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Time Out
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Cumulus Inc
Time Out Melbourne never writes starred reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills for reviews so that readers can trust our critique. If you were to plan the perfect Melbourne night out for a first-time visitor, what would you include in the itinerary? I love this question, since it's not only a great conversation starter, but there's also something inherently romantic in the exercise. Seeing a city's virtues through another's eyes tends to make you fall in love with it anew. My ideal night starts on the Paris End of Flinders Lane in the form of your classic 'dinner and a show'. After all, you can't go wrong with a meal at Cumulus Inc, the winner of our Legend Award in 2018 and the first hugely successful Melbourne bar and 'eating house' from legendary local chef Andrew McConnell (whose hospo empire today includes the likes of Supernormal, Cutler, Marion, Gimlet and Apollo Inn – all respective Melbourne icons in their own right). And after dessert, you needn't go far for entertainment. Simply descend into the basement of Fortyfivedownstairs, also housed in Collins Place, to feed your second stomach – your stomach for life, of course – with a program of independent art, theatre and music. This is exactly the evening I'd planned a few months ago to coincide with my tickets to a performance of Hamlet presented by the Melbourne Shakespeare Company. While the latter turned out to be extraordinary, a cocktail and snack (spring garlic and ricotta conchiglioni pasta stuffed with tomato and parmesan) at Cumulus Inc before the show were far more pleasurable than I'd anticipated. Like many resident Melbournians interested in eating out, I'd dined at Cumulus Inc before and I knew it was good, but I didn't remember it being this good. Something stirred me to rebook a table immediately for a larger meal. Frankly, not much has changed since Time Out last made an official visit. That dish of tuna tartare, goat's curd, green pea and mint so fresh it sings is still on the menu, as is the much celebrated 1.2-kilogram slow-roasted lamb shoulder with almond and red pepper – perfect for two to share on a date. While these are historically the highlights, there's seductive power in a trio of buttery Abrolhos Island scallops drenched in carrot curry and lime, or a plate of robust gildas ferrying pickled pepper, olive and Freo octopus into our liquor-slackened mouths. Nearly two decades on, McConnell's cracked wheat salad with labneh, preserved lemon and barberry is still one of the most wholesome (yet intriguing) restaurant salads money can buy, and that's not even the end of our praises. The superb staff still welcome you in as enthusiastically as they did back in 2009, their knowledge of the menu and drinks list far broader and more passionate in scope than most venues these days. And like mousse from the heavens, Valrhona soft chocolate is the idyllic crowd-pleaser dessert, served with an Earl Grey-infused cream, orange caramel and flecks of pistachio. My partner and I are smitten. Perhaps people don't talk a lot about Cumulus Inc anymore because there's not a lot that's new to say. There's a new wave of all-day diners following in its footsteps and you're far more likely to find news splashed about these all over the 'gram. But isn't it natural that evolution should stall when perfection has been reached? And if the recipe at this perpetually buzzing venue has been so passionately appreciated by all for so long, then why gussy it up to compete with trends of the '20s? It'd be like a longtime lover switching their cologne and then expecting you to feel the same good feelings when you sniff their sweater.
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
Your election day weather forecast
Not all will be fair as millions of Aussies head to election booths across the country to cast their votes on Saturday. Some states will be bathing in sunlight, while others face heavy rain and thunderstorms. Sydneysiders face the possibility of showers and should remember their umbrellas and raincoats as they venture out to cast their votes, as the chance of rain is predicted to be 40 per cent. Rain is most likely in the morning, and there is also a chance of fog in the outer west, so drivers should remain vigilant if setting out in the early hours of the day. Temperatures will be up to 23C, with a light breeze that will ease in the afternoon. Australia's Sunshine State will also not be so sunny, as Brisbane faces a shower or two on election day as well. Aussies face varying weather as they head out to the polls on Saturday. Credit: Supplied The chance of rain in Brisbane is at 60 per cent, and southerly winds up to 35km/h are also predicted. On the opposite coast, West Australians will be enjoying a sunny day with temperatures up to 35C that will surely keep the democracy sausage BBQs running late into the day. Darwin is in a similar boat, with a mostly sunny day and 34C. Adelaideans and Melbournians will also be able to enjoy a mostly sunny day, with temperatures up to 25C and 22C, respectively. Hobart and Canberra residents are in for clear skies but much lower temperatures of 19-20C.
Sky News AU
25-04-2025
- Health
- Sky News AU
Rowan Dean calls out Vic Covid curfews as ‘unscientific' amid bombshell document revelations
Sky News host Rowan Dean has criticised the Victorian government's Covid lockdown measures, particularly the state's curfews, as politically motivated and lacking any scientific basis. It comes after a bombshell document shows Victoria's public health commander was not consulted before Daniel Andrews' "crisis-cabinet" announced a curfew on Melbournians almost five years ago. Mr Dean, reflecting on his own scepticism during the pandemic, recalled how he questioned the efficacy of the curfews imposed by the then-Andrews government. 'I did not believe the curfews imposed by the draconian Dan Andrews government had any genuine scientific or medical basis at all, despite the repeated assurances during lockdowns from the premier,' Mr Dean said.
Sky News AU
24-04-2025
- Climate
- Sky News AU
'Wet holiday': Heavy rainfall forecast to tumble down across much of the nation, dampening Anzac Day parades and long weekend plans for millions
A low-pressure system is expected to deliver heavy rainfall across the nation throughout the long weekend and sombre weather for Anzac Day. Sky News Meteorologist Marina Neuman said a trough stationed from the Sunshine Coast all the way down to Newcastle on Friday would significantly boost rainfall chances for Anzac Day dawn services. Neuman added the rainfall would be "targeting" the coastline all the way from Batemans Bay to Newcastle, with relief from the wet conditions not expected until Monday morning. Sydney is expected to face almost 100mm of total rainfall across the weekend and a possible storm on Friday. The south-east of Queensland may also need to brace for a wet dawn service as showers and coastal thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the state, along with the risk of moderate to locally heavy rain. Dean Narramore from the Bureau of Meteorology said: 'It's going to be dry for northern, western, and inland parts of Queensland, but we're likely to see showers, rain areas and maybe some isolated thunderstorms through southeastern parts (of the state)". Narramore also forecast 'wet and stormy' conditions for Victoria with temperatures lingering between the high teens and low 20s. 'We're going to see a cold front and low move into the state and that's going to bring showers and thunderstorms pretty much from early morning right through the day and into the night,' he said. A cold front is forecast to sweep through South Australia, generating a cool and gusty change which will have temperatures swiftly drop down to the low 20s. Adelaide can expect a dry Anzac Day morning thanks to cool winds pushing in from Western Australia, but this will also mean rainfall will skip the drought-stricken areas of SA and move straight into Victoria. However, Neuman advised some parts of the state may still receive some slight rainfall. "This is good news even if its not as much rain as we'd like to see," she said. The cold front is set to push further into the east on Sunday, bringing "icy" conditions to Victoria as temperatures drop down to 19 degrees. Read on to see what Sky News Meteorologists have forecast for the nation's capital cities this long weekend. Brisbane Brisbane will see showers from Friday all the way through to Saturday, while temperatures will remain high and humid. The wet conditions will ease from Sunday. Sydney Sydneysiders have been advised to pick up an umbrella before heading out the door this weekend as a washout awaits. Temperatures will drop down to the low 20s on Sunday, with the wet weather expected to bring 'decent' rainfall totals to the city. Canberra The nation's capital city can expect a dry Anzac Day dawn service, but rainfalls will barge into the long weekend, dampening plans for residents. Melbourne A wet and cool week is in store for Melbournians, with rain forecast from early Friday until the middle of the work week. Temperatures will become icy from Saturday thanks to a cold front approaching the state. Hobart Residents can expect cooler temperatures throughout the weekend, with a moderate chance of rain. Adelaide The rain-deficient city can expect some very light falls throughout the weekend, accompanied by sweeping cool temperatures. Perth Perth is set to be one of the nation's lucky cities, as forecasts show dry conditions and temperatures hovering in the mid 20s. Darwin Dry weather conditions are expected for both Friday and Saturday, with rainfall set to pick up from Sunday.
New York Times
11-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
$850,000 Homes in Melbourne, Australia
Blairgowrie | $840,000 (1.395 million AUD) This three-bedroom, two-bath holiday home sits in the center of a grassy lot dotted with native plants. A deck and fire pit make use of the spacious lot, while the bright interior is designed for entertaining and cozy beach living. The home, which dates to the 1960s, was fully rebuilt in 2024 with a new roof, floors, kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, gutters and electrical systems. Blairgowrie, a seaside suburb and vacation destination on the Mornington Peninsula, roughly 60 miles south of Melbourne's central business district, draws Melbournians on weekends and holidays. Its population swells in the summer, when people take to its north and south facing beaches. Vineyards, trails, golf courses and farms are sprinkled throughout the peninsula. Size: 915 square feet Price per square foot: $918 Indoors: Sunlight seeps through the cottage's many windows. A family room with a wood-fired, slow-combustion heater and a wall of double doors leading to the deck and garden is at one end of the house. At the other end are three bedrooms connected by a small hallway. The primary bedroom has an en suite bath, while the guest bedrooms have access to a bathroom with a washer and dryer near the living room. Between the bedrooms and the family room, the kitchen has timber laminate countertops, white cabinets and seating for three. Vertical wood paneling in several rooms lends a coastal feel. The floors are carpeted in the bedrooms and have engineered timber flooring in the common areas. Outdoor space: The house sits on 0.19 acres, with landscaped gardens featuring native plants. The broad deck off the family room is set up for al fresco dining on sunny days. Past that, a winding lawn leads to a fire pit at the back of the garden. In front, a carport and garden frame the house. Costs: The local annual property taxes for this home are approximately $1,020 (1,695 AUD). The Victorian state government levies an additional land tax on secondary and investment residences. Here, it would be approximately $2,418 (4,020 AUD) per year. Contact: Hamish Opray | Peninsula Sotheby's International Realty | +61-4-1242-6017 Collingwood | $857,000 (1.425 million AUD) This two-bedroom, one-bath loft is one of 26 residences that were converted from a former factory warehouse, Foy and Gibson Whiteworks. Each home was designed by a different architect and builder, according to the listing agent. The style of this residence showcases the building's origins, with original Baltic pine floors, exposed industrial beams and many windows. Its sleek kitchen and open floor plan give it a contemporary feel. The brick building, which dates to 1912, is one of many warehouse conversions in the trendy Melbourne neighborhood of Collingwood. That industrial past has given way to restaurants, boutiques, record stores and music venues. Melbourne Airport is a 15-mile drive. Size: 1,830 square feet Price per square foot: $468 Indoors: The home, reached by elevator, is one floor above street level. The airy, open plan groups together a large living room under soaring windows, an adjoining dining room and a kitchen with white counters and open shelving. Two bedrooms are on opposite sides of the loft, one near the entrance and a slightly larger one with an adjoining bathroom and laundry room just off the living room. From the living and dining area, stairs lead up to a mezzanine that is used as an office. The loft's spacious white walls are suitable for hanging art, as the seller has. The loft comes with parking for two vehicles. Outdoor space: This property does not have private outdoor space, but there are eight small parks within a half mile. Costs: The quarterly body corporate fees, which cover building insurance, maintenance of the elevator and reserve funds for maintenance of common areas, total around $1,468 (2,440 AUD) a year. Current annual property taxes, known as council rates in Australia, are $1,363 (2,265 AUD). Contact: Michael Amarant | Jellis Craig Fitzroy | +61-4-1114-4569 South Melbourne | $836,000 (1.39 million AUD) This two-bedroom, one-bath house with a courtyard, a veranda and off-street parking is designed for indoor-outdoor living. While the two-tone brick facade, built-in cabinets and millwork remain true to the home's 1876 construction, the interior is fresh and functional. Standout details include the roomy yard with vine-covered brick walls and stained-glass accent windows above the doors. South Melbourne, an inner suburb about two miles south of Melbourne's Central Business District, has a mixture of quiet residential streets lined with refreshed Victorian houses and bustling business zones. This home is tucked into a tiny residential side street less than three blocks from Clarendon Street, the suburb's main commercial area. South Melbourne Market and a light rail station are within walking distance. Regional landmarks near the home include the Royal Botanical Gardens and Australia's South Melbourne FC soccer club. Size: Approximately 800 square feet Price per square foot: $1,045 Indoors: The house has a square layout, with four rooms on opposite sides of a central hallway. Upon entry, two equally sized bedrooms are off the left side of the hall, and the living room and an eat-in kitchen are off the right. At the back, off the kitchen, is the bathroom, with a glass-walled shower and mocha-colored tiled walls. The home's Victorian roots are visible in several details. The living room has a cozy fireplace; there are sash windows throughout; and wood moldings painted white accent the hallway and rooms. The property has two cellar storage spaces (one under the kitchen and one under a bedroom) and a reverse-cycle heating and cooling unit. Outdoor space: The approximately 1,880-square-foot lot includes several outdoor spaces, including a veranda and a courtyard. Costs: In Victoria, stamp duty on a property that sells for 1.39 million Australian dollars would be or $46,000 (76,450 AUD). The annual council rate (or property tax) is around $1,916 (3,186 AUD). Contact: Simon Carruthers | Cayzer Real Estate Albert Park | +61-3-9699-5999
