Chris Macheras

An enchanting collection of annotated historical images and contemporary photographs, revealing the change and development that Melbourne has experienced over the years. In 1835, as he walked the sacred grounds of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations, John Batman wrote in his diary, 'This will be the place for a village.' That small village rapidly...

Old Vintage Melbourne, 1960-1990 is a sequel to Old Vintage Melbourne, inviting you to turn back time and revisit the diverse past of the much-loved city of Melbourne. This captivating compilation of photographs, taken between 1960 and 1990, provides a fascinating glimpse of a time that is both familiar and yet different. During this period, significant changes began to affect...

A celebration of the restaurants, bars, cafes, pubs, and markets that have helped shape Melbourne's unique cultural identity. From the immensely popular creator of Old Vintage Melbourne and Old Vintage Melbourne, 1960-1990, here are profiles of around 120 of Melbourne's culinary institutions, drawing on original research, historic photography, and direct contributions from the venues themselves and their families. Some are...