Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lauren Mowery covers drinks, travel, food, and sustainable living. This article is more than 3 years old. Melbourne, Victoria, ...

It’s giving rich auntie. That was my thought as I basked in the luxurious experience of sipping chardonnay at the Pt. Leo Estate in Melbourne, Australia. There I was, drinking a glass of the robust ...

A typical day for Lena Tupua starts at around 5am and doesn’t finish until after midnight - often going well beyond that.

Offerings in art, culture, design, music and theater across the country. By Natasha Frost The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. Sign up to get it by email. This week’s ...

Falafels, jazz bars, writers' symposiums and footy games: it takes all sorts of culture to rise to the top of the global ...

Winter city showcase: A 2026 guide highlights Melbourne’s cultural and culinary attractions, from major exhibitions to cosy wine bars and rooftop wellness activities. Cultural highlights: Events ...

Australia has the largest proportion of Holocaust survivors of any country besides Israel. In Melbourne, some of their descendants are leading the way to preserve the Yiddish language. By Natasha ...

Melbourne might be best known for its artsy culture and coffee, but this sprawling city also offers a variety of birdwatching niches to explore. Local birder Rohan Long explains: “The combination of ...

Before my first trip to Australia, I thought Australian cuisine would just be sausages and pies – maybe a bit of seafood but that’s it. Boy, was I wrong. The food culture here… well, it’s as bold and ...

In a quiet street just north of Melbourne’s CBD, behind the walls of the heritage-listed meat market, musicians from Orchestra Victoria put down their instruments and break into applause. “See you in ...