In huge news this weekend, Hass avocados were spotted in Woolies. It’s been a rough few months for the pilates lovers out there, forced to make do with the sub-par Shepard variety. We’ll never take a perfect avo for granted again. Here’s what’s happening at the start of another week in Melbs.

The Headlines

• Following the success of last year’s drop, the new Aldi Streetwear Collection is back in middle aisles across the country this Wednesday. The drop features 29 pieces, all under $20. We all love bargain groceries, and now you can prove your love for Aldi by rocking branded hoodies, caps, socks, joggers, and more. The star of the show has to be the branded clogs—not quite the Birkenstock Bostons, but they're the next best thing.

• With run clubs and book clubs really taking off with Gen Z recently, Melbourne raises it's latest trendy social event—chess clubs. There are a surprising number of chess events going on across the city, and they're attracting young, cool people, not just old men. If a bishop hates to see you coming, and you're dangerous with a pawn in your hand, the trendiest clubs to join in Melbourne are the Migrant Chess Club, Acid Chess Club Thursdays, and Ms Chess.

• The long weekend is almost upon us, but while you wait for the long weekend (or double pay) it's time to indulge in some of the best Easter snacks Melbourne has to offer. We’re talking gelato-stuffed hot cross doughnuts from Pidapipo, Hochi Mama x Wonderbao's take on the Easter staple and Piccolina’s gorgeous gelato-filled eggs. Whether you say to toast or not to toast, there's a sweet treat on this list for you.

Where to Eat and Drink

Mondays are better at the Evelyn Hotel, a beloved backpacker spot in Fitzroy. Soak up the autumn sun on the spacious outdoor patio and make the most of their all-day happy hour—$6 schooners and house wine, plus $10 margs and espresso martinis if you fancy something stronger. There's even the fun addition of a bottle shop on site so you can take the fun home.

Where to Live

This gem of a Brunswick West house has a room available for a bargain $798 per month, and in a rare turn of events, it's fully furnished. It's a girls-only, mid-twenties share-house who love a little night out as much as a cosy night on the sofa, and you could join the girl gang from 12th April. With taekwondo and salsa loving housemates, you'd never be short of entertainment.

Core selling point: Work-from-home set up of dreams.

Where to Work

Technaus Solar are looking for a casual appointment setter to work just five hours a day from home. With great money comes unpleasant work, but $1,2000 a week is worth it to do a bit of cold calling. Despite the semi-aggressive caps lock threats in the job description (“IF THIS IS NOT YOU, don't bother applying”), it sounds like a quick and easy way to bulk up your bank account.

Where to Go

Dejour Jeans deserves a special place in heaven for those who hate jeans shopping or can just never find the perfect fit. Once a hidden gem, the Brunswick tailors has exploded in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. They offer a load of colours and styles that can be altered and ready to collect within a few hours. Just pay for the jeans (most around $65) and have them custom-tailored at no extra cost. Jeans and a nice top never looked so good.

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