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A Local’s Guide to St Kilda
Written by Jane Ormond, Australia, July 2011
Melbourne is essentially a city of villages. Distinct inner city suburbs spoke out from the orderly CBD, each with its own flavour and drawcards. One of the most famous and flocked to of these ...
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Australian Open in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2013
January in Melbourne is all about lazy summer days, swimming at the beach and watching the Australian Open Tennis Championships. As the mercury begins to soar, so does the action on the courts at Rod ...
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Bring in the New Year in Melbourne!
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2011
If you’re in Melbourne this New Year’s Eve you’ll be swept up in a sea of people (half a million to be exact!) who all flock to the city each year to see the incredible firework displays and enjoy ...
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Celebrate Melbourne Music Week
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2011
Melbourne Music Week returns for the second year running from November 18 to 26, and has a redefined artistic direction and an inventive program that takes place right across the city. Editor’s ...
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Celebrating Melbourne Day
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2012
Each year Melbourne celebrates its beginnings on Melbourne Day, an annual celebration that marks the founding of the city on August 30, 1835. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from ...
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Free Museums in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, May 2012
Like most cities in the world, Melbourne
has its share of museums covering art, history, culture and more; and
many of the best ones won’t cost you a single dollar to enjoy. Here are
just a few ...
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Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013
Not far from the magnificent Grampians area in Victoria is the township of Ararat and the excellent Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre. The center tells the story of the Chinese immigrants who found ...
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How to Celebrate Australia Day in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013
Australia Day takes place on January 26th and is a public holiday for all Australians. Various events are scheduled throughout the day in every state and city and Melbourne has an entire program of ...
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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is one of Australia’s biggest food and wine events. Visited by more than 300,000 people each year, the festival attracts big ...
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Melbourne Markets
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Melbourne ’s markets have come into their own in recent years with a resurgence of farmers’ markets and many inner suburbs operating their own markets that reflect their area’s unique character. ...
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Melbourne Museum
Written by Emma, Australia, June 2012
The award-winning Melbourne Museum provides a fascinating insight into the culture, history and environment of Victoria and Australia .
Conceived as a building of distinct parts, the museum hosts ...
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Melbourne’s Best Shopping: CBD
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2012
Shopping in the city used to consist of a few Australian novelty shops, a handful of surf shops and an excellent hatter. These days Melbourne ’s shopping scene has a reputation for being ...
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Public Art to See in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2012
Melbourne ’s public art displays are part of what makes the city such an exciting and vibrant place. Take a turn down an alleyway and discover a mural worthy of the best art gallery, walk among ...
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Sovereign Hill
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013
Melbourne’s fortunes were made in the Victorian goldfields in the 1850s, when thousands of migrants descended upon the area after the discovery of gold. The town of Ballarat was at the epicentre of ...
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Stepping Back in Time at Werribee Mansion
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2012
To walk through the doors of Werribee Mansion is to step back in time to
the late 1800s and the beginning of European settlement in Australia .
A huge Italianate-styled mansion built for wealthy ...
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