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...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Hi there Reader, When I first started Seniors in Melbourne, my retired parents were lovingly roped in as my very first contributors. Fast forward to today, and we now have a wonderful team of more than ten explorers who head out across Melbourne and Victoria, sharing their stories, recommendations, and tips for planning great days out. We caught up on Sunday over coffee and cake at Chocolate Buddha in Federation Square — perfectly timed with Celebration Day, the official opening of the...
15 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, It's Chris here. I remember when Melbourne’s Docklands was little more than a working port and sprawling railway yard. To see how far it has come since those days is truly remarkable. Recently, we were called upon to visit The District Docklands for ourselves and to share its wonderful offering with you—and I must say, we were beyond impressed. Easily reached within the Free Tram Zone, we chose instead to walk from Southern Cross Station. The stroll over the preserved railway...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Today marks the very first day of the Victorian Seniors Festival, and we’re delighted to share our festival highlight guide with you. It's been divided into three parts so you can find our top picks of: The best events happening across metro Melbourne The best events happening in regional Victoria A round-up of the best deals on offer this month It’s the perfect excuse to plan some lovely outings — and with a free week of public transport to enjoy, getting around couldn’t be...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, With the AFL Grand Final just around the corner, Melbourne is buzzing with anticipation. Footy may well be the city’s proudest invention, but a little reminder from the City of Melbourne recently got us thinking — it’s hardly the only one. For more than 150 years, this city has been quietly shaping the world with everything from lifesaving medical breakthroughs to iconic cultural creations. So, what exactly has Melbourne given the world? Oh, just a few gems that prove our city’s...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Spring has properly arrived, and I don’t know about you, but I feel like the whole city has woken up. The flowers are out, the days are a touch longer, and suddenly everyone’s calendar is filling with outings, lunches, and catch-ups we’d been putting off in winter. I always find this time of year has a pull in two directions: one part of me wants to get stuck into the garden—tidying up the roses, planting a few herbs, and just enjoying a quiet cuppa outdoors. The other part is...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Welcome to our special edition newsletter, all about the upcoming Victorian Seniors Festival this October. We love what this festival stands for—celebrating older Victorians with a month-long program of free and low-cost events, performances, and activities across the state—and we think everyone should know about it! We’ve gathered all the highlights, tips, and must-sees so you can make the most of this year’s celebrations (including an event of our own!). It's also a good idea to...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, It’s Chris here. It had been more than 50 years since I last stepped inside the Oxford Scholar. Back in my RMIT student days, it was the pub across the road where mates and I would swap stories over a cheap pot. On a recent trip into the city, curiosity got the better of me and I wandered in for old times’ sake. The place had changed, of course, but sitting there with a cider in hand brought the memories flooding back. That afternoon led me to visit a few more old haunts, and it...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi there Reader, One of our lovely contributors, Kathy, recently reminded me of something important. She’d just been along to a Device Security: Privacy and Etiquette session at Darebin Library and told me she never misses a chance to learn more about using her laptop, emails and mobile. Her motto made me smile: “You don’t know what you don’t know.” Kathy told me she picked up some surprising advice (who knew emojis could be so risky?) and, just as importantly, had a good laugh along the way....
about 2 months ago • 3 min read