A short work week this week – the AFL Grand Final Eve public holiday on Friday 27 September provides a long weekend. Whether you’re into the footy or not, there’s always plenty happening around Melbourne and regional Victoria. Here’s what’s on this week
Author: Melbourning
Australian country music queen Kasey Chambers has announced a massive 2025 national tour which will see her play 30 gigs across Australia. She’ll be playing shows on her Backbone tour in Shepparton, Bendigo, Frankston, Sale, The Palms At Crown and Geelong in May/June 2025. The tour is off the back of Chambers’ thirteenth album, Backbone, due for release on 4 October. She’s also launching a new book the same week called Just Don’t Be A Dickhead. In a statement Chambers said: “I can’t wait to be sharing some new songs along with my old favourites and the stories and secrets…
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is hosting the first major survey of Tennant Creek Brio, an artist collective rooted in Warumungu Country, Northern Central Australia. Fusing First Nations traditions, the industrial remnants of the mining industry, and contemporary art influences, this exhibition reimagines the collective’s cross-cultural identities. The artworks draw upon the trauma of post-colonial histories, the resurgence of cultural practices, and the defiant resilience of a frontier community. Tennant Creek Brio consists of a diverse group of contemporary artists from both Northern Australia and Melbourne. They first united in 2016, working out of the local men’s centre,…
The National Rugby League (NRL) today confirmed the times and dates for Week Three of the NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series. Week Three will begin with the Preliminary Final clash between Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters on Friday, September 27, at AAMI Park. It will be followed on Saturday, September 28, by the match between Penrith Panthers and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Accor Stadium. Tickets will be on sale for both Week Three matches to the competing clubs’ ticketed members at 10am on Monday (September 23), while tickets for the competing clubs’ non-ticketed members will be on sale at 1pm. Tickets…
This Wednesday, 25 September, Zambrero will be giving away 300 burritos at every one of its 300 locations. That’s 90,000 free burritos. The promotion marks the opening of its 300th restaurant globally, cementing it as Australia’s largest Mexican restaurant chain. The newest store is here in Melbourne on Glenferrie Road Hawthorn. “We wanted to take this moment to celebrate with our customers, and what better way than with free burritos,” said Matt Kenny, Zambrero CEO. The new Hawthorn restaurant is led by one of Zambrero’s most experienced and accomplished Franchise Partners, Luke Grady. He owns 10 restaurants and has been involved…
It’s believed that the population of Victoria has reached seven million people for the first time ever. New projections from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have reveled the state was set to reach this milestone by early July this year. According to the ABS’s quarterly population report released this week, Victoria’s population was sitting at around 6.96 million people on 31 March this year. It had grown by 180,000 people – or 2.7 per cent – from the previous year. The state has added an extra million people in 8 years – Victoria’s population reached six million in 2016, The…
Indie-dance darlings Two Door Cinema Club and critically acclaimed Declan McKenna have announced they are joining forces this December for their first-ever co-headline tour of Australia. In Melbourne, you can catch them at Margaret Court Arena on Sunday 8 December. The dynamic pairing promises an unforgettable series of performances, blending Two Door Cinema Club’s infectious energy with Declan McKenna’s vibrant sounds, showcasing a mix of their chart-topping hits and new material in a captivating live experience like no other. Joining Two Door Cinema Club and Declan McKenna as special guest at all shows except Perth is indie-outfit Soft Launch. Two Door Cinema Club formed in 2007 in Northern Ireland and have since…
Melbourne’s ambitious Italian mega-market Il Mercato Centrale has finally opened at 546 Collins Street following two years of setbacks. Nestled within the historic McPherson Building, Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne beautifully captures the charm of a traditional Italian market – set across three levels with the capacity to feed more than 800 people at a time. The dynamic marketplace introduces the essence of Italy to the city, celebrating not just food but the artistry and craftsmanship behind it. Originally established in Florence in 2014, the Melbourne location is the first of its kind outside Italy, following successful ventures in Rome, Milan, and…
Australian furniture retailer, Mocka, is making waves in the world of fun-size furniture, with the launch of mini Mocka. These charming pint-sized pieces are designed to be playful yet practical, turning any space into a canvas of creativity where children can dream, play and grow. To celebrate, Mocka is teaming up with Melbourne’s beloved Nine Yards cafe at 1203 High Street Armadale, popping up a hub celebrating the creativity and imagination of little minds, fusing furniture and food – all in a fun-sized format! For one day only on 24 September, little foodies can pull up a tiny boucle stool,…
Beloved Australian pop icon, Kylie Minogue, has announced her highly anticipated ‘Tension Tour’ for 2025, which will see the global supersrwr perform in cities across the world. The tour is set to be Kylie’s biggest since 2011. Kylie will open the tour here in her home country, Australia before heading off to Asia, UK and the rest of the world. She will perform two hometown shows in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena on 20 and 21 February 2025. Kylie said: “I am beyond excited to announce the TENSION TOUR 2025. I can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over…
The Federal and Victorian State governments have kicked off works to rebuild Sunshine Station – creating capacity for a rail connection to Melbourne airport, and more frequent and reliable services in Melbourne’s growing west. Both governments have each committed $5 billion to the Melbourne Airport Rail Link, and upgrading Sunshine Station is the critical first part of the project. As part of the commitment to deliver the Melbourne Airport Rail Link, a $63.5 million investment will begin plans to rebuild Sunshine Station, which will also unlock capacity for future upgrades in the west. The new Sunshine Station will include additional…
Lululemon is hosting a series of free holistic wellbeing events around Australia in the lead up to World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The series is part of lululemon’s Together we grow campaign, which is aimed at empowering communities in Australia and New Zealand to get inspired, gear up, and join the movement to amplify one’s sense of wellbeing. Featuring sessions with local ambassadors, hosted by stores within the community, these events offer invigorating workouts, mindfulness workshops, and valuable community connections. Some of the classes available across Victoria include: Melbourne: Geelong: Sorrento: You can secure your spot here and also…