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Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s We're running a short reader survey this week — 2 minutes, and you're in the draw for a $100 General Assembly voucher. Take the survey → Weekday Event Picks 🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ More CBD picks Toddler Tales (Mondays during term) Stories, songs and dancing every Monday at 10.30am — a free, lively session for children aged 18 months to 3 years. 📍 Melbourne CBD National Simultaneous Storytime (Wednesday 27 May) At 12pm on 27 May,...

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hey Reader Something came across my desk a few weeks ago that I've been thinking about. I received an email suggesting our newsletter containing Mother's Day content was sexist. I sat with that — because I think reader feedback deserves proper reflection, not a knee-jerk reaction. Here's where I landed: I don't believe what we published was sexist. Since day one, I've avoided language that assumes that the reader is a...

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hey Reader I'll go first. When my family arrived in Australia from Hong Kong about 40 years ago, being a mixed-race family was unusual here. But in 2026, almost 1 in 3 Australian couples are from mixed-race or intercultural backgrounds - and families look so different now to what they did even a generation ago. I think that's something worth celebrating. Tot Hot or Not has always been about helping families create...

Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Weekday Event Picks 🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ See More ACMI Preschoolers: Animation (Friday 15 May) A free monthly play session for two to five year-olds — this month exploring animation with hands-on making activities. 📍 Melbourne CBD Baby Bounce (Mondays + Wednesdays during term) Free interactive rhyme and story sessions for babies 18 months and under — no booking needed, just turn up. 📍 Melbourne CBD Songbirds at City Library...

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi there Reader Well, here we are. Somehow already in May, which means Autumn is practically sprinting toward the finish line. As someone who considers Autumn the superior season, this is not welcome news. Winter is one month away, and I'm not entirely sure where April went. This Sunday is Mother's Day, so if you're still pulling a plan together, I've got you covered further down in this issue - from events and gift...

Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s P.S. Mother's Day is next Sunday, and if you'd prefer to skip the last bit of content before then, you can opt out here. Made Just For Mum No two mums are the same — and Spotlight's Mother's Day range knows it. Whether Mum is a crafter, a home decorator, a keen cook or a lover of beautiful things, Spotlight has something she'll genuinely love. Shop the Mother's Day Gifting Range for thoughtful, quality gifts across home,...

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi Reader If that subject line gave you a small jolt of panic, I'm here to help. Mother's Day is next Sunday 10 May, and whether you're shopping for Mum, a grandmother, a mother-in-law or any other special person in your life, we've pulled together some genuinely lovely ideas — from Melbourne brunch spots still taking bookings to handmade jewellery and a portrait session she'll treasure long after the day is over....

Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi Reader Term 2 is officially underway — and now that the school holiday dust has settled and the lunch boxes are back in rotation, it's time to start filling that Term 2 calendar. Trust me, this week's issue is a pretty great place to start. Before we dive in, a quick note: this Saturday is Anzac Day. We've included the official RSL Victoria list of commemorative services in this issue so you can find something...

Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s P.S. Mother's Day content is coming up in a few weeks. If you'd prefer not to receive emails about Mother's Day this year, we completely understand - just click here to opt out and we'll make sure you don't hear a peep about it from us. Weekday Event Picks 🗓️ Melbourne CBD ➝ See More Japanese Storytime (Monday 20 Apr) A free, drop-in Japanese language storytime at City Library for children from birth to 5 years and their...