An article published by a conspiracy theory website claims Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine to stop child trafficking. The article, published by Real Raw News, has been viewed over 75,000 times. The organisation's Facebook page was removed from the social media platform, however the article was shared on Facebook on March 17, in a post made by a private user.

As if there weren't enough reasons to love the NGV, they’ve revealed that their summer blockbuster exhibition will centre around one of the most iconic designers of the late 20th Century, Alexander McQueen. The collection, titled Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse will feature over 100 pieces from the London-born designer.

The Commune Group, best known for Hanoi Hannah and Firebird, have added another venue to their illustrious portfolio. Moonhouse will be taking over the heritage site of a former art deco bank in Balaclava. They’ve enlisted some of the city’s best chefs and are serving up Chinese cuisine in a bistro setting—think soft shell crab with black bean and pepper and prawn toast with a prawn bisque dipping sauce (you can never have enough sauce).

Winter in Melbourne is usually a time to rug up and binge Netflix, but this year the masterminds behind RISING are calling everyone out onto the streets to get lost in a 12-day festival of art, music, performance and ceremony. All the world’s a stage, or more specifically, all of Melbourne will be as the streets come alive, with 801 local and international artists, across 225 events.

Dreaming of a cosy winter getaway? The Portarlington Grand Hotel has had a multi-million dollar renovation and is welcoming back guests this August. Established in 1888, the refurbishments will return the historic venue to its former glory, as one of the most popular destinations in Port Phillip Bay. Located just 70 minutes by Ferry from Docklands, Portarlington is one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets.