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The train bridge north of Balaclava station as it crosses Carlisle Street, featuring the Lady of St Kilda art work.

My suburb is the heart of the city’s shtetl-south. It’s no utopia but a lesson in coexistence

When my family moved here from the Soviet Union, we began a quest to feel at home. It took us to four suburbs, but we ended up right where we belonged.

  • Katia Ariel

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Kismet is housed at the rear of Tulum, its cosy candlelit room mimicking the casual taverns of Turkey.
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In a hatted Balaclava restaurant’s back room, you’ll find an ‘astonishing’ bargain

Feast for $69 per person at this candlelit restaurant within a restaurant, which is right now one of Melbourne’s most delightful secrets.

  • Besha Rodell
Where new and old ideas meet.
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Tulum

A keen mix of ideas new and ancient.

Belinda Kelly with her grandson Elton and his dog Albert at Hewison Reserve in Balaclava where Port Phillip Council has installed “dog watch” CCTV.

Paw patrol: Council sets up CCTV camera to spy on dogs and owners at park

An inner-city council is using CCTV cameras at parks to ensure park users comply with requirements to keep dogs on leads. 

  • Cara Waters
Stokehouse Pasta & Bar looks out over St Kilda beach.

Where to dine in St Kilda, Balaclava, Windsor, Prahran and surrounds

From hatted restaurants with sea views to buzzy Italian trattorias, these are Good Food’s picks for dining out around bayside Melbourne.

Konnyaku aglio olio.

Bounty of the Sun

A cosy izakaya serving contemporary Japanese fare and cocktails.

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Lox bagel sandwich from Savion Cakes & Bagels.

Savion Cakes & Bagels

Carlisle Street bagels and baked goods.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Moonhouse approaches fusion with conviction.

Moonhouse

Handles dim sum to date night with aplomb.

Albert Park house values are falling.

Melbourne suburbs where house prices are falling fastest right now

Several Melbourne bayside suburbs, including one of the most prestigious, have recorded steep drops in the last three months.

  • Jim Malo
Hustle Wellness Club personal trainer, Levi Cox inside the Balaclava gym.

Melbourne’s flex zone: This street is a fitness junkie’s paradise

One small street in Melbourne has more gyms than most, and there’s a reason why it has become a magnet for those seeking health and wellness.

  • Hannah Hammoud