It’s broadly accepted that we bloggers are all nerds who use our employer’s time to catch up with friends in the ether-net. And who are we to argue? Visiting a blog is like calling in on a friend. (One who doesn’t mind how long between visits, but is checking.) Gain a new perspective on your hometown, here are some Melbourne-specific blogs, depending on your mood:

• Feeling political (but not in a right-on way)? Visit Sustainable Melbourne
• Need some nurturing? Loobylu is a crafty mother who diarises her daily goings-on
• If you’re looking for inspiration, find it at Platform Artists Group
• Mapping Melbourne takes pedestrians off their predictable paths and jolts them into a new awareness of the urban landscape.