August 2009

What is the best girl’s night out in Melbourne?

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This post is for the girls! Have you attended a terrific girls night in Melbourne recently?

It could be a celebration of food in Melbourne, or a cruise on a river in Melbourne, let everyone know what to do in Melbourne for a girls night out!

Where is the best vegetarian or vegan restaurant in Melbourne?

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You need not be on a completely vegetarian diet to have a passion for  the numerous marvelous and tempting Melbourne restaurants for vegan diners. There’s many of them secreted around Melbourne CBD and suburbs – possibly you know of some specialising in very good vegetarian pizza. It’s not difficult to miss these eateries, and they’re perpetually so healthy and an easy plan to get your protein requirement in a meal.

Whether’s it’s breakfast or dinner there’s loads of local tips when it comes to vegetarian meals in Melbourne, so speak up, vegetarians! Guide us to the terrific vegetarian restaurants in Melbourne, and be sure to describe the best vegetarian meal menu dishes.

Which Melbourne building should be most protected against redevelopment?

lonsdale-houseOver the last few days, revelations that a developer is set to demolish Lonsdale House have sent a wave of disbelief throughout Melbourne. How was this building not heritage listed, we demanded?

But it’s true: if you’ve been keeping track of Myer’s current refurbishments, they’re set to close their Lonsdale Street store and consolidate everything into the Bourke Street store. Turns out Lonsdale House isn’t listed as heritage, and Melbourne City Council are rolling over for the developers. The building is destined to become the entrance to a new shopping centre named Emporium Melbourne.

I’m sure that I read that the new centre would be inspired by the nearby QV – lots of open-air laneways weaving around the building. Unfortunately, the artist’s impressions that are now appearing in the media don’t suggest this at all.

So, Lonsdale House aside, which other Melbourne buildings should we fight hardest against being redeveloped, and why?

What is the best thing to eat in Melbourne?

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Melbourne food is known as a collection of foodie’s dishes  - so where’s your favourite local dish?

Maybe it’s some of the top dining in Melbourne – or perhaps it’s simply your local bar.

Educate us on where to eat in Melbourne with your nominations!

Where does Melbourne need a new tram line?

melbourne-tramSome areas of Melbourne simply aren’t served that well by public transport. Particularly in more densely populated areas of the city, it’s unfeasible to add a new train line – and buses simply don’t cut it.

So – where would you place a new tram line in Melbourne, and why?

Don’t just think around your neighbourhood – where have you tried to travel to recently that’s been a ridiculous criss-cross of changing trains to buses to more trains, when you could’ve easily jumped on a tram?

Add your idea in the comments, then vote everyone else’s up and down!

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