Hello Reader, Diane here. Somehow December has arrived in a flash, and like many grandparents, we’ve been out exploring all the Christmas magic Melbourne has to offer. It’s been such a lovely way to spend time with the grandkids — and, truth be told, I think I enjoy it just as much as they do. We started with the Myer Christmas Windows, which are a charming LEGO theme this year. Between Santaland up on Level 7 and the LEGO playground down in the basement, it makes for a full and very joyful...
7 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, It’s Kathy here! I popped into the Balwyn Cinema recently to see The Travellers, the new Bruce Beresford film starring the incomparable Bryan Brown — and what a treat it was. On so many levels, it’s an important piece of Australian filmmaking. I loved it so much I’m already planning to see it again… possibly more than once. As many of you know, Tuesdays are discount days — always handy for us — though this time I did have a very chatty couple beside me! Still, Balwyn remains one...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Here’s one to add to your day-trip list — Badass Women of the Yarra Ranges is now showing at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum. Running until 7 December, this bold digital storytelling project celebrates the trailblazing women who’ve shaped the Yarra Ranges and beyond. From household names like Dame Nellie Melba to local heroes such as Dorothy ‘Dot’ Peters, these stories highlight courage, creativity, and sheer determination. It’s a fascinating mix of history, storytelling and...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, It’s Angie here, a new and inspired contributor for Seniors in Melbourne. Have you ever visited the Melbourne Recital Centre? The recent Mostly Mozart concert was my first experience there — and what a delightful introduction it was. One of the joys of reaching “Seniors status” is embracing more first-time experiences, and this one included morning tea, beautiful music, and discovering ANAM — the Australian National Academy of Music, where young musicians refine their craft. The...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, We’re so excited to share something new with you! We’ve teamed up with local writer and tour guide Paul Daffey, who knows Melbourne’s stories like the back of his hand. Together, we’re launching a series of walking tours that bring the city’s past to life — from the people and places that shaped it to the hidden corners you might have walked past a hundred times without knowing its story. These Melbourne walking tours have been created especially for our 60+ community — relaxed,...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, It's Terrie here. When I heard from Seniors in Melbourne that there was a guided tour of St Albans Market as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, I jumped at the chance. I actually grew up in St Albans but hadn’t been back for over 25 years — so it felt like the perfect opportunity for a nostalgic day out. I caught the train up from Geelong and couldn’t help but smile thinking of my teenage self sprinting for the train to my first city job. Of course, the old boom gates and...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, We’re excited to introduce our newest writer, Nadine Creswell-Myatt. A proud Melburnian and award-winning travel writer, Nadine has a knack for discovering hidden gems and sharing them in a way that makes you feel like you’re right there with her. For her first outing with us, Nadine explored the stunning Grampians Wine Region over two days, visiting historic wineries like Best’s Great Western and Seppelt, boutique favourites like Grampians Estate and Fallen Giants, and even the...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, A while back, I thought I’d done something clever by picking up a lime tree on Facebook Marketplace. I love using limes in summer drinks and cooking, so I was pretty pleased with myself. The first year it produced one or two very ordinary limes, but I figured it just needed a better home, so I found a spot in the garden and planted it out. Sure enough, the next year it was thriving, producing plenty of fruit. But when I tasted them, they were odd—round, not quite right, and...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, I’m thrilled to share something very special with you — our very own Melbourne City Map, free to download and print whenever you’re planning a day in the city. The idea came about in conversation with my dad, Chris, who happens to be a retired cartographer. Together, we thought it would be wonderful to create a highlight map just for our readers. At its core, the map showcases 10 free cultural attractions in Melbourne’s CBD, but it goes further — featuring tram routes, public...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read