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Looking for the best things to do in Melbourne in July 2026? From blockbuster food festivals and pop-up markets to immersive art shows, live music gigs and family-friendly events, Melbourne is heaving with must-see happenings.

Whether you’re craving a full-body reset or a sun-drenched escape with your crew, a sneaky trip to Mooloolaba is always a good idea.

From luxe vases to cheeky aprons, these homewares gifts are guaranteed to make your favourite host, homebody or interiors addict very, very happy.

Whether it's a foodie find or a magical night market, Melbourne’s serving up another weekend of top-tier happenings. 

With a stack of $10 winter warmer deals hitting Chapel Street this chill season, there's never been a better reason to get up and off the couch. 

From iconic attractions and hidden gems to free activities, family-friendly adventures, and the city's hottest new openings, consider this your go-to guide for making the most of the Little Red Dot.

From festive market stalls to roast dinners with all the trimmings, here are our recommendations for how to celebrate Christmas in July in Melbourne this winter. 

Like the precinct’s spruikers, the choice really is overwhelming when it comes to Lygon Street restaurants. One will tell you they have the freshest carbonara in the southern hemisphere while the other will stake claim to a 400 cheese pizza. Both...

With the ocean at your fingertips, coastal long lunches on the cards and plenty of boutique accommodation to choose from, we know we’d scoop out some of our precious annual leave for a Noosa vacay in a heartbeat.

Between busy schedules, early sunsets and the almighty urge to stay rugged up on the couch, planning a date night can easily slip to the bottom of the to-do list during the colder months. 

An ice-cold beer in hand, a basket of wings on the table, and the game playing across giant screens from every angle—there's no better way to catch the action than at a great sports bar.

Only available until 4 July, round up your mates and head in at lunchtime for this limited-edition feed.

Here are the best bush walks on the Gold Coast, from a quick stroll to a full day in the wilderness.

Browse, wander, linger a little longer, no compromises required.

Mighty MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) is back from 6 August to 23 August. Here's everything you need to know.

To help you make it a trip neither of you will ever forget, we’ve rounded up some top options for a passion-fuelled Singapore escape.

If your dating strategy currently begins and ends with “restaurant, then Netflix”, Melbourne is begging you to do better.

With over 50 vendors to choose from, ordering dinner has never been more overwhelming, so we've done the hard yards and narrowed down a list of our top picks. 

When you’re shopping for her, you just can’t phone it in. This hand-picked edit will have

Strummingbird is ramping things up for its second year of bootscooting, and will be rolling into three regional locations this October.