Hello Reader, One of the things I enjoy most about running Seniors in Melbourne is hearing from readers who are doing life very much on their own terms. The old idea of what life should look like after 60 doesn’t really apply anymore. Some people are travelling more than ever. Others are learning new skills, volunteering, starting small businesses, exploring new hobbies or simply enjoying the freedom to spend their days exactly as they choose. There’s no single path — and that’s what makes it...
8 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Last week I found myself in a room full of the people shaping the future of tourism in Victoria. The occasion was the Victorian Tourism Industry Council’s annual Vision Summit — where operators, event organisers, government and industry leaders gather to talk about what’s ahead. One thing became very clear. Tourism isn’t just a “nice to have”. It’s a $46 billion industry in Victoria — bigger than mining and agriculture combined. I reflected on why I started Seniors in Melbourne...
15 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, I’ve recently started following the journey of a Melbourne retiree named Michael Kerrisk — and I can’t stop thinking about it. At 63, Michael has set himself a remarkable challenge: travelling from Melbourne to London without getting on a single plane. No quick long-haul flight, no shortcuts. Instead, trains, buses, ships and a carefully mapped route that will take him through Southeast Asia, across China and into Central Asia — the “Stans” — before eventually reaching Europe....
22 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, It's Terrie here. Last week we took an easy train ride to the Showgrounds for the Caravan and Camping Show — and what a sight! From enormous luxury motorhomes (sadly beyond our budget!) to compact little vans, there were hundreds to step inside and compare. I quickly realised how useful it is to inspect them in person. Some were easy to climb into, others not so much — wobbly steps and missing handrails are worth noting. The Showgrounds is large, so I was grateful for the...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, It's Kathy here! Revisiting familiar places at different stages of life can be surprisingly moving — and full of new discoveries. Thanks to the City of Melbourne, I recently joined their Chalk and Walk activity at Fawkner Park, part of the summer seniors program. Yes, sanctioned chalk graffiti! But this park was a very different place to the one I knew as a teenager back in the early 1970s. Back then, Fawkner Park meant winter softball matches — freezing winds, muddy slides,...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, I smiled this week when I read that The New York Times has named Melbourne one of the top places in the world to visit in 2026. Quite the endorsement — especially for those of us who already call this city home. It’s a timely reminder that we don’t always need a long-haul flight to feel like we’re travelling. Melbourne and Victoria offer so much to explore: neighbourhoods we haven’t wandered in years, regional towns perfect for a gentle day trip, exhibitions, walks, and...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, It’s Terrie here, I did something a little unexpected recently — I took part in a professional documentary-style interview to record our family’s love and life story. I’ll admit, when our daughter first suggested it, I was hesitant. Being filmed felt a bit daunting. But I’m so glad I said yes. Julian, the filmmaker from My Life Story Legacy, guided us gently through the whole process. We reflected on our 52 years of marriage, looked back through decades of photos, and talked...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, While exploring our latest articles on the city’s hidden gems, I came across a few real head-turners: The world’s first feature-length film, The Story of the Kelly Gang (1906), was made right here in Melbourne. Vegemite was invented in the 1920s by Dr Cyril Callister for Fred Walker & Co in the Melbourne area. The State Library of Victoria, established in 1854, is Australia’s oldest continuously operating public library. Early plans for an underground City Loop date back almost...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Kathy here. Not so long ago, my relationship with the city was a simple one. In and out. One errand, one appointment, then straight back home. Practical, efficient — and, if I’m honest, a little rushed. Something has shifted recently. After joining one of the Seniors in Melbourne walking tours, the city seemed to open up to me in a new way. I found myself lingering. Wandering into arcades I’d previously hurried past. Sitting down for coffee rather than grabbing it on the run....
2 months ago • 4 min read