Anyone else dressing up as a Myki inspector, AKA the scariest thing in Melbourne, for their trick-or-treating tonight or just us? Read on for Melbourne's best bits today.

The Headlines

• For many of us, it was a rude awakening to discover not only can you not buy alcohol in the supermarkets, but bottle shops also close at a very modest 10pm. Well, we are here to the rescue, there are a select few 24-hour bottle shops scattered across Melbourne for those spontaneous nights that take a turn. They’re not all in the CBD either, take a look at the list and find your local all-night-long liquor store.

• Hosier Lane has topped the list of the most Instagrammed spots in Australia, with St Kilda Pier coming in at number 13. If you’re ready to branch out from rooftop bars and are looking for more wholesome activities to show off on your stories, Melbourne has plenty to offer. From top bookshops to hidden intimate gig venues (with a bit of Section 8 fun sprinkled in), here’s your guide to the best in art, culture, music, and theatre.

• Landlords all over the world love to earn a bad reputation for themselves, with legislation commonly being famous for poor rental rights. Victoria have introduced some new rules to protect renters, just another reason Australia is ahead of the curve. The new changes include restrictions on bond claims, caps on lease break fees and prohibition of background checks, to name a few.

Where to Eat and Drink

Nestled on Richmond's Swan St, Clover boasts a charming hidden courtyard that serves as the perfect sun-trap for a relaxed summer afternoon or a vibey weekend evening. With an extensive wine list and small plates cooked exclusively over fire, it’s an ideal spot for date night or a catch-up with the girls. Open 12-late every night of the week, we simply can't wait to return.

Where to Live

The emojis in the post are overwhelming but allow us to translate. There's a room available in St Kilda, sharing a flat with a 27-year-old keen for dinners, casual drinks or a night out. The flat's fully furnished and has a large terrace, BBQ and plenty to offer in the vicinity—Coles, Woolies, tram stop, gym, beach and all the other usual stuff. Core selling point: running trainers carefully placed under the bathroom sink just for the photo.

Where to Work

Royal Park Tennis Club is looking for a part-time caretaker for their clay courts. They after someone with a love of tennis, and for you to be the 'friendly face of the club', sounds like a cushty way to spend 12-15 hours a week. With preening courts, cleaning up bird excrement and no doubt squeezing in a couple of knock abouts, you'll be making your debut at the Australian Open in no time.

Where to Go

Luna Dark (wonder how they came up with that one) is back for another year of scarily good entertainment. You can expect all the usual forced Halloween fun—scary make-up, roving ghosts and ghouls, tricks and treats and fearful surprises. Tickets start at $69 for unlimited time in the park—at least you can mask your screaming from fear on a kids’ ride as part of your witchy character for the night.

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