and Australia’s eye-watering costs, Melbourne can be budget busting. But if you’re happy to self-cater there are great produce markets and there’s plenty of things to do that cost very little.

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg With renovations under way at Arts Centre Melbourne, opera has been ... Jiping alongside Beethoven and Strauss and Australia’s Elena Kats-Chernin.

The best times to visit Melbourne are between March and May and September and November. These shoulder seasons feature moderate temperatures and tourist crowds, plus lower airfare rates.

From a giant ram to Ned Kelly’s armour, these key treasures perfectly capture our pop culture, history and achievements as a ...

There is heaps happening in our city this year that's worth getting pumped for ...

The Melbourne Zoo opened in 1862 and holds the distinction of being Australia's oldest zoo ... the Melbourne Zoo offers plenty for families to see and do. Plan on spending a half or full day ...

Have you ever felt that itch, that undeniable urge to pack your bags and explore the world's most vibrant island continent?

With so many landmarks to see in Australia, it can be difficult knowing ... Nothing distinguishes a city like a tram, and Melbourne's No 96 does it beautifully. In its nine-mile journey from ...