Being sun smart this summer
SUMMER is here! But watch out beachgoers, the biggest danger in Australia during the hot months isn’t sharks and it’s not dehydration either, it’s skin cancer.
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Shebeen, the bar where you can drink for charity
WHAT would you say if we told you there was a bar where every beer you bought was a donation to charity? Well, there will be. It’s called Shebeen and it’s coming to Melbourne.
Summer foods to make you smile!
SUMMER is here, and for those of us staying in Melbourne, this season is real treat for the tummy! So what can our tastebuds expect over the next few months?
MasterChef meets Glee: The Kitchen Musical
SINGAPORE’S The Kitchen Musical combines a slice of music, spoonfuls of recipes and a dash of dance.
Drive review
Kim Larkin reviews the unconventional action thriller Drive, starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan.
Guava Bean and Little Feat cafe opens with free macarons
GUAVA Bean and Little Feat have joined forces to open a new cafe in Melbourne. They’re marking the opening by giving away free macarons until this Friday, and, for one lucky winner, a year’s supply of coffee and macarons.
Moneyball: right on the money, sports fan or not
BRAD Pitt and Jonah Hill star in this remarkable portrayal of underdog baseball team the Oakland Athletics and their rise to greatness.
Review: Anonymous
AS FAR as conspiracy theory films go, this Shakespearean thriller is almost as convincing as it is captivating.
Brother Baba Budan and Manchester Press
BLINK and you’ll miss them. Kim Larkin discovers not just one but two coffee hotspots round the corner from each other, where the chairs are on the ceiling and the baristas serve heaven in a coffee cup.
Love thy neighbour: The Sharehood
IT looks like “love thy neighbour” is making a comeback with the latest eco-friendly, pocket-friendly, friend-friendly trend to hit Melbourne. Hop online and share/swap stuff, make new friends, help the environment and save money!
Ultimate Frisbee: A how-to guide
With the ASEAN games Ultimate Frisbee tournament about to start, Kim Larkin explains what it’s all about.
Charge your glasses! The Beer Lovers Guide to Australia is out
WE’VE all heard about wine connoisseurs, but now we can become beer aficionados with the release of The 2011 Beer Lovers Guide to Australia.