4.8 Where to find out what's going on
Melbourne, like most Australian cities, offers a lot of special social occasions throughout the year. This ranges from special food festivals to cultural galas, to sporting festivals, to just pure reasons to have some fun. Some of these events or locations are permanent, some are annual and some are once-off. Some last for weeks, others for days, and some even just one day.
While you are living in Melbourne, it makes sense to get out and enjoy all the city has to offer, even before you visit other places in Australia. To help you do this, some helpful websites to refer to are: