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People, culture and everyday life in Melbourne.
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Novita Diamonds began in Australia and now runs 16 showrooms across four continents. Founder Iris Arnold built it on a simple bet: that buyers would choose lab grown stones once the price gap became impossible to ignore.
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As Brunswick Street finds its rhythm, the suburb continues to balance its bohemian roots with community connection.
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Innovative screenings and digital installations at local festivals are sharpening Melbourne's reputation as a hub for boundary-pushing arts.
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Explore Melbourne's 8 universities and 200,000+ students. Compare UniMelb, Monash, RMIT and find the best university for your needs in Australia's academic capital.
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After years of pandemic-era stagnation, the city has reinvented its night-time economy and public infrastructure to attract a new wave of global arrivals.
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Stamina Melbourne 2026 is coming to Banana Alley Vaults on Flinders Street this July.
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Grassroots networks in Melbourne are reshaping arts access through coordinated local programs that connect residents directly with creators.
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The annual event brings new screenings and VR work to venues across the city centre and inner suburbs starting later this month.
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As the city’s creative institutions recalibrate, a new generation of artists is moving from the margins to the main gallery walls.
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From the quiet corners of the inner-north to the evolving commute into the CBD, here is how long-term residents are managing the city's latest changes.
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The river trail network gives Melbourne a car-free spine from the mountains to the sea.
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Festival season brings fresh screenings and exhibitions that reward advance planning and neighbourhood exploration.
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The City of Melbourne's What's On portal and other local listings highlight exhibitions, markets and shows available this weekend.
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As menu prices shift and booking culture evolves across Melbourne, here is how to navigate the city’s dining landscape this winter.
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Beyond books: the free membership, spaces and programs offered by Melbourne's city libraries and the State Library Victoria.
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Victoria's capital has invested in cultural infrastructure at a scale that has produced genuine world-class institutions.
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How to make the most of the National Gallery of Victoria's two city sites, from free permanent collections to special exhibitions.
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The cool-climate Pinot Noir and the Healesville Sanctuary make the Valley the perfect day trip.
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Melbourne landscaping guide 2026: how much garden landscaping and retaining wall construction costs in Melbourne, retaining wall permit requirements in Victoria, reactive clay soil considerations, and how to find a reliable landscaper near you.
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Find the right hospital, GP, or bulk billing clinic in Melbourne. Covers major public hospitals, private options, emergency departments, and navigating Victoria's health system.
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A plain-language guide to how Melbourne's universities, TAFEs and school systems fit together, and how families navigate them, with details that shift over time.
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The best things to do in Melbourne this weekend - markets, events, outdoor activities and more.
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Melbourne aged care facility pioneers virtual reality travel experiences for residents. Explore how immersive technology combats isolation and improves quality of life for elderly Australians.
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Sky-high rents and a hyper-competitive housing market are testing newcomers, but insiders say local networks remain the key to cracking the city.
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A nine-screen installation by cult-followed Icelandic artist brings contemporary art to the National Gallery of Victoria, continuing Melbourne's appeal as a cultural destination.
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The forest hills east of Melbourne provide the cool green escape that defines the city's hinterland.
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