Despite our rapidly aging nation, Australia is not necessarily very friendly to the elderly. I am proud to work towards giving older Victorians a voice and protecting their rights.

Melbourne is at the forefront of the contemporary and sustainable design, with a focus on balancing style, functionality and sustainability.

When my family and I arrived in Australia in 2002 we were struck by the warmth of the people of Australia and their willingness to help.

I initially wasn't very sure about my career choice, writes the former CEO of the Australian Institute of Architects, Michael Peck.

It is wonderful to see Marysville with a positive air about it again, not just with all the new shops being built, but the surrounding countryside is now beautiful once again.

We all need time to escape the rat race and disconnect from the stresses of city living, and this is definitely the place to do it.

My favourite thing about the area is the people. It’s what makes where we live so unique.

The annual Melbourne Prize provides financial, professional development, equipment and exhibition opportunities for Victorian artists working in three important cultural sectors - music, literature and urban sculpture.

Armed with a camcorder and some friends, NOA began filming video clips, writing and recording songs in his makeshift studio - establishing his own Australian-grown record label in the process.

We are very confident that the town will continue to grow and prosper, with so much to offer and even more things coming in the next year or two. You won't want to miss out.

In 2004, I started a little sustainable fashion project where I hosted clothes swapping events to enable the ladies of Melbourne to swap the clothing they were not wearing for the a 'new' wardrobe and these events found a lovely new home at Federations Square in 2010.