Hello Reader,

You've probably heard that public transport fares have been reduced by 50% for all passengers until 1 January 2027. That means both full fare and concession travellers are benefiting from lower prices across trains, trams and buses throughout Victoria.

For Seniors Myki holders, this brings the midweek daily cap down to $2.85 (normally $5.70) — and of course, weekends remain free for Seniors Myki card holders.

It’s making it noticeably more affordable to get out and about, whether that’s a quick trip into the city or a longer day exploring further afield.

A quick but important note on how it all works:

During the temporary government initiatives (such as the April and May free travel periods), barriers at stations were left open and tapping on wasn’t required. That is no longer the case.

Since 1 June 2026, you now need to tap on and off for every journey again, including weekends. The key difference is that for Seniors Myki holders, no fare will be deducted on weekends — but your trip still needs to be validated through the system.

We’ve tested this ourselves and can confirm it works exactly as expected — you tap on, tap off, and the fare remains $0 on weekends.

It’s well worth taking advantage of if you’re planning days out across the state.

For information read our guides:

• ​Free Weekend Travel for Seniors in Victoria​
• ​Using Your Seniors Myki and Navigating Public Transport in Melbourne​

Enjoy your week,
Amy

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• ​Land of 1000 Dances – RISING Melbourne (27 May – 8 Jun 2026). This immersive, participatory dance program transforms the historic Flinders Street Station Ballroom into a vibrant pop-up dance academy, offering open classes led by leading choreographers and crews across styles, inviting audiences of all ages and abilities to get moving inside one of Melbourne’s most iconic heritage spaces. Tickets from $19.​
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• ​EONARIUM Enlightenment Melbourne (until 5 Jul 2026). Discover a unique light and sound experience that blends art, music and immersive storytelling, inviting visitors to reflect, relax and explore deeper themes of consciousness and connection in a multi-sensory setting. Seniors card tickets $31.​
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• ​The Life and Times of Flinders Lane: 1.5-hour Walking Tour (Thursdays 2 pm - 3.30 pm). Flinders Lane has lived many lives — and its story is written into the buildings, laneways and corners that most people hurry past. Tickets $40. Book here.​
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• ​Light to Night – Chadstone (11 Jun – 12 Jul 2026). This month-long winter festival transforms Chadstone into a vibrant after-dark destination, featuring immersive art installations, live music, dining experiences and major highlights including RONE’s large-scale exhibition HOME and the World’s Longest Dinner, celebrating creativity, food and culture in a dynamic evening setting.​
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• ​Under the Canopy (9 – 12 Jul 2026). A passionate and vibrant program by the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra showcasing accordion virtuoso James Crabb, blending flair, texture and dynamic musical storytelling.
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• ​My Hand in Yours (9 – 27 Jun 2026). This solo exhibition by Kathrin Longhurst explores feminism, history and representation through powerful figurative works that reimagine the language of war painting. Flinders Lane Gallery, free entry.

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