Sorry, Sydney: Even outside Melbourne, Victoria is the cultural capital
Victoria is the nation's gallery, with a growing number of towns offering rare artworks that are attracting record crowds.
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Julietta Jameson
Freelance travel writer Julietta Jameson would rather be in Rome, but her hometown Melbourne is a happy compromise.
My dream destination: Rachael Azzopardi, creative director
Malta is top of this creative director's escape list after COVID.
Nine must-do highlights of Bendigo
This Victorian town boomed during the gold rush era and offers plenty of history, along with art galleries, fine food and more.
Ten new properties and counting: Melbourne hotels boom despite lockdown
It takes year of planning to open a new hotel, and those behind several new hotels in Melbourne are confident they are filling a gap in the market, despite a shaky start thanks to the pandemic.
My dream destinations: Wendy Sharpe, artist
This Sydney artist dreams of returning to her apartment in Paris.
My dream destination: Meshel Laurie
Comedian, broadcaster and author Meshel Laurie is dreaming of India.
My dream destination: Jacinta Stapleton, actor
This Neighbours star is dreaming of visiting Basque Country in Spain once the pandemic is over.
My dream destination: Bruce Peterson, Grande Experiences
This curator of grand experiences for others has his own passions - Italy and the Mediterranean.
Australian hotels claiming they're 'six star': Are they really?
Crown Sydney claims its hotel is 'six star' but how are star ratings in Australia actually determined?
My dream destination: Artistic director Antony Hamilton
This dance company artistic director is a major Mad Max fan.
My dream destination: Pip Murray, president, Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Society
She's had adventures in Africa and would love to re-visit India once the pandemic is over, but nowhere speaks to the president of the Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Society more than her own country.
Five hundred a day: The secrets behind Australia's best vanilla slice
Sure, every country town probably has a bakery claiming their version is the national champ. But the sweet treat created here is the official best.
My dream destinations: Coby Edgar, art curator
A trip to the Kimberley to see firsthand where some Indigenous artists get their inspiration from is on this art expert's wish list.
Virgin passengers face restrictions on cashing in flight credits
Virgin Australia customers holding COVID-cancellation credits beware: you're not all created equal.
My dream destination: Ash Keating, artist
This creator of large outdoor murals across Melbourne is dreaming of Bali.
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