Flinders Lane has a new star on its already glittering dining strip – Lexy, the high-glamour modern Asian fusion restaurant that promises to be far from ordinary. Open now, Lexy blends bold flavours, striking design, and a sense of theatre that redefines what dining in the city can be. The latest venture from acclaimed owner and chef Ken Leung, Lexy follows the success of Cha Ching, his first restaurant that reimagined Asian cuisine. With this new space, Leung has taken his vision even further. “Lexy is designed to be a sensory journey. From the moment you walk in, every element is…
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Major works to remove three of Bayside’s most dangerous level crossings are kicking off tonight, with crews set to work around the clock on a 10-day blitz that will also deliver a brand-new premium Mordialloc Station. The state government confirmed the works will see rail bridges built to replace crossings at McDonald Street, Mordialloc and Station Street, Aspendale – a move set to cut congestion and improve safety on one of Melbourne’s busiest suburban corridors. Construction teams will drill more than 100 holes up to 31 metres deep and demolish sections of the current Mordialloc Station to make way for…
If you’re looking for a Father’s Day outing with a twist, the Makers & Shakers Market has you covered. Returning to the Royal Exhibition Building on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, the spring edition is shaping up as the biggest yet, with more than 180 stallholders, fresh food, workshops and family-friendly entertainment. From slow fashion to skincare, small-batch treats to handmade homewares, the market celebrates the best of Australian-made design and creativity. Thirty-five new stallholders will debut this year, joining long-time favourites in a line-up that’s proudly curated in partnership with the Australian Made Campaign – meaning every item…
The University of Melbourne has once again been named Australia’s top university, holding firm at number 38 in the world in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). It means the Parkville institution now leads the nation across all three of the big global rankings – ARWU, Times Higher Education and Quacquarelli Symonds – cementing its status as the country’s highest performer on the international stage. ARWU’s methodology puts heavy weight on research quality and academic output, together making up 80 per cent of a university’s score. That’s where Melbourne has shone, with its long history of research and…
Federal approval has been granted for a $1.7 billion housing development that will not only deliver thousands of new homes but also reimagine the historic Queen Victoria Market precinct. The Lendlease-led project will see two residential towers, a student accommodation tower and a low-rise civic building rise adjacent to the market, creating more than 2,200 residences — including 1,100 new apartments, 130 affordable homes and 1,150 student rooms. The market’s existing carpark will make way for a 1.8-hectare public park, designed to highlight the heritage of the Old Melbourne Cemetery, while the historic Franklin Street Stores will be restored. Minister…
The Birrarung Riverfest is back this September, and Melbourne’s most famous waterway is ready for a month-long party in its honour. From 6–28 September 2025, more than 60 free events will stretch from the Yarra’s headwaters to its mouth, all aimed at restoring habitats, tackling stormwater impacts, and getting hands-on with caring for the river we call Birrarung. “Melbourne Water is proud to join Birrarung Riverfest 2025 as a major festival partner, in collaboration with Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo (the Yarra Strategic Plan) which aims to protect and enhance the Birrarung and its parklands as one living and integrated natural…
Getting to Melbourne Airport from the east or west is about to get a whole lot easier. SkyBus will soon launch two new express services: one from Box Hill and one from Sunshine, giving passengers and airport workers more direct options. The Eastern Express kicks off 31 August, running between Box Hill Central and Melbourne Airport with stops at Watsonia and Doncaster. Then on 9 November, the Sunshine Express begins, linking Brimbank – one of the airport’s biggest workforce catchment areas – directly with the terminal for the first time. These new services will join SkyBus’s existing Melbourne City Express and Peninsula Express routes. And there’s…
Comedy icon Eddie Izzard is heading back to Australia with The Remix Tour Live hitting six major cities from November to December 2025, reimagining comedy highlights from a 35-year career. Melbourne audiences will have the chance to see her at Hamer Hall on Monday 17 November. This isn’t just a “greatest hits” set. Izzard promises no two nights will be the same, with her signature mix of improvisation, surprise callbacks and sharp wit. Expect revisits to beloved characters like Darth Vader and Mr Stevens. God might even make an appearance. Izzard’s comedy career began with her Olivier Award-nominated Live at the…
The Melbourne Royal Show is set to return next month with cheaper prices for early bird buyers, and food from as little as $3.50. Running from Thursday 25 September to Sunday 5 October, the 11-day event will pack in rides, showbags, animals and a few new surprises for 2025. Children under five get in free, while early bird tickets will cost $39.60 for adults and $20.80 for kids – less than last year. “We have listened to customer feedback and not increased general admission tickets this year, we are offering bigger savings on early bird tickets, and introduced a Flexi-Ticket…
Good Things festival is back this December, and it’s not messing around. The country’s biggest alternative, punk and metal party will take over Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane across the first weekend of the month, with a 2025 lineup stacked full of nostalgia, riffs and some of the genre’s heaviest hitters. Since storming onto the scene in 2018, Good Things has cemented itself as Australia’s go-to one-day festival for moshpit-friendly chaos. This year’s edition doubles down on that reputation, pulling in some of the biggest names from the 90s and 2000s while giving the stage to a new wave of acts…
Gold-plated comedy superstar Tom Gleeson is heading back to where he belongs – on stage, staring down an audience who’ve been invited to take him down a peg. In 2025 and 2026, the host of Hard Quiz and Taskmaster Australia, Gold Logie winner and five-time AACTA Award recipient will crisscross the country for his brand-new stand-up show, Out Of Touch. As the tour’s title suggests, Gleeson’s leaning into his reputation. “He’s completely out of touch… and his head is up his arse,” reads the tour blurb, setting the tone for a show that promises unapologetic banter and razor-sharp wit. “I can’t wait to tour…