3 h. ago A second hat in a month for the Continental Deli crew in Newtown – and this time it’s vego

Sure, Flora’s menu is designed for vegetarians but the venue’s friendliness is so outsized, it ends up embracing everyone.

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13 h. ago My suburb is one of Melbourne’s most liveable, though nobody seems to know it exists

Many feared the skyrail would tear my suburb apart, but the unified town centre has given it a heart, and a whole new personality.

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27 h. ago Controversy at Sorrento Writers Festival as Baillieus host their own literary salon

Controversy alert at the Sorrento Writers Festival, south of Melbourne, where a private invite-only “sunset garden talk”, hosted by Josephine and James Baillieu, was the talk of the town.

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40 h. ago How a nightclub baron turned a gutted heritage building into a sculptural home

The founders of legendary venues such as Revolver, Cookie and the Toff in Town have extended their vision to their own home.

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2 d. ago ‘They didn’t know what a schooner was. We had to explain a meat raffle’

Famously fickle New Yorkers have embraced a new Australian-themed pub in their city, backed by comedians Andy Lee and Hamish Blake. But the venue’s surprise popularity is creating its own problems.

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3 d. ago Good old Collingwood: On a day to honour veterans, Pies show 34 is the new 30

It is no surprise that Nick Daicos and his brother Josh were exceptional for Collingwood. But another, much older player, shone in the grey skies and sporadic rain that launched thousands of ponchos.

Events

3 d. ago Food fight at Albert Park temple as locals call for Hare Krishna kitchen to be moved

A petition claims the smell, traffic and noise is ruining the area. But the president says moving the kitchen – which pumps out thousands of meals for charity – would “kill the temple”.

Society

4 d. ago The Clam Bar team announce their biggest venue yet – with an unexpected cuisine

The crew behind Neptune’s Grotto and Pellegrino 2000 with launch their next venture at the former Long Chim site near Ivy.

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5 d. ago Secret wartime diaries of young Queensland woman detail life in the 1940s

The secret wartime diaries of a young woman are giving new insight into life in Brisbane in the 1940s, describing the day peace was declared and the city's busy social scene with American troops in town.

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6 d. ago Melbourne brewer, bar face uncertain future after collapse of wannabe hospo king

Hugely popular venues Carwyn Cellars in Thornbury and the Fox Friday brewing business face a nervous wait as administrators look to sell the business to a new owner.

Events

6 d. ago ‘I eat dark chocolate every day for breakfast’: Sarah Wilson’s go

The bestselling author and podcaster reveals her food and drink favourites at home and overseas, as well as a fondness for a good gin martini.

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6 d. ago Fake reviews, a bewildered family: Following the threads of a candidate’s business empire

A Liberal candidate in suburban Melbourne paints himself as a successful “small businessman”. I started looking into his businesses, and found some very surprising results.

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6 d. ago Flying high or calling last drinks: What’s happening with your favourite Melbourne bars?

Some old favourites are closing for good while other spots are packed. What’s going on with Melbourne’s independent bar scene? And why are more venues opening in such a tough economy?

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7 d. ago ‘Grungier’: Rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch heads to surprising Sydney venue

The producers want to move away from the ‘glossy, camp Broadway production’ for its Sydney season.

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7 d. ago Greek restaurant owner gutted by second firebombing in 10 months

The restaurant in Melbourne’s inner west only reopened late last year before it was targeted in another firebombing in the early hours of Easter Monday.

Events

8 d. ago Lamb korma: The sublime Indian dish the West did its best to ruin

We’ve done terrible things to the food of India, making some dishes unrecognisable and completely fabricating others. One of these is korma.

Politics

8 d. ago Prince Andrew makes surprise appearance at Easter service with King Charles

Prince Andrew’s attendance was notable after he was absent from the royals’ Christmas service amid scrutiny of his links with an alleged Chinese spy.

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8 d. ago Pope surprises faithful with Easter appearance after illness

Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter's Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza.

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8 d. ago Woman fighting for life after alleged assault in coastal Victoria town

A woman has been airlifted to hospital and a man is in custody after an alleged serious assault in Barwon Heads.

Events

9 d. ago Considering a trench coat? Take inspiration from these screen stars

From Vera to Kill Bill, the trench coat is a pop culture mainstay. And this season’s styles, at all budgets, have some surprising twists.

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