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The 19-acre park features a fountain that rivals the one featured in the Friends title credits.

Softer is steadily building a name for itself as a high-quality furniture and interiors studio.

The well-connected neighbourhood is under half an hour’s travel by rail from Melbourne’s CBD.

He made the move from Sri Lanka to Australia to study science but a part-time hospo job changed his career trajectory.

From bottomless lunches to hearty dinners and well-stocked wine bars, this neighbourhood has you covered.

It takes the idea of orphans’ Christmas and runs with it all year round at cosy restaurants such as Cam’s Kiosk in Abbotsford and Brunswick East’s Old Palm Liquor.

The small suburb, nine kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, is often overshadowed by its neighbours.

She’s had her artwork displayed at the Tate Modern and ACMI, and collaborated with brands like Mecca, Nike and Drunk Elephant.

The suburb is also a haven for home cooks, film buffs and foodies.