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KeepCup: Make your caffeine green

Melburnians love nothing more than a hot coffee on a cold winter’s day, but the environmental impact of a takeaway cup can leave a bitter taste in the mouth of many. Environmentally aware cafe owners Abigail Forsyth and her bother … Continue reading

Visit the land of inbetween

Go left, go right, go low and go high, step into the city you know and discover the city you don’t. When you look past the Melbourne you know, to find the Melbourne you don’t, you’ll find so much more. … Continue reading

Urbanathlon survival guide

If running 11kms isn’t challenging enough, imagine doing it while hurdling barriers and weaving through rope webs. That’s the premise of Urbanathlon, an inner-city obstacle course race being held at Docklands this Sunday. We spoke to previous participant Ian Cockerill, … Continue reading

Monet’s Garden: The Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris

Claude Monet’s name is synonymous with Impressionism, and his garden at Giverny is synonymous with inspiration. The NGV’s latest exhibition, Monet’s Garden: The Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris showcases more than 60 works devoted to Claude Monet’s garden and will delight with its … Continue reading

A behind-the-scenes look at Monet’s Garden

How do you design a blockbuster art exhibition? We talk to exhibition designer at the NGV, Mark Patullo about their latest exhibition, Monet’s Garden and give you a sneak peek of what you can expect to see. How far in advance does … Continue reading

Melbourne Visitor Centre: At your service

National Volunteer Week from 13 to 19 May is a great excuse to share your love of Melbourne by becoming a Tourism Melbourne volunteer. While drifting through New York with an upside-down map, David Hobby was often stopped by locals … Continue reading