As new venues open, many beloved bars and pubs have closed down around Melbourne over recent years.
Which closed-down venue do you find you wistfully miss the most in Melbourne?
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Sometimes it’s good to get away for bush camping near Melbourne on the weekend – so where’s the best camping around Melbourne?
Whether you’re into caravan camping or pitching a tent, there can be nothing better than getting out the camping equipment and going on a road trip near Melbourne. If you’ve got any tips on good camp sites, camping grounds – even national parks for bush walks - let everyone know!
Everyone’s got a reliable local hairdresser. If you’re new to the area, you might be looking for a good salon where you know you can get a good haircut, so share your ideas!
Whether it’s a high-end hairstyle salon, a great barber shop, somewhere reliable for kid’s haircut, or even somewhere offering free or cheap haircuts in Melbourne! Share your tips.
Imagine the unthinkable – you’re forced to leave Melbourne for some reason, and leave this beautiful city behind.
Obviously, you’d miss your friends and any family you have here. But what uniquely Melbourne things would you truly miss about the city?
You’re spoilt for food choice in St Kilda. Restaurants of every variety – Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Greek, Indian and more.
So where’s your favourite St Kilda restaurant location? Frequently nominated favourites include Barcelona, Beachcomber, Circa, Riva and Donovan’s… but what do you think is the best restaurant in St Kilda and why? Any particular menu favourites you can recommend?
Here in Melbourne, you don’t always need fine dining or a 5 star restaurant. Sometimes you just want a fat juicy burger from your local hotel or takeaway.
Share your review of your favourite burger in Melbourne, and where we can all find it!
There’s quite a few clothes shopping secrets in this city. Whether it’s factory outlets or some hidden vintage fashion stores… we’re spoilt for choice.
We’ve got stores for women’s fashion and men’s fashion, shoes, maternity wear… where do you like to find your bargain clothing shopping? Share your secrets!
Everyone likes to keep their body fit, but exercise seems so much more fun when it’s outdoors.
Do you have a favourite park or trail to jog, cycle or do yoga in? Near the CBD, east, west, north or south… let’s uncover those great outdoor spaces to exercise in.
Not quite a holiday, but something more than an afternoon out – sometimes a day trip is all the relaxation you need to get away from the city. A day tour to the Great Ocean Road, a trip to Geelong, a visit to the Dandenongs…
Where’s your favourite place to visit for a day trip? Give us all some Melbourne day trip ideas! Got any hidden secrets for nice spots you’d like to share?
Some great features of a city remain timeless, and probably will for some time.
What’s your favourite thing about Melbourne that’s never seemed to change… and probably never will?