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Babae

Babae

5 out of 5 stars

In a space that feels more like a friend’s peaceful kitchen than a steely fine diner, Babae frees the concept of luxury from its impersonal confines

Casa Chino

Casa Chino

4 out of 5 stars

Melbourne has a fiery new chifa bar and restaurant in the heart of Brunswick

Soi 38

Soi 38

5 out of 5 stars

A real taste of Thailand transplanted to a unique CBD space, Soi 38 had us at the boat noodles

Uminono

Uminono

5 out of 5 stars

Chirashi translates literally from Japanese to “scattered” – but that's the opposite of how you'll feel after a blissful and tranquil afternoon at Uminono

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Chase your circus dreams at NICA

If your kids have dreamed of running away with the circus, then this is your chance. Melbourne’s eccentric and wonderful National Institute...

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Latest film reviews

Transformers One

Transformers One

3 out of 5 stars

Bombastic but relatively fun robo-nonsense with an all-star voice cast

I’m Still Here

I’m Still Here

4 out of 5 stars

Walter Salles’ personal and poignant vision of family life under Brazilian fascism

My Favourite Cake

My Favourite Cake

4 out of 5 stars

Love knows no age limit in this delightful late-life Iranian romance

Lee

Lee

3 out of 5 stars

Kate Winslet is a bright spark as photojournalist Lee Miller in this well-intentioned but lacklustre drama

Love Local: A guide to Melbourne's suburbs

Footscray

This inner-city suburb is the brightest jewel of Melbourne’s west, primarily thanks to the migrant communities that have come to call Footscray home.

South Yarra

South Yarra is on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. It became a retreat for the wealthy from Melbourne town during the 1840s and...

Ringwood

Ringwood

Located in Melbourne’s east, Ringwood is a great spot to indulge in retail therapy or enjoy the free delights of its lake and parks. What’s...

Collingwood

Collingwood

The stomping ground of street gangs in the 1800s, Collingwood has a long, proud, chequered history of giving the middle finger to authority.  

Sunshine

Sunshine

Everyone knows Sunshine is a vibrant melting pot of cultures. The suburb calls itself home to people from many different backgrounds including Malta,...

Templestowe

Templestowe

While sleepy Templestowe doesn’t get the glory of its more well-known neighbours Eltham and Doncaster, there’s a lot to love about this suburb....

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The best day hikes from Melbourne

Ready to stretch your legs and explore the great outdoors? These are some of the best hiking and walking trails to try near Melbourne

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