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M E LBOU R N E No matter what you’re looking for, Melbourne offers something for everyone this spring.

The heat is being turned up in Melbourne as a spectacular array of arts, fashion and sporting events provide an abundance of colour and excitement for visitors and locals alike.

Be a part of history at fabulous Flemington for this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival which sees the 155th running of the Melbourne Cup or feast on a smorgasbord of arts and culture at the Melbourne Festival and the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Whether you immerse yourself in the work of the renaissance masters at Masterpieces from the Hermitage: The Legacy of Catherine the Great or are inspired by the blockbuster David Bowie is exhibition, it’s time to spring into Melbourne and let your imagination run wild.

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UN T I L 8 N OVE M BE R MASTERPIECES FROM THE HERMITAGE: THE LEGACY OF CATHERINE THE GREAT National Gallery of Victoria

Take a journey back in time to a period of decadence and beauty through the jawdropping personal collection of one of Russia’s most impressive leaders, Catherine the Great. This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, from the Hermitage in St Petersburg, features more than 500 works from the likes of Rembrandt, Velasquez, Rubens and Titian.

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2 8 AU GU ST– 4 S E PTEM BER MELBOURNE SPRING FASHION WEEK Various Locations

’Tis the season to be fashionable, and what better way to start than this premiere Melbourne fashion event, happening all over the city?

FOR MORE ON MSFW, SEE PAGE 10

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MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL Various Locations

Take some of Australia’s funniest comedians, a handful of musicians and a generous smattering of devilishly talented performers.

Mix them together and spread evenly throughout Melbourne over two weeks, and what do you get? One of the most riotously fun events on the city’s cultural calendar.

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THE WW1 CENTENARY EXHIBITION Melbourne Museum

Commemorating a century since World War One, this exhibition has been wowing crowds since opening in April. On loan from the Imperial War Museums in London, this Australasian exclusive uses state-of-the-art technology to demonstrate the realities of a war that shaped the world we live in.

12 SEPTEMBER – 7 NOVEMBER MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL Flemington Racecourse

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The man, the myth, the legend. Explore the life and times of David Bowie, one of the most iconic and innovative artists of the past 50 years. This exhibition, borrowed from London’s esteemed Victoria and Albert Museum, takes visitors through Bowie’s career in music, film and fashion in an enthralling display of colour and music.

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11–26 S E PT E M BE R 2015 TOYOTA AFL FINALS SERIES MCG and Etihad Stadium GET A FOOTY FIX ON PAGE 16

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MELBOURNE FESTIVAL The Melbourne Festival has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the most innovative celebrations of the arts anywhere in the country.

Be amazed as performers from across Australia and around the world converge to deliver inspiring performances all over town.

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1 9 –2 5 OCTOB ER MELBOURNE KNOWLEDGE WEEK Various Locations

For one week in October, the spotlight shines on thought leaders, innovation and the institutions that make Melbourne a leading knowledge city. Go behind the scenes of Melbourne’s greatest medical institutions, talk to cutting-edge innovators and learn more about the knowledge that drives Australia’s economy.

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2015 PRAMAC AUSTRALIAN MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX

LURID BEAUTY: AUSTRALIAN SURREALISM AND ITS ECHOES

Phillip Island

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

As the 2015 MotoGP season works its way towards its climax, Phillip Island comes alive with noise, colour and excitement for all.

Awaken the senses as the world’s fastest two-wheeled athletes put everything on the line for the ultimate success.

This exciting exhibition features more than 200 paintings, drawings, films and more, celebrating surrealism and the impact it had on the Australian art world of the 1930s.

Juxtaposing historical and contemporary pieces, it showcases the work of artists like Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker and David Noonan.

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Since its inception in 1979, the Masters has established itself as one of the most highly esteemed golf tournaments in the country.

Watch Australia’s finest golfers battle against each other, as well as legends from around the world, in this absorbing four-day contest.

Celebrate one of Melbourne’s most loved exports, live music, in this week-long party of epic proportions. City and suburban venues are taken over by well-travelled troubadours and up-and-comers alike, and with a bounty of free gigs springing up in the most unexpected of places, there’s music for all ears.

David Bowie is: Promotional photograph of David Bowie for ‘Diamond Dogs’, 1974.

Photograph by Terry O'Neill Image © Victoria and Albert Museum Melbourne Fringe Festival: Sarah Walker Melbourne Festival: Steven Rhall

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No Time for Horsing Around T HE N EWCO M ERS This year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival is bigger than ever, with two additional Carnival race days. The Sofitel Girls’ Day Out (12 September) celebrates the return of spring horse racing to Flemington, with ladies keen to dress up in their finest hats and heels as the horses gallop past. For those with an eye on the ponies though, Turnbull Stakes Day (4 October) showcases some of the finest thoroughbreds of the season testing their mettle.

THE BIG FOUR AAMI Victoria Derby Day (31 October) is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious days of racing in Australasia, featuring the Group 1 AAMI Victoria Derby. With a crowd decked out in black and white, it’s a day of tradition, when Flemington embodies a world of glamour and sophistication.

It’s hard to top the main attraction though – Emirates Melbourne Cup Day (3 November), featuring the ‘race that stops a nation’, the Emirates Melbourne Cup. With more than 100,000 people trackside, it’s an opportunity to experience one of Australia’s most historic and iconic sporting moments.

Australia’s largest outdoor fashion event, Crown Oaks Day (5 November), is traditionally Ladies’ Day and, as such, plays host to the Fashions on the Field finals. Rounding out the Carnival, Emirates Stakes Day (7 November) is a family day out. With an abundance of free activities available for children, it ensures a smile on every face.

12 SEPTEMBER Sofitel Girls' Day Out 4 OCTOBER Turnbull Stakes Day

Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Adult General Admission tickets from $20 flemington.com.au/melbourne-cup-carnival

31 OCTOBER AAMI Victoria Derby Day 3 NOVEMBER Emirates Melbourne Cup Day

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Q2 How heavy was Phar Lap’s heart? hich year saw the highest ever Q3 WMelbourne Cup Day crowd? many horses have won Q4 HtheowMelbourne Cup with odds of 100–1?

True or False: Jockeys must Q5 have a blood alcohol content of 0.00 to ride in Victoria.

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Fashionable Time

BY DYLAN STEWART

Melbourne’s fashion scene comes to life at the Melbourne Cup Carnival and other race days across town during the season.

With decades of style to draw on, designers are at the top of their game.

The story of Melbourne fashion is, in many ways, similar to the story of Melbourne in general. Many of the trends, styles and looks that have permeated into the culture have, at least in part, been reflections of European looks.

As the city has matured over the past 30 to 40 years, the Melbourne fashion scene has come into its own, representing a diverse, forward-thinking population.

The scene is brimming with local talent and many designers are establishing their own boutique labels for customers to enjoy.

Melbourne designers are looking at new and innovative ways to present their products. In what’s become a significant trend, emerging designers are catering to shoppers who want a fashion ‘experience’, not just new clothes. Pop-up stores, bespoke services and in-store events mean that, even during spring, when Melbourne comes alive with the colour of horse racing, fashion-lovers celebrate the process of making a new purchase as much as they do when they wear it for the first time.

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Richard Nylon Millinery 71 Kerr Street, Fitzroy richardnylon.com Lucy Folk 1A Crossley Street lucyfolk.com Christine 181 Flinders Lane christineaccessories.com

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LOOKING GOOD

More than just a collection of stores and labels, Melbourne’s shopping precincts have everything for the ultimate retail experience. Being fashionable is more than wearing the right clothes – it’s a state of mind.

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week is a uniquely Melbourne event that showcases the city’s vibrancy through its distinctive program of fashion, shopping, entertainment and hospitality experiences. The event reinforces Melbourne’s status as the fashion capital of Australia and its global reputation as an innovative fashion and retail destination.

If MSFW has you feeling a little extravagant, Myer offers a personal shopping service to help you choose all the right outfits for the season. At outlets across Melbourne, including the city’s flagship store at Bourke Street Mall, get dolled up with Cat Morrison, the resident personal shopper and stylist at Myer Melbourne. “It’s a great tool for everyone,” she says, “especially those who are time poor or who just want to polish and update their look but don’t know where to start.” Bookings can be arranged via email or phone and are available on weekends as well as late nights.

For the modern man, a fine suit and a clean pair of shoes is just the start. To complete your outfit, look no further than Lord Coconut for bespoke men’s accessories sure to impress. The store is home to more than 500 individual items handmade by about 40 Australian-based jewellers, designers and artisans and, fitted out as something of a natural history museum, it’s an elegant experience for any discerning gent.

MSFW: Various Locations, thatsmelbourne.com.au/msfw Myer Melbourne: Bourke Street Mall, 9661 1111 Lord Coconut: Level 4, Carlow House, 289 Flinders Lane, lordcoconut.com

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Top 5: Emporium Melbourne Here are our top tips for visitors to Melbourne’s newest shopping precinct, Emporium Melbourne.

Q LO 1 UA NIglobal leader in innovative, functional and affordable clothing, Uniqlo’s Emporium store is its first Australian outlet and one of the flagship retailers in the precinct.

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TO PS H O P The world’s largest highstreet fashion retailer has opened its biggest outlet in the Southern Hemisphere, here spanning across two whole levels.

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JAC + JACK This local label has been around since 2004 and offers fine garments with a strong focus on quality and natural fibres like cashmere and silk.

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M A RC CAI N For four decades the house of Marc Cain has been designing premium collections and Emporium is the label’s exclusive Australian home.

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Emporium Melbourne 287 Lonsdale Street emporiummelbourne.com.au

A one-stop shop for traditional haircuts, grooming products and even bespoke footwear, leather accessories and men’s jewellery, Captains of Industry has everything the fashionable gentleman could need. Being Melbourne, the coffee’s pretty great too.

Combining old-fashioned values with modern technologies and techniques, Miss Fox is a haven for relaxation, rejuvenation and reinvention for women looking to treat themselves or a girlfriend. Manicures, massages and professional make-up services and even martinis… What could be better?

Level 1, 2 Somerset Place captainsofindustry.com.au

Levels 1–3, 285 Little Collins Street missfox.com.au

NEW S H ANGHAI Emporium’s third-level dining court is nothing like traditional shopping centre food offerings.

Nowhere is this more evident than when you’re eating the sumptuous dumplings on offer here.

FRASER PLACE MELBOURNE Fraser Place Melbourne provides the perfect base to enjoy the cultural, retail and business precincts of Victoria’s capital. Each studio apartment contains its own kitchenette, making either a short or long stay incredibly comfortable.

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Zoo adventures await!

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Werribee Open Range Zoo

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Meet our cute, new animal babies! Say hello to our adorable ducklings, waddling baby wombats and Rascal the kangaroo joey to name just a few. Plus catch a special baby talk and bring your favourite toy in for a check-up!

Leap into the new look World of Frogs exhibit and meet our precious, endangered frogs. Enjoy daily amphibian keeper talks, storytelling and take part in our Find the Corroboree Frog Hunt!

Travel to Africa and come face to face with zebra, giraffe, rhinos and more! Pick up your Zoo Passport on arrival, then navigate to our official checkpoints to collect passport stamps. Plus check out our new toddler adventure trail!

Visit us this spring!

Open daily 9am to 5pm | www.zoo.org.au/spring * Free admission for children under 16 on weekends, Victorian Government school holidays (19 September – 4 October) and public holidays.

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This Winter, see a dazzling array of artworks acquired by Catherine the Great, including works by Rembrandt, Velazquez, Rubens and Van Dyck, as well as marble sculptures, opulent decorative arts and rare drawings.

Exclusive to Melbourne. Only at the National Gallery of Victoria

FREE EXHIBITION — Open daily 10am - 5pm ACMI, Federation Square acmi.net.au

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M Y M E LB O U R N E

BY DY LA N S T E WA RT

Brett Morley This very modern milliner brings sophisticated style to the races.

The Melbourne Cup Carnival brings out the best in Melbourne’s fashion scene, and nowhere is it more evident than on the city's most stylish heads.

One man who knows this better than most is Elwoodbased milliner Brett Morley. “ I was always interested in fashion and design, and the move to millinery came about very organically. I had a salon in South Melbourne for six years, and decided it would be good to have some millinery in the store in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup Carnival.” hile the city’s millinery set is relatively small, the W Melbourne Cup Carnival is its time to shine. But when all the hard work has been done and the pieces have been purchased, which race day is the best? “ Derby Day is probably my favourite because everyone looks amazing en masse in their monochromatic black and white,” says Morley. “Melbourne’s on the world stage, so no matter which day you attend, it’s the best time of year.”

For more of Brett’s designs, visit brettmorley.com or facebook.com/brettmorleymillinery. Brett also runs weekend millinery workshops for beginners from his Elwood home-studio starting at $250.

Brett’s Tips RESTAURANT: Two of my favourite restaurants in the city are Maha [21 Bond Street] for Middle Eastern food and Supernormal [180 Flinders Lane] for great Asian fusion meals.

BAR: The Supper Club [1/161 Spring Street] is a great place for a drink, and I also like The Nelson in St Kilda [2/56 Acland Street, St Kilda].

To read the full interview with Brett and to see his six favourite creations, visit

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MEN’S FASHION: I love Anton’s [Ground floor, Melbourne Central, 211 La Trobe Street], which offers a vintage feel and a Gatsby vibe.

ULTIMATE SPRING RACING FASHION TIP: Be yourself and feel comfortable. Because if you’re not comfortable it really shows!

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AFL FINALS

Catch the Finals Fever The AFL reaches its high point during September, and this year it’s spilling over – in a big way – into October.

Aussie Rules football is like a religion in Melbourne, and there’s no place better to experience a game than the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground during the 2015 Toyota AFL Finals Series (11–26 September). Three weeks of intense combat will see heroes born and entertainment for all.

Now taking place on a public holiday and incorporating a new route leading to the MCG itself, the AFL Grand Final Parade (2 October) will be unlike any that have come before. Of course, the main attraction is the 2015 Toyota AFL Grand Final (3 October),

where the nation’s two best teams face off for the ultimate prize, the AFL Premiership Cup. After the Grand Final, the MCG opens up for the annual (and free!)

MCG Open Day (4 October). Touch the hallowed turf, visit the change rooms and gain rare access to parts of the stadium that are usually off limits.

Melbourne Cricket Ground Brunton Avenue, Richmond mcg.org.au

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PERSILLADE Persillade offers plenty of breakfast, lunch and dinner options and features an enviable (and affordable) wine list. A classy option.

150 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne persillade.com.au

LONDON TAVERN With plenty of bar space, a solid menu of pub classics and a huge beer garden, the London Tavern is the perfect place to prepare for a big game at the MCG. 238 Lennox Street, Richmond thelondon.net.au

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Part of the new Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Information Centre, the social-enterprise venture KereKere Green serves up great lunchtime fare and fantastic coffee just a stone’s throw from the ground.

230 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne kerekere.org

PERSILLADE, EAST MELBOURNE

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We asked Melbourne parents about their top holiday activities.

“ My kids love going to IMAX. Last holidays we saw a movie in 3D and were all blown away by the sound and the sights of the giant screen. It’s the third-largest movie screen in the world and, what’s more, when you buy an adult ticket to IMAX you get half-price entry to Melbourne Museum. Kids get free entry anyway, so it makes for a great day out.”

M E L B O U R N E ZO O, PA R K V I L L E

Francis, dad to Zoe (9) and Jack (7) IMAX Melbourne, Rathdowne Street, Carlton Family tickets from $42 imaxmelbourne.com.au

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“ Our kids are really active, so they love the interactivity of the National Sports Museum at the MCG. The boys love the footy and, the last time we went, our daughter and her friends didn’t want to leave. The Shane Warne 3D hologram is pretty amazing too!”

Kate, mum to David (16), Samantha (14) and Chloe (11)

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National Sports Museum, MCG, Brunton Avenue, Richmond Family tickets $55; add a Family MCG Tour for $15 nsm.org.au

“ Bonnie gets so excited when we go to Melbourne Zoo. She loves watching the baboons, but her new favourite animal is the baby pygmy hippo, Obi, who was born earlier this year. My favourite zoo moment was seeing her face light up the first time a butterfly landed on her hand in the butterfly enclosure.”

Sally, mum to Bonnie (2) Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue, Parkville Adult tickets $31; under 15s free on weekends, public and school holidays zoo.org.au/melbourne

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THE ICONIC MCG Explore Australia’s heart of sport at the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground. Take an unforgettable MCG Tour, then discover Australia’s largest sporting collection and test your skills in the interactive gallery at the National Sports Museum.

Finals fever hits Melbourne this season, as the MCG plays host to AFL’s Grand Final week. Celebrations lead into the unmatchable MCG Open Day on October 4. Open every day inside Gate 3, the mighty ‘G simply can’t be missed!

For more information visit mcg.org.au, nsm.org.au or call +61 3 9657 8879

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CHEESE + WINE

Indulgent

Melbourne Any visit to Melbourne deserves an indulgent treat, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best cheese and wine purveyors the city – and its suburbs – has to offer.

L A F O RM AGGE RIA With decades of Italian cheese-making heritage in their veins, La Formaggeria’s Sabrina and Katia Cappodocio know a thing or two about what a good cheese is all about. Stop in for a sample, a coffee or a sweet treat as you stroll along Acland Street.

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72 Acland Street, St Kilda (corner Carlisle Street) laformaggeria.com.au

TH E MI LTO N A newcomer to the beachside suburb of Elwood (it opened in April 2015), this cool, sophisticated wine bar is all class. With a wine list and cocktail menu to match its elegant interior, the Milton is made for lingering.

134 Ormond Road, Elwood themilton.co

M E AT F ISH W INE A relative newcomer to Melbourne’s dining scene, Meat Fish Wine employs technology that offers the chance to taste premium, aged wine (a glass of Penfold’s Grange, anyone?) without having to purchase an entire bottle. There's a great menu to match.

31 Artemis Lane meatfishwine.com

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PUNCH LANE A pioneer of laneway dining, Punch Lane has been satisfying wine-lovers and theatregoers (it’s just around the corner from the Princess and Her Majesty’s Theatres) for two decades. The 19-page drinks menu may seem intimidating, but the staff will gladly help you choose the right beverage for the occasion.

43 Little Bourke Street punchlane.com.au

Abode by Easystay is St Kilda’s new four-star studio apartment hotel. These recently renovated double, twin and family studio apartments are right in the heart of St Kilda. They offer rain showers, de-mist mirrors, automatic black-out blinds, kitchenettes with dishwashers, and a modern, beachside feel. Enjoy free in-house movies and free Wi-Fi access. Book direct and mention this ad for a complimentary Continental Breakfast Buffet for two.

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Check-in at 63 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda 8598 0251 | 1300 301 730 stay@easystay.com.au easystay.com.au

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T&C: *Breakfast deal is not valid during peak and event periods. Subject to availability.

Valid until 30 November 2015. Reception 7am to 1 1am.

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SHIFTY C HÈVR E Situated on ever-trendy Brunswick Street, Shifty Chèvre boasts some of the best Australian and imported cheeses on rotation.

Taste fromage in all its forms, including melted into decadent croque-monsieurs. Wednesday night is raclette night and dinner is served until 10pm.

375 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy shiftychevre.com.au

Nestled in Melbourne’s famous city laneways, Crossley Hotel is walking distance from major attractions, and surrounded by theatres and restaurants. Crossley Hotel offers boutique accommodation, with standard and superior rooms and one- to two-bedroom Terrace Apartments. Rooms include free in-house movies and free Wi-Fi. Book direct and mention this ad to receive a delicious complimentary Continental Buffet Breakfast for two.

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51 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne 9639 1639 stay@crossleyhotel.com.au crossleyhotel.com.au

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T&C: *Free breakfast deal not available over peak and event dates. Subject to availability.

Offer expires 30 November 2015.

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Come inside and discover State Library Victoria Explore stunning spaces, free exhibitions and children’s activities in one of Melbourne’s most magnificent buildings.

Free tours daily Free lockers and wifi available

slv.vic.gov.au #statelibraryvic

328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Monday–Thursday 10am–9pm Friday–Sunday 10am–6pm Exhibition and event hours vary, check our website for details.

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L A N E WAYS

See for

Yourself

Melbourne is overflowing with artistic hotspots, but nowhere is a better place to find them than in the city’s lanes and alleyways. We’ve selected six highlights and paired them with a local bar to enjoy!

Albert Coates Ln

180

56

Bennetts Ln

Chinese Museum

Punch Ln

Cohen Pl

Smythe Ln

6 Crossley St

153

2

Block Arc

Windsor Pl

Meyers Pl

Russell Pl

Rainbow Al

Melbourne Pl

3 Presgrave Pl

Melbourne Town Hall

220

120

75

Dame Edna Pl

2

Alfred Pl

Bank Pl

Equitable Pl

Block Pl

Lt Collins St

Union Ln

Royal Arcade

Carson Pl

The Causeway

Howey Pl

The Walk Arc

TRAMS

McKillop St

151

Market Ln

Paynes Pl

180

BO UR KE ST

Croft Al

Coverlid Pl

La Trobe Pl

BOURKE ST MALL

Bullens Ln

Postal Ln

Rankins Ln

Somerset Pl

Warburton Ln

Racing Club Ln

Hardware Ln

Lt Bourke St

CHINATOWN

PARLIAMENT STATION

Liverpool St

4 Corrs Ln

Waratah Pl

Heffernan Ln

Celestial Av

Tattersalls Ln

239

Driver Ln

259

Niagara Ln

Emporium Melbourne

Caledonian Ln

GREEK PRECINCT Hardware Ln

Goldie Pl

LO N S DA L E ST

S P R I NG ST

Sniders Ln

Red Cape Ln

E X H I B I TI ON ST

Melbourne Central

State Library Victoria

R U S S E LL ST

Drewery Pl

S WA NSTON ST

352

Knox Pl

MELBOURNE CENTRAL STATION

Drewery Ln

Finlay Av

Hardware St

Lt Lonsdale St

QU EE N ST

W I LLI A M ST

Guildford Ln

E LI Z A B E TH ST

L A TR O BE ST

Duckboard Pl

Malthouse Ln

George Pde ACDC Ln

Oliver Ln

Rutledge Ln

St Paul’s Cathedral

5 Hosier Ln

Cathedral Ar

City Square

Regent Pl

Manchester Ln

Centre Pl

57

342

City Library

Scott Al

Bond St

Immigration Museum

1

Degraves St

Flinders Ln

Bligh Pl

Market St

53

Fulham Pl

CO L L IN S ST

3 minutes walk per block

FL IN D ER S ST FLINDERS ST STATION

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DAI NE S I NG ER This space represents a number of contemporary Australian artists working in a variety of mediums.

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Basement, 325 Flinders Lane dainesinger.com Drink Nearby: Robot Bar 12 Bligh Place / robotsushi.com

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TCB ART I NC. Head upstairs for this gallery where emerging and established artists are given free rein.

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FEDERATION SQUARE

UN IO N L ANE ST RE E T ART Located just off the Bourke Street Mall, this tiny thoroughfare features a number of huge, vibrant murals.

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T W E NT YBYT HIRT Y GA LLE RY Take a peek into this glass box, which is, in fact, Melbourne’s smallest artist-run space.

Union Lane

20 Presgrave Place

Drink Nearby: The Butterfly Club Carson Place (off Little Collins St) thebutterflyclub.com

Drink Nearby: Bar Americano 20 Presgrave Place facebook.com/baramericanomel

MAIL B OX ART SPAC E Check out experimental work in this series of restored mailboxes in a building foyer.

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GAL L E RY F UNAK I Displaying jewellery exhibitions, and a range of artists’ catalogues and monographs.

Level 1, 12 Waratah Place tcbartinc.org.au

141-143 Flinders Lane mailboxartspace.com.au

4 Crossley Street galleryfunaki.com.au

Drink Nearby: Manchuria Level 1, 7 Waratah Place

Drink Nearby: Dutchess Level 2, 146 Flinders Street dutchess.com.au

Drink Nearby: Double Happiness 21 Liverpool Street double-happiness.com.au melbnow.com.au

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GIFTS FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE Amid the laneways, arcades, malls and pop-up shops, there’s one place in the heart of Melbourne where the perfect gift can be found.

Welcome to Collins234.

Home to some of Melbourne’s finest and most unique fashion, beauty and specialty retailers, the stylish Collins234 Boutique Place is conveniently located near the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, and is accessible via one of Melbourne’s trademark laneways, Howey Place.

F O R HE R Check out local designers like hannii for exquisite evening gowns, Anna Fiori for handmade, high-fashion footwear, and INDIGO’s flagship store for colourful, quintessentially Melbourne garments.

For an indulgent treat, visit French Pink, a boutique manicure and pedicure salon dedicated to natural nail care.

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F O R TH E KI D S Offering everything that makes Britain great and the best selection of goodies from America and Ireland, Treats From Home has everything from Yorkies to Dime Bars, Toffee Crisps and more. Dymocks Bookstore on the lower ground floor is perfect for that special gift for your youngster. A huge range of books, an ABC Centre and an in-store café (try the soup!) means this outlet is popular with locals and visitors alike.

234 Collins Street collins234.com.au

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F O R HIM Looking for a gift for a stylish gentleman?

Melbourne fashion icon SABA has been dressing men for 50 years, and celebrates its modernist heritage through a signature, modern style. In terms of accessories, German leather goods designer Braun Büffel is situated right on Collins Street and is known for its exceptional workmanship and classic elegance.