What's happening in Melbourne and Victoria

There's always something happening in Melbourne. Whether it is major events, arts and cultural festivals or smaller regional programs, it is easy to find something that should interest you. The  following is a list of forthcoming events.

To 25 September -  Australian Rules Football Season - The home grown game  that is truly Aussie and truly Melbourne is underway for 2010 and culminates with the Grand Final on the 'last Saturday in September'.

24 June to 10 October -  Melbourne Winter Masterpieces - A significant part of Melbourne's event calendar, Winter Masterpieces again presents at ACMI - the works of Tim Burton and at NGV International - 'European Masters - from the Stadel Museum. 'European Masters' includes several works not just being exhibited in Australia for the first time but works that are being presented outside Germany for the first time too!

31 July -  Bledisloe Cup - As we approach the Rugby World Cup, this historic conquest between Australia and New Zealand takes on greater significance when the two nations meet at Etihad Stadium.

4 to 8 August -  Melbourne Art Fair - Welcoming visitors to view and review the art of our fabulous community of artisits.

27 August  to 5 September -  Melbourne Writers Festival - Enjoy the art of thought, spoken and written in this festival with over 250 presentations to take in.

29 September to 3 October -  Road World Cycling Championships - Time to get on your bike and head to Geelong to welcome, witness and marvel at the world's 'best on bikes'. Can Arthurs Creek's (and Australia's) Cadel Evans go back to back. Some training on our hills beforehand should help!

29 September to 17 November -  Spring Racing Carnival - What an event this will be! Saddle up for a heap of 'hoofing' including the celebration of our hallmark racing event - The Melbourne Cup - for the 150th time!