Australian Geographic Adventure
Capital city outdoor escapes: Melbourne
We continue our series on the best short outdoor escapes from Australia’s capital cities. This time it’s Melbourne’s turn. Pack those bags!
Tag: melbourne
Science & Environment
Would the volcanoes in Victoria really ever erupt like those in Hawaii?
Here, the experts weigh in on whether it’s likely that the volcanoes in Victoria could ever erupt like those in Hawaii did last month.
Wildlife
Endangered bandicoots live among us in Melbourne
New research has found these shy animals thriving in peri-urban areas (the interface between cities and more rural areas) on the outskirts of Melbourne.
Wildlife
Urban birdwatching guide to Melbourne
Melbourne might be best known for its artsy culture and coffee, but this sprawling city also offers a variety of birdwatching niches to explore.
News
‘Golden girl’ of Australian athletics, Betty Cuthbert has died
Betty, a member of the ‘Golden Girls’ of the Melbourne Olympics was a true champion of the track.
News
Rare wild lily gets a hand from local community group
Locals have united to protect native grasslands in Melbourne.
On This Day
On this day: John Batman’s birthday
John Batman is famous for offering to pay rent to traditional owners and naming the Melbourne-area Batmania for 81 days.
Destinations
Luscious getaway to the Dandenong Ranges
The lush and much-loved mountains of Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges are an easily reached backyard haven for almost 1/4 of Australia’s population
Science & Environment
Sky gardens and green cities
Amid the buzz and the grind of our biggest metropolises, more and more sky gardens are beginning to bloom.
Reader Photos
Beach huts in a line
Here’s a different view of the iconic huts at Brighton Beach, Victoria