3 Victorian Winter Day Trips For Those Who Can’t Drive

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Holidays are fast approaching: for school students, university students and even for those choosing to take mid-year annual leave. But in order to go on the luxurious getaways and weekends with friends, you often have to fulfill one tiny requirement: a driving license. But what if you can’t drive yet? You’re not alone. In fact, a study found that in Victoria the licensing rate for people under 25 is actually on the decline. And if you fall into this category, there’s every chance you’ll still want to make the most of your winter holidays. That’s why today, we’ve put together a list of fantastic things to see and do in Victoria that you won’t need a license for. Continue reading →

A 6-Step Guide To Budgeting For Your Wedding

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Are you currently planning a wedding? One thing you might have heard a thousand times is that the biggest mistake when planning is going over the budget. While it’s true that it’s quite easy to go over the budget, it’s also possible to achieve the perfect wedding within a figure that is reasonable to you. Today, we’re delving into a step-by-step budgeting guide that will help you do just that.  Continue reading →

6 Ways To Spoil Your Mum This Mother’s Day

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Are you struggling to come up with the perfect gift for the most amazing mother in the world? There comes a point in every child’s life when a gift made from paddle pop sticks and pom poms doesn’t quite express the love and appreciation you have for the woman who raised you. Don’t worry, in this blog, we are sharing some ideas on how to pamper your mum.

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8 Simple Mistakes To Avoid When Wedding Planning

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It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and thrill of wedding planning. It’s all for good reason; for most people, it’s one of the biggest days of their lives. But bad planning can cause a number of devastating (and avoidable) things to happen. Whether it means you’re forking out money from your home loan savings or you realise on the day that there aren’t enough spots for guests, a lack of planning has the potential to ruin your special day. To help you out, we’ve listed a few avoidable mistakes during the planning process that you can keep an eye out for.   Continue reading →

4 Ways To Experience Indigenous Culture In Victoria

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If you’re thinking of visiting or touring Victoria, you should consider adding some Indigenous Australian cultural experience to your itinerary. The Koori nations who are the traditional landowners of what is today known as Victoria and New South Wales have long, rich and cultures which are quite distinct from the more widely known cultural traditions of peoples in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. In this blog, we look at 4 ways you can experience Indigenous culture during your visit to Victoria.  Continue reading →

How To Prepare For Groovin’ The Moo

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With Groovin’ the Moo in Bendigo fast approaching, you should definitely be starting to think about how exactly to get the logistics of the event sorted out. With fantastic Australian acts on the lineup like Alex Lahey, Grinspoon and Ball Park Music (not to mention international acts like Aminé), you’ll want to be able to enjoy the day fully without any hiccups. That’s why this week we are running through some things to consider now so that you don’t have anything to worry about on the day.  Continue reading →

Your Go-To Guide For Music Festivals

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With summer in full swing, music festival season is well underway. From cultural festivals featuring the best food, wine and music from across the globe, to grungy, street style festivals perfect for shimmying your way through balmy summer nights, to fun-filled, day festivals made for family outings, there’s something for everyone. At Melbourne on The Move, we’re always heading off to a new festival. So in this week’s blog, we’ve put together a handy how-to guide to make sure that your next music festival trip is a roaring success.

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