I am the person who painted the unfinished mural in the vaults and also placed many objects in…read morewalls...we,my partner,a friend&I lived there at the vaults for almost 8 months.we made it lovely like a home,not destroying it or leaving a mess...we loved living there and am so grateful for the unique opportunity....it was 2017-18 over summer and into early winter.the council evicted us ,we used a double trailer to remove our stuff,many antiques collected from local streets...as street people-homeless,most people find a squat and deface and soil it leaving it worse than they found it,we always left any place we squatted in ,in a better condition than we found it...it had power,no toilet or water, but careful use and hygiene proved easy enough with the sea baths opposite,we used a sink attached shower hose to shower and toilet,on the roof of the baths..great veiw...a bucket was used for emergency wee situations only,and was emptied down a sewer drain..I was a working girl on the streets of st kilda during our stay at the vaults ,the men whom I had as clie ts were apprehensive upon approach,but once shown inside they were amazed...the police when they came to check out what we were up to,hadn't ever been inside the vaults and called their copper mates to come and see the amazing space we had created...anyway , the vaults history has an amazing history,all the richer for our input.. thank u universe..

This station is actually pretty awesome, and in fact, I had found myself catching the train from…read morehere a number of times, probably because there happens to be a pretty awesome cinema nearby (not that I have actually been there all that much these days). I guess the old-style building here is what gives this place the charm that it happens to have, and also that it happens to be located right in the middle of all the action.

Melbourne has some of the best examples of art-deco architecture, its easy to forget to look up and…read moreappreciate the innovation and beauty of these inter war buildings. Newspaper house is a classic example of the deco style and features an intricate mosaic by one of the leading artisans of the times. The mosaic is a scene of transport and technology, trains, ships, cars etc which reflected the periods technological advancements and modernist influence. "I'll put a girdle round about the earth". The mosaics text summarises the periods technological influence and its shrinking of the globe, specifically communication and news. The buildings facade was designed and built in 1933/34 (if you look closely you can see the date in the mosaic) for the then owners 'Herald and Weekly Times ltd'. Apologies for going all eccentric art historian, I just think its a cool artistic/historical statement that locals and tourists should understand and enjoy. Next time you're on Collins take a gander.

THERE'S AN ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YARRA! And yes, it is awesome…read more There's a BBQ area and it has been developed as a sculpture park - with a mock helm at the front of the island ensuring you delight in the opportunity to play Titanic with your loved one. A punt boat runs on Saturdays and Sundays from early December until the beginning of April, but as the pictures attached can attest - we paddled in our own rowboat from Richmond.

I believe I can safely say that William Ricketts Sanctuary was one of the most peaceful places that…read moreI have ever visited. Just walking through the forest and seeing all those artworks that were made not by harming but by trying to be in synch with nature was an amazing experience. Of course, I was lucky enough to visit this place with my favourite person in the world and she was my guide in everything as well as taking me to this wonderful place. She and her mother love travelling and were nice enough to take me places that I would not be able to go and discover on my own. You should visit this place, full of many works of art, if you are interested in the aboriginal culture and history, it is another perspective into the culture. Also, the artworks are situated in such a way that takes you away and the peace and quiet just lets you fall into the depths of your inner self. You will be amazed.

Really cool park to check out which features the work of William Ricketts, an Australian sculptor…read more The sanctuary is filled with trees and ferns so it's a very nice shaded walk. The walk itself is not long, will definitely take less than an hour. Free admission and free parking. No food or drinks allowed in the park.

Absolutely sign up for a guided tour to view this building. You start the tour at the museum next…read moredoor and then walk over to the Royal Exhibition Building. You get to walk in and take as many pics as you'd like. Then, you go down stairs into the basement. And then, on the way back you go up to the rooftop. The rooftop has great views of the city and surrounding areas. I took a ton of pics up there and we had a great time. After that, you'll walk back down to the 2nd floor and take more pics inside. I can't believe how much original stuff is still here. Great way to spend an hour.

Beautiful Heritage listed building that ins now over 140 years old. Great for photos. The…read moreMelbourne Museum is nearby, and there are many excellent cafes and restaurants just short walk away, Garry Image by Aspect Property Photography https://www.aspectpro.com.au/