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 26 September -  The Australian Rules Football Season - Another great season of 'footy' is with us. Each week eight AFL 'footy' matches will be played across the country with four or five in Melbourne all culminating in the Grand Final on the last Saturday in September. If you're visiting Melbourne and don't know the game, then get with it, get along to the 'footy' and get into it.

To 4 October -  Melbourne Winter Masterpieces - Salvador Dali: Liquid Desire - This year's Melbourne Winter Masterpieces presents the art of Salvador Dali at the National Gallery of Victoria. The presentation will draw together pieces from the Dali Museums in Figueres, Spain and St Petersburg, Florida, USA. This will be surreal!

24 July to 9 August -  Melbourne International Film Festival - A favourite amongst Melbourne's outstanding program of events flickers to life again in a few weeks. Details of the full program are to be announced soon. 

21 to 30 August -  Melbourne Writers Festival - following Melbourne's recent elevation as a UNESCO City of Literature, program such as this become increasingly important as a major means of exchanging ideas.

10 to 15 November -  Australian Masters - Just about anyone who has ever picked up a golf club is abuzz at the prospect of seeing the 'Tiger' hunting one of our great golf tournaments. This year the Masters moves to the mighty Kingston Heath. Get in quickly for your tickets.