<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[AuraAura]]></title><description><![CDATA[AuraAura showcases the best of Australian living with local guides, food, culture, events, and lifestyle tips across top suburbs and cities.]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:15:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.auraaura.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Perth Festival 2026: A Cultural Odyssey Across Art, Performance and Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Australia has long been synonymous with expansive landscapes and sun-drenched coastlines, but each summer, Perth Festival transforms the city into something more—an immersive cultural playground where art, music, performance and community converge. My recent visit, hosted by Perth Festival, unfolded as a curated journey through contemporary creativity, Indigenous narratives and future-facing performance, revealing a city in dialogue with its past, present and imagined futures. A City...]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/perth-festival-2026-a-cultural-odyssey-across-art-performance-and-place</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a52371fe2730c04132f40d</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:53:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1997b3_8df6eeccc55948ddbec7ec0376ed8fbb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Bold New Chapter in Melbourne’s Japanese Dining Scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[QT Melbourne has unveiled its latest culinary statement with the opening of Yamagen Melbourne  in Portland Lane, introducing a bold, contemporary Japanese dining experience led by acclaimed Culinary Director Adam Lane. Known for shaping Japanese dining experiences that balance technical precision with theatrical flair, Adam Lane brings a career forged in hatted restaurants and Michelin-recognised kitchens, including formative roles at Tetsuya’s, Saké and Nobu London. His leadership has earned...]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/a-bold-new-chapter-in-melbourne-s-japanese-dining-scene</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69937c28884976137daa9fe4</guid><category><![CDATA[Eat & Drink]]></category><category><![CDATA[Restaurant]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:28:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1997b3_d7a614e3af7c4e588cc2cefa571f5cf8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southbank's New It-Girl Hotel Has Dropped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hannah St Hotel feels like Melbourne turning up the brightness on itself. Flack Studio has created rooms that glow from every angle, with textures that make you want to run your hands along every surface.    The pool is pure serenity, the steam and sauna feel like a reboot, and Coupette downstairs knows exactly how to keep the night interesting.    It is the sort of stay that turns a simple check-in into a story you want to tell. Melbourne has a new favourite hideaway and everyone with taste...]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/hannah-st-hotel-a-new-glow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697be591b3cf8ba23849822d</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:58:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/92e929_2b6e694120044dbabd2eee3a28ff0363~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chic Store—and LemonCake Prahran's Talking About]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soft light, sculptural ceramics, the gentle glow of Japanese stoneware—and now, a lemon Belle Cake that feels like sunshine made elegant.   At JDV STORE, design and flavour move in tandem: a house-baked, delicately glazed cake served on a Bon Voyage plate by Yumiko Iihoshi, alongside iced drinks or the new seasonal pour over.   A space to slow down, choose intentionally and savour something beautiful. Don’t mind if we do!]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/an-elegant-pause-at-jdv-store</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697be42e619dd458eae52b1f</guid><category><![CDATA[Eat & Drink]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:54:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/92e929_3341fadc560d4bd99d481644314ceb06~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne’s Next Rooftop Icon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Something big is growing at Garden State Hotel — and it’s set to change Melbourne’s rooftop game. Arriving Spring 2026, Garden State’s upcoming 300-seat Rooftop Garden will offer an all-season open-air escape above the CBD, blending relaxed city drinking with lush, layered greenery and sweeping skyline views.  Designed as a natural extension of the venue’s vibrant, social energy, the two-level rooftop is made for after-work catch-ups, long afternoons and effortless weekend sessions.    ...]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/melbourne-s-next-rooftop-icon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697be35ab3cf8ba238497d68</guid><category><![CDATA[Eat & Drink]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:48:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/92e929_a79040a46ce74982accd0be002051cb9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_608,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris After Dark: Piper’s Playhouse Opens at Crown Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris After Dark: Piper’s Playhouse Opens at Crown Melbourne Melbourne’s nightlife is about to get a Parisian upgrade. Opening 22 January, Piper’s Playhouse arrives within Crown Melbourne as a limited-season immersive cabaret club — an intoxicating blend of glamour, indulgence and late-night theatre inspired by the hedonistic spirit of Montmartre. Hidden behind velvet curtains in an elevated riverside setting, Piper’s Playhouse is a bespoke Parisian cabaret fantasy brought to life by the...]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/paris-after-dark-piper-s-playhouse-opens-at-crown-melbourne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6971762057bf74af1319aea5</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1997b3_3e9c64e8293244c1a195b6656278caf2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Award-Winning Plant-Based Chapter Closes, as a New Neighbourhood Local Opens in South Yarra]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Yarra’s dining landscape enters a new era with the opening of Bar Yarra , an all-day neighbourhood venue now welcoming locals on Toorak Road. Taking over the former home of Lona Misa  — Ovolo Hotels’ critically acclaimed, One Hat plant-based restaurant — the space reopens with a renewed focus on approachability, inclusivity and everyday dining done well. Designed as a place guests can drop into at any point in the day, Bar Yarra brings together breakfast classics, modern bistro...]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/an-award-winning-plant-based-chapter-closes-as-a-new-neighbourhood-local-opens-in-south-yarra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69687f7202fab0f74111df18</guid><category><![CDATA[Eat & Drink]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:01:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1997b3_074e475bcd484cc1a25f188411b5b613~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE DEBUT: AO26 x SHAKE SHACK ]]></title><description><![CDATA[​For the first time on Australian soil, New York’s iconic @shakeshack  lands at @australianopen  This isn’t just a pop-up; it’s a culinary landmark. ​Positioned at TOPCOURT, the menu features the gold-standard ShackBurger®—reimagined for the season with 100% Australian Angus beef—alongside the AO-exclusive Blue Slam Macadamia Shake, a vibrant infusion of spirulina and manuka honey designed for court-side cooling. ​ -​The Icon: ShackBurger® on toasted potato bun. -​The Exclusive: Blue Slam...]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/the-debut-ao26-x-shake-shack</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696705bd0ef3e0e1c07ca6ad</guid><category><![CDATA[Eat & Drink]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:57:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/92e929_16c674a672084998a6345ad64bf374f7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Countdown Begins! Australian Open 2026: What You Need to Know!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scent of summer, the roar of the crowd, and the unmistakable thwack of a tennis ball – it can only mean one thing: the Australian Open is almost upon us! As we eagerly anticipate January 18th to February 1st, 2026 , Melbourne Park is gearing up to host what promises to be one of the most exhilarating and star-studded tournaments in recent memory. Get ready for two weeks of unparalleled tennis drama, groundbreaking innovation, and that unique "Happy Slam" atmosphere that keeps fans coming...]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/the-countdown-begins-australian-open-2026-what-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6961b7d2768b848d270d8541</guid><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:22:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/92e929_c4361f03bca94c09b78f71dfa625b88e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooftop Racquet Club has arrived at QT Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is summer in Melbourne, and then there is Summer at QT.  If you’ve been looking for a reason to trade your usual gym routine for something a little more... spirited , your search ends at the corner of Russell Street. From now until March 1st, QT Melbourne is transforming its iconic rooftop into the city’s most exclusive sporting social club. Whether you’re a competitive spirit or just here for the "après-court" vibes, here is everything you need to know about the QT Rooftop Tennis Club....]]></description><link>https://www.auraaura.com.au/post/rooftop-racquet-club-has-arrived-at-qt-melbourne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695f535dce09b1c266148ece</guid><category><![CDATA[Eat & Drink]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:49:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/92e929_52901dc7e4fc47fda91d49e1320dbc95~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>testingshy123</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>