Are you on top of your Christmas shopping? Or have you just realised that it’s only 5 days to Christmas, that your yet to find a present for your partner, your family or your friends … and the thought of shopping arcades appeals as much as a leg wax! Read on for the Top 5 quick to get Christmas gifts in Melbourne.
Author Archives: Leila
Hiking Through Wilsons Promontory
Escaping the rat race of Melbourne can be as easy as a quick trip to Wilson’s Promontory, a short drive down to the Australian mainland’s most southern point.
Melbourne | A Kaleidoscope of Culture
Local Looker, Leila from Melbourne writes of our multiculturalism and ideal of blending many nations together. But is it all equal? Are some nations favoured over others? Is it ok to celebrate a Mexican festival, Chinese New Year but shun Thanksgiving? Read more with Digital Editions.
The Smile That’s Lasted A Century
As St Kilda’s Luna Park heads towards its centenary celebrations, Local Looker, Leila shares Port Phillip Bay’s hidden treasure for family fun.
The Melbourne Cup Wrap Up
Wrapping up the Melbourne Cup is Melbournite Local Look’er, Leila capturing the history and the fun of Tuesday’s big race day.
Get on your bike!
Melbourne correspondent, Leila, ignites her new passion for cycling using Melbourne’s bike share program, travel up the Yarra, see Abbotsford Convent do the full 30km loop.
Melbourne Festival
October in Melbourne offers something for literally everyone, from modern dance to live music, opera to foreign films, visual art and intimate forums, if you’ve never been to the Melbourne Festival, here’s Leila to convince you to go!
Shopping, Designers and Bargains Galore
Leila explores Melbourne’s fashion districts, from the newly revamped Myer in Bourke St Mall to Smith St Bazaar in Fitzroy. Get an insight into one of Melbourne’s most famous pastimes, shopping!
Taking the Myki
The commuter friendly Melbourne and their ticketing revolution known as Myki … so does it eclipse Sydney’s public transport or is there a sinister secret lurking beyond?
Hello from dLook Melbourne
Local dLook correspondent Leila Davies gives us an insight to the great southland, Melbourne, Victoria. And so begins, the war of words between our two cities.