DESTINATION STYLE: MOONEE PONDS, VIC

The birthplace of national treasure, Dame Edna Everage, Melbourne’s suburb of Moonee Ponds is called a “micro-city” by locals and it’s easy to see why it has star quality. It boasts a plethora of shopping spots, from homeware havens to high-end fashion stores, as well as an abundance of gourmet eateries and bars.

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1. The Mighty Moonee Ponds

This hip local, given a makeover by interior achitecture firm Studio Y, has recently swung open