Still no date for Southern Star wheel’s re-opening

Melbourne’s $100 million observation wheel remains shut almost three weeks after cracks developed in a bracing member during a heatwave.Engineers from Japan have been assessing the damage, noticed on January 30, and considering the best ways to repair the 120-metre-tall ferris wheel.”Following completion of this investigation, rectification works will be undertaken to repair affected areas,” [...]

Melbourne’s answer to London Eye is up and away

MELBURNIANS finally have the chance to perch 120 metres in the air and take a good, hard look at their city. But at $29 a pop for an adult, is it worth it?Operators of the Southern Star, the giant Ferris wheel at Docklands, are hoping so as the wheel finally opened to the public yesterday.It [...]

The Hume Highway

The Hume Highway, also known as the Hume Freeway, is possibly one of the most important roads on the Australian continent. It connects the two largest cities in the country, Sydney in New South Wales, and Melbourne in the State of Victoria.The Hume Highway derives its name from the Australian Explorer Hamilton Hume, who travelled [...]

Australia : Top Driving Routes

If you’re touching down at Melbourne Airport then you should definitely check out the Ocean Road drive. Taking in the sights of the Victoria coast line in Australia’s sunny south east, this incredible drive runs from Torquay to Warrnambool and is the most popular of the lot. Meandering through the lush rainforests of the Otway [...]

Marysville

Marysville, a subalpine village 90 minutes NE of Melbourne is a wonderland waiting to surprise you. Idyllic in any season, this hidden gem being off the main route is either a firm favourite of holiday makers, or is a new area for many to discover. You will be amazed at the abundance of bird life, [...]

Australian fruits may be next “superfruits”

A group of Australian scientists has suggested a dozen native Australian fruits that could be of interest to the natural products industry, particularly as antioxidants, in an article published in Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies.
“The search for world unique food ingredients and flavors with enhanced health-beneficial properties is at present one of the key [...]

Australia’s most expensive holidays

RENTING your own private island on the Great Barrier Reef and private jet tours are some of Australia’s most luxurious and expensive holidays.
Australian Traveller magazine has revealed how the world’s A-list celebrities and the super rich are holidaying down under.
Dubbed ‘The Seven Heavenly Sins’ the magazine has listed the country’s most expensive travel experiences across [...]

Etihad to fly daily to Middle East’s jewel from Melbourne

A NEW player has entered Melbourne’s international airline market.
Etihad Airways today launched a new non-stop daily service between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
Etihad will begin operating the Melbourne services from March next year.
Melbourne is the third Australian city to service Etihad’s flights, following Sydney and Brisbane.
Etihad Airways chief executive officer James [...]

Romance and Seduction package

THERE is something about rose petals that says “romance”. Sprinkle them over a king-size bed and it’s sure to ignite some passion.
For a wedding anniversary or just a couple’s special night, Melbourne’s five-star Stamford Plaza Hotel has put together a Romance and Seduction package.
Soft music is playing when we enter our suite and rose petals [...]

Festival to rock out with Patti Smith

IN her final year as director of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, Kristy Edmunds will leave arts lovers with a strong season to remember her by.
Legendary writer and 1970s rock performer Patti Smith will perform in Melbourne for the first time in more than a decade.
She will also join composer Philip Glass on stage for [...]