Every East Coast backpacker’s nightmare came true on Saturday—a dingo attacked a three-year-old on K’gari. Thankfully, the child is okay, but the guilty animal hasn’t been identified yet, so stay safe out there if you've got a trip planned. Meanwhile, here’s what’s happening in Melbourne today, far, far away from dingo land.

The Headlines

• Pickleball has been getting a lot of Melbourne 417 air time recently, and it's back again. This time, we're swapping rooftop courts for the aisles of Cotton On. Well, not quite, but the fashion brand is the brains behind the pop-up event at Melbourne Central Clock Tower from 10 am-4 pm today. Aussie tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis is set to make an appearance, so if you fancy your chances against a pro—Jack Draper can beat him, so can you.

• Sun-phobes and redheads, listen up. It can get pretty sweaty trekking around Melbourne this time of year, but Cool Routes is here to save you. It's a route planner that plots the shadiest routes around the city, letting you know how to reach your destination avoiding sun-exposed areas. Next time you're going on a date or to an interview and would prefer not to have beads of sweat dripping down your face, use this handy tool to keep yourself looking and feeling fresh.

• Today's round-up is one to bookmark for next time you need to brighten someone’s day—or realise you’ve forgotten a birthday and need a last-minute save. Melbourne’s local florists have your back with stunning blooms delivered right to the door. Whether it’s for a celebration, an apology, or just some self-care, this list of the city’s best florists offering same or next-day delivery will make sure you never have to panic again.

Where to Eat and Drink

Mr. Ramen Sam serves up some of the most tasty and authentic ramen in Melbourne. This CBD lunch spot is no-frills, no Westernisation, and no inflated prices—just how it should be. This casual ramen joint offers over 30 types of authentic Japanese ramen, with fresh noodles made in-house daily. Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for, with multiple dishes featuring mock meats like vegan roast 'ham'. With all dishes under $20, cold beer on tap, and unlimited extra noodles for free, you really can't go wrong.

Where to Live

A rare opportunity in which two rooms in a share house are available at once has come up in this South Yarra house. This traditional, balcony-clad Aussie townhouse is on the hunt for some new housemates, although the rooms are unfurnished—prepare to become very well acquainted with Facebook Marketplace. The house is dangerously close to Chapel Street and sounds like a good time for the bargain price of $798 per month.

Core selling point: flooded with Guinness-loving Kiwi housemates.

Where to Work

Dreaming of a job where your day revolves around caviar, delicious steak and wine list usually found only in Paris? Entrecôte is hiring new hospitality "superstars" of all levels to bring a little je ne sais quoi to their stunning Prahran brasserie. Beret not compulsory, but might make you stand out at your interview. A passion for waiting tables and buttery croissants, however, is a must.

Where to Go

Dip and Sip is a weekly social swim set up by a lovely Irish girl for women to go for an early morning dip in the ocean, followed by grabbing a coffee. It takes place every Friday at 6 am, so we’re warning you a day in advance to get those very early alarms set. Watching the sun rise over St Kilda beach and taking the plunge is bound to set up your day in the best way—so head down to the beach on Friday and meet some new like-minded friends.

Match Point Pick

It's ladies’ semi-finals day! Aryna Sabalenka will face good friend Paula Basoda, who comes in fresh off her defeat of Coco Gauff, one of the tournament favourites earlier in the week. On the other side of the draw, world number 2, Iga Świątek faces Madi Keys, who was victorious in yesterday's match pick. We're rooting for a Sabalenka-Świątek final, but there's always room for an upset. Both matches are scheduled for the evening, so with a $19 grounds pass, you can catch all the action on the big screens.

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