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 inventiveness runs far deeper than the MCG turf…

Read our article on Melbourne inventions and discover the brilliance that’s come from our city.

And ok, tell us — who will you be cheering on this weekend?

Bye for now,

Chris

P.S. Looking after the grandkids these school holidays? Our friends at Tot Hot or Not have you covered with a full round-up of events and activities to keep kids entertained (and you too!).

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WHAT'S ON - Mark Your Calendars

• ​Royal Melbourne Show (Wed 24 Sep – Sun 5 Oct 2025). Experience Victoria’s biggest annual community event with rides, showbags, animals, and entertainment. Seniors Day is Tue 30 Sep with discounted $25 tickets for Seniors Card holders.
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• ​Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan (until 12 Oct 2025). Celebrating 70 years of stunning blooms with over a million tulips on display, interactive activities, food stalls, and themed weekends. Concession tickets from $22.50.
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• ​Super Bloom at Abbotsford Convent (until Dec 2025). Experience the beauty of Super Bloom, a living installation of wild spring flowers by celebrated horticulturist Jac Semmler, planted and tended by Melbourne Polytechnic students and volunteers. Free, no bookings required.​
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• ​Connie Hart: One Stitch at a Time (until 23 Nov 2025). Indigenous artist Connie Hart’s weaving legacy is celebrated through over fifty works at Koorie Heritage Trust, Fed Square. Free entry.​
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• ​Speed Dating with Cacti (18–26 Oct 2025, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne). A playful, mind-bending Melbourne Fringe experience blending science, spirituality and performance. Explore plant consciousness through guided encounters, demonstrations and meditations. Tickets from $30.​
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• ​Sunday Night Stand-Up Comedy (Sundays 7.30 pm). Every show is a mix of comics from the TV, radio, and TikTok, alongside some of the future stars of Australian comedy. Club Voltaire, North Melbourne. Book $10 tickets here​

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