Lifestyle

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

Lisa Teh

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

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

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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

Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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

Sarah Kensington

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

Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

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

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

Bligh Place’s new Middle Eastern restaurant and bar Souk has opened at the end of the laneway. Souk (in the space formerly occupied by The Deanery) will give diners the opportunity to experience the...

INTERVIEW WITH FERNANDO ALONSO & STOFFEL VANDOORNE, FORMULA 1 SUPERSTARS

March 24, 2017

Event, Features, Lifestyle

Chandon celebrated the launch of the 2017 F1 season with the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team at an event at the beautiful Chandon winery in the Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon earlier this week. Ahead of...

THE FASHION HUNT AT HIGHPOINT

March 23, 2017

Melbourne fashion in March is heating up at Highpoint Shopping Centre with the Fashion Hunt that will run from 30 March until 3 April. The Fashion Hunt will lead visitors on a style-filled treasure hunt,...

WHY THE RIGHT GLASS MATTERS FOR THE PERFECT GLASS OF WINE

March 20, 2017

Did you know that the style and shape of a wine glass makes a difference to the taste of the wine? The size, shape and quality of the glass directly impacts on how wine tastes and smells, as the wine to air,...

HEINEKEN SATURDAY AT THE 2017 FORMULA 1 ROLEX GRAND PRIX

March 17, 2017

Event, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Heineken has announced details of an Australian-first innovative media activation, designed to connect with consumers in the lead up to the 2017 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. It will be the first...

TAG HEUER LAUNCHES AT CHADSTONE

March 13, 2017

Event, Lifestyle, People & Parties, Uncategorized

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has opened its highly anticipated Chadstone Boutique within the luxury retail precinct at the iconic Chadstone Shopping Centre with a VIP boxing class hosted by friend of the brand,...

WINE 1160, ARMADALE’S NEW LOCAL GEM

March 3, 2017

Armadale's newest local gem, Wine 1160, brings a wine focused bar to High Street where locals or destination drinkers can experience the best in wine and food. Unlike many other establishments, Wine...

FOOD NEWS: QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, MARKET ON MALVERN (MOM) CAFE, FRANK’S AND

February 27, 2017

QUEEN OF THE SOUTH Queen of the South is the new Prahran restaurant and bar headed up by head chef Malcolm Williams (Senoritas, Rice Paper Scissors, Touché Hombre Melbourne and Bangkok),...

REVIEW: PASCALE BAR AND GRILL AT QT

February 14, 2017

Sometimes hotel restaurants can be a bit average, but definitely not at the QT Melbourne. Pascale Bar & Grill takes hotel restaurant dining to a new level, making it a destination for foodies around...

THE TOP TEN PLACES TO VISIT IN 2017

February 7, 2017

Features, Lifestyle, Travel

Already have the back to work blues? The best way to shake them off is to start planning your next adventure, but where to start? Whether you're feeling adventurous, want to emerse yourself in a...

SINGAPORE STAYS

Leeyong Soo

January 30, 2017

Lifestyle, Travel, Where To Stay

For years, Singapore had the reputation of being sterile and soulless, but those days are long gone. Yes, it’s one of the safest cities in the world, but boring it most certainly is not. Whether it’s...

FOOD NEWS: EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY AND PIMM’S SUMMER GARDEN POP UP

January 24, 2017

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY Empire Steak is inspired by a true love of the humble steak sandwich, the unsung hero of our time. A champion of innovation, Empire Steak is also a loyal...

KMART’S NEW GLOBALLY INSPIRED LIVING RANGE

January 23, 2017

Features, Home, Interiors, Lifestyle

Stop the press! Mark 2 February, 2017 in your calendar as Kmart Australia are releasing their new living range. The latest collection showcases three key trends: Everyday elegance, Modern simplicity and...

STELLA ARTOIS CELEBRATES AUSTRALIAN TENNIS AT THE KOOYONG CLASSIC

January 16, 2017

Lifestyle, People & Parties, Uncategorized

Stella Artois celebrated their sponsorship of the 2017 Kooyong Classic, a tournament that has cemented its place as the premier lead up event for the Grand Slam of the Asia Pacific, the Australian Open...

LOST IN ‘JOIE DE VIVRE’ WITH KRONEBOURG AT SFSC 2017

January 16, 2017

Events and Runways, Fashion, Features, Lifestyle

So Frenchy, So Chic is one of the warmer months can't miss events, and last Sunday in Werribee Park saw life's simple pleasures brought together on a Summer’s day, with life and culture celebrated in true...

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY X NGV – LIVING LANDSCAPES AT NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS

January 12, 2017

Visitors to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) are transforming their artistic flair into a greener future for an iconic Melbourne landmark! A new La Trobe University initiative, inspired by one of...

HOT NEW OPENINGS THIS SUMMER: HOPSCOTCH AND GRANGE ROAD EGG SHOP

January 10, 2017

HOPSCOTCH MELBOURNE Hopscotch is the latest addition to Southbank and Melbourne's burgeoning riverside scene. Hopscotch is your latest downbeat gathering place with a beer for every occasion, up to...

THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME TIPPLE WITH MIST WOOD

January 6, 2017

Get your Gin on! There is nothing better on a warm Summer's day than a nice glass of Gin and this Summer, Mist Wood Gin makes your world much easier with a new, light and refreshing spin on gin. Mist Wood Gin...

ADELPHI’S PIMMS POP-UP POOL SESSIONS THIS JANUARY

January 2, 2017

Summer’s heating up: Adelphi’s pool sessions are back. Adelphi Hotel’s iconic rooftop will once again play host to a series of weekend pop-up pool sessions. Until the end of January,...

WHERE TO STAY IN MELBOURNE: INTERCONTINENTAL MELBOURNE – THE RIALTO

Lisa Teh

December 20, 2016

Travel, Where To Stay

Melbournians and tourists alike are spoilt for choice when it comes to hotel and dining options in the CBD. Laneway restaurants, cafes, street food and fine dining establishments seem to pop-up overnight and...

VINOMOFO POP UP SALE

December 20, 2016

Forget santa knowing whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the wine-loving gods at Vinomofo believe every single mofo is on the nice list when it comes to devouring great wines. For adults,...

OWN A THOUROUGHBRED RACEHORSE FROM $165 WITH MIRUNNERS

Courtney Te'ray

December 16, 2016

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a premium thoroughbred, miRunners are now giving you the opportunity to make that dream a reality. Take your first steps to entering the winner's circle, an...

FOOD NEWS: HEINEKEN SATURDAYS AT ROYAL CROQUET CLUB, GOOD HEAVENS ROOFTOP BAR, BETTY’S BURGER MELBOURNE

December 16, 2016

HEINEKEN SATURDAY AT ROYAL CROQUET CLUB It's Melbourne's turn to take part in a truly iconic experience as Heineken Saturday makes its much anticipated return to Victoria. In partnership with Royal...

CELEBRATING THE BEST OF ITALIAN AT 48H PIZZA AND GNOCCHI BAR

December 7, 2016

48H Pizza and Gnocchi Bar is one of those secret places you don't want to share with anyone because the food is excellent, but at the same time it's hard to tell everyone because you have such great food!...

GET COASTAL AT THE RACV INVERLOCH RESORT

December 5, 2016

Lifestyle, Travel, Uncategorized, Where To Stay

When I think of a local getaway that is not too far outside Melbourne, my mind often jumps to the standard beach getaway spots along the Mornington Peninsula or the Bellarine Peninsula. I have never really...

ROYAL CROQUET CLUB SET TO KICK OFF ANOTHER SEASON OF FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN

December 1, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Royal Croquet Club is set to kick off another summer season bringing food, art and music to Birrarung Marr, Melbourne for it’s third year running. The 16-day festival will run from Thursday...

FOOD NEWS: THE CRAFT & CO CHRISTMAS MARKET, POW SUNDAYS AT POW KITCHEN AND POINT BREAK POKE

December 1, 2016

THE CRAFT & CO (TC&C) CHRISTMAS MARKET ON 11 DECEMBER One of the most innovative food enterprises – The Craft & Co (TC&C) is taking a passion for paddock-to-plate one step...

LAND ROVER POLO IN THE CITY KICK STARTS MELBOURNE’S SUMMER SEASON

November 28, 2016

Event, Features, Lifestyle, People & Parties

On Saturday 26 November, Land Rover Polo in the City kick- started the Melbourne’s summer season in style with a glamorous polo party in Albert Park, Melbourne. Celebrating the event’s 11th year whilst...

BLUE SPOON LAUNCHES AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BAKLAVA BAR

November 25, 2016

Baklava fans will be thrilled with the news that Port Melbourne Greek yogurt store, blu spoon, has launched the nations first Baklava Bar this week. Those unfamiliar with the traditional Greek sweets...

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK: CHRISTMAS HITS HIGHPOINT & THE CREATORS MARKET

November 22, 2016

CHRISTMAS HITS HIGHPOINT One of Australia’s biggest retail destinations is making gift buying and planning for Christmas easy and affordable. Christmas will be hitting Highpoint...

LAVAZZA LAUNCHES PRONTISSIMO! INSTANT COFFEE 120 YEARS IN THE MAKING

November 21, 2016

Lavazza Australia launched Prontissimo! – the company’s first premium Italian style instant coffee range – in major Australian supermarket retailers earlier this month with a beautiful breakfast...

LAND ROVER POLO IN THE CITY

November 17, 2016

Last week, Land Rover Polo in the City kicked off the start of the summer season in style in Sydney, with the introduction of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. The world’s first premium compact...

2016 PARIS TO PROVENCE – MELBOURNE’S FRENCH FESTIVAL

November 17, 2016

Paris to Provence celebrates its eighth year of je ne sais quoi of French culture this weekend. From the moment you pass the historic wrought iron gates of National Trust property, Como House and Garden, you...

FOOD NEWS: LADUREE OPENS AT CHADSTONE, THE CORNER ROOFTOP REOPENS, #HIREMESIMON PICKS A WINNER,

November 15, 2016

LADUREE OPENS ITS FIRST MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE Ladurée has officially opened the brand’s first Melbourne luxury Parisian tea room in Chadstone’s new redevelopment. Founded in Paris...

WIN: 4 WEEKS AT RECHARGE MINDFULNESS STUDIO VALUED AT $295

November 14, 2016

Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

With outward distractions and increasing reliance on technology in our daily lives, now more than ever it's important to learn to switch off and get back to basics. The philosophy of mindfulness is one held...

MINI AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES BRIGHT RAYS

November 11, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, People & Parties

On Wednesday night, 2016 MINI Australia celebrated the six BRIGHT RAYS finalists and announced the winner of the BRIGHT RAYS campaign in a decadent affair at Melbourne’s Kensington Collective. The...

DAVID HOCKNEY: CURRENT PREVIEWS AT NGV

November 10, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Features, Lifestyle

Last night, Horst von Sanden, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific welcomed Mercedes-Benz customers and VIP’s to the first preview of the highly anticipated exhibition, David Hockney :...

THINK WEST FESTIVAL

November 9, 2016

Event, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Wisdom, resilience and social change are the guiding themes of THINK WEST, a new festival created for and inspired by Melbourne’s diverse West, running for the first time in...

ENDULJ, A DIFFERENT WAY OF DINING

November 8, 2016

Melbourne’s highly competitive restaurant landscape will see MoVida (Frank Camorra), Pei Modern (Mark Best), Lee Ho Fook (Victor Liong), Thirty Eight Chairs (Mirco Speri), Tokyo Tina and Saigon Sally...

TV PERSONALITY AND EXPERT TRAINER, TIFFANY HALL LAUNCHES TIFFXO, A PROGRAM TO KICK START YOUR SUMMER

November 4, 2016

Features, Health and Wellness

Tiffiny Hall, Australian TV personality, expert trainer and Sixth Dan Black Belt Master Instructor is gearing up to launch TIFFXO; a highly anticipated monthly online program consisting of a variety of...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET AND GARDEN DESIGN FEST, EQUITANA RETURNS

November 4, 2016

MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET This curated event presents intelligent design by 50 of the best and brightest designers, handpicked for the one-day showcase. Now into its second decade, Melbourne Design...

HOT SAUCE, LANEWAY COOL IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE

November 2, 2016

QT Melbourne has created its very own late night hotspot with the launch of Hot Sauce Laneway Bar. The menu is quirky and mixes both Korean and Japanese street food flavours that delivers a powerful punch to...

LOOK BEHIND THE BIRDCAGE AT THE 2016 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

October 28, 2016

Event, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Spring Racing

The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins in earnest this Saturday with Derby Day, a day that marks a week long carnival of racing, fashion, food and fun! The Birdcage at Flemington is home to a number of marquees...

TOP THINGS TO DO AT THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

October 27, 2016

Event, Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

The Melbourne Cup Carnival kicks off things this Saturday with Derby Day. During the Spring Carnival, the action isn't limited to carparks and marquees, but will be found in the new entertainment and fashion...

QUICK AND EASY DINING, CHAN’S YUM CHA BRINGS YOUR FAVOURITE DELIGHTS HOME

October 10, 2016

Chan’s Yum Cha at Home - Swap your takeout for dumplings in Bao down to the mighty dumpling with Chan’s Yum Cha at Home launching three new delicious varieties that make it easy to serve up a little piece...

Q&A: WE ARE ALL, TAKING CHILDRENSWEAR TO A NEW LEVEL

October 7, 2016

Lifestyle

Clothing and lifestyle brand, We Are All, recently launched their debut collection. The brand’s first collection is all about the kids with a lifestyle range being presented for boys and girls from 2 to 12...

FOOD NEWS: AMARO MONTENEGRO COCKTAIL PARTY, NEW SHANGHAI TO OPEN AT CHADSTONE AND QT MELBOURNE OPENS ROOFTOP BAR

October 7, 2016

AMARO MONTENEGRO HOSTING A EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL PARTY Italy's favourite liqueur, Amaro Montenegro is hosting an exclusive cocktail party at Fitzroy’s newly reopened Rochester Hotel on Sunday...

QT MELBOURNE OPENS WITH A MEMORABLE LAUNCH PARTY

October 5, 2016

Event, Lifestyle, People & Parties, Uncategorized

The highly anticipated QT Melbourne opened its doors to host a mix of Australia’s industry movers and shakers, who experienced a launch event like no other seen in Melbourne before. Located in the heart...

FOOD NEWS: MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS RELAUNCH, FRENCH PATISSERIE LADUREE TO OPEN IN MELBOURNE AND SCOTT PICKETT’S NEWEST VENTURE

October 3, 2016

MIDDLE BRIGHTON BATHS BRINGS THE BAY TO THE TABLE Enjoying one of the most breathtaking views of any restaurant in Melbourne, the Middle Brighton Baths has relaunched after an interior refresh of its...

THE LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL BRINGS THE VERY BEST ITALIAN CINEMA TO AUSTRALIA

September 23, 2016

The Lavazza Italian Film Festival driven by Fiat offers 30 exquisite films from, by and about Italy. From the Opening Night film PERFECT STRANGERS (Perfetti sconosciuti), to the closing night digitally...

SPARKLE THIS RACING SEASON AT THE YELLOWGLEN TERRACE

September 21, 2016

Event, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People & Parties, Spring Racing

Spring racing comes alive this season during the 2016 Spring Racing Carnival. Racegoers will be invited to ‘Sparkle in Spring’ at this year’s Yellowglen Terrace, with its latest makeover for the...

FASHION ILLUSTRATOR MEGAN HESS TEAMS UP WITH DISNEY FOR SPECIAL RANGE OF DISNEY PRINCESSES

September 19, 2016

Disney has teamed up with world-renowned fashion illustrator, Megan Hess, to celebrate life’s special and everyday moments Disney is collaborating with world-renowned Australian illustrator, Megan Hess, to...

QT MELBOURNE OPENS

September 19, 2016

Time to devour & indulge at Melbourne’s newest design hotel, the QT Melbourne. The hotly anticipated launch of the designer hotel QT Melbourne brings four vibrant additions to the city’s famed...

NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY THIS SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

September 16, 2016

The humble cheeseburger has come a long way in Australia and we're celebrating National Cheeseburger day this Sunday 18 September at some of our favourite places across Melbourne. Huxtaburger fans...

TREAD SAFELY WEEK ENCOURAGES FEMALE DRIVERS TO THINK ROAD SAFETY

September 6, 2016

Lifestyle

Female drivers may hold the key to reducing road fatalities, according to experts behind the upcoming safety initiative, Tread Safely Week, running this September 5-11. In its second year, the national road...

Q&A: AIMEE MARKS, FOUNDER OF TOM’S ORGANIC TALKS TOOSHIES