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The farmyard is coming to Harbour Town these school holidays, with animals of all shapes and sizes taking up residence. Many furry friends will be looking for a cuddle, from piglets and calves, to rabbits and lambs. Location Harbour Town … Continue reading →

As far as business models go, selling food out the side of a vehicle is a pretty sure bet these days. Tim Mann and Mark Murphy of the Grub Food Van have added a slight twist to the formula, importing … Continue reading →

Summer in the city means Melbourne’s favourite musical treat, the MSO’s Sidney Myer Concerts, presented by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in association with the University of Melbourne. Celebrating their 53rd year in the Bowl in 2012, these glorious events bring … Continue reading →

The family of an Anglo-American aristocrat is selling a $39 million Renaissance palace grafted on top of an ancient Roman theatre in central Rome. Palazzo Orsini is being sold by the family of Dame Iris Origo, author of War in … Continue reading →

Federation Square’s undercover carpark overflows with design products. Dozens of design businesses launch hundreds of new products at the market, making it a must for design-savvy shoppers. There is an outstanding mix of talent and products from Australia and around … Continue reading →

Myer will bring the Bourke Street Mall to life in a huge Christmas Spectacular in front of the Myer Melbourne store on Saturday 19 November. The Myer Christmas Spectacular, presented by the City of Melbourne, will be an exciting day … Continue reading →

Meyer and Carole Sibbel take a stroll through their Healesville garden, on show for Open Gardens Australia. The Sibbels have collected native plants on their travels throughout Australia. Prominent Melbourne furniture designer and homebuilder Meyer Sibbel and wife Carole will … Continue reading →

THE beautiful game will be kicking goals for charity at Victoria Park this Saturday. The `Fair Play’ Futsal Soccer Competition, being staged for the ninth time, will take centre stage on a ground more renown for the spectacular marks and … Continue reading →

MELBOURNE’S grand old lady of the silver screen may be 90 but she knows how to keep up with the latest trends. The Westgarth Cinema was born on October 20, 1921. Designed and built by Northcote 26-year-old John Secull, the … Continue reading →

The Stepping Out in Yarra event is back for a second year, giving residents aged over 50 the chance to join together in walking or running along the Yarra Boulevard. The event will be held on Sunday 30 October 2011 … Continue reading →