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 outing.

We also attended Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland — an absolute spectacle and a real treat if you’re after something festive and fun. And to top it off, we were lucky enough to attend the opening night of A Christmas Carol at the Comedy Theatre, which was beautifully done and full of heart.

We've continued to add to our list of Christmas happenings across Melbourne — not just for the kids, but for us grown-ups too. Concerts, markets, carols, festive shows… there’s so much to enjoy this season.

​Read our full Christmas guide here and start planning something special.

Cheerio,
Diane

P.S. The new metro tunnel stations opened on Sunday, who has been in to have a squiz? We've written a bit of a guide to keep everyone informed of all the new changes. Have a read here.​

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Enter our Weekly Giveaway

We’re giving away two tickets to this week’s Under the Clocks Walking Tour of Melbourne’s city laneways — happening Friday 5 December.

If you’ve been curious about joining us, now’s your chance to come along for free. It’s a relaxed, engaging three-hour wander through some of the city’s most charming corners, led by local guide and storyteller Paul Daffey.

How to enter:​
Simply reply to this email with the words “walking tour competition”.

That’s it — you’re in the draw!
We’ll pick one lucky winner tomorrow morning, so keep an eye on your inbox.

When: Friday 5 December
​Time: Arrive from 9.45 am
​Where: Under the clocks at Flinders Street Station

Good luck!

WHAT'S ON - Mark Your Calendars

• ​Under The Clocks: City Walking Tour (Fridays 5, 12, & 19 Dec 2025). Join us for a guided tour of Melbourne’s laneways, meet new friends and savour revelations about the city you thought you knew. 3-hour walking tour starting at Flinders Street Station. Tickets $60.
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• ​Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light (until 3 May 2026). A global survey at National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) showcasing the ground-breaking work of more than 70 women photographers — from suffrage-era portraiture to revolutionary 20th-century documentary, fashion and experimental photography.
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• ​Handel’s Messiah with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Hamer Hall. Join the tradition and feel the power of the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus on 13 – 14 December 2025. A must-see celebration of music and wonder.
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• ​Desmonde Downing at Benalla Art Gallery (until 22 Mar 2026). Presents watercolour illustrations by Desmonde Downing, a distinguished set and costume designer, actor, and singer who contributed to Australian theatre in the 1950s and 1960s.
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• ​Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures (until 5 Apr 2026). At Immigration Museum, this immersive exhibition uses thousands of handwritten restaurant dockets, soundscapes and visuals to celebrate Melbourne’s multicultural food heritage and the diverse communities behind its legendary dining scene.

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