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The 18 best paint and sip classes in Melbourne

We have Melinda Janiszewski to thank for bringing the paint and sip concept to Australia with her Champainting business. After taking a class in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, back in 2009, she found it was "art therapy without being art therapy". And this was the reason she wanted to open a studio in Melbourne, when she moved here and realised there was a gaping hole in the market.

Champainting promises a classy, quality experience – some artists have been with the studio for more than seve
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Where to adopt or foster a pet in Melbourne

According to Gumtree Greys, thousands of greyhounds are destroyed every year in Australia. It’s their mission to rescue them, predominantly from the racing industry in Melbourne and Queensland, and place them into appropriate loving, permanent homes through foster care.

Under foster care, these greyhounds learn how to be pets after years of living in small enclosures. Gumtree Greys covers all the vet costs for these dogs while they’re in foster care. The organisation even has a program where it
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The ten best acupuncture clinics in Melbourne

Dr Julia Zhu has two YongHe clinics; one is based in Camberwell, and the other is in Malvern East. The name of the clinic itself provides a clue as to what’s in store for you: “yong” means peace and “he” means harmony.

Dr Zhu's work at these clinics has stemmed from her observations and learnings from her parents’ Chinese Medicine Clinic opposite the YongHe temple in Beijing, which opened in 1993. She has been learning from her parents since she was five years old, so you can rest assured you w
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The three best getaways to book in Fiji

The Coral Coast is a popular location to stay thanks to its coastline full of lovely beaches and an abundance of attractions about 1.5 hours from the bustle of Nadi, with the convenience of staying on the main island of Viti Levu.

The Outrigger is a luxury resort with a laidback, family-friendly vibe on the Coral Coast that resembles a traditional Fijian village set out on the water's edge amongst lush tropical gardens. For the best experience, book a stay at the Plantation Bure right on the be
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28 places to get Santa photos taken in Melbourne

On Friday, December 16, Santa will arrive at Dandenong Plaza to take up residence on his throne for two weeks. He will be available for photos, free of charge and no bookings are required. You can BYO camera, but an Elf will also be on hand to help you capture the moment if needed. Photos will be printed for free during the Thursday and Friday sessions, and best of all, every visiting child will receive a free gift.
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Eight places in Melbourne to buy cool kids' clothes

Mount Eliza kidswear establishment Little Nook was established in 2016 by a mother-and-daughter team, and it's since become a mainstay for the local community. It supports and stocks local brands and sources brands from overseas, as well as hard-to-find labels. Shelves are stocked with a varied selection of clothing, shoes, toys, books and gifts.

"We keep a selection of affordable but great quality gifts for kids to gift their friends. We have really special pieces, such as the Banwood bikes/sc
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The 15 best co-working spaces in Melbourne

If you'd like the flexibility to work from places other than the home or the office, but you don't want to be locked into a membership at a co-working space, then consider Third Place. This business lets you book workspaces at hospitality venues like restaurants, pubs, cafés and hotels.

You'll be supporting hospitality businesses, and you also won't need to worry about overstaying your welcome, as these venues signed on through Third Place's platform. Book in solo or with your team and for an h
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Six places near Melbourne to see cherry blossoms this spring

CherryHill Orchards has been growing some of Australia's finest cherries for eight decades now, and on top of being among the oldest and largest cherry orchards in the state, it's also home to Victoria's largest annual cherry blossom festival.

Stroll through 35 hectares of cherry trees, rife with blossoms in the spring. You can pre-book a picture-perfect Posh Picnic or enjoy food from the food trucks among the pretty blooms while listening to live music.

For some added fun, partake in activiti
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Where to stay and what to do in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie offers one of the best vantage points to see whales during the yearly migration season which typically runs from May to November. Get up close and be in awe when they perform their signature somersault moves for you. Port Jet also provides great dolphin spotting opportunities.

The Port is home to the world’s first Koala Hospital and now the world’s first wild koala breeding program, to help bring back the koala numbers after the devastating bushfires. See the koalas climbing thei