Hey Reader

Let’s do something a bit different today. It’s called Two Truths and a Lie – Melbourne edition.

Two of these are true. One’s made up. Hit reply and tell me which one you think is the fib.

1. The Freddo Frog was invented right here in Fitzroy, back in 1930.
2. Flinders Street Station’s design was accidentally swapped with a train station in Mumbai – two firms, two cities, one paperwork mix-up.
3. In 1856, Melbourne workers won the world’s first eight-hour work day.

Have a guess and hit reply – I read every single one. Or share a good piece of Melbourne trivia of your own! I love a good rabbit hole.

Joyce xx

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🌟 Featured Events

​The Melbourne Cheer Challenge (Sunday 6 Sep) Join the San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders for a free, no-experience-needed shot at a world record. 📍CBD

​Adventure Camp (Various dates in September) Three days of games and outdoor challenges for ages 6-11, with $100 off using code TOTHOTMELB-26. 📍Beaumaris

🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ More CBD picks

​Planting Party (Saturday 5 Sep) A free day of markets, workshops and entertainment celebrating community tree planting, part of the wider RESET festival. 📍CBD

​The Street Social: September of Sport (Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 Sep) Free waterfront hangout with food trucks, live music and footy finals on the big screen. 📍Docklands

🗓️ Melbourne NORTH ➝ More north-side picks ​

​Ganbu Gulin: Burndap Neto! (Saturday 5 Sep) Celebrate First Nations music and art with live performances plus a kids’ bracelet-making workshop. 📍Preston

​Melbourne Brick Show (Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 Sep) Hands-on LEGO® building zones and huge brick displays for kids of all ages. 📍Coburg

🗓️ Melbourne SOUTH ➝ More south-side picks ​

​Aviation Youth Careers Day (Saturday 5 Sep) Explore rare aircraft up close and hear about careers in military and civilian aviation. 📍Moorabbin

​Spring in the Park (Saturday 5 Sep) Gasworks’ 40th birthday bash brings live music, markets and an all-ages rock concert. 📍Albert Park

🗓️ Melbourne EAST ➝ More east-side picks ​

​Spice Girls Forever (Friday 4 Sep) A high-energy tribute show bringing all the 90s hits and Girl Power nostalgia to the stage. 📍Ringwood East

​Platypus Spotting (Saturday 5 Sep) Learn platypus-spotting tips at Monbulk Creek – free, but bring a chair and mozzie spray. 📍Belgrave Heights

🗓️ Melbourne WEST ➝ More west-side picks ​

​Ethiopian New Year Festival (Saturday 5 Sep) Free celebration with live music, African drumming workshops, circus performers and kids’ rides for the whole community. 📍Footscray

​Robots and Coding (Saturday 5 Sep) Kids and grown-ups team up to code an mBot into a self-driving car in this hands-on workshop. 📍Spotswood