The gates of Hobart Zoo, featuring the last Tasmanian Tiger. The fact that these animals may not be extinct is one of the more popular Australian urban legends.

21 Australian urban legends: from creepy to plain weird

Are wild monsters and big cats running wild in the Australian bush? Are there bodies buried under Crown Casino in Melbourne and within the Sydney Harbour Bridge? And is the Tasmanian Tiger truly extinct? Here are some Australian urban legends that’ll definitely stop you sleeping tonight. A country the size of Australia has got to…

Some of the street art in Melbourne. The city is known for its colourful murals and quirky art.
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Local’s guide to the best street art in Melbourne (with map)

This guide will tell you where to head to for the best street art in Melbourne. This city is in itself, one giant work of art. Melbourne is very much an arty destination, dripping with culture. The city is essentially a living, breathing canvas, with constantly changing art lining its streets, laneways and walls. This…

A Museum, or a House?! The Lyon Housemuseum in Melbourne
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A Museum, or a House?! The Lyon Housemuseum in Melbourne

Melbourne is the destination in Australia to head to if you love art. There’s wonderful world-class galleries and smaller equally-delightful spaces. The city itself is a canvas for street artists around the world. Here’s one contemporary gallery that doubles as a private residence – the Lyon Housemuseum in Kew. Melbourne has a few hidden gems…

Best street art in Perth & some truly odd sculptures
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Best street art in Perth & some truly odd sculptures

Move over Melbourne – the street art in Perth is next level. This city is also littered with public monuments that have odd stories behind them. Read on to find out more about the public art in Perth – both the noteworthy and the not-worthy. When you think of urban art in Australia, Melbourne tends…