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News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Melbourne This Week

Here's what caught our attention over the last seven days.
By Sarah Ward
March 01, 2024
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  • Arts & Entertainment

    Calling All 'Normal People' Obsessives: Sally Rooney's New Book 'Intermezzo' Will Hit Shelves This Spring

    You'll be able to read the acclaimed Irish author's fourth novel, which focuses on two grieving brothers, in September.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Manchester's Rave Scene Is Heading Down Under: The Warehouse Project Has Announced Its First Australian Dates

    The British city's famous club night will make its Aussie debut in Sydney and Melbourne over one huge weekend, with Bonobo and Mall Grab headlining.

  • Food & Drink

    Open Now: Ronin Is Reinventing Omakase in Melbourne, One Lit Night Out at a Time

    Like an ancient ronin samurai, Chef Patrick Kwong has no master. He's breaking the rules and doing omakase his own way.

  • Food & Drink

    Coming Soon: Royal Stacks Is Getting a Huge New CBD Home for All-Things Burgers

    The two-storey burger joint will be serving up its signature fast-food eats alongside a selection of new and exclusive creations.

  • Food & Drink

    Coming Soon: D.O.C Is Taking Its Handmade Pasta and Woodfired Pizza Waterside with New St Kilda Outpost

    This will be the seventh notch in the group's restaurant belt and its very first with seaside views.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Original Pages From Leonardo da Vinci's 'Codex Atlanticus' Are Set to Display in Australia for the First Time

    Penned by the artist and inventor, the priceless sheets will be on display at The Lume in Melbourne as part of its immersive da Vinci exhibition.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Here's Everyone Who'll Get You Giggling at Melbourne International Comedy Festival's 600-Plus 2024 Shows

    'Starstruck' talent Rose Matafeo, 'Fire Island' and 'Loot' star Joel Kim Booster, drunken Shakespeare, and Australian favourites Hannah Gadsby and Sam Simmons are all on this year's lineup.

  • Food & Drink

    Now Open: Robin's Deli Is Feeding Melbourne's Obsession with Loaded Sangas Down in Cheltenham

    It's serving up everything from sausage and egg brekkie rolls and four-cheese Vegemite toasties to healthy veggie sandwiches and decked-out meatball subs.

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