Showbag guide: See inside every bag at Melbourne show
Choosing a showbag is half the fun of the Royal Melbourne Show. Use our interactive guide to see what’s inside every showbag and find your favourites by category, price and value.
School Holidays
What it takes to be top dog at the show
If you thought it took WAGs a while to get red carpet-ready, spare a thought for the primping and preening that goes into getting these tail-waggers prepped for a chance at best-in-show glory.
‘Help!’: Crawf takes on wildest show rides
Hawks legend Shane Crawford faced his fears by going head to head with some of the Melbourne show’s scariest rides — but one attraction tested his nerve more than any other.
Ultimate September school holidays guide
Whether your kids are creative, adventurous or just plain hard to distract from their devices, there are loads of activities to keep them entertained in Melbourne these September school holidays.
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Restless kids? Ultimate holidays movie guide
KEEPING the kids entertained for two weeks sound like a whole lot of fun, right? These movies will help. Leigh Paatsch names the best films to watch as we enter the second week of the school holidays.
Step up to the plate
HAVE your cake and buy the plate, too, at Robert Gordon’s world-famous pottery HQ in Pakenham — now with added cafe.
Why the Royal Melbourne Show is a must-see
WITH just a few days left of the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show there’s still lots to see and do. Here’s what’s on.
Kid-friendly cafes in Melbourne’s north
FROM Brunswick to Broadmeadows, Coburg to Yarrambat, here are 27 child-approved brunch spots in the north to take your little ones to this Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
What’s open on AFL Grand Final public holiday
IT’S the Grand Final eve public holiday . Here’s everything you need to know about what is open and what services are running, from shopping centres and supermarkets to public transport.
AFL Grand Final parade guide
Thousands of footy fans are expected to turnout to the streets of Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final Parade. So you don’t miss out on seeing your favourite footy stars, we have your go to guide.
Where to watch the AFL Grand Final
FINALS FEVER is sweeping Melbourne, and even if you don’t snare a ticket, or live overseas there are plenty of places to watch the Grand Final.
What’s on in Melbourne this weekend
FROM festivals and fashion to art, exhibitions and family-friendly activities, we have your essential guide to all the events happening across Melbourne this weekend.
The best school holiday fun in our own backyard
YOU don’t have too look far — or spend a packet — to keep your kids entertained these school holidays. Here are the best day trips across Victoria the entire family can enjoy.
Getting a close up at the Show
THE Royal Melbourne Show is a big hit with kids, giving young Melburnians a chance to get hands on with animals you don’t normally find in your backyard.
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