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Perth Now
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
World-first Barbie Cafe opens in Australia
Australia has become home to the first ever Malibu Barbie Cafe outside the United States, but the venue is only here to stay for a limited time. Melbourne's Chadstone Shopping Centre is hosting the venue, which is expected to remain open until next summer. The front facade of the new Malibu Barbie Cafe. 9 News Credit: Supplied 'Only at Chadstone for a limited time, this two-storey pink paradise brings Barbie's world to life – with retro glam, all-day dining, dreamy desserts, signature cocktails at the Ken Kabana, exclusive merch, insta-worthy photo ops and a groovy skate rink,' a spokesman from Malibu Barbie Cafe said. Mattel Asia-Pacific managing director Paul Faulkner said the time had come for Barbie to re-enter the national consciousness. The Malibu Barbie cafe captures the aesthetic of a Barbie Dreamhouse. 9 News Credit: Supplied 'Fans responded so well to the Barbie Movie back in 2023 that we thought it was time to give them another dose of Barbie,' he told 7News. 'We're really looking forward to bringing Barbie in a new way to consumers, not just through the toy but through immersive experiences,' he said. All kinds of treats can be purchased at the cafe. 9 News Credit: Supplied 'Barbie is 65 years old, and for a brand to resonate like that for so long with so many different demographics, it's really incredible.' Mushroom Group Marketing Manager Brii Jamieson called the cafe a 'labour of love'. 'As you can see, it's come to life in the most amazing way.' Prior to establishing itself in Melbourne, the Malibu Barbie cafe has popped up in cities across the United States including New York, San Diego, Miami, Chicago, Houston and Austin.
News.com.au
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
World's first Barbie Cafe outside the US opens in Melbourne for limited time
Australia has become home to the first ever Malibu Barbie Cafe outside the United States, but the venue is only here to stay for a limited time. Melbourne's Chadstone Shopping Centre is hosting the venue, which is expected to remain open until next summer. 'Only at Chadstone for a limited time, this two-storey pink paradise brings Barbie's world to life – with retro glam, all-day dining, dreamy desserts, signature cocktails at the Ken Kabana, exclusive merch, insta-worthy photo ops and a groovy skate rink,' a spokesman from Malibu Barbie Cafe said. Mattel Asia-Pacific managing director Paul Faulkner said the time had come for Barbie to re-enter the national consciousness. 'Fans responded so well to the Barbie Movie back in 2023 that we thought it was time to give them another dose of Barbie,' he told 7News. 'We're really looking forward to bringing Barbie in a new way to consumers, not just through the toy but through immersive experiences,' he said. 'Barbie is 65 years old, and for a brand to resonate like that for so long with so many different demographics, it's really incredible.' Mushroom Group Marketing Manager Brii Jamieson called the cafe a 'labour of love'. 'As you can see, it's come to life in the most amazing way.' Prior to establishing itself in Melbourne, the Malibu Barbie cafe has popped up in cities across the United States including New York, San Diego, Miami, Chicago, Houston and Austin.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hustings session to take place ahead of local county elections
Residents are to get the chance to grill the political party figures battling to win control of Lancashire County Council at next month's local elections. The 'Lancashire Decides' debate will see locals put the politicians on the spot about the issues that matter to them ahead of the polls on May 1. The event – co-hosted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service – will take place at the Tickled Trout Hotel, off the A59 at Junction 31 of the M6, on Wednesday, April 16, at 7.30pm. The five main parties currently represented at County Hall – the Conservatives, Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Reform UK – are all taking part. Leaders or senior figures from each of the parties will take questions from the audience and the host of the hustings, Paul Faulkner, on a range of subjects. The Tickled Trout near Samlesbury will host the event Lancashire County Council accounts for the majority of the county's residents' council tax bills - with the exception of Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool boroughs - and is responsible for a raft of the most important local services – including social care for adults and children, highways and transport, schools, public health, economic development and waste processing. With local government facing a combination of financial pressure and rising demand for services, this year's local elections matter as much as ever – so why not come along and help collectively quiz the politicians who want to decide how things are done in your part of the world? Maybe you would like to probe the parties about a particular local issue or a service you rely on – or perhaps you want to hear about their broader vision for the county you call home. Either way, if you would like to attend and ask a question – or just listen in person to what the politicians have to say – you need to register via this link: Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. A flavour of the answers will be published ahead of the Easter weekend, in plenty of time for polling day on Thursday, May 1. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Where? Tickled Trout Hotel, Preston New Road, Preston, PR5 0UJ. When? Wednesday 16th April, 7.30pm start, with doors open from 7pm Registration: complete the form here –
