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My WeekendNotes - 621
Spotlight
Small Family Cafes to Support and Why
I am just about sick of talking about the Coronavirus but it has prompted me to want to write after a long time 'off'. I... [
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Food and Wine
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Family
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Bars
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Lists
North East Melbourne
Station 134 Cafe
It's not very often when I go to a cafe two days in a row. But that's exactly what I did when I discovered Station 1... [
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Cafes
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Lunch
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Vegetarian
Greensborough
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North Melbourne
Augustus Gelato and Sorbet
My prayers have been answered. We now have a top quality ice-cream shop right here in the main street of Eltham. You... [
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Cafes
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Ice Cream
Eltham
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Inner North Melbourne
Ms CeCe Rockefeller Somebody's Somebody
Delivering a complex and next to faultless monologue, juxtaposed with songs with a twist, Ms Ce Ce Rockefellers Some... [
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29/09/2019
Cabaret
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Fun Things To Do
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Nightlife
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Theatre
Yu Kitchen
I knew we were in for a bit of a treat because I'd already read some reviews of the Yu Kitchen and seen some photos ... [
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Restaurants
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Food and Wine
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Dumpling Bars
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Degustation
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Cafes
South East Melbourne
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Chadstone
LOST in Melbourne - New Escape Room
This was not my first time as a 'would-be-escapee' but as I have ventured down the stairs to the basement to the Los... [
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Adventure
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Fun Things To Do
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Games
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Personal Development
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Quirky
Melbourne City
Josh Staley: Moments in Time - Melbourne International Comedy Festival
bb I'm afraid this review is going to be rather short. It's not because Josh is not clever and not because he's not t... [
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17/04/2019 - 19/04/2019
Comedy
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Comics
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Family
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Magic
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Theatre
Near Melbourne
Latrobe Golf Park Mini Golf and Driving Range
This doesn't usually happen - but my teenagers were actually looking forward to the same event as me! It's the kind ... [
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Family
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Golf
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Outdoor
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Party Ideas
Bundoora
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North East Melbourne
High Tea & Ultimate 50's Rock n Roll Girls - The Doo Ron Rons
This is going to give my age away but I remember as a child singing along to 'Da Doo Ron Ron' by The Crystals. The black... [
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27/04/2019 - 24/08/2019
Fun Things To Do
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High Tea
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Music Venues
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Musicals
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Theatre
Melbourne City
David Massingham: Little Sketch Book of Horrors - Review
Last year my sister and I swore that if we ever saw David Massingham's name come up in a comedy show, we were going ... [
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26/03/2019 - 07/04/2019
Cheap
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Comedy
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Comics
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Festivals
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Theatre
East Melbourne
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Inner East Melbourne
The Fish & Burger Co.
You don't expect the Fish & Burger Co. to be so hip. It's a little taste of the city cafs right here in Doncaster. This ... [
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Burgers
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Cafes
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Fish and Chips
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Doncaster East
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Outer East Melbourne
Six Degrees in Melbourne - Review
This riveting show is a fabulous collection of six interweaving short plays presented by Melbourne Writers' Theatre ... [
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13/11/2018 - 25/11/2018
Fun Things To Do
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Carlton
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Near Melbourne
Salt Seafood & Burger Bar
Salt is a well-reputed fish and chips and burger bar that's been around for a while. It's now owned by Victor and Ro... [
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Burgers
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Food and Wine
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Vegetarian
North Melbourne
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North Melbourne
Rush Escape Game
We're only halfway there and the tension is rising. My friend asked me to check my heart rate on the Fitbit and it's ele... [
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Fun Things To Do
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Games
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Quirky
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Theme Parks
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Unusual Things to do
South Yarra
Hot Coals Tasting Night
Have you ever met someone who instantly makes you feel like you're their best friend, like they would do anything in... [
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Barbecue
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Buffet
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Food and Wine
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Fun Things To Do
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Restaurants
Hurstbridge
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North Melbourne
Miss Kitty's Shakes 'N' Crepes
Miss Kitty, AKA Jess, has imagined, dreamed and created every kid's fantasy. Visiting Miss Shakes 'N' Crepes shop is... [
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Cafes
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Dessert Bars
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Ice Cream
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Quirky
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Restaurants
North Melbourne
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Preston
Norwich Park Equestrian Centre
Norwich Park Equestrian run by Karen and her family is a new horse riding business on 14 acres in Warrandyte. The p... [
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Cheap
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Outdoor
Near Melbourne
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North East Melbourne
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Warrandyte
Generations Patisserie
I love pastries. They remind me of lazy Sunday mornings where there is time for a warm croissant on the decking whil... [
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Bakeries
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Vegetarian
Greensborough
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Outer North Melbourne
Oregon Xpress Cafe
The name of the cafe came to George when all good ideas do, at 4 AM in the morning. The feature Oregon table is the ... [
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Brunch
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Coffee
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Food and Wine
Eltham North
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North East Melbourne
Billy's Deck
Billy's Deck, formally Deganis in Eltham, is well known for its large exterior dining deck. Perfect for summer dinin... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Eltham
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North East Melbourne
The Ambitious Act Cafe
There are some places you go to that you know instantly that the owners deserve to do well. This is one such place. ... [
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
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Vegan
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Vegetarian
South Melbourne
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South Melbourne
Maestro Impro - Review
It's a great family night out. There were kids and nannas and people from all ages in between. I don't think there w... [
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06/05/2018 - 01/07/2019
Comedy
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Comics
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Inner East Melbourne
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Near Melbourne
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Prahran
Almost Face To Face at The Butterfly Club
Performance skills aside, it takes a lot to deliver such a heart-wrenching monologue. Performed to perfection, Stephen p... [
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08/05/2018 - 12/05/2018
Theatre
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Performing Arts
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Nightlife
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Fun Things To Do
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Cheap
Melbourne City
High Tea at High Gate
It's not like she needed anything to do! Cathy (the owner) of High Gate has three boys and her husband owns a family... [
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Antiques
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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High Tea
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Restaurants
Outer North Melbourne
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Yarrambat
Purdy's Cafe and Furniture
I love an all-day brekky. It's not an extensive menu at Purdy's but there's enough variety at a cheap price to make ... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Briar Hill
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Outer North Melbourne
Fiannah de Rue: It's Not Funny - Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2018
The show might be called 'It's Not Funny' but it is. You would never know this was her debut solo show. The improvis... [
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09/04/2018 - 22/04/2018
Theatre
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Fun Things To Do
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Comics
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Comedy
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Cheap
Melbourne City
David Massingham - Sketch Me Like One of Your French Girls
My sister and I are comedy buddies. We usually choose shows by a convenient date rather than reading the blurb. To... [
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30/03/2018 - 08/04/2018
Comics
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Festivals
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Fun Things To Do
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Theatre
Melbourne City
Who We Were
If you could look into the future when you were a teenager, what would you say to yourself, what would you write down to... [
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02/02/2018 - 09/02/2018
Comedy
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Comics
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Nightlife
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Performing Arts
Melbourne City
Moto Bean Coffee Roasters Cafe
The name of this cafe tells you a lot about it. The owner is a motorbike enthusiast who is displaying some of his tr... [
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Restaurants
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Food and Wine
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Escape the City
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Coffee
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Cafes
Victoria
Fishbuoys
Forget everything you've ever thought of about fish and chip shops. This is definitely a 'no greasy', 'no smelly' lo... [
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Bars
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Cafes
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Fish and Chips
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Diamond Creek
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Outer North Melbourne
God of Carnage - Redfox3 Theatre Company
What topic could be more emotive, more controversial and more comedic than parenting? This play, performed many ... [
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09/09/2017 - 23/09/2017
Comedy
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Comics
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Healesville
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Yarra Valley
Taffy's on Looker
As we were about to go into the café I noticed a sign saying Doggie treats $1. Just at that moment a lady came out a... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Coffee
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Family
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Food and Wine
Montmorency
Fleetwood Mac: Tango In The Night 30th Anniversary Celebration
'I wanna be with you everywhere' … and apparently on the dance floor. The venue was packed out and women flocked to ... [
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19/08/2017
Performing Arts
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Nightlife
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Music Venues
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Bands
Yarraville
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West Melbourne
Wild Floristry Workshop
I have been lucky enough to participate in Put your Heart Into It workshops before, so I went full of anticipation o... [
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Fun Things To Do
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Fair Trade
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Craft
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Art
Northcote
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Inner North Melbourne
Tandoori Flames, South Kingsville
The scene is set for right royal evening. Bollywood style music is playing loudly in the background, balloons decora... [
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Kingsville
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West Melbourne
Suren Jayemanne: Deus Eczemachina
A chartered tax accountant by trade, it seems like an unlikely career move to comedian but Suren Jayemanne is now an una... [
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30/03/2017 - 23/04/2017
Comedy
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Comics
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Festivals
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Carlton
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Near Melbourne
Mahalo Poké
The mat says 'aloha'. You can't miss it because the cafe is in a prominent position on the corner of Swan Street and Len... [
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Cafes
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Inner East Melbourne
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Richmond
Queen of the South Mexican Food
We were lucky enough to be invited to a preview dinner to experience Queen of South's modern take on traditional Mex... [
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Restaurants
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Food and Wine
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Dinner
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Cheap
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Cafes
Prahran
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Inner East Melbourne
A Team Kitchen
The A Team is an impressive new cafe styled in neutral colour beige and cream, ash wood with scattered pot plants. T... [
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Brunch
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Cafes
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Festivals
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
North Melbourne
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Watsonia
Journey of a Thousand Smiles
The show starts with the voice-over of an ex-prime minister who I would prefer not to listen to. I was thinking I didn't... [
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18/01/2017 - 22/01/2017
Clubs
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Comedy
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Comics
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Melbourne City
Taradale Wine & Produce
The Taradale wine and produce is a unique country cafe with a long colourful history. There are several small rooms ... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Parks
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Vintage and Retro
Victoria
Run Rabbit Run Cafe
On the old-fashioned drag of Castlemaine, The Run Rabbit Run Cafe retains the likeness of an old shop from many, man... [
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Brunch
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Breakfast
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Restaurants
Victoria
Polaris Dumpling Kitchen
I had a yearning for pan-fried dumplings and found favourable budgetary reviews about the Polaris Dumpling Kitchen. ... [
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Cafes
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Dumpling Bars
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Bundoora
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North West Melbourne
Live, Love, Laugh - A Musical Comedy
I love a good musical comedy! I am in awe of artists who can create humour in an instant and then to turn it into a song... [
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19/11/2016 - 20/11/2016
Comedy
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Comics
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Family
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Musicals
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Performing Arts
Melbourne City
Farmer Joe's Market
The band is playing outside, there are dozens of balloons, there's plenty of conversation and laughing around the ... [
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Food and Wine
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Fun Things To Do
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Markets
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Shopping
Eltham
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North Melbourne
Shanghai Dragon Dumpling House
The staff at Shanghai Dragon Dumpling House is very obliging. It's a small venue but they accommodated us away from ... [
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Cafes
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Dim Sum
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Dumpling Bars
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Melbourne City
Love Onion at the Melbourne Fringe Festival Hub
I wonder how many people make a New Year's resolution about love? As I don't drink, smoke or drink coffee, mine usua... [
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24/09/2016 - 01/10/2016
Comedy
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Comics
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Festivals
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Theatre
Near Melbourne
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North Melbourne
La Petite Merde - Melbourne Fringe Festival 2016
If live performance was the only job in the world and my life depended on mastering it, I would be in big trouble. So I ... [
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14/09/2016 - 19/09/2016
Theatre
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Festivals
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Comedy
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Cheap
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Cabaret
Near Melbourne
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CBD
Sauced Pasta Bar, Camberwell
This restaurant came with an excellent recommendation from my son who has travelled a fair distance regularly to eat at ... [
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Cafes
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Camberwell
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Inner East Melbourne
Top AFL Grand Final Events in Melbourne
About this Historic Pub One hundred and thirty years ago this beautiful old building was a textile mill. It has trans... [
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Bars
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Cocktail Bars
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Food and Wine
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Nightlife
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Pubs
Melbourne City
Sip and Chat Vietnamese Noodles and Cafe
It's a luxury to get the chance to catch up with my sister, so even a quick lunch was something to look forward to. ... [
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Cafes
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Balwyn
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South East Melbourne
Maney's Dumpling Restaurant
This place really buzzes. There's a hive of activity even early. By the time we got there at 6pm, the place was full and... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Dumpling Bars
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Restaurants
Bundoora
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North West Melbourne
Weidlich Food Store
.. Big Al has a vision, drive, and stamina to make anything work. With previous café experience, Al and his partner T... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Coffee
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Lunch
Eltham North
IKEA Restaurant, Richmond
I think I'm in love with IKEA. I get excited just thinking about my next rendezvous and what I might discover there.... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Inner East Melbourne
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Richmond
Boathaven Holiday Resort
This was to be the last hurrah after a long quiet Christmas holiday break. We had pretty much stayed home all holida... [
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Accommodation
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Boating
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Camping
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
Victoria
Juanita's Kitchen - Shop & Cafe
Juanita has a passion for great food (and so do I). Her love for food and her concern for her daughter's health and foo... [
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Organic
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Health and Fitness
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Organic
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Gluten Free
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Family
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Cafes
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Health and Fitness
Preston
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Inner North Melbourne
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Preston
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Inner North Melbourne
Black Alchemy Cafe
The meaning of alchemy is 'a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation or combination'. So that's a perf... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Blackburn
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South East Melbourne
Roxy Kebab & Turkish Restaurant
You'll have to go looking for this restaurant because it's off the main Plenty Road behind McDonald's. It is for thi... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Family
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Restaurants
Mill Park
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Outer North Melbourne
Heroes Espresso
You only have to speak to Gabi for a few minutes to know that anything she does is going to be special. Gabby is the... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Coffee
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Family
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Restaurants
Inner North Melbourne
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Preston
D.O.C. Espresso
It's nearly 9 o'clock on Wednesday evening and D.O.C. café, located near the Nova end of Lygon street, is full to the br... [
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Bars
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Delicatessens
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Carlton
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Near Melbourne
Small Plates Eltham
Have you ever wished that you were born into a different family? No offence to my beautiful eclectic mob but I can i... [
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Bars
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Cafes
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Fine Dining
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Eltham
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Outer North Melbourne
Butt Kapinski - Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2016
This is the best ever fully interactive comedy show juxtaposed with sex, sin and insanity! This very funny 'no hold barr... [
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23/04/2016 - 17/05/2016
Comedy
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Comics
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Festivals
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Fun Things To Do
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Performing Arts
Melbourne City
In a Rush Cafe
If you're in town near Federation Square and need a hot chocolate or coffee, this is the place to stop. My daughter sai... [
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Melbourne City
Spicy Times Cafe
I haven't been to Acland Street for a very long time and was quite surprised how noisy and packed out each of the ca... [
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
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Vegan
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Vegetarian
Inner South Melbourne
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St Kilda
Clip 'n Climb Berwick
Looking for adrenalin charged adventure sports sure to physically and mentally challenge people of all ages? Want to enj... [
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Adventure
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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School Holidays
Berwick
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Outer East Melbourne
Art Classes for Kids at Merri Creek Art Studio
Merri Creek Studio is an art gallery and beautiful shared community space for printmaking and other art mediums. Mer... [
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Art
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Art and Craft Centres
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Craft
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Family
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Fun for Children
Inner North Melbourne
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Thomastown
'Sip & Paint' at Cocktails and Canvas
, What a brilliant idea! Melinda Janiszewski, the owner of the one and only Cocktails and Canvas business in Austral... [
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Art and Craft Centres
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Cocktail Bars
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Fun Things To Do
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Personal Development
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Unusual Things to do
Inner North Melbourne
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Moonee Ponds
Trickster - A Dark-Indie Cabaret
As near nudity is the only way to sell tickets, Bradley Storer storms into the theatre in only undies. He is young, fit ... [
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02/02/2016 - 07/02/2016
Cabaret
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Comedy
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Melbourne City
Kingsbury Drive Community Market
Considering I'm a local and a market lover, it's absurd that I have never made it to the mammoth Kingsbury Drive Com... [
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Cheap
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Markets
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Shopping
Bundoora
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Outer North Melbourne
Infinite Reasons for Visiting Abbotsford Convent
Tucked away, not far from the hustle and bustle of inner city life, is the beautiful historic Abbotsford convent and... [
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Historic Houses
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Restaurants
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Walks
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Lists
Abbotsford
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Inner East Melbourne
Colin's Place Cafe
As soon as we walked into Colin's place we were welcomed sincerely, thanked for coming and asked to 'Give them a go'... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Family
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Restaurants
Eltham
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North Melbourne
Chocolate Walking Tours
Sure it's the biggest heat wave in Melbourne's history, today is predicted to top 42°, but that's not going to stop ... [
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Chocolate
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Food and Wine
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Fun Things To Do
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Shopping
Melbourne City
Spontaneous Broadway
Need a laugh? Well who doesn't? Well you're in luck, Spontaneous Broadway are back in town with another unpredictable sh... [
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25/11/2015 - 02/12/2015
Theatre
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Performing Arts
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Music
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Fun Things To Do
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Comedy
Near Melbourne
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Carlton
Baking Session at Brasserie Bread South Melbourne
Nigel, the barista, is fast, stylish and efficient as he creates delicious coffee and hot chocolates. He works effic... [
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Bakeries
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Baking
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Cafes
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Cake Shops
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Coffee
South Melbourne
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South Melbourne
SOUND huMAN
"Halliday is a talented pianist, songwriter and performer with stamina to match." – WeekendNotes, 2014. When I sa... [
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13/11/2015 - 14/11/2015
Cabaret
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Comedy
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Music
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Nightlife
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Performing Arts
Inner East Melbourne
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Prahran
Mindful Events & Workshops - Fermenting & Gut Health
When was the last time you went to have your eyebrows waxed and had a conversation with the therapist about wanting to l... [
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Courses
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Health and Beauty
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Health and Fitness
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Personal Development
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Unusual Things to do
North East Melbourne
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Northcote
The Northside Creators Club - Surprise Series
How do you like the sound of this? A beautiful intimate space to relax and get creative with a small group of pe... [
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26/11/2015 - 17/12/2015
Art and Craft Centres
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Courses
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Fair Trade
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Fun Things To Do
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Organic
North West Melbourne
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Thornbury
Exclusive World Dinner for Good Food Month at the HuTong Dumpling Bar
This is the fourth Hutong restaurant I have been invited to try (lucky me) and each time I think it just can't get any b... [
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Degustation
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Dinner
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Dumpling Bars
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Food and Wine
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Romantic
Inner East Melbourne
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Prahran
Vorea @ Polaris
We'd been to the other Vorea in Bundoora near the outlets and we were all happy with our generous and delicious meal... [
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Bars
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Bundoora
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Outer North Melbourne
Tips For the Spring Racing Season
My very first occasion to the racing track was to the Caulfield Guineas so I'm certainly no racing expert. But, as a vi... [
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Fashion
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Fun Things To Do
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Melbourne Cup
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Lists
Near Melbourne
Now and Not Yet Cafe
This is my 377th article for Weekend Notes and it's the first time I have ever said from the get go that this is a M... [
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Art
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Cafes
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Lunch
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Music
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Restaurants
Warrandyte
FEMME FATALE by The Candy Topps
Stella, Kitty and Fifi, solo artists in their own right, are back together again as the luscious, chic and outrage... [
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29/09/2015 - 04/10/2015
Cabaret
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Comedy
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Fun Things To Do
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Near Melbourne
The Windy Mile Cafe, Eatery & Bar
Having now had breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner at the Windy Mile I feel well qualified to review this city style... [
more
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Bars
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Cafes
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Family
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Pubs
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Restaurants
Diamond Creek
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Outer North Melbourne
Hazel Grove Presents The Feng Shui Girl
The name Hazelgrove is the historic house name given to Mandy's beautiful old farm in Thornton, country Victoria. Hazelg... [
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Fun Things To Do
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Historic Houses
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Home Improvement
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Personal Development
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Unusual Things to do
Inner East Melbourne
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Templestowe
Bogan Bombshell - Janeen from Clarinda Cabaret
How's that? by Sherbet is playing in the background. The Beaumaris Theatre is set up with long tables in groups of 10 pe... [
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07/08/2015
Musicals
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Comedy
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Burlesque
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Performing Arts
Beaumaris
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South Melbourne
Man Tong Kitchen - Crown Casino Premium Authentic Chinese Restaurant
I was honoured to be invited to a very special media event at the Man Tong Kitchen - Crown Casino's Premium Authentic Ch... [
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Degustation
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Dumpling Bars
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Fine Dining
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Melbourne City
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Southbank
Tandoori Flames Fine Indian Restaurant, West Footscray
As I drove down Buckley Street I noticed that there were many Indian restaurants. My sister commented that it would ... [
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Cafes
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Restaurants
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Vegan
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Vegetarian
Footscray
Refurbished and Regal - Tandoori Flames Indian Restaurant
. This is no ordinary Indian restaurant. Tandoori Flames has been completely refurbished with stunning pendant ligh... [
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Food and Wine
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Nightlife
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Performing Arts
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Restaurants
Kingsville
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Near Melbourne
Places to Meet and Eat in Were St, Montmorency
Were St is pronounced Where or Weir St depending on who you talk to and it's definitely the place where you should be. T... [
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Lists
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Bars
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Pubs
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Restaurants
Montmorency
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North East Melbourne
A Little Drop of Poison Café and Bar
The name sounds so ominous that I'd love to know the tale behind its selection. Without an inkling of the truth I 'm goi... [
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Bars
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Nightlife
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Restaurants
Eltham
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North Melbourne
Tiamo & Tiamo 2 Italian Restaurants
What do you think of when you imagine a good old Italian get together? I think of an event full of energy, raucou... [
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Bars
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Carlton
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Near Melbourne
Cherry Red Cafe
The Cherry Red is a classy, casual place to eat and is family run. Unlike some small cafes this one is not so noisy ... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Montmorency
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North Melbourne
Chinese Hutong Trifecta: Man Tong Kitchen, East & Lost Heaven
This article congratulates and celebrates the masters of Chinese cooking - the revered Hutong Group, the geniuses be... [
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Bars
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
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Lists
Melbourne City
Best Cheap Eats on High Street (Northcote to Preston)
High St Northcote is not short on places to eat. There's just about any nationality you can think of; it's a virtual gou... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Lunch
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Restaurants
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Lists
Near Melbourne
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North West Melbourne
Rajendra Moodley: 'Is It Because I'm Indian?' at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2015
Music blasts through the theatre. It reminds me of Slumdog Millionaire… Bollywood style. Rajendra comes out in bare fee... [
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13/04/2015 - 19/04/2015
Comedy
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Festivals
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Prahran
Beautiful Natural Parklands Near Melbourne
This has to be the absolute best time of year to go for a stroll or plan a family activity in the bush or natural bu... [
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Walks
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Parks
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Outdoor
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Free
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Family
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Lists
Outer North Melbourne
Taco Bill Mexican Restaurant, Greensborough
Taco Bill Mexican Restaurants are an Australian owned business with over forty five years experience. They have 35 l... [
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Bars
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Cheap
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Greensborough
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North Melbourne
The Big List of Must Go Places for Chocoholics
Are you a chocoholic or just a chocolate lover (like all of us) without the addiction? Find out by completing this s... [
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Cafes
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Chocolate
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
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Lists
Rampit Indoor Skate Park
I'm imagining a typical conversation between a husband and wife. 'Hey there's not a lot around here for kids to do... [
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Cheap
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Cycling
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Family
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Sport
Bayswater
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Outer East Melbourne
Eltham BMX Dirt Track
Well at least the dirt jumps are free! Soon after Christmas some heartless criminal stole the children's new bikes. ... [
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Walks
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Health and Fitness
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Free
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Family
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Cycling
North East Melbourne
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Eltham
Four Doors Cafe, Bar and Restaurant
I knew where I wanted to go but my driver (a local) told me there was nothing around there. It was set back off the ... [
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Bars
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
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Vegetarian
North West Melbourne
Brown Bear Cafe
Brown Bear, Brown BearWhat do you see?I see passionate owners looking at meBrown Bear, Brown BearWhat do you see?I see s... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Charity
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Coffee
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Restaurants
North Melbourne
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Preston
Adelaide's Top Family Attractions - From a Tourist's Perspective
My mum, two children (10 and 12 yrs) and I were in Adelaide for five days of work and leisure. We planned our trip t... [
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Day Trips
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Family
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Historic Houses
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Kids
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Outdoor
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Lists
Adelaide City
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Adelaide Hills
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Greater Adelaide
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Near Adelaide
The Divine at YaYas - Teahouse and Gift Shop
The sign outside says 'Teahouse, Gifts, Therapies'. This sets it aside from larger, bustling cafes. With only five t... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Coffee
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Gifts
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Shopping
Macleod
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Outer North Melbourne
Free Victorian Learner Driver Mentor Program
All across Victoria local Council's are saving time poor and nervous parents from going mad. That means you have more fr... [
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Courses
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Free
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Teenagers
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Volunteering
Cafe Zen Den
You wouldn't think Eltham needed another great café but here we are at Café Zen Den. It bears the old sign of the pr... [
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Cafes
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
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Vegetarian
Eltham
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Outer North Melbourne
Redbubble Masterclass Series and Paid Residency for Artists
Following hot on the tail of Redbubble's successful inaugural ART MEL event free, interactive and experiential event, ... [
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18/01/2015
Art
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Art and Craft Centres
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Free
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Galleries
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Unusual Things to do
Melbourne City
Dumpling Chef at Westfield Plenty Valley
As we walked around the corner in the Westfield Plenty Valley Shopping Centre we came across a young lady behind a s... [
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Cafes
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Dim Sum
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Dumpling Bars
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Family
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Restaurants
Outer North Melbourne
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South Morang
Bush Setting Market on the Warrandyte River
This must be the perfect location for a relaxing stroll through a unique market. The noise of birds and the Warrandy... [
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Cheap
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Dog Friendly
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Markets
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Outdoor
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Walks
Outer East Melbourne
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Warrandyte
Merry Go Round - Fashion Recycle For Women
If you didn't notice the sign on the window or the bargains at the door you would be forgiven for thinking this was anot... [
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Cheap
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Shopping
Hawthorn
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Inner East Melbourne
Best Restaurants on Brunswick Street
Brunswick Street Fitzroy is now at least as popular as Lygon St Carlton was when I was a yuppie. But Brunswick Stree... [
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Lists
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Bars
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Nightlife
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Restaurants
Fitzroy
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Near Melbourne
The Pancake Parlour - Eastland Shopping Centre
The Pancake Parlour started in Australia the same decade as I was born. At the risk of sounding like an old timer, I rem... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Fun for Children
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Restaurants
Outer East Melbourne
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Ringwood
Must See Exhibitions 2015
In 2014 the spread of expos held at the exhibition buildings included shows for rev heads, furniture buyers, art lovers,... [
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Exhibitions
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Family
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Festivals
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Workshops
Melbourne City
East - New Contemporary Wine Bar and Chinese Tapas Restaurant
Having recently been to the Man Tong Kitchen at Crown Casino I couldn't imagine that East could possibly be anywhere... [
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Cafes
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Cocktail Bars
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Melbourne City
Treetop Adventures in the Otways
I have wanted to do the treetop walk for years and have been hanging out to do the zipline tour. I planned a whole w... [
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Adventure
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
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Outdoor
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Walks
Bellarine Peninsula
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Victoria
Bonbons Bakery Airport West
It happened by chance that we needed to go to Bonbons. Months ago my daughter had picked out a birthday cake she wan... [
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Bakeries
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Cafes
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Cake Shops
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Coffee
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Lunch
Airport West
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Near Melbourne
Mahjong Restaurant - Modern Asian and Yum Cha
A day at the St Kilda Beach was going to include kite flying, fishing off the pier, fish and chips on the beach and ... [
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Dumpling Bars
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Nightlife
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Restaurants
Inner South Melbourne
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Melbourne City
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St Kilda
Great Ocean Hotel
For a long time this 'top pub' has been hotel of choice for locals and visitors alike. Its ideal location allows maj... [
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Bars
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Day Trips
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Pubs
Bellarine Peninsula
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Victoria
Man Tong Kitchen - Crown Casino Premium Authentic Chinese Restaurant
There's nothing bigger in the world than the Great Wall of China. I am taken back to that awesome feeling of climbin... [
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03/11/2014 - 28/11/2014
Buffet
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Dumpling Bars
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Food and Wine
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Food Festivals
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Restaurants
Near Melbourne
Bimbi Park
There are toddlers playing at the playground, children climbing the rock climbing tower, teenagers patting horses, f... [
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Camping
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Escape the City
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Family
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Outdoor
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Parks
Victoria
Hush Hush Cafe
After a hard morning of shopping therapy at the Camberwell market we went in search of food fuel. There were closer ... [
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Cafes
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Camberwell
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Inner East Melbourne
Warehouse 266
To find this friendly café you need to turn into the car park that leads to the Ridge Gym. It is brightly sign posted ... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Eltham
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North East Melbourne
Pants Down Circus ROCK! - Gasworks Arts Park
We will, we will rock youWe will, we will rock you!Question: What do you get when you mix the greatest rock band songs o... [
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01/10/2014 - 05/10/2014
Circus
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Comedy
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Family
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Albert Park
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Near Melbourne
Payom Thai Restaurant
There are three Thai restaurants in Upper Heidleberg Rd Ivanhoe all within 100 m of each other. I didn't know any of... [
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Cafes
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Fine Dining
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Restaurants
Inner North Melbourne
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Ivanhoe
Market Week at Queen Victoria Market
To market, to market, to buy a fat pig,Home again, home again, jiggety-jig.To market, to market, to buy a fat hog,Home a... [
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06/09/2014 - 14/09/2014
Family
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Food and Wine
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Free
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Markets
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Shopping
Near Melbourne
Quan 88 Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant
In the Chinese language, the word for 'eight' sounds similar to the word which means 'prosper' or 'wealth'. Visually the... [
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Cafes
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Restaurants
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Vegetarian
Near Melbourne
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Richmond
Don Vincenzo Bar, Restaurant and Cafe
The fact that my old friend and I managed to organise a girl's date night was already reason to celebrate. On our list o... [
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Bars
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Cafes
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Dinner
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Restaurants
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Vegetarian
Fitzroy
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Near Melbourne
Buk Buk Healthy Chicken Bar
I've probably been over thinking the name but my first thought when I heard Buk Buk was that it sounded more like th... [
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Cheap
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Lunch
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Takeaway
Hawthorn
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Inner East Melbourne
Popular Activities for Teenagers - Just Don't Ask Them
I have to start with a qualifier. According to my teenage son, I know nothing about what he likes or does… or anything r... [
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Teenagers
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Lists
The Terminus Hotel Abbotsford
'She's a pub that means a shit load of things to a shit load of people…everyone was always welcome as they are today... [
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Bars
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Food and Wine
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Hotels
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Nightlife
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Pubs
Abbotsford
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Near Melbourne
Ten Top Spots for Afternoon Tea
There's something decadent about an afternoon tea. It conjures up a sense of royalty. It's a totally indulgent meal that... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Bakeries
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Fun Things To Do
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Lists
Enjoy the Outdoors in Spring
Before you know it will be spring - it really will be. It's the perfect time of the year to get out and about. So here's... [
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Gardens
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Nature
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Outdoor
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Parks
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Walks
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Lists
Saltwater Reserve
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Point Cook here's a little bit of history to contextualize and explain the exis... [
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Outdoor
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Parks
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Picnic Spots
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Playgrounds
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Sport
Point Cook
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Victoria
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West Melbourne
The Pioneer Settlement Swan Hill
'Oh wow, this is cool' was the mantra of the day. This was a surprising response because when we pulled up we had one un... [
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Day Trips
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Historic Houses
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Places of Interest
Victoria
Carlucci's Restaurant
When I first went to Carlucci's, maybe twenty or so years ago, it was one of the first such cafes in our local area.... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Dessert Bars
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Lunch
North East Melbourne
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Templestowe
Mt Buller Sculpture Walk
In the middle of the snow at Mt Buller, creative outdoor sculptures emerge. Each tells a story, inspired and providing i... [
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Fun Things To Do
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Exhibitions
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Art
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Outdoor
High Country
Mawson Lake Hotel, Apartments and Function Rooms
If you haven't been out to Mawson Lakes it's only about 25 minutes from the city. Mawson Lakes was originally swamp ... [
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Walks
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Pubs
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Lakes
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Cheap
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Breakfast
Mawson Lakes
Degani's Cafe
Situated in an ideal location, just at the entrance of the Essendon Fields Shopping centre, this modern restaurant has l... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Cake Shops
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Lunch
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Patisserie
Essendon
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Inner North Melbourne
Tandoori Flames, South Kingsville
The party could be heard from up the street. Stepping into Tandoori Flames was like a scene from an upbeat Bollywood... [
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Cheap
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Fine Dining
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Restaurants
Near Melbourne
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South Kingsville
The Empire Strips Back at Palais Theatre - Review
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away... In dark and sexy times the empire, headed by its power couple ... [
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20/06/2014
Burlesque
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Nightlife
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Performing Arts
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Shows
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Theatre
Near Melbourne
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St Kilda
Funky Fur: Excellence in Dog Grooming - Winter Special
About Bianca Bianca is a young enthusiastic entrepreneur who has worked with animals for five years. Before Bianca ... [
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Animals and Wildlife
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Dog Friendly
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Health and Beauty
Mernda
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Outer North Melbourne
Jam & Cream Cafe
I don't know what I was most captivated by when I drove up to this Heidleberg café/ gift shop. The first thing I not... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Brunch
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Cafes
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High Tea
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Vintage and Retro
Heidelberg Heights
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North East Melbourne
Three Surprise Cafes in Watsonia
I remember a time when there were no real cafes in Watsonia, just the odd fish and chip and pizza joints. Now I have... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Lunch
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Restaurants
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Lists
North East Melbourne
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Watsonia
Poci Cafe for Breakfast and Lunch
This is a bit of a surprise cafe on the busy main road in Derrimut near Sunshine golf course. There aren't many eaterie... [
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Derrimut
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West Melbourne
SuperGirly: Return of the Pop Princess - Review
Is it a bird, is it a plane, is it a great big freakin' megastar? Yes, it's SuperGirly (aka Lulu McClatchy) with inv... [
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]
27/05/2014 - 08/06/2014
Theatre
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Performing Arts
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Comedy
Prahran
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Inner South Melbourne
Thai Thani Restaurant
Without doubt this was the best Thai food I have ever eaten. Every course was delicious and I could have eaten more ... [
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]
Cafes
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Restaurants
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Vegetarian
Fitzroy
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Near Melbourne
Just Picked Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
I've seen the signs on the way to Whittlesea a million times: Just picked raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, ... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Food and Wine
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Ice Cream
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Organic
Outer North Melbourne
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Yan Yean
Five of the Best Cafes in the North
I keep discovering quirky, great value little cafes in the Northern suburbs that are worth travelling to. They are o... [
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Coffee
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Cafes
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Brunch
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Food and Wine
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Lists
North Melbourne
Laurimar Park
If you're travelling through Yarrambat and accidentally stay on the Yan Yean Road instead of heading through South Mor... [
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Family
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Fun Things To Do
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Outdoor
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Parks
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Walks
Laurimar
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Outer North Melbourne
Westerfold's Park
As you drive into Westerfolds Park there is a sign that welcomes you to Wurundjeri country (Womenjika Wurundjeri Bee... [
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Parks
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Picnic Spots
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Places of Interest
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Playgrounds
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Walks
North East Melbourne
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Templestowe
The Yarra Store - Linen & Larder
On your way out of Warrandyte on the road to Croydon, look out for the old Yarra Store. It looks like it's been arou... [
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Fashion
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Gifts
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Shopping
North East Melbourne
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Warrandyte
Bryce Halliday: The Bryce Is Right - Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2014
According to Bryce Halliday, he is an amateur psychologist and misunderstood genius whose ideas will come good in th... [
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03/04/2014 - 12/04/2014
Theatre
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Festivals
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Performing Arts
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Comedy
Near Melbourne
Trendy Macaulay Road Shopping Strip
I'm a girl from the other side of town, so you will have to excuse me for not knowing that Macaulay Rd Kensington is an ... [
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Cafes
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Shopping
Flemington
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Near Melbourne
Hamlet's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta Restaurant
The name of this restaurant conjures up images of big burly blokes with unshaven beardstwirling beer and burping lou... [
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Takeaway
Eltham
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North East Melbourne
Anthony Beale Reserve
It's funny what you notice. I took my two kids to the Anthony Beale Reserve to test out the new remote control car t... [
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Parks
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Picnic Spots
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Playgrounds
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Walks
North East Melbourne
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St Helena
Whittlesea Township Heritage Great Race
You know you're in the country when just 1km from the outskirts of the main strip there are a huddle of cows lying s... [
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Churches
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Historic Houses
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Memorials
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Walks
Victoria
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Whittlesea
The Melbourne Supper Club
In a bright, busy street, in a dark, dark corner is a door. In a bright, busy street, in a dark, dark corner is a... [
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Cigar Bars
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Cocktail Bars
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Nightlife
Melbourne City
Thai Sontaya Restaurant
It's hard to find somewhere open on a Monday night, so we were lucky to stumble upon Thai Sontaya and were greeted ... [
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Cafes
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Fine Dining
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Restaurants
Eltham
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North East Melbourne
Things to do to Cheer Up
Here's a real life scenario. You have just arrived home from work and within five minutes your teenager advi... [
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Health and Beauty
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Health and Fitness
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Shopping
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Lists
Four Corners, The Hub of Melbourne
Which other intersection could claim famous tourist worthy places on every corner? Is there another corner where a s... [
more
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Places of Interest
Melbourne City
Australian Red Cross Op Shop, Watsonia
The sign on the Red Cross Op Shop window was an eye catcher; it said 'All clothes under $5'. I didn't really have a ... [
more
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Cheap
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Shopping
North East Melbourne
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Watsonia
Black Apple Theatre Presents 'Look at the Funny Lady' at Wesley Anne
One of the beauties of being a Weekend Notes writer is opening night invitations. Look at the Funny Lady: A Fiesta ... [
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23/01/2014 - 01/02/2014
Shows
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Quirky
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Performing Arts
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LGBTIQ
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Theatre
Northcote
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Near Melbourne
Piccolo Meccanico, Diamond Creek
I should be forgiven for missing this brilliant little café called Piccolo Meccanico. When you drive down the main r... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Restaurants
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Tea
Diamond Creek
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North East Melbourne
The Party Pantry
Okay, it's less than two weeks until my son's 21st and now he decides he will have a party. What do I need to do first: ... [
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Gluten Free
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Party Ideas
Bundoora
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North East Melbourne
10 Very Good Reasons to Visit Warrandyte
There's something for everyone in Warrandyte. Lovely coffees, antiques, art galleries and art demonstrations, a ... [
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Cafes
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Galleries
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Historic Houses
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Picnic Spots
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Walks
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Lists
North East Melbourne
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Warrandyte
Corpse Donation For Scientific Training
You've heard of organ and tissue donation for transplantation, but have you heard of corpse donation? This is an arra... [
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Quirky
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Unusual Things to do
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Volunteering
5 Great All Abilities Playgrounds in Melbourne
When I first came across the wheelchair swing at the Eltham North playground, I thought it was a fabulous idea but i... [
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Disabled Access
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Disabled Friendly
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Free
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Fun for Children
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Parks
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Lists
Don't Miss Major Melbourne Event Dates in 2014
Victoria is the place to be in 2014. Your new year's resolution to be more organised so you can enjoy Melbourne's events... [
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Quirky
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Lists
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Fun Things To Do
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Fun for Children
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Cultural Events
Victoria
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Melbourne City
Eltham Workwear and Outdoors
Talk about a man's cave! This shop is a man's paradise for every tradie and outdoor enthusiast. Once a large showroo... [
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Camping
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Shopping
Eltham
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North East Melbourne
The Butterfly Club
Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly,... [
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Bars
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Cocktail Bars
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Nightlife
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Theatre
Melbourne City
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit at The Butterfly Club - Review
Produced by Jeremy Guzman & Lindsay Pritchard Here's all I knew when I turned up at the Butterfly club (never heard o... [
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10/12/2013 - 15/12/2013
Performing Arts
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Quirky
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Theatre
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Theatre Reviews
Belconnen Skate Park
Call it a touch of madness if you like but I'd prefer to think of it is a case of really contagious enthusiasm. By the t... [
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Parks
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Kids
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Sport
Canberra Central
North Of The Yarra School Booksellers
It's an expense that no one wants just before Christmas, but if you have kids it's inevitable. For those with children i... [
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Books and Writing
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Cheap
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Shopping
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Teenagers
Macleod
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North East Melbourne
Turners Bakehouse Eatery
When you arrive at Turner's Bakehouse in Mernda, it's easy to imagine this being a hub for travellers on a gravel ro... [
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Bakeries
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Burgers
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Cafes
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Cake Shops
Mernda
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North East Melbourne
Diamond Valley Christmas Tree Farm
My kids have asked me the same thing every Christmas for many years 'Are we going to get a fresh Christmas tree?' I a... [
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Christmas
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Family
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Fun Things To Do
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Shopping
North East Melbourne
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St Helena
St Andrews Community Market
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Magic
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Markets
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Organic
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Quirky
St Andrews
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Yarra Valley
Dave Hughes - Pointless at the Comedy Theatre
I'm not a big laugh out loud type, I'm more of the 'yeah I know it's funny but I'll laugh on the inside thanks' girl, ex... [
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25/03/2014 - 06/04/2014
Comedy
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Nightlife
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Theatre
Near Melbourne
Chemist Warehouse Discount Chemist
I might just have a sceptical nature but when I look at the advertised discounts from Chemist Warehouse and their glossy... [
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Cheap
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Shopping
North East Melbourne
Conti Cafe and Deli
The Camberwell locals are spoiled for choice when it comes to great cafes. I had left my lunch on the bench at home... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Delicatessens
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Lunch
Camberwell
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Near Melbourne
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Outer East Melbourne
Highways Hotel and Tabaret
As I drove towards the Highways, on the corner of Princess Highway and Corrigan Street Springvale, the tune that was... [
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Bars
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Cheap
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Clubs
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Food and Wine
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Hotels
Outer East Melbourne
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Springvale
Spiritual Healing Trail at Darebin Parklands
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Cultural Events
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Free
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Outdoor
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Parks
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Alphington
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Near Melbourne
Sacred Heart Mission Op Shops
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Shopping
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Cheap
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Charity
Adventure from Burleigh Heads to Southport
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Beaches
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Coffee
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Travel
Greensborough Model Aircraft Club - G.M.A.C.
Yarrambat, the home of Greensborough model aircraft, was once considered the country. Don't say that to the people who h... [
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Fun Things To Do
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Outdoor
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Sport
North East Melbourne
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Yarrambat
Gloria Jeans Coffee - Greensborough Plaza
I was recently scoffed at when I exclaimed that I wasn't really a coffee drinker. The reply was 'Well you've never h... [
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Food and Wine
Greensborough
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North East Melbourne
Eugene Onegin - Metropolitan Opera - Cinema Screenings
When it comes to experience and knowledge of opera, I am definitely lacking. So I am perhaps an unlikely reviewer of... [
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26/10/2013 - 27/10/2013
Classical Music
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Film Reviews
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Movie Reviews
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Opera
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Theatre
Wellers of Kangaroo Ground
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Wedding Venues
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Restaurants
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Food and Wine
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Bars
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Bands
North East Melbourne
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Kangaroo Ground
Top 12 Open Gardens in Melbourne
What's your fancy? Peaceful gardens with flawless lawns, weeping elms or indigenous flora. You don't have to wait until ... [
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Fun Things To Do
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Gardens
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Lists
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Outdoor
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Picnic Spots
Swipers Gully – Hospitality and Viticulture Centre
Since 2002 Swipers Gully – Hospitality and Viticulture Centre –has provided a first class training venue for Eltham ... [
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Brunch
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Cafes
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Cake Shops
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
North East Melbourne
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Research
Growling Frog Restaurant and Golf Course
When you travel towards Whittlesea you will see the prominent sign on the left announcing the Growling Frog golf course.... [
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Cafes
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Golf
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Lunch
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Sport
North East Melbourne
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Yan Yean
Zagames Family Restaurant & Kid's World - Reservoir
What's the shortest time possible to order, eat and then run to the playground? I'd say about 15 minutes. It seemed... [
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Bars
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Family
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Kids
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Pubs
North East Melbourne
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Reservoir
Nillumbik Artists Open Studios 2014
Wheel thrown porcelain, watercolour inspired glass making, ornamental pots inspired by natural and bizarre forms of flor... [
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03/05/2014 - 11/05/2014
Art
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Art and Craft Centres
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Exhibitions
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Galleries
Christmas Hills
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Diamond Creek
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Eltham
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Eltham North
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Hurstbridge
|
North East Melbourne
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Yarra Glen
The Grace of Plenty Treasures Gift Store
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Art
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Art and Craft Centres
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Craft
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Quirky
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Shopping
North East Melbourne
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Plenty
Wyreena Community Arts Centre
Situated on the land of the Wurrundjeri people, this beautiful five acre historic property in Croydon boasts Tudor s... [
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Art and Craft Centres
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Cafes
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Galleries
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Music
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Wedding Venues
Croydon
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North East Melbourne
Allansford Cheese World
Cheeseworld really is a world of its own. The cheese and wine tastings bought us there but we spent the most time in... [
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Day Trips
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Food and Wine
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Weekend Escapes
Victoria
Vines Cafe & Nillumbik Cellars
Are you into wine, food, and art? If you are put this on your 'to do list'. You could just about spend the day at Vines ... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Cafes
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Coffee
Diamond Creek
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Near Melbourne
Taskworks – Educational Play Centre
I am totally conflicted about the greatest benefit of Taskworks. As an educator the greatest thing about Taskworks is th... [
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Family
|
Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Kids
Mulgrave
Bendon Lingerie Factory Outlet
I liken shopping for bras to visiting the dentist. I never look forward to either and I know it's going to be tediou... [
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Fashion
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Shopping
Fitzroy
Ralph's Hillcrest Nursery
It's so much fun to rediscover an old treasure. That's what happened to me this weekend. Years ago I discovered b... [
more
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Gardening
|
Home Improvement
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Shopping
Plenty
Vit Kits - Mr Vitamins
Who doesn't love a surprise package in the mail?When I got my Vit Kit, I couldn't wait to open my box of healthy goodies... [
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Health and Beauty
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Gifts
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Health and Fitness
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Personal Development
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Self Help
Rosa Mexicano
If you think all Mexican is alike, think again. It's not just tacos, it's way, way more at Rosa Mexicana on the corner o... [
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Lunch
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Food and Wine
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Dinner
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Cafes
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Restaurants
CBD
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Near Melbourne
TOTE Bar & Dining
Nestled on the edge of the Mooney Valley is the impressive TOTE bar and restaurant. We were treated like royalty. When w... [
more
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Bars
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Cocktail Bars
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Fine Dining
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Restaurants
Inner North Melbourne
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Moonee Valley
Zoe - Melbourne Fringe Review
The Fringe Festival performers are amongst the gutsiest and most risqué. You are never quite sure of what you will get ... [
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]
06/10/2022 - 14/10/2022
Cabaret
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Circus
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Comedy
|
Family
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Theatre
Carlton
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Melbourne City
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
It was with much excitement that we took the youngest member of our family to enjoy SEA LIFE. I wondered how much a ... [
more
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Zoos
CBD
MUST: Cabaret Festival - MSA
The MUST CabFest is back this year for real. With a diverse range of performances biting at the bit to put on the sh... [
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07/09/2022 - 10/09/2022
Cabaret
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Fun Things To Do
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Performing Arts
|
Theatre
Clayton
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South East Melbourne
Jeremy Dooley & Lisa Gatenby: 3rd Life Crisis - MICF 2022 Review
I'm going out on a limb here, I know it's a big call and I'm mostly not melodramatic but I am going to say that this... [
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19/04/2022 - 24/04/2022
Comics
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Festivals
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Nightlife
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Collingwood
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Inner East Melbourne
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Near Melbourne
Yulongfu Steamed Bun Restaurant
I am a dumpling lover, so imagine my embarrassment and excitement to find out that I have never been to this famous ... [
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Cafes
|
Dumpling Bars
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Restaurants
Melbourne City
Love You Bitch - Midsumma Festival
They really are friends, very best friends, so that means they can be their worst critics. They share the best of love... [
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24/04/2021 - 28/04/2021
Festivals
|
Comedy
|
Performing Arts
|
Shows
|
Theatre
Melbourne City
Sri Lankan Fireteam: The Power Song - MICF 2021
Not knowing what to expect, we mounted the 50 steps to the intimate Butterfly Theatre with great anticipation. I'm gener... [
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12/04/2021 - 18/04/2021
Comedy
|
Festivals
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Music
|
Performing Arts
|
Theatre
Melbourne City
Adults Only TV Shows on Netflix
So when it's wet and COVID restrictions linger, what better way to fill your day and night but to hunker down with a Net... [
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Cheap
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Free
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Fun Things To Do
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Indoor
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Lists
Free Covid Safe Outdoor Family Activity - Dressed Trees
You've seen the teddies, you've spotted rainbows, but now you can find so much more! But first, let's go back in tim... [
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Family
|
Cheap
|
Free
Outer North Melbourne
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Watsonia
Tandoori Flames
I do not understand why Tandoori Fames In West Footscray does not have people lining up for miles. You cannot fault ... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Fun Things To Do
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Restaurants
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Takeaway
Breakwater
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Footscray
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West Footscray
Chinese Circus Spectacular - Rowville
I remember going to a Chinese circus in Beijing. It was dazzling and I was awestruck by the talented Chinese circus ... [
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]
10/10/2019 - 27/10/2019
Circus
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Family
|
Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Theatre
Rowville
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South East Melbourne
Pay As Yoga Feel Yoga Class at Jessica Dewar Yoga
It sounds bold, risky and innovative but what does 'pay as you feel' mean? It's simply clever. It means you are able... [
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Fun Things To Do
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Health and Fitness
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Yoga
Hawthorn
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Hawthorn East
Star Show - A Rock & Classical Journey Through The Universe - Review
I'd love to know the back story. What was the impetus for the collaboration between the astronomer and the orchestra? ... [
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]
15/06/2019
Classical Music
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Music
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Nightlife
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Performing Arts
Melbourne City
Star Show - A Rock & Classical Journey Through The Universe
I can't wait for this sound and visual spectacular, featuring 10 String Guitarist Matthew James Fagan (aka Lord of t... [
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15/06/2019
Fun Things To Do
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Shows
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Theatre
|
Unusual Events
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Unusual Things to do
Melbourne City
Two Hearts - 1 Act Play Festival
Two Hearts is a play about first love… and so much more. Set on the third floor of an old inner city townhouse ... [
more
]
25/02/2019 - 02/03/2019
Comedy
|
Comics
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Festivals
|
Performing Arts
|
Theatre
City of Melbourne
|
Melbourne City
Transitions Film Festival - Film Reviews
The Transitions Film Festival is a unique festival dedicated to showcasing inspirational documentaries about social ... [
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21/02/2019 - 08/03/2019
Festivals
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Fun Things To Do
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Movie Reviews
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Personal Development
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Shows
Near Melbourne
GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS - Melbourne Fringe Review
Identifying the style of this performance is difficult. It's a unique and clever combination of dance styles, theatr... [
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29/09/2018 - 30/09/2018
Festivals
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Dancing
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Fun Things To Do
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Shows
Inner South Melbourne
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Prahran
Cockroach - Melbourne Fringe Review
"They deprive me of food, I survive. They sever my limbs. I don't die. I've outlived the dinosaurs. I will outlive them.... [
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22/09/2018 - 29/09/2018
Cabaret
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Cheap
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Comedy
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
North Melbourne
I See Me & Meryl Streep - The Butterfly Club
It doesn't take long to realise that this is going to shape up to be a really fun night. Abba tunes blare out as peo... [
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27/08/2018 - 01/09/2018
Theatre Reviews
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Performing Arts
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Music
|
Cabaret
Melbourne City
Cookin' on 3 Burners featuring Stella Angelico
When things went well, my mum always used to say 'We are cooking with gas!' I was reminded of this saying when Dan W... [
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]
18/05/2018
Music
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Nightlife
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Performing Arts
Hawthorn
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Inner East Melbourne
Cookin' on 3 Burners featuring Stella Angelico
Looking for a night of sweet soul and dirty dancefloor funk? Look no further than the Hawthorn Arts Centre. Ivan "Choi" ... [
more
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18/05/2018
Theatre
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Nightlife
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Musicals
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Music
Inner South Melbourne
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Hawthorn
Tim Ellis: Spellbinder at The Laneway Theatre
A few years ago I was privy to the magic show Full House - or How to Get Banned from Every Casino on the Planet by Tim E... [
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]
15/03/2018 - 14/04/2018
Comedy
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Family
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Fun Things To Do
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Magic
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Theatre
Northcote
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West Melbourne
A Little Bit of Pain Never Hurt Anyone at The Butterfly Club
Boy meets girl, boy loves girl. Girl and boy have long-term relationship. Girl plays girl role but with several twists. ... [
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07/02/2018 - 11/02/2018
Cheap
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Fun Things To Do
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Melbourne City
Minimo Cafe
As soon as I arrived at Minimo Cafe, I understood why my friend would pick this place for our annual catch up. It's ... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Brunswick
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Inner North Melbourne
The Tin Shed Cafe
Formerly Deganis and the fire station way back when, this large cafe and function room has indoor and outdoor facili... [
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Bars
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Food and Wine
Diamond Creek
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North East Melbourne
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North Melbourne
impro LightboX
Don't go expecting ordinary impro. The winner of JURY'S TROPHY for poetry, commitment and harmony - Impronale Festiv... [
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25/11/2017 - 26/11/2017
Cheap
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Comedy
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Performing Arts
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Theatre
Inner South Melbourne
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Windsor
The Carnival of Lost Souls - Review
Oils may be oils but a circus aint just a circus. Billed as a circus, the carnival of lost souls has it all. Set... [
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10/11/2017 - 25/11/2017
Circus
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Family
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Nightlife
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Performing Arts
Fresh As Cafe
This is going to sound like we're really fussy but Fresh As Cafe was our fourth choice for the day. I had intended t... [
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Burgers
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Macleod
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Macleod
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North East Melbourne
Three Red Stripes Restaurant
The owner of Three Red Stripes in the Greensborough Plaza, by his own admission, has no experience in the restaurant... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Greensborough
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Outer North Melbourne
Platform 3095
Train running latte? Catch a great coffee at Platform 3095 Just when you thought that Eltham had enough cafes, in... [
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Bars
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Craft Beer
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Eltham
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Outer North Melbourne
Third Chapter Cafe Bar Restaurant
This is the third restaurant for the Cortesao family and, as proud owners, they have called their new baby Third Cha... [
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Bars
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Eltham
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Outer North Melbourne
Nando's, Brunswick East
The Nandos in Lygon Street Brunswick is near the end of the street which has a few cafes. So when we were in a hurry... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Brunswick East
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Inner North Melbourne
Chokolait Emporium
If I worked in a chocolate shop, I'm sure I would be grinning from ear to ear all day but when we visited Chokolait ... [
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Cafes
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Chocolate
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Coffee
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Melbourne City
Hairy Little Sista
Names of restaurants amuse me and they are often very self-explanatory. For example, a bloke who has three daughters... [
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Bars
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Cafes
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Cocktail Bars
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Melbourne City
A Date with Ms Fortune at The Butterfly Club
Gone are the days of boogeying at the local and finding your beau. This new world of dating means you can search for... [
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03/05/2017 - 07/05/2017
Comedy
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Music
|
Performing Arts
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Theatre
Near Melbourne
Dumpling Chef
Pan fried vegetarian dumplings… can you beat them? At Dumpling Chef they were made for me while I waited so they were de... [
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Cheap
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Dumpling Bars
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Greensborough
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North East Melbourne
Naam Pla Thai
We had just been told by at a local café that they were too busy to serve my daughter chips unless we bought a meal ... [
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Cafes
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Victoria
Jen's Place
The old lead light window and the pressed metal on the walls suggest a long interesting story of the past. Inside th... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Victoria
Taylors Lakes Hotel
One of the locals suggested we have lunch at the Taylors Lakes Hotel. It wasn't what I expected. With its black shin... [
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Cocktail Bars
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Food and Wine
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Hotels
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Pubs
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Restaurants
North West Melbourne
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Taylors Lakes
Charcoal Lane Restaurant
Marked by a distinctive yellow door on busy Gertrude Street, Charcoal Lane has a long and interesting history. Once ... [
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Cafes
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
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Restaurants
Fitzroy
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Inner East Melbourne
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Near Melbourne
Two Young Boys Cafe
It's rare that I get to enjoy morning tea with my friend and I have been thinking about where we should go for a whi... [
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Breakfast
|
Cafes
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Cheap
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Greensborough
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North East Melbourne
Clay Oven Wood Fired Pizza Restaurant
This is in an unlikely spot but in a very good location, especially if you like to sit outdoors with very little pas... [
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Coffee
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Greensborough
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North East Melbourne
Auto Bio Queen at GasWorks Arts Park
With more sequins and tulle than a haberdashery store, this extravagant show is sure to tickle the fancy of many aud... [
more
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01/02/2017 - 04/02/2017
Comedy
|
Musicals
|
Performing Arts
|
Theatre
Albert Park
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Inner South Melbourne
Malmsbury Pub
Once known as a peaceful iconic location, Malmsbury has lots to offer locals and visitors. The one and only pub is a... [
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Bars
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Food and Wine
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Hotels
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Pubs
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Restaurants
Victoria
Cafe Saffron
Honestly I do not know why I don't dine on Indian food more often. You can't get better value for money and I am nev... [
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Buffet
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Cafes
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
North West Melbourne
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South Morang
Britannia Country Pub
One of my colleagues is adamant that the best meals are always from country pubs. She said on the weekend she likes to d... [
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Bars
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Day Trips
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Food and Wine
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Hotels
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Pubs
Victoria
Top Events in Melbourne this Summer
This year Victoria will host a suite of major events that attract people from all over the world, so as locals we are sp... [
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Family
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Festivals
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Free
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Outdoor
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Sport
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Lists
Near Melbourne
Sinners Family Restaurant
I have noticed this family restaurant several times when I've driven down Plenty Road - who wouldn't with a name lik... [
more
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Cafes
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Cheap
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Food and Wine
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Lunch
|
Restaurants
Mill Park
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North West Melbourne
North Point Cafe On Brighton Beach
Even my 14-year-old daughter noticed that this café was located in a very nice part of town. North Point Cafe is per... [
more
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Beaches
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Cafes
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Brighton
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South Melbourne
Cru Cafe
CRU is on Glenferrie Rd but up the Cotham Rd end. It's small but has a lot to offer, with service from friendly staff ... [
more
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Bars
|
Brunch
|
Cafes
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Inner East Melbourne
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Kew
Taradale Mineral Springs Park
You'd never know it nowadays but Taradale (between Malmsbury and Castlemaine) is a former gold rush town and once a ... [
more
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Escape the City
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Family
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Fun for Children
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Parks
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Playgrounds
Victoria
Screen Worlds: The Story of Film, Television and Digital Culture at ACMI
For those venturing into the city, particularly gamers and film buffs, make time to stop at Fed Square and venture i... [
more
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Exhibitions
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Family
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Free
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Fun Things To Do
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Games
Melbourne City
The Groove Train, Greensborough
A receptionist and enthusiastic waiter welcomed us. He had just started his job the day before and it showed. I'm sure... [
more
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Cafes
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Cocktail Bars
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Coffee
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Greensborough
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North East Melbourne
Vibrante Restaurant, Functions & Bar
This up-market restaurant and bar is in the prime position on the corner of James and Anderson Streets Templestowe. ... [
more
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Bars
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Cafes
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Dinner
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
North East Melbourne
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Templestowe
Parties to Welcome in to the New Year in Melbourne
Dear 2016, This has been a long time coming but I need to let you know I am well and truly over you. Despite my effort... [
more
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31/12/2016
Food and Wine
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Hotels
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New Years Eve
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Nightlife
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Pubs
Near Melbourne
Bold Cafe, Nursery & Gallery
I have been eyeing off this little cafe each time I visit Castlemaine. If the house could talk I bet it would have a... [
more
]
Cafes
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
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Food and Wine
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Restaurants
Victoria
Trading Post Café, General Store, Post Office and Wine Store
A midst the stunning surrounds of beautiful Mt Macedon homes and open gardens, and close to Hanging Rock and Sanator... [
more
]
Cafes
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Cheap
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Food and Wine
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Gifts
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Restaurants
Victoria
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