Show time on a budget
EVERYONE loves the Royal Melbourne Show. So to help you make the most of your visit in 2018, minus the hefty costs, here’s everything you need to know to plan a fun day without burning a hole in your wallet.
School Holidays
Best school holiday activities in Melbourne
FROM parks to petting zoos, waterfalls to whale watching we’ve rounded up the best things you can do with your kids in Melbourne and Victoria these school holidays.
Foodies’ guide to the Royal Melbourne Show
FROM pop-ups of some of Melbourne’s best restaurants, masterclasses by chefs, samples of award-winning fare from some of the state’s finest producers, this year’s show is a feast of food with something for all tastes.
Adult-free city for kids coming to Melbourne
MELBOURNE children will be able to roam a $30 million city, where they will role-play dozens of careers including pilots, firefighters and police officers. And the 7000 sqm ‘mini city’ will be off-limits to parents.
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Whopping 375 showbags on offer at show
FROM superheroes to lollipops, Batman to Bertie Beetle — there’s a showbag to suit every taste among the 375 on offer at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show.
Brace yourself for a frosty weekend
IT’S a windy, cloudy day in Melbourne but brace yourself for wild winds and wet conditions over the weekend as a series of cold fronts sweep the country.
We help you beat school holiday boredom
AS we go deeper into Victoria’s school holidays the children are starting to get restless. Here’s some wild, weird and out-of-town ideas to keep them entertained.
Top tips for school holiday fun
KIDS bored and you’re out of ideas already? Here are the best school holidays activities around Melbourne, as recommended by the experts.
Where to find Melbourne’s best doughnuts
FROM Oakleigh to Ascot Vale and Croydon to the Queen Victoria Market, we’ve rounded up Melbourne’s best doughnut dealers.
Full moon wows Melbourne
A SUNNY morning has greeted Monday commuters after a spectacular full moon lit up the night sky. But it could get a little wet later.
Search on for little AFL lookalikes
DOES your little one share an uncanny resemblance with an AFL star? Now’s their time to shine. The NAB mini legends commercial is back.
Visionary puppets
A puppet child who dreams of flying finds all sorts of adventures in Nella’s Wings.
Snowfields covered in time for holidays
HEADING to the snow these school holidays? There’s been a dumping of snow overnight and there’s more to come.
Perfect weather to hit snow fields
UPDATE: SKIERS at Victoria’s snow spots can now enjoy the wintry conditions after a severe weather warning was issued.
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