

June 17, 2018

Charity, Event, Lifestyle

To mark World Refugee Day, Highpoint Shopping Centre will rally behind the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) to support its Telethon on Wednesday 20 June 2018. Highpoint is partnering with the ASRC to help...

Q&A WITH GEORGIA LOVE, RUN MELBOURNE PRESENTED BY LULULEMON 2018 AMBASSADOR

June 12, 2018

Run Melbourne presented by lululemon will take place through the city streets of Melbourne on Sunday 29 July and includes the Runners World Half-Marathon, the Bulk Nutrients 10km run and a 5km run. One of the...

IN: TRANSIT AT HIGHPOINT

May 25, 2018

Lifestyle

Highpoint Shopping Centre has officially welcomed three new exciting brands to its IN: TRANSIT precinct: an outdoor retail and casual dining hub formed by three shipping containers, taking inspiration from...

HOYTS LUX LAUNCH NEW MENU BY CELEBRITY CHEF MANU FEILDEL

May 21, 2018

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Guests of HOYTS LUX now have the chance to enjoy the culinary creations of much loved celebrity chef, Manu Feildel, as part of their premium cinematic experience. An avid movie goer, and recently announced...

WHAT’S ON IN MELBOURNE: SHOP THE CITY AND QV MELBOURNE’S VIRTUAL/CHILL

May 15, 2018

Event, In Your Hood, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

SHOP THE CITY 18 MAY 2018 The countdown is on for Australia’s first ever National Marshmallow Day, which will be celebrated next Friday 18 May, as part of the twelve-hour Shop the City extravaganza....

MORRIS JONES REVAMPED WITH A NEW CALIFORNIA-JAPANESE INSPIRED MENU AND BAR EXPERIENCE

May 10, 2018

Six years ago, Chapel Street institution Morris Jones changed the game in Windsor, setting the scene in a strip now populated by some of Melbourne’s hottest dining destinations. Redefining its...

IPPUDO ARRIVES IN MELBOURNE AND WE’RE RAMEN HAPPY

May 8, 2018

Melbournians need not cross the border for the famed IPPUDO ramen because now you can find it right in the heart of the city. The cult global chain, created by the ‘Ramen King’, Shigemi Kawahara, brings...

HOW TO BECOME AN INFLUENCER

Lee Douglas

April 30, 2018

Fashion, Features, Lifestyle

Social influencers seem to live the best lives, don’t they? Who knew a Youtube channel or a review blog could lead to jetsetting to the Maldives for product launches, being offered long term rentals on...

ONE NIGHT IN MELBOURNE…HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STAY IN MELBOURNE

April 30, 2018

Lifestyle, Travel, Uncategorized

Location, location, location. It's what everyone looks for when they're looking for accommodation. So look no further than the Space Hotel if you're looking for the perfect base to explore one of the best...

CORE+ FITNESS MECCA

April 27, 2018

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

On a mission to create stronger and more resilient bodies and minds, unique training concept, CORE+ is adding to their growing network of studios and launching two new fitness meccas in Port Melbourne and...

FOOD NEWS: CADDIE RESTAURANT + BAR OPENS IN RICHMOND AND ARCHIE GREEN’S NEW MENU

April 17, 2018

CADDIE RESTAURANT + BAR IN SWAN STREET RICHMOND Chef Dylan Evans has opened his own bar and restaurant at 167 Swan Street, Richmond. Having worked at some of the best restaurants in the world including...

DAVID JONES FOOD LAUNCHES AT MALVERN CENTRAL

March 28, 2018

David Jones has launched its new premium food concept at Malvern Central unveiling an innovative food offering with an emphasis on freshness, convenience and exceptional quality. It is the department...

MERCEDES-BENZ ROLL OUT THE F1 CARPET FOR THE ANNUAL LADIES DAY LUNCH

March 25, 2018

Event, Lifestyle, People & Parties, Uncategorized

Mercedes-Benz continues to have a starring role at the Formula 1 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix as the Official Course Car supplier, in addition to hosting customers and special guests at the Mercedes-Benz...

THE 2018 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW

March 22, 2018

The 2018 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is on with over 800 exhibitors showcasing the best in flowers and gardens! The activity takes place in a wonderful place decorated with many flowers,...

TGI FRIDAYS PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL WITH $10K DONATION

March 22, 2018

This month, TGI Fridays Bar & Grill restaurants in Victoria will rally together to raise much-needed funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with the annual Good Friday Appeal. TGI...

MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL – WORLD’S LONGEST LUNCH

March 21, 2018

The Bank of Melbourne World’s Longest Lunch last Friday was the perfect way to kick off the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (16-25 March, 2018). This year the event left the city for the banks of the...

HEINEKEN SATURDAY’S AMAZING MUSIC LINE UP AT THE AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX

March 20, 2018

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Following a successful debut last year, HeinekenSaturday will return on Saturday 24 March at the Formula 1 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix with a stellar line up showcasing top Australian and...

WIN 1 OF 2 DOUBLE PASSES TO FROMAGE ET TROIS

March 20, 2018

Features, Lifestyle, To-Do List

If you are a lover of cheese, then get ready for the return of, Fromage a Trois, a cheese and picnic event like no other. Hosted on the beautiful grounds of Werribee Park Mansion, on Sunday, 8 April 2018, this...

LULULEMON X CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS MA FASHION LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION

March 19, 2018

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

lululemon joins forces once again with Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London’s renowned MA Fashion Course to introduce a limited-edition print collection that merges function and...

FORT GREEN LAUNCHES YOGA STUDIO

March 14, 2018

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

After the successful launch of their wellness cafe FORT GREEN late last year, nutritionist Bannie Williams and designer Nicholas Cooke have teamed up to launch a yoga studio in the beautiful space which...

FOOD NEWS: BURCH AND PURCHESE’S NEW DESSERT TO CELEBRATE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX, BREAKFAST PIZZA AT HUNGRY BEAR AND GODIVA’S 2018 EASTER COLLECTION

March 14, 2018

BURCH AND PURCHESE LAUNCHES NEW LUXE DESSERT WITH THE CHANCE WIN DOUBLE PASS TO GLAMOUR ON THE GRID Burch Burch and Purchese’s new and most luxe dessert to date created by Darren Purchese is a new...

MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL – ADELPHI FLINDERS LANE NEIGHBOURHOOD POOL PARTY

March 13, 2018

Everybody loves good neighbours, and Adelphi Hotel is getting together with theirs to bring you a Flinders Lane Neighbourhood Pool Party for the 2018 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. On Friday 23 March,...

WIN FREE NBN FOR 6 MONTHS THANKS TO AMAYSIM

March 2, 2018

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

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Want to win free Internet for 6 months? Sound too good to be true? We've teamed up with our friends at amaysim to give you the chance to get NBN in your home, for free, for 6 months! amaysim SIM-only,...

BENDER YOGA ON THE ROOFTOP AT QT MELBOURNE THIS MARCH

February 15, 2018

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Asanas in the air and gravity defying downward dogs will be ascending on Melbourne’s famous skyline this Summer, as LA-loved immersive yoga brand, Bender, pop up for its one-of-a-kind series on The Rooftop...

QUICK WORKOUTS AT BODHI AND RIDE MELBOURNE CBD

February 12, 2018

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Does your lunchtime need a little more action? Some banging tunes, perhaps? Welcome to a new spin on midday workouts, with boutique lifestyle studio Bodhi & Ride now offering express 40-minute classes...

NEED SOME HOLIDAY INSPIRATION? BOOKING.COM SHARES THE TOP DESTINATIONS FOR AUSSIES IN 2017

January 29, 2018

Lifestyle, Travel

Booking.com, global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, has revealed Australia’s top booked destinations both domestically and internationally in...

CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY WITH A LAMINGTON LOG FROM PICCOLINA GELATERIA

January 24, 2018

Celebrate Australia Day with a true blue slice of Lamington but with a twist. Piccolina Gelateria is helping those with the sweet tooth celebrate Australia Day this 26th January with a limited edition single...

FOOD NEWS: AUSTRALIAN OPEN G&Ts AT LONA, RATIO COCOA ROASTERS AND TANQUERAY GIN BAR AT THE BRIDGE HOTEL

January 19, 2018

CELEBRATE THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN WITH A NICE GIN & TONIC AT LONA So, it’s that time of the year… the time where all of your inhibitions are lowered as you watch fit, successful and wealthy athletes...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: VINOMOFO LAUNCHES CLICK’N’COLLECT

January 12, 2018

Melbourne’s favourite wine retailer, Vinomofo has launched Click & Collect! Gone are the days of waiting by your mailbox for your precious delivery of vino. Now all you need to do is: Step...

STELLA ARTOIS CELEBRATE THEIR FINAL SENSORIUM WITH AN EXTRA SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SENSORIUM

December 19, 2017

The final Sensorium initiative from Stella Artois was held exclusively at Shannon Bennett’s private residence. Chef, Guillaume Brahimi and his team from Bistro Guillaume took over the chef (and long time...

SPORTING GLOBE, NOT JUST ABOUT SPORTS

December 6, 2017

Looking for a great casual place for a catch up with friends that has great food? Sporting Globe may not necessarily pop up in your list but maybe it should. Not necessarily your quintessential pub, but it...

SHOP THE CITY MELBOURNE WITH FREE EVENTS THIS WEDNESDAY

December 5, 2017

Event, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Shop the City is on again this Wednesday 6 December, 2017 in Melbourne's CBD. Shops and centres across Melbourne will be holding special events, just in time for those wanting to do some Christmas Shopping...

FOOD NEWS: HUNGRY BEAR PIZZA OPENS IN THE CBD AND PAFU APPLE PUFF LAUNCHES NEXT MONTH

November 28, 2017

HUNGRY BEAR OPENS IN MELBOURNE'S CBD Hungry Bear has opened in Menzies Alley, at Melbourne Central. Open 7 days a week from 11am until 9pm, Hungry Bear is set to be an exciting addition to...

CHANGE THE TASTE OF SUMMER WITH HEINEKEN, TRY IT FREE!

November 26, 2017

Get ready, Victoria. As the temperature rises across the state, Heineken is on a mission to cool everyone down with a refreshing campaign aimed at challenging VIC consumers to reconsider their drink of choice...

TAKE YOURSELF FROM PARIS TO PROVENCE THIS WEEKEND

November 23, 2017

Say Bonjour at the ninth year of celebrating French culture at Paris to Provence Festival this weekend. The yearly celebration of French culture starts Friday 23 November, 2017 at the grounds of...

THE HOLY WEEKENDER #2 THIS WEEKEND IN HAWTHORN

November 16, 2017

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

This public event returns for its second instalment on Saturday, 18th November outside Glenferrie Station in Hawthorn. The Holy Weekender 2 is a free event presented by Holy Moly, Ironlak and...

FOOD NEWS: HASH SPECIALTY COFFEE OPENS IN CAMBERWELL

November 13, 2017

After two years located in one of Melbourne’s hottest destinations, Hardware Street, Hash Specialty Coffee has expanded with a new café in Camberwell. With a dedicated following of customers...

MERCEDES ME LAUCNHES IN MELBOURNE

Suzanna Zhang

November 12, 2017

Author Name, Event, Face Behind The Space, Features, In Your Hood, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Team Diary

Melbourne, rated the most liveable city in the world for the 7th year running is now also the home of the 7th Mercedes me store in the world. A new concept of it's kind - Mercedes me Melbourne, opened...

GIVE GENEROUSLY THIS CHRISTMAS WITH CAREGIFTS

November 6, 2017

Charity, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Don’t waste the chance to give a goodwill gift this Christmas Australians are being urged to give goodwill gifts – not fill rubbish tips – in the lead-up to Christmas. The average Australian forks out...

SKIP THE QUEUES WITH MENULOG AT THE MELBOURNE NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS

November 3, 2017

The Melbourne Night Noodle Markets are back and better than ever, with the Menulog At Home Zone delivering some of Australia’s best street food straight to the seats of market-goers. Bringing...

FOOD NEWS: THE CRUX AND CO. DINE PINK INITIATIVE, YAGIZ BRINGS A TURKISH FLAIR TO SOUTH YARRA AND A NEW LEVEL OF MIXOLOGY AT OM NOM KITCHEN

October 30, 2017

THE CRUX AND CO. DINE PINK INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THE BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA This November, renowned café and dessert connoisseurs , The Crux and Co. is hosting an intimate dinner in support...

IN TRANSIT AT HIGHPOINT

October 26, 2017

Event, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Highpoint Shopping Centre has created a new outdoor retail and casual dining precinct in Melbourne’s West, taking inspiration from food truck parks and capitalising on the interest in pop-up stores and...

JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER PICCOLINA GELATERIA OPENS NEW FLAGSHIP STORE IN COLLINGWOOD

October 19, 2017

Piccolina Gelateria has opened the doors of its second location at 296 Smith Street, Collingwood just in time to satisfy all your gelato cravings this Summer. The new, purpose-built flagship store boasts a...

FOOD NEWS: L’HOTEL GITAN HOSTS ELGEE PARK & BALLIEU VINEYARD DINNER; DESSERT DISCO AT SYRACUSE RESTAURANT AND BOOZY BRUNCH AT LONA ST KILDA

October 18, 2017

ELGEE PARK AND BALLIEU VINEYARD DINNER AT L'HOTEL GITAN Prahran’s own French gastropub, L’Hôtel Gitan will host the Elgee Park and Baillieu Vineyard wine dinner on Tuesday 31st October with a...

MAKE ROOM FOR LIFE WITH IKEA X ACMI – AUGMENTED REALITY BRINGING HOME INSPIRATION TO YOUR LIVING ROOM

October 15, 2017

Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

In conjunction with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), IKEA have announced the Make Room for Life exhibition to showcase IKEA Place – an augmented reality (AR) application that will help...

A DAY IN THE LIFE AT MELBOURNE SQUARE – MELBOURNE’S NEWEST DEVELOPMENT

October 8, 2017

Lifestyle, People & Parties

Melbourne’s largest skyscraper project, Melbourne Square, officially launched this week, celebrating what will become a prominent gateway precinct - and new green heart for Southbank. The launch...

FESTIVAL DE LUXE AT CHADSTONE – THE FASHION CAPITAL, THIS OCTOBER

October 6, 2017

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle

To continue the celebration of Chadstone's extended trading hours, The Fashion Capital is excited to launch Festival De Luxe, an activation that brings to life a series of professionally choreographed...

THE PERFECT DINNER FOR GIN LOVERS – THE GIN QUEEN: A ‘SPIRITED’ TASSIE DINNER

October 5, 2017

Pure South Dining is planning a night of Tasmanian ginspiration as they play to host to three premium artisan distillers from the pure south. Curated and presented by 'The Gin Queen' Caroline...

WHERE TO STAY IN PHUKET: VIJITT RESORT

October 4, 2017

Features, Travel, Where To Stay

When paradise calls – you answer. From evergreen islands to breath-taking waters, Phuket has been known to be the place for many traveling Australians. While Phuket is filled with many hidden gems, Vijitt...

INTERVIEW WITH MELISSA MORPHET FROM BE WELLBEING BROTH

October 2, 2017

Features, Food & Drink, Health and Wellness

When it comes to superfoods, you don't often think of broth, but Melissa Morphet, founder of Be Wellbeing Broth has set out to change that. Congratulations on the launch of Be Wellbeing Broth! What inspired...

MELBOURNE TO DO: VINOMOFO’S WAREHOUSE WEEKENDER, HIGHPOINT SHOPPING DAY AND QV’S FRESH/TAKE PROGRAM

September 20, 2017

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

VINOMOFO'S WAREHOUSE WEEKENDER Vinomofo are popping bottles and are inviting Melburnian mofos to join them in their exclusive Warehouse Weekender. It’s like a weekender bender, but classier...

WHERE TO STAY IN THAILAND: ANANTARA LAYAN

September 15, 2017

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

When in need of a restful and relaxing holiday, most Australians already think of Thailand. In particular, the southern tip of Phuket. Although economical, we don't often associate it with the comforts found...

FOOD NEWS: GLACE OPENS IN WINDSOR, SPORTING GLOBE’S CHARCOAL PARMA AND EMPIRE STEAK OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA

August 31, 2017

GLACE Internationally acclaimed pastry and dessert chef Christy Tania has opened her first permanent venue, Glacé, in Windsor. This stylish flagship store arrives in Melbourne off...

FOOD NEWS: BIGGIE SMALLS X FOUR PILLARS, A TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST AT HIGHPOINT, SUMO SALAD X MENULOG AND VINOMOFO’S THE CLUB

August 18, 2017

BIGGIE SMALLS FOOD TRUCK POPS UP AT FOUR PILLARS DISTILLERY TO CELEBRATE 'GIN AND JUICE COLLABORATION Biggie Smalls – Windsor is due to open its doors this September. Expect Windsor to be bigger and...

WHERE TO STAY IN HONG KONG: THE DORSETT WANCHAI HOTEL

August 15, 2017

Features, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

Hong Kong is definitely a contender for New York's title of the city that doesn't sleep, with its bustling nightlife and amazing shopping distincts a major drawcard. But just because the city doesn't get...

FOOD NEWS: THE GROSVENOR HOTEL’S YEAR OF BEER AND PIZZA AND SASH JAPANESE OPENS IN WINDSOR

August 11, 2017

WIN A YEAR'S WORTH OF BEER AND PIZZA AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL The Grosvenor Hotel is giving one very lucky guest the chance to win an entire year’s worth of beer and pizza, delivered straight to their...

BODHI & RIDE CARDIO LASER POP UP RIDES AT KINGPIN CROWN

August 10, 2017

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Port Melbourne’s cult cycle studio Bodhi & Ride will transform the Laser Tag Room at Kingpin Crown (8 Whiteman St, Southbank) into a pumping, high energy spin chamber on Monday August 14 and Tuesday...

STELLA ARTOIS SENSORIUM

August 4, 2017

Stella Artois launched the ‘Stella Artois Sensorium’ in Australia – a multi-sensorial, multi-course dining experience featuring food and beer pairings inspired by the spectrum of flavours in the...

WHERE TO STAY IN HONG KONG: CITADINES MERCER

August 2, 2017

Features, Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

When it comes to real estate, they say the most important thing is location, location, location. When it comes to hotels, I would argue the same principles apply. Hong Kong is known as one of the world's top...

HEAD AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 COCKTAILS

Paige Richards

August 1, 2017

Sick of ordering the same vodka sodas or G&Ts? You're in luck. Around The World in 80 Cocktails gives you all the #inspo you need to spice up your drink order. Covering recipes from the...

CAFE QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY COFFEE AT HOME WITH POD & PARCEL AND STREAT

August 1, 2017

Want to enjoy cafe quality at home whilst being environmentally friendly? Introducing Pod & Parcel the Melbourne-based start up that has introduced completely biodegradable and compostable coffee post...

FREE COFFEE DAY TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF SPECIALTY COFFEE MELBOURNE

July 27, 2017

To celebrate the launch of the "Specialty Coffee Melbourne" book from Smudge Eats, get a FREE coffee at participating venues on Friday 28th July until sold out. There are 30 participating venues across...

WINTER COMES ALIVE WITHE MADAME BRUSSELS LANE EUROPEAN NIGHT MARKET

July 27, 2017

The wonder of winter arrives in Melbourne at the Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market so grab a woolly coat and get ready to embrace the chill! The Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market...

KATHMANDU CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

July 26, 2017

Kathmandu celebrated its 30th anniversary with an adventure filled event worthy of the adventurers who rely on Kathmandu for their gear! The celebration was hosted by Jules Lund who shared his humorous story...

CAMPARI RED NIGHTS MELBOURNE

July 26, 2017

Campari is bringing a touch of Milan to Melbourne this winter. Campari’s latest experiential activation set to turn Melbourne CBD red for the month of July If Milan’s passion, style and...

ROSÉ FROM PROVENCE, THE PERFECT ALL YEAR TIPPLE

July 24, 2017

Who says Rosé is just for the Summer? Rosé is growing in popularity across Australia and whilst we're lucky to have a great range of local Rosé wines, we're also seeing a growing range...

FOOD NEWS: MR. MIYAGI’S LIMITED EDITION MR.M’S GOON BOX, WORLD UNCLE DAY AT UNCLE & ENJOY LIFE, ALLERGY FRIENDLY SNACKS

July 21, 2017

MR. MIYAGI'S LIMITED EDITION MR. M'S GOON BOX Mr. Miyagi to launch a limited edition cask wine box, Mr. M’s Goon Box from this weekend 22nd & 23rd July 2017. From the team that...

NANDO’S GLOBAL MUSIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM

July 21, 2017

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Nando’s gives our brightest young stars a golden opportunity with six Melbourne music students from JMC Academy going from recording in their bedrooms to recording at London’s Roundhouse Studios, after...

MADE FOR STEAK, PEPPERJACK WINES

July 21, 2017

We all know the old adage that red wine goes with steak but what red wine? Pepperjack Wines have come up with a way to help you find the perfect red for wine for your cut of steak with their #MadeForSteak...

FILM: RUTH BORGOBELLO, THE AUSTRALIA DIRECTOR BEHIND ‘THE SPACE BETWEEN’ TALKS TO COUTURING ABOUT HER FIRST FEATURE FILM

July 19, 2017

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle

The Space Between, a tale of love and loss set amongst the beautiful region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in North East Italy, is a film that has made a significant mark on the Australian film industry being the...

THE HOLY WEEKENDER STREET MARKET 22-23 JULY

July 16, 2017

This weekend, Ironlak, Alley Tunes, Coors Beer, Absolute Vodka, Holy Moly, The W.C.S.S. & Booroondara Winter Arts Festival are bringing The Holy Weekender: Street Market celebrating the world of street...

FOOD NEWS: UNCLE’S UNIQUE TWIST FOR BASTILLE DAY & HOUSE OF LULU WHITE OPENS IN SOUTH YARRA

July 13, 2017

UNCLE GIVES A UNIQUE TWIST FOR BASTILLE DAY his Bastille Day (14 July), executive chef and co-owner of Uncle, Dai Duong is dishing up Franco-Vietnamese fodder for Francophiles looking to celebrate the...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: UNIVERSAL PRACTICE OPENS IN FITZROY AND HYATT PLACE OPENS AT ESSENDON FIELDS

July 13, 2017

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

UNIVERSAL PRACTICE Universal Practice has officially opened their second Melbourne studio, located on Johnston Street in Fitzroy. A year after the launch of their debut studio, the new space has the full...

WIN A LENOVO YOGA 900 VALUED AT $1,999

Lara Tutton

July 5, 2017

Competition, Features, Lifestyle

I'm not ashamed to say that I couldn't live without my laptop. I'm one woman with a 9-5, a side hustle and a creative side and with that many hats to wear I need a laptop that thinks as fast as I can. But...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE 201, RUN MELBOURNE’S FRIENDSHIP DASH AND ICE SKATING AT EASTLAND

July 5, 2017

OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE 2017 On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July, over 200 buildings around Melbourne will open their doors to the public. 84 new buildings have been added to the program this year...

FOOD NEWS: FANCY HANK’S MAJESTIC HAWKER POP UP, 360 COLLINS NEW EATS, THE UGLY DUCKLING WINTER COCKTAILS AND SYRACUSE’S BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATIONS

June 28, 2017

FANCY HANK'S MAJESTIC HAWKER POP UP The team behind Fancy Hank’s - Kent Bell, Mike Patrick, Daragh Kan and Myles Munro - will launch Majestic Hawker for one weekend only on Friday 14th July until...

EASTRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT BRINGS CULINARY DELIGHTS TO THE GATEWAY TO THE YARRA VALLEY

June 20, 2017

Melbourne suburb of Chirnside Park welcomes Eastridge Entertainment Precinct (EEP), the first premium culinary hub for the outer north-east area, as it officially throws open the doors to three new...

OM NOM KITCHEN’S DELIGHTFULLY INNOVATIVE COCKTAILS FOR THIS WINTER

June 19, 2017

Om Nom Kitchen have launched a remarkably innovative new set of cocktails for patrons to warm their palates and senses this Winter. Om Nom Kitchen Bar Manager and Mixologist Chris McDonald joins the...

FOOD & DRINK NEWS: YOUNG GUN OF WINE PEOPLE’S CHOICE EVENT & HEINEKEN 3 WINS MAJOR AWARD

June 14, 2017

ELEVENTH ANNUAL YOUNG GUNS OF WINE AWARDS - PEOPLE'S CHOICE EVENT The annual Young Gun of Wine Awards searches for, showcases and celebrates Australia’s young guns of wine. This year, the Top 12 of...

HIGHPOINT SUPPORTS WORLD REFUGEE DAY TELETHON

June 13, 2017

Charity, Event, Lifestyle

Highpoint Shopping Centre is rallying behind the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) in support of its Telethon on World Refugee Day, Tuesday 20 June 2017. Playing home to a pop up phone booth...

QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET WINTER NIGHT MARKET RETURNS 7 JUNE 2017

June 7, 2017

Melbourne's wintery Wednesday nights are about to get warmer with the return of the iconic Queen Victoria Market's, Winter Night Market, every Wednesday from 7 June - 30 August 2017. This...

HYPOXI, NOT JUST ANOTHER WEIGHT LOSS FAD

June 7, 2017

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Weight has always been something that I've battled with over the years and with the inevitable march towards middle age, a demanding day job that creeps into the night and a penchant for fine food and wine,...

DANDENONG MARKET DELIGHTS

Leeyong Soo

June 2, 2017

Food & Drink, In Your Hood, Lifestyle

As someone who grew up in the outer south-eastern suburbs, the Dandenong Market is inextricably linked with my memories of childhood. Every Saturday morning my dad would drive there to do the weekly shop,...

A PARISIAN AFFAIR – HIGH TEA AT THE SHERATON MELBOURNE

May 30, 2017

Savoury or sweet? One or two? Champagne or sparkling? Questions that will cross your mind when you first arrive at Little Collins Kitchen at the Sheraton Melbourne. Their Parisian Afternoon tea will have you...

FOOD NEWS: NEPTUNE WINDSOR, ST KILDA BURGER BAR AT THE ART’S CENTRE

May 26, 2017

NEPTUNE, WINDSOR Neptune, Windsor’s newest all-encompassing food, wine and cocktail venue is set to become a neighbourhood institution. Residing on High Street, the multifaceted, two-level space...

ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT

Caitlin Hughes

May 19, 2017

Opening its doors for the first time since ongoing refurbishment, the iconic Palais Theatre last night played host to the 35th annual St Kilda Film Festival. With thousands in attendance, the...

Van Gogh and The Seasons Exhibition presented by Mazda

Thom Whilton

May 16, 2017

Attention art lovers in Australia - this is your chance to see Van Gogh up close. Enough said. We all know Van Gogh and his work and the extreme value that his pieces hold and right now, the National...

SALT&PEPPER HOMEWARES LAUNCHES ITS AUTUMN/WINTER 2017 RANGE

May 8, 2017

Features, Home, Lifestyle

For over 21 years, Salt&Pepper have prided themselves in offering affordable homewares that allow consumers to express their personality and mood in their home and for each home entertaining...

MAKE YOUR OWN BROWN BROTHERS WINE AT THE HIGH COUNTRY HARVEST FESTIVAL

May 4, 2017

Ever wanted to make your very own blend of wine? Well, at this year’s High Country Harvest Festival you can – with Brown Brothers Winery. The 2017 festival is headlined by the exclusive opportunity to...

RUN MELBOURNE PRESENTED BY LULULEMON REVEALS ITS 2017 AMBASSADORS WITH A MINDFUL MORNING LAUNCH

May 2, 2017

Event, Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Run Melbourne presented by lululemon announced its 2017 event ambassadors with a special Mindful Morning launch event at Greenfields, Albert Park. The Mindful Morning launch event consisted of a...

YOUNG GUN OF WINE TOP 50 ANNOUNCEMENT

May 2, 2017

Event, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Young Gun of Wine, the world’s most rigorous young winemaker competition, is presenting a Top 50 Event for the first time where 50 of Australia’s best young and emerging winemakers will be revealed at an...

YOUR NEXT LUXURY WEEKEND IN DAYLESFORD WITH HEPBURN BATHHOUSE AND SPA

May 1, 2017

We're always looking for new ways to spend our weekend, and luckily we have found your next location for a weekend away. Accomodation It can be hard to find affordable luxury accommodation when...

PUTT AND SING YOUR WAY THROUGH HOLEY MOLEY GOLF CLUB, MELBOURNE’S HOTTEST NEW VENUE

April 19, 2017

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Introducing Melbourne’s newest mini-golf club – unlike any you’ve experienced before. It’s a putt-putt course crossed with a cocktail bar and karaoke – all rolled into one crazy and chaotic...

CREATE THE PERFECT PIECE OF FURNITURE WITH CRAFTER INTERIORS

April 12, 2017

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

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The phrases ‘too big’, ‘too small’ and ‘wrong colour’ are replaced with ‘just right’ as Melbourne- based Crafter Interiors introduces a unique service allowing you to tweak or even...

2017 CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN DISTILLERS FROM THE WEST

April 10, 2017

Two of Western Australia’s most highly regarded distilleries tied for Champion Australian Distiller in a historical Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA) presentation last night in Melbourne, with a...

FOOD NEWS: WHITEHART, HOGGET, HOLY MOLY

April 3, 2017

WHITEHART Whitehart is a two-storey open container bar nestled at the end of Whitehart Lane in the heart of the city. Built on a converted car park site, Whitehart is set to be one of the most...

CHEERS TO EQUALITY WITH JOEL CREASEY

March 29, 2017

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Comedian and TV presenter Joel Creasey has joined hands with SKYY Vodka to invite Australians to stand for a toast to #CheerstoEquality. SKYY Vodka will unveil a first of its kind smart-tech glassware to...

THROW THE BEST GRAND PRIX PARTY WITH SOME CHANDON COCKTAILS

March 24, 2017

The 2017 Rolex Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is this weekend and it's the perfect time to host a glamorous bash with your own with your family and friends. Chandon, has joined forces with the McLaren-Honda...

SOUK, A MIDDLE EASTERN OASIS OPENS IN MELBOURNE’S CBD

March 24, 2017