SYN, an acronym for the Student Youth Network, is a fantastic organisation that Melbourne should be…read morevery proud of. A radio station that gives young people the opportunity to have their own spots should be applauded and lauded across town. If you are under 25 and would like to have your very own media career or radio show for that matter then make sure you get in touch with SYN. Each semester (they are closely affiliated with RMIT and other local univerisites) they offer radio training for a small fee - after all they have bills to pay. You'll get studio time, practice on the decks and lessons in producing a radio show. Once you have completed that, you can apply for the different slots and get your own show - free reign pretty much! I used the studios for a podcast before I got too old :( and loved every minute of it. So much fun. If you are more into TV then go and find out about close relation Channel 31. They have close links.

Sick of listening to radio announcers who are YELLING down the microphone at you? Sick of listening…read moreto moronic advertisements? Want to hear someone YOUNG and COOL talk to you about what's important to them? Thank God for SYN. This youth media company (all presenters and producers are under the age of 25) is renowned for its refreshing, youthful voice and quirky shows. Quirky? Well, on their radio station 90.7fm, there is a whole night dedicated to Asian Pop Music, during the day school kids take over the air and on Sunday nights you can get some sex and relationship advice. Most importantly, SYN provides a platform for young people to learn about the media and to make new friends. So if you are under 25 and keen to get your thoughts out to Melbourne, give these guys a call!

The thing that makes this newsagents stand out is the staff. They are the friendliest, most…read morehard-working bunch of people I have ever seen in a shop of this type. Forget approaching the counter for service, there are staff stocking the shelves, walking amongst shoppers and checking to make sure that you are fine to find what you want. Don't forget to give the people behind the counter a smile as you walk in, but if you do they will be sure to greet you at their earliest convenience. The store is clean. There is heaps of magazines, cards and newsagency-type items. They sell Tattslotto tickets and scratchies and have the usual blue counter. For service with a smile and a shopping experience that is sure to brighten your day, I would definitely recommend this place!

Someone needs to please tell the young lady presenting the sport over summer that she does not need…read moreto yell when wearing a microphone.

This huge newsagent filled with all your magazine and stationary needs…read more This place has a great range of pens and notebooks. Need wrapping paper, cards, crossword books, 21st key? Then drop by for a newsagents with lots of space! Located in the Centre of Burgundy street in the heart of Heidelberg. The perfect location to grab a magazine on your way to Heidleberg station, or drop by for the paper before you head to a near by cafe or restaurant. The staff are happy to point you in the right direction and on your way in check out the cheap books and specials on the outside tables! Oh they are also a Tattslotto agent so to be in the chance to become a millionaire then get down here!

The newspaper that comes out seasonally, is the print version of the website www.broadsheet.com.au…read more This paper is full of interesting and insightful articles that focus on Melbourne and Melbournians. It wouldn't be Melbournian if it didn't have a strong focus on food, yet it also covers drink, art, fashion, entertainment, nightlife and more. Its full of witty and intelligent articles about interesting and meaningful topics - wow I didn't think I'd live to see the day, an insightful newspaper. Broadsheet have a beautiful old school presentation style with some old school mentalities. They provide a premium product that is a pleasure to read. It is available from selected cafes and venues around town, but if you need the gossip now head to the website. There is also an App that you can download for your smart phone. The website is updated much more frequently that the print version and gives weekly reviews, information on gigs, and anything else moving and shaking around town.

What?! Only one review? This is Broadsheet we're talking about here…read more I guess most people do the whole on-line thing, reading about whichever new venue has a review or profile, or generally the upkeeping of the on-line articles. Aka "Did you read about such and such" online. I'm quite satisfied with Broadsheet, even in the print form. It's good to get up to date little snippets about food or cafe openings in Melbourne, or pop up projects. But it's got an emphasis and focus on good bars that are open or have just done so. Generally speaking, Broadsheet covers a good range of places to be, eat, and drink. But there's fashion and other areas too.