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The World’s Best Beers in Our Own Backyard

‘Go big or go home’ is one of my favourite mottos. In the world of beer, there’s one big event that stands out on the calendar: the Australian International Beer Awards. Here in Melbourne, we have the world’s largest beer…

Never Never Release Southern Strength Gin To Keep You Warm This Winter

The Australian bar scene is a haven for juniper enthusiasts, and Never Never Distilling Co. is a particular hero for gin lovers! The South Australian distillery’s feisty Southern Strength Gin, however, isn’t your average G&T sipper. This award-winning spirit (World’s…

Abigail: A Bloody Good Time

Strap yourselves in because ‘Abigail’ is here to deliver the gore and camp in equal measure. This horror-comedy film by director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin throws a ragtag group of kidnappers together with a mysterious young girl, Abigail, whose secret is more…

The Wonders of WOMADelaide Never Cease to Amaze

It was another wonderous year for WOMADelaide. Coming off the back of the record crowds from 2023 was going to be a big ask, and WOMADelaide answered it. The festival was as friendly as ever with more spaces created, including…

The Plus Ones Guide to your Wonderful WOMADelaide Weekend!

WOMADelaide continues to be the epicentre of Adelaide’s fabulous summer festivities, drawing in a diverse array of guests, fulfilling the festival’s name with music, arts and dance. The Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla has played host to the festival for decades, with its…

Rent the Musical Rocks Melbourne

The iconic rock musical RENT, winner of multiple Tony Awards, is hitting the stage in Melbourne for only a few weeks before touring Australia! After wowing audiences in Brisbane, this all-new Aussie production arrives with a talented cast and promises…

Aperol Serves up Summer at the Australian Open

Tennis fans, rejoice! Summer is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with an ice-cold Aperol Spritz in hand at the Australian Open? Aperol, the iconic Italian aperitif, has announced a new four-year partnership with Tennis Australia, making…