2017 BMW Caulfield Cup Carnival
The Caulfield Cup, a day on the calendar that sparks joy in the racing world. There is nothing quite like the buzz of a major racing event and the 2017 BMW Caulfield Cup was a day full of surprises, glitz,…
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Book of Exodus Part II told by children
After the stunning first instalment, Adena Jacobs and Aaron Orzech return to the stage with Part II of their innovative provocative series, Book Of Exodus Part II. Theatre in the oldest sense awaits you – captivating, moving, and compelling. A work of…
The Magnetic Fields 50 Song Memoir
The Melbourne Festival is full of creative, emotional, and intellectually stimulating art. The Festival is a treat for the senses and the Australian exclusive of the Magnetic Fields 50 Song Memoir is yet another reason for Melburnians to feel special….
Merah Malaysian
Merah is a lovely new Malaysian/South East Asian restaurant located on High Street, Northcote. Merah itself means red in Malay and the team’s inspiration comes from spice. Particularly their love of sambal, which for mine is the baklava of South…
Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse
Spring Racing has arrived. A time of year for fashion, champagne, sunshine, oh and did I mention, horse racing! Melbourne provided delightful sunshine and blue skies for Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse, making it an exceptional day filled with…
NGV Friday Nights: Dior & Electric Fields
The National Gallery of Victoria’s (NGV) Friday night sessions are always a highlight of any Melburnian’s calendar. How could they not be? A gallery viewing plus a noted headliner. When I say noted headliner, I mean it. The team doesn’t…
‘Dogs of Democracy’ Film Review and Interview with Director Mary Zournazi
‘What is the courage that we can have in the time of hopelessness?’ During our interview about her film Dogs of Democracy, philosopher Mary Zournazi expressed a desire to find courage when things seem hopeless. She told me that courage,…
All the lederhosen in Melbourne at Oktoberfest in the Gardens
Oktoberfest in the Gardens was an eye opening experience to the number of people in Melbourne that own lederhosen and dirndl dresses. (Hint: that number is in the thousands.) With an affinity for short shorts and short skirts, this event…
Spring menu launch at Souk
In the six months that it’s been open, Souk (the Arabic word for ‘bazaar’) has well and truly conquered Melbourne’s Middle Eastern food scene. With delicious share food, unpretentious and friendly staff and décor that is reminiscent of a classy…
Film Review: ‘Good Time’
A pretty good time with a pretty bad dude. Some films have great openings. They kick into gear immediately, and you know what kind of a movie you’re about to watch, because, in the first few minutes, the tone is…