In a strange turn of events, Irish Hollywood actor Liam Neeson has starred in a promo video for a Melbourne house up for sale. The owners had delivered him berries for some filming he was doing in the city, and this is how he returned the favour—what a guy. Here is the latest from Melbourne today, and remember to always carry your berries—you never know who you might come across.

The Headlines

• The line-up has just dropped for the Australian Grand Prix festival—and British dance music icon Fatboy Slim is the long-awaited headliner. Tickets for the F1 might be expensive, but when you get a whole festival included in the price, you can't really complain. Other acts include Baker Boy, Tones and I, and The Living End—and you're not alone if you've never heard of any of them. Doesn't quite hit the same as Sophie Ellis-Bexter at the Melbourne Cup.

• In the latest instalment of extremely Aussie events, a twelve-day ice cream festival kicks off today down the peninsula. The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and locations in Flinders and along the Great Ocean Road are churning out 144 different flavours over the next two weeks. Think Limoncello Spritz and Wicked-inspired creations, served up for $6.20 per scoop. If you're making the trip down, you might as well go for the full $24.50 picnic box featuring twelve mini scoops, or book in for an ice-cream tasting session for the full experience.

• Love it or hate it, the infamous Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If you have a significant other to wine and dine, take a look at this very extensive list of date activities and dinner venues for the special day. Venues do, of course, have a tendency to up the prices for Valentine's, but there are a decent number of affordable options, as well as plenty for those prepared to splash the cash. If nothing else, let this be your reminder to buy a card.

Where to Eat and Drink

Tucked away in Collingwood, Pincho Disco brings Latin American flair to Melbourne's dining scene. Just like seemingly everywhere else in the city, the vibey eatery offers a Wednesday steak night with 10/10 meat, and that slaw? Heaven. It's also a great pick for the next time you fancy a slice of fancy dining, with a set menu offering for a reasonable $95—oysters and all. Expect live music, elevated dining, and some absolutely delicious South American-inspired cocktails that will transport you all the way to Buenos Aires.

Where to Live

The rumours are true—granny flats are no longer just for Granny. This Brunswick rental gives you the privacy of your own mini home out in the backyard while also having access to the rest of the stunning main house. The pictures make it look pretty big, so we'd definitely get booked in for a visit before signing your life away, but it seems like a sweet deal.

Core selling point: chairs perfectly positioned around an imaginary campfire.

Where to Work

For anyone envying their teacher mates who have jetted off all over the continent over the recent school holidays, we raise you this Sales Consultant role that only requires term-time work—who needs a teaching qualification now? Footsteps Dance Company seems like a very wholesome organisation getting children into dance, and they promise there isn't too much cold calling involved. The role is remote, with some expensed dinners, drinks, and conferences in Melbourne on occasion.

Where to Go

It's a huge day for all the hopeless romantics out there. The new Bridget Jones hits cinemas tomorrow, but somehow the Moonlight Cinema has got its botanic hands on it a day early. You can take your own snacks and drinks in, so grab a blanket and some bubbly and watch everyone's favourite chronically single icon under the stars. Things could obviously change (classic Melbourne), but at the moment, the weather looks set to hold out too—an extra bonus.

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