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My WeekendNotes - 206
A Trip to Smythesdale
Smythesdale is a town on the Glenelg Highway, only 9 kilometres west of Ballarat and 135 kilometres from Melbourne. This... [
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Long Weekend
A Trip to Smythes Creek
Smythes Creek is located ten kilometres to the west of Ballarat, and is off the Glenelg Highway between Delacombe and Sm... [
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Long Weekend
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Family
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Escape the City
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Brunch
Victoria
Top Things to Do in Flemington
Flemington is a short trip from the city and has plenty to offer including cosy cafes, a wide range of restaurants, pict... [
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Flemington
Top 5 Day Trips to Farms in Victoria
A day trip to a farm is a great way to relieve the stress of city life, get out and about in nature, and teach the kids ... [
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Family
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Farms
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Top Things to Do in Williamstown
Williamstown is an inner-city suburb with great restaurants and bars, historic buildings, a pretty beach, and a trendy s... [
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Williamstown
Top Breweries in Victoria
The range of boutique breweries and craft beer producers has boomed in Melbourne and towns nearby in the last few years.... [
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Pubs
Top Things to do in Yarraville
Yarraville is six kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD. It has a delightful village feel with quirky shops, cool cafes, ... [
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Cinema
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Shopping
West Melbourne
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Yarraville
Top Things to Do in Reservoir
Reservoir is 12 kilometres North of the Melbourne CBD. The suburb has plenty of transport options, some beautiful creek ... [
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Inner North Melbourne
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Reservoir
Top Things to Do in Thornbury
Thornbury is seven kilometres North of the Melbourne CBD. This popular suburb includes a large retail and cafe strip, am... [
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Lunch
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Inner North Melbourne
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Thornbury
Top Things to Do in Spotswood
Spotswood is about seven kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD. Hudson Street has a shopping and cafe district with... [
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Breweries
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Craft Beer
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South West Melbourne
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Spotswood
Top Things to Do in Windsor
Windsor is five kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD between Prahran and St Kilda. The suburb has a cool village f... [
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Parks
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Pubs
Inner South Melbourne
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Windsor
Top Things to do in Kensington
Kensington is four kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD and borders North Melbourne and Footscray. The area has so... [
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Inner North Melbourne
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Kensington
Top Things to do in Highett
Highett is 16 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, between Sandringham on the bay and Cheltenham inland. The subu... [
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Family
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Cafes
South East Melbourne
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Highett
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Highett
Things to Do at Main Ridge
Main Ridge is to the south of Arthurs Seat, and the west of Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula. Despite its natural be... [
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Weekend Escapes
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Wineries
Main Ridge
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Mornington Peninsula
Top Things to do in Point Cook
Point Cook was originally the site of farms and an air base, but it has experienced rapid population growth in the la... [
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Family
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Pubs
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Shopping
Point Cook
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South West Melbourne
Top Things to do in Carnegie
Carnegie is 12 kilometers south-east of the Melbourne CBD, near Malvern and Ormond, with a shopping precinct, delightful... [
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Dog Friendly
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Family
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Lists
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Shopping
Carnegie
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South East Melbourne
Things to do in Glen Iris
Glen Iris is 10 kilometres south-east of the city. The suburb has a great range of stores, high-quality cafes and restau... [
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Family
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Playgrounds
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Swimming Pools
Glen Iris
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South East Melbourne
Things to do in Keysborough
Keysborough is 27 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, near Dandenong and Mordiallic. The area has a large shoppi... [
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Family
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Food and Wine
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Keysborough
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South East Melbourne
The A-Z of Playing Sport in Melbourne
Melbourne is the Australian capital of sport, and we love to not only watch, but to play. Here's a guide to the best pla... [
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Parks
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Sport
Inner East Melbourne
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Inner North Melbourne
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Inner South Melbourne
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South East Melbourne
Things to Do in Deer Park
Deer Park is 17 kilometres west of Melbourne, just past Sunshine, and before Caroline Springs. It is a multicultural sub... [
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Family
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Fashion
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Playgrounds
Deer Park
A Guide to the Lakes of Victoria
Victoria has some beautiful lakes and waterways, that are ideal for boating, and swimming, or just enjoying the view. Mo... [
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Escape the City
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Family
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Outdoor
Victoria
Top Things to Do in Tarneit
Tarneit is a suburb 25 kilometres west of Melbourne experiencing rapid growth and diversity as Werribee and surrounds ex... [
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Family
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Playgrounds
Tarneit
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Werribee
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Werribee South
Best Fish and Chips in Melbourne
Fish and Chips are the perfect Winter warmer, a lunch on the beach with friends, or a Friday night can't-be-bothered to ... [
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Fish and Chips
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Questions
Top Things to to do in Sunbury
Sunbury is 42 kilometres north-west of the city. It is an increasingly diverse suburb which is close to manufacturing an... [
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Parks
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Family
North West Melbourne
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Near Melbourne
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Sunbury
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Victoria
Visit Waterfalls in Victoria
Victoria is a State full of natural beauty, and there are at least five stunning waterfalls within reach of Melbourne. ... [
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Escape the City
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Day Trips
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Outdoor
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Walks
Near Melbourne
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Victoria
How Did the Suburbs of Melbourne Get Their Names?
Melbourne was home to several indigenous tribes for up to 40,000 years, before European settlement. It is now a large, s... [
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Trivia
Melbourne City
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Near Melbourne
Top Things to do with the Family in Scoresby
Scoresby is 29 kilometres east of Melbourne. It is an entertaining family destination for the day with parks, a popular ... [
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Family
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Parks
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School Holidays
Maps of Melbourne's Past, Present and Future
Melbourne is a city growing and expanding swiftly. There were less than 3 million people in 1970 and the population is n... [
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Trivia
Victoria
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Melbourne City
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Geelong
Top Things to do in Vermont
Vermont is about 20 kilometres east of the city and conjures up images of parklands, cafes, and wide leafy streets. The ... [
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Playgrounds
Vermont
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Vermont South
Top 5 Free Events in July 2018
Get out and about this July with a walking tour, market, gallery, poetry, and a talk.The Royal Botanic Gardens has a fre... [
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Lists
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Markets
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Poetry
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Public Lectures
Top Things to do in Christmas Hills
Christmas Hills is 35 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, between Kangaroo Ground and Yarra Glen. The area is hilly and ... [
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Walks
Near Melbourne
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Christmas Hills
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Bend of Islands
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North East Melbourne
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Victoria
Top Things to do in Clarinda
Clarinda is a suburb near Clayton South, which is 17 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. Until the mid 1950s, Clarinda w... [
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Family
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Cafes
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Questions
Near Melbourne
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Clarinda
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South East Melbourne
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Victoria
Things to do in Campbellfield
Campbellfield is 16 kilometres North of the Melbourne CBD. Campbellfield was home to Ford's Assembly factory on Sydney R... [
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Gyms
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Questions
Campbellfield
A Day Trip to Caldermeade
Caldermeade is about 70 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, and only 5 kilometres from the shore of Western Port Bay, be... [
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Family
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Farms
Caldermeade
A Day Trip to Bunyip
Bunyip is a town in Gippsland that is 82 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. The area is surrounded by beautiful forests... [
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High Tea
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Day Trips
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Cafes
Bunyip
Top Things to do in Bulleen
Bulleen is a suburb that is 13 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, with beautiful parks, restaurants, and plenty of ente... [
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Dog Friendly
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Gardening
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Questions
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Bulleen
50 Fascinating Facts About Melbourne Suburbs
Ardeer The suburb takes its name from Ardeer in Scotland. Armadale In 1875, James Munro bought land in the are... [
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Misc
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Trains
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Trivia
What Are the Iconic Suburbs of Melbourne?
There are many well-known suburbs of Melbourne - here's a selection of some of the more famous ones, including their top... [
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Places of Interest
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Quirky
The Tragic Loss of Melbourne Railways
Melbourne is bursting at the seams, with almost five million people and although we held on to to the trams, many useful... [
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Lists
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Trains
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Travel
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Trivia
Extreme Weather Events in Melbourne
Melbourne has seen it all - hail, sweltering days, snowstorms, and even tornadoes. 1849 - Go Skiing in the City Me... [
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Rainy Day
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Trivia
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Unusual Events
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Lists
33 Unusual Tax Deductions in Australia
Here's some tax deductions you may have missed. Adult Industry Workers 1) These workers can claim a deduction for ... [
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Cheap
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Free
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Lists
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Unusual Things to do
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Win Stuff
A Timeline of Melbourne
An abridged version of key events in the history of Melbourne across the last century, shows the development of a divers... [
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Trivia
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Unusual Events
City of Melbourne
Where are the Most Dangerous Places in Melbourne?
On the whole, Melbourne is a friendly and safe city, but there are some dangers to avoid. These statistics show the cold... [
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Lists
City of Melbourne
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Glen Waverley
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Reservoir
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St Albans
5 FREE Classes in June 2018
Here are five free classes to help you to warm up to Winter in marvellous Melbourne. 'History of Your House' is an i... [
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Lists
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Gardening
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Fun Things To Do
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Free
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Photography
Victorian Homes to Get $50 Power Saving Bonus
Get your diary out, bookmark this page, and tell your friends - if you click on This Link on Sunday July 1st, you'll g... [
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01/07/2018 - 31/12/2018
Cheap
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Family
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Free
Victoria
Ferries, Water Taxis and Punts Around Melbourne
Sydney may have the harbour, but we have a beautiful bay and winding rivers. Here's a dozen ways to get around on th... [
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Boating
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Escape the City
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Family
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Lists
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Outdoor
Top 5 Free Events in Sydney in June 2018
Free Talks Fresh Science is a series of talks by young scientists on their research. It is held at Three Wise Monkeys... [
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Lists
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Markets
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Pubs
The 5 Best Cafes on the South Side of Melbourne
South Yarra Two Birds One Stone Cafe in South Yarra is a sophisticated and welcoming cafe. The menu has standout dish... [
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Food and Wine
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Cafes
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Brunch
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Breakfast
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Lists
Frankston
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Richmond
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South East Melbourne
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South Melbourne
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South West Melbourne
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South Yarra
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Victoria
The 5 Best Cafes on the North Side of Melbourne
Fitzroy Cavallini is located at 354 Queens Parade in Fitzroy North. It is an artisan bakery, patisserie and espresso ... [
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Food and Wine
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Breakfast
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Brunch
Inner North Melbourne
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Fitzroy
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Coburg
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Brunswick
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Near Melbourne
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Victoria
Where are the Coolest Bars in Melbourne?
Melbourne is full of secret laneway venues, rooftop bars, and cocktail lounges, but there are a few that set themselves ... [
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Bars
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Food and Wine
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Indoor
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Lists
City of Melbourne
Top Things to do in Trentham
Trentham is a small town 87 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. It has a beautiful main street with plenty to do on a tr... [
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Exhibitions
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Lists
Victoria
20 Best Food and Drink Specials in Melbourne
North of the city in Fitzroy, Carlton, Collingwood, and Preston are some great burger and drink specials. The Provinc... [
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Cheap
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Food and Wine
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Lists
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Pubs
CBD
What Free Stuff Can I Get in Melbourne?
Zilch is a site that offers free items throughout Australia. Recent listings include furniture, appliances, and electric... [
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Food and Wine
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Free
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Lists
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Markets
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Questions
7 Places You Can't Go in Sydney
You're not special enough. 1. Soho House Soho House is a "home away from home" for creative types, and it is comin... [
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Bars
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Fine Dining
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Lists
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Nightclubs
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Unusual Things to do
Best Cafes in Footscray and Seddon
Footscray and Seddon are booming, and a strong and vibrant cafe culture continues to flourish. Here are the top three pi... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Lists
Footscray
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Seddon
5 Free Events in May 2018
A light show, movies, top markets, and an art show, and all for free this May in Sydney. On May 25th, the start of Vi... [
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Family
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Free
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Fun Things To Do
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Lists
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Markets
5 Free Clases in May 2018
These free events are for anyone interested in gardening, comedy, managing finances, or improving their home. The 'No... [
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Cheap
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Free
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Lists
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Unusual Things to do
10 Secret or Hidden Places in Melbourne
Here's 10 wonderful Melbourne locations that are hiding in plain sight, or a secret well kept (till now). Without knowin... [
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Art
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Bars
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Food and Wine
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Lists
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Unusual Things to do
20 Ways to Save Money on Nearly Everything in Sydney
Sydney is an amazing city, but sometimes it can cost quite a bit to live the good life. Here are 20 clever ways to save ... [
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Free
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Fun Things To Do
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Lists
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Markets
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Rainy Day
What Will Melbourne Look Like in 2025?
Melbourne is booming – you must have noticed the construction zones, the busy trams and the non-stop festival calendar -... [
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Questions
Inner East Melbourne
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Inner North Melbourne
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Inner South Melbourne
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West Melbourne
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