Melbourne
New flights to Europe as one of the world’s most-awarded airlines arrives
Turkish Airlines arrives with the launch of its first Australian route, with plans to rapidly expand.
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Cool makeover for this hotel in the best part of Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne represents an intelligent, if not model, hotel refurbishment, with little expense seemingly spared.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
$20 million transformation creates central Melbourne hotel with wow factor
This Hotel Indigo’s fun, quirk and wow factor are supported by quality and a top location.
- by Jane Richards
Melbourne after dark: How to make the most of the city’s nightlife
Melbourne’s nighttime economy is back in all its gritty-pretty glory. And the best thing about a night safari is how easy it is to find some fun.
- by Paul Chai
Star chef leads new eating options at Sydney, Melbourne airports
From the dry sandwiches and bad coffee many remember as on offer in last century’s airports, in-terminal dining has come a long way.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Air travel
The Sydney-Melbourne route is one of the world’s busiest. It’s also hellish
While nations everywhere offer quick and painless ways to travel between their popular cities, the Sydney-Melbourne commute remains a joke.
- by Anthony Dennis
How to do Melbourne’s beaches by tram
The city’s famous trams take you to the city’s coolest inner-city cafes, restaurants and bars – but also, surprisingly, to beaches.
- by Tim Richards
Branson hopes to woo Aussies from ‘tired’ ships with Virgin’s dazzling new Lady
Virgin founder has high hopes for his newest liner Resilient Lady in Australia, which will sail from its home port of Melbourne for the first time next week.
- by Katherine Scott
Six of the best places for a Melbourne staycation this festive season
Want to level-up your summer holiday? Check into one of the city’s best hotels or regional retreats.
- by Katherine Scott
BBC’s new immersive nature blockbuster arrives in Australia
Australian multimedia fans have been spoiled for in-the-round experiences and another blockbuster just arrived in Melbourne.
- by Julietta Jameson