UNIVERSITY SQUARE

University Square is one of Melbourne's oldest public squares, located at 190-192 Pelham Street in the heart of the academic precinct of Carlton. Situated right next to the University of Melbourne campus, it serves as a major open-air gathering spot for students, locals, and visitors.

The historic 19th-century square has been undergoing a multi-million-dollar modern transformation managed by the City of Melbourne. Following extensive redevelopments, the square has transitioned from a concrete-heavy space into a leafy park featuring expanded green lawns, biodiverse garden beds, and barbecue facilities. 

A centerpiece of the park is an award-winning open-air venue, the MPavilion designed by architect Glenn Murcutt AO, which regularly hosts free community cultural events, performances, and public workshops.

Following the grand opening of the new underground Parkville Station, Barry Street along the western edge has been permanently closed to vehicular traffic to blend directly into the expanded parklands. Ongoing Stage 2 plaza and landscaping upgrades are actively finishing up through late 2026 to increase the overall tree canopy by over 40%.

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SOUTHBANK

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MEDITATE...

A zen box created from my archival photos in Photoshop. Perfect for relaxing and meditating.

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CLOISTERS...

...at the University of Melbourne.

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CURRAWONG

Currawongs are three species of medium-sized passerine birds belonging to the genus Strepera in the family Artamidae native to Australia. These are the grey currawong (Strepera versicolor), pied currawong (S. graculina), and black currawong (S. fuliginosa).

The common name comes from the call of the familiar pied currawong of eastern Australia and is onomatopoeic. They were formerly known as crow-shrikes or bell-magpies. Despite their resemblance to crows and ravens, they are only distantly related to the Corvidae, instead belonging to an Afro-Asian radiation of birds of superfamily Malaconotoidea.

They are not as terrestrial as the magpie and have shorter legs. They are omnivorous, foraging in foliage, on tree trunks and limbs, and on the ground, taking insects and larvae (often dug out from under the bark of trees), fruit, and the nestlings of other birds. They are distinguishable from magpies and crows by their comical flight style in amongst foliage, appearing to almost fall about from branch to branch as if they were inept flyers.

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UP UP AND AWAY

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AZALEA

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AGNES WATERFALL

Agnes Falls is a hidden gem tucked away in the rolling green hills of the Strzelecki Ranges in South Gippsland, Victoria. Plunging 59 metres into a sheltered, fern-lined gorge, it holds the title of the highest single-span waterfall in Victoria. It is an easy, highly rewarding natural pitstop located roughly 2.5 to 3 hours southeast of Melbourne.

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FLINDERS ST STATION

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A GLIMPSE INTO SPRING

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