STELLA: A Powerful New Australian Musical About Stella Miles Franklin – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

By Abigail Claire Farmer A Standing Ovation for STELLA A standing ovation on opening night is earned, and STELLA deserved every moment of its applause. Seven years in the making, the brand-new Australian musical STELLA made its long-awaited debut at Monash University’s Alexander Theatre, delivering an impassioned retelling of the life of one of Australia’s […]

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Cartier at NGV Melbourne: the highly anticipated 2026 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition and one of the most extraordinary showcases ever presented in Australia.

Cartier Exhibition Melbourne 2026 Review: Inside NGV’s Stunning Winter Masterpieces Showcase Now open at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Cartier is the highly anticipated 2026 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition and one of the most extraordinary showcases ever presented in Australia. Featuring nearly 400 remarkable jewels, timepieces and precious objects, alongside rare archival materials, original design drawings, […]

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Donna Demaio Celebrates 200 Episodes of Sounds Good With Donna Demaio as Remarkable Media Career Continues

Just another milestone to add to an already impressive list of achievements. Respected Melbourne journalist, broadcaster and media personality Donna Demaio is preparing to celebrate a significant career milestone, with the 200th episode of her popular radio program Sounds Good With Donna Demaio set to air on June 16. For many broadcasters, reaching 200 episodes would be […]

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A spectacular one-night-only tribute to John Farnham will take over Rod Laver Arena on September 20th. Big names include Keith Urban, Richard Marx, Tina Arena and Celine Dion.

A spectacular one-night-only tribute to John Farnham will take over Rod Laver Arena in September 2026, featuring Celine Dion, Keith Urban, Jimmy Barnes, Tina Arena and more while raising funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia. John Farnham Tribute Concert to Unite Global Superstars for a Once-in-a-Generation Melbourne Celebration Australia will come together to celebrate […]

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Good Food & Wine Show 2026 Melbourne | Celebrity Chefs & New Experiences.

Good Food & Wine Show 2026 Returns to Melbourne With Celebrity Chefs, Exclusive Experiences and Australia’s Biggest Culinary Celebration The highly anticipated Good Food & Wine Show (GFWS) officially launches its 2026 national tour this weekend in Melbourne, bringing together Australia’s leading chefs, winemakers, producers and food personalities for one of the country’s most loved […]

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The Magic Pudding: The Opera Returns to Melbourne with Music, Mischief and Family Fun.

The Magic Pudding Is Back — And He’s Still Causing Trouble Victorian Opera is serving up another helping of Victorian Opera’s The Magic Pudding: The Opera, bringing Norman Lindsay’s beloved Australian classic back to Melbourne stages this May. Returning for a limited season, the much-loved production transforms the iconic children’s story into a lively 60-minute operatic […]

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623 Collins Is Reviving Melbourne’s Golden Era of Glamour.

623 Collins Melbourne: Luxury Heritage Development Reviving Old Melbourne Glamour There’s a reason everyone in Melbourne’s design scene keeps mentioning 623 Collins. The upcoming 42-storey development isn’t just another luxury tower arriving in the CBD — it’s making heritage feel exciting again. Set to transform one of Collins Street’s most historically significant sites, the project […]

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Once the Musical – A Soulful and Intimate Triumph at Chapel Off Chapel.

AG Theatre’s production of Once at Chapel Off Chapel delivers a deeply emotional and immersive theatre experience filled with vulnerability, music and powerful performances. Review by Craig Lawson One night at Once simply wasn’t enough. There’s something magical about walking into Chapel Off Chapel and instantly feeling transported into another world, and opening night of Once did exactly that. […]

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