Only 3000 people lived in Melbourne when Charles La Trobe became superintendent,but he envisioned a great city,and reserved vast areas for today’s gardens.
Victoria must decide:is the Royal Exhibition Building to be cherished as one of Australia’s great monuments,or will it be allowed to become a white elephant … again?
Ahead of its move into a grand Bourke Street building,the iconic tea room is serving up a slice of history at its new shop.
Former stock exchange’s ornate Cathedral Room is being transformed into a 150-seat French restaurant with an eight-seat secret bar.
In 1842,Melbourne’s first mayor,a brewery owner,presided over the City of Melbourne’s first meeting. After a period of lawlessness,and edicts from Sydney,the occasion marked the first recognition of Melbourne’s right to self-govern.
Harry Potter reopens,the Melbourne Symphony performs at Hamer Hall,and much more
Get a new perspective on the city by venturing out on a boat,kayak or gondola
From Missy Higgins at the Bowl to Chunky Move at the Monash MPavilion,Melbourne’s arts scene is turning up the heat.
From vintage Bond to ARIA-winning jazz and soul,there's heaps to do in and around Melbourne this week
From movies under the stars to DJ sets at the NGV,there's plenty to do in and around Melbourne this week.