A few years ago, we wrote a post looking at the then rising suburb of Yarraville. Since that date we have witnessed the suburb grow with some of our favourites closing and new places emerging. Everything has become a bit more established and affluent, yet the neighbourhood still maintains that ‘village’ feel. With all that in mind, we have… Read More A Day in Yarraville
John and Sunday Reed are your original Melbourne hipsters, purchasing a 15-acre block in 1932 , building a retro French style cottage, growing a kitchen garden and settling down to enjoy a self-sustained lifestyle. Their hobby was modern art and not only did they collect a heap of it but they let their bludger friends like Barrett Reid, Albert Tucker and Sid Nolan stay… Read More Heide Gallery of Modern Art
The Astor Theatre is a 75-year-old single-screen cinema, a much-loved cultural institution of Melbourne and a place every Melburnian should have on their radar. As soon as you walk into the foyer of the heritage listed building, you can feel the magnificence and history of the theatre – the 1930s décor, original lounge chairs and the gentle ambience helping… Read More The Astor Theatre
A must visit for locals. The Immigration Museum is a place where stories are told, stories that cut to the core of who we are, stories that have shaped the city, the state and the country, stories that reflect the best of our society and unfortunately at times, the worst. The Museum occupies the restored… Read More The Immigration Museum
As exciting as it would be to meet Mark Viduka, Greg Norman or Adam Ghilchrist, ultimately such encounters would likely involve an element of meet and greet and a little small talk. Any attempt to feed them would be looked down upon, continually patting them on the nose might be a little weird and giving them… Read More The Living Legends Paddock
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