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48 days and counting down…

December 28, 2019

We haven’t even started 2020 yet, but don’t say you haven’t been forewarned – there is no excuse to get it wrong! When it comes to Valentine’s [...]

Ice Skating returns to St Kilda

June 8, 2019

If you’ve ever dreamt of a Canadian après-ski experience, dream no more – Skating At returns to St Kilda this winter. The Air Canada Ice Rink offers entertainment [...]

Armani shines at SAGs

January 28, 2019

Milan, January 28, 2019 – Giorgio Armani dressed select nominees, presenters and attendees of the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The show took place Sunday, [...]

Peppers Silo

June 7, 2018

Once simply a place to store grains, the humble silo is taking on a new identity as these gigantic structures spark the imagination of designers around the world. In [...]

Free Gradi – Grazie

June 4, 2018

What’s better than pizza? Free pizza! And that’s exactly what 400 Gradi is offering this coming long weekend.  As well as celebrating the Queen’s birthday, Monday [...]

Sweet tooth dreamin’

June 1, 2018

After the successful launch of Milk N Sugar last year, the artisan dessert-only food festival is back bigger and better this year at Sydney’s Vivid Festival.   Taking [...]

Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend

September 21, 2017

Situated in the foothills of the Yarra Valley in the beautiful township of Marysville, the annual Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend is just a 90min drive from Melbourne with [...]

Seiko Glamps it up in Melbourne

September 18, 2017

Glamp Cocktail Bar on Little Collins Street hosted members of Melbourne’s social scene along with key watch collectors around the country, for the official opening of [...]

Kathmandu celebrates 30th anniversary

July 21, 2017

The world is full of possibilities. Sometimes the only thing standing between us and our next big adventure is just the spark of inspiration and inspiration is exactly what [...]

Protection for McLaren Vale

June 23, 2017

BORDEAUX, France — Leadership from the world’s premier wine regions hosted a tasting event at Vinexpo 2017 to welcome three new members to the Joint Declaration to [...]

Sartorial elegance at Royal Ascot

June 21, 2017

The Swiss watch brand Longines is celebrating this week the English sartorial elegance characteristic of the Royal Meeting at Ascot, as the Official Timekeeper, and Watch of [...]

Heritage by Kate Winslet

June 15, 2017

In its boutique located at Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, the Swiss watch maker Longines, with the participation of its Ambassador of Elegance Kate Winslet, presented the [...]

Snow lovers delight

June 13, 2017

With the big chills, flooding rains and severe winds across the country, it’s nice to know that Australia’s famous Mt Buller has been right on track with more than a good [...]

My pizza addiction

June 7, 2017

I guess it’s no secret that I am addicted to 400 Gradi’s famous Margherita Pizza, so it is with great pleasure I am letting prodijee readers in on a little not so secret, [...]

A grand event fit for royals

June 5, 2017

Paul Burrell, former butler of the late Princess of Wales and “her rock” as he was affectionately referred to, is heading to Australia from his hometown of North of [...]

GET YOUR SKATES ON!

June 2, 2017

The most fun thing to do this winter – outdoor ice skating at Fed Square – is coming back to the River Terrace for a third year.  And to make sure no-one misses out, [...]

You’re invited to a street party

June 1, 2017

The Queen’s Birthday long weekend is approaching and what better way to spend a long weekend than eating, drinking and horsing around at the Fitzroy Street Queen’s [...]

The Wild Turkey Way

May 4, 2017

I’ve never really been a huge drinker of any kind, but in particular, spirits have never been my forte. I have always found them to have a bit too much ‘smack in the [...]

HURRAH FOR MARDI GRAS!

March 29, 2017

When it comes to a party, Mardi Gras in New Orleans can’t be beaten. To New Orleanians, “Mardi Gras” specifically refers to the Tuesday before lent, the [...]

Célébrer la gastronomie Française

March 27, 2017

From the creator of Paris to Provence comes Melbourne’s first dedicated French Food Market which launches at the opening weekend of River Graze at the 2017 Melbourne [...]

AUSTRALIA’S GINGER PRIDE RALLY IS BACK

March 7, 2017

Redheads and coppertops of Australia, the time is near for the hottest event in the 2017 social calendar! The Ginger Pride Rally is back in Melbourne for a second year and [...]

Beer cocktails hit GABF 2017

February 13, 2017

When you bring up the idea of a beer cocktail, many turn up their nose at mixing things with beer. What many don’t realize is that beer cocktails are huge in the US and an [...]

Bulgari – “Night of the Legend”

February 12, 2017

For the opening night of the 67th Berlinale, Bulgari hosted its exclusive “Night of the Legend” party, welcoming celebrities and VIPs to enjoy a sparkling night with [...]

Australia’s most expensive pizza

February 3, 2017

Recognised annually on the 9th February, it’s the perfect excuse to tuck into a pizza… or even the most expensive pizza in Australia. To celebrate his favourite occasion, [...]

Best meatballs in the world?

December 15, 2016

I thought I had tried the best meatballs in the world when I visited New York. Just off Broadway is a family restaurant, Carmines, that serves the most amazing meatballs – [...]

Summer at the Opera House

November 29, 2016

The Opera House is a masterpiece that belongs to all Australians. It is the country’s number one tourist destination and its busiest performing arts centre, welcoming more [...]

Extra sparkle for Melbourne’s Emporium

November 23, 2016

Mickey’s Magical Christmas Tree; Emporium Melbourne and Disney Reimagine a Christmas More Magical. Emporium Melbourne has teamed up with The Walt Disney Company to add a [...]

‘Dog’s Day Out’ returns to Floriade

October 12, 2016

Developed in 1988 as a grand, one-off floral tribute to mark Australia’s Bicentenary and Canberra’s 75th anniversary, Floriade has now become Canberra’s most iconic [...]

Chadstone – the new capital

October 12, 2016

More than 60 new retail stores, two new dining precincts and a new state-of-the-art HOYTS cinema complex will open its doors this week, when the first and most significant [...]

Like sausage?

October 6, 2016

Sausage lovers will get more than they bargained for at Munich Brauhaus and Bavarian Bier Café on Saturday 15th October, when the ultimate sausage eating competitions get [...]

Bad chef has heart of gold

September 29, 2016

This October, Red Cross is aiming to set a new record of well over 35,000 Australians taking part in the annual Red Cross Big Cake Bake. “Last year we saw tens of thousands [...]

Viktor&Rolf

September 26, 2016

To celebrate the opening of the world premiere exhibition, Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists, Dutch designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren from avant-garde fashion house [...]

Don’t shoot the messenger

September 21, 2016

It’s official – as of today, its 95 days (13 weeks) until Christmas! I was reminded of this looming date when I found myself staring at Christmas decorations in store [...]

Cultural light show returns

August 11, 2016

Following a hugely successful festival in Melbourne last year, the Dandenong Festival of Lights is set to amaze Melbourne once again with its brand new show. Dandenong [...]

In a flap about wings

July 26, 2016

Who doesn’t love the occasional chicken wing – OR – plateful of chicken wings? Roasted, grilled, barbequed, crumbed, marinated, fried – however they are cooked, the [...]

Fit for a Princess

May 7, 2016

It was with great pleasure that I accepted an invitation to attend the relaunch of Amaro Montenegro – WOW – what a fun night! Firstly, the invitation stated that the [...]

Jet into the Illawarra

April 21, 2016

Sydney, Australia: The skies over Shellharbour and Wollongong will play host to one of Australia’s largest and most spectacular air shows, Wings Over Illawarra, on Saturday [...]

Sock it to a great cause

April 3, 2016

Since 2005 the McGrath Foundation has placed 105 McGrath Breast Care nurses in Australia and supported over 36,000 Australian families. For the past five years the McGrath [...]

A celebration of cheese and cider

March 9, 2016

by Carol Sheridan. Proudly part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2016, Fromage a Trois Cheese & Cider Festival once again filled the picturesque grounds of [...]

Eat, drink and be merry

February 26, 2016

Melbourne, Australia: Do you know you beestings from your brine? Can you tell a fromage from a farmer’s cheese? Are you well-rehearsed at sniffing out the difference [...]

In awe of Ora

February 11, 2016

Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: February 2016 – Music sensation and style icon Rita Ora brought local fans to a frenzy and tears of joy today as she launched her brand new [...]

Japan’s NISMO Fest is Nissan Nirvana

February 3, 2016

Words/Photos by Darren House. Originating in 1997, the NISMO Festival is a celebration of Nissan performance, featuring plenty of go-fast, tricked-up and modified vehicles, [...]

Ovadia hits the lab at NY fashion week

February 3, 2016

New York, USA: Urban culture has always set the trends. Beauty, fashion and technology are what people are plugged into in the world’s largest cities. As one of New York [...]

Year of the monkey

February 3, 2016

Now that our New Year celebrations are over, it’s time to look forward to our next lot of celebrations. WHAT? Oh, hang on; New Year celebrations aren’t over, Chinese New [...]

Turning buildings into art

February 1, 2016

South Yarra, Australia: The City of Stonnington skyline has changed forever – and for the better – after a property developer turned the wall of a South Yarra [...]

Love is in the air

February 1, 2016

Melbourne, Australia: Love will literally be in the air this Valentine’s Day as couples flock to Melbourne’s Eureka Skydeck to celebrate the year’s most romantic day. [...]

La Diva

January 28, 2016

Paris, FRANCE: On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the iconic brand Emanuel Ungaro, the Maison hosted a stellar group of celebrities and press from the fashion world [...]