It’s August, and that part of this City of Literature’s calendar given over to enlightening speakers, fervent debate, and general conviviality known as The Melbourne Writers Festival. Headquartered at Federation Square, using ACMI,Deakin Edge and the forecourt, this ideas fest…
Melbourne has truly established itself as Australia’s food and drink capital. This autumn the city was the first outside of New York and London to host The World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards, and then the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards followed…
Melbourne is truly the festival city. And it just ramps up in the autumn. From the Brunswick Music Festival to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, it’s non-stop. Adding into the mix is the City of Melbourne’s Cultural Diversity Week , running 18…
The Plus Ones went on an expedition to a dodgy car park behind Federation Square to preview The Art of Banksy. Viewing the infamous street artist’s work was all the more visceral as the exhibit was still under construction at…
I must confess, I am a little bit of a wine snob. I’m by no means an expert though, and I love any opportunity to develop my knowledge and treat my palate to something new. Naturally, I was very excited…
Wolf Creek is one of my favourite movies to show international friends who are considering doing some backpacking around Australia. It’s mean, I know. But hey, it is based on a true story. The team at Stan. have now turned…
After delighting the hearts of doofers and electronic lovers during its inaugural season, Piknic Électronik Melbourne has pulled out all the stops for a stellar 2016 season at its new home, The Paddock in Federation Square. Starting out in Montreal…
We did it all in November: a gin pop-up bar in the Botanical Gardens; book and magazine launches; an Indian festival of colours; and of course, we managed to stuff our faces with some delicious food while we were at it….
Beer DeLuxe is celebrating an Australian summer the best way possible – with cold beer. Nestled in Federation Square, Beer DeLuxe offers respite from the summer heat in its alcove of glass and shade. Every Wednesday this summer from 5pm,…
Have you ever been to an escape room? I never had, I know they’re insanely popular but the thought conjures claustrophobic feelings of elevator failure: walls closing in, gasping for air – all that fun stuff… Thankfully the team at Secret Squirrel…