Feedback on our newsletter
"Great Things to do in Melbourne - the White Hat guide"

Below are selections of our feedback over the last several years. More feedback (including negative feedback) can be found in the individual newsletters.

"White hat is the very best e-newsletter I've ever read. Witty and entertaining, I can't face the weekend without you!!"

Elise
3 April 2006

"Dear WH, I always enjoy your newsletter but your latest was one of the finest. I thoroughly enjoyed the "What Makes Melbourne Special?" article. It was a masterpiece and I considered it worthy of saving to my documents folder for future reference. Congratulations.."

LS
28 March 2006

"Thank you for your witty, intelligent and informative newsletter. For those who love Melbourne, it is a real treat."

Michael
10 October 2005

"We (myself, husband and 5 and 8 yo) decide to take your advice {in the White Hat newsletter] on Sunday and headed into the city using our Sunday Saver tickets. We didn't quite make to The Potter as we got side-tracked visiting The Magic Tent at the Art Centre, followed by a visit to The Ian Potter Centre where the kids took part in the NGV's Biggest (Kids) Drawing Ever. We now have to make sure we go back in Sept for them to see the finished product. We then caught the tram to Gasworks where we had a lovely time talking to Children's Illustrator Ann James. My daughters were thrilled to be read a book which doesn't go on the shelves for months yet (they were told they only about the 10th people to hear it) and then we had a leisurely browse of the bookshop while the rain poured down outside. The girls chose a book each, raced back up the stairs to get Ann James to sign the one illustrated by her, and then we finished with hot drinks in the cafe and a look at some of the artwork. A great way to spend a rainy day and it cost us very little."

Leanne
8 August 2005

“Thank you, thank you.
Whenever I'm feeling down and out after a long hardworking week you get me back up with the best update.
This is a not to be missed newsletter--great humour
Well done. Love it and by the way yes I do go to some events, activities etc and pass on info also!!!!!!!!!
Regards"

Janet
16 May 2005

"Your newsletter is a joy each week, always several paragraphs provide a laugh and the Jazz and history info is wonderful."

Anne
1 March 2005

"I'm going to Melbourne in a few weeks and since receiving your newsletters. I have done a cut and paste of all the places I want to check out. I haven't even needed to get a brochure from the tourist bureau as I will have more than enough with all your tips.
Thanks :)"

Trish
21 February 2005

"Great newsletter, both entertaining and informative. Thanks,"

Barbara
21 February 2005

"Your tip on (the Footscray mansion) was superb. My partner and I had breakfast there on Sunday and it was totally magnificent. So much so that I've booked my birthday lunch there on Wednesday.
Thank you so much - I have no idea how you dug it up."

Jane
4 February 2005

“Well I was shocked when I saw your piece on the Footscray mansion. I've lived here my whole life, you see and didn't know I had something so luscious in my back yard. Well I went and had a look, had breakfast even. It was pouring but I sat on the back veranda and it was wonderful. It felt like Daylesford."

Jo
28 January 2005

"Once again I absolutely love reading the newsletter each week and it helps me plan my weekend outings. I look forward to your humour all week."

Jane
15 October 2004

"You are simply fabulous. I am returning to Melbourne after 12 years of living in France and knowing about all the great things on is making the transition, with my two children aged 7 and 8, just so much easier. Stay forever! Thank-you!"

Sarah
5 June 2004

"Hi there.  Your newsletter and your intelligent understated humour . . .  touch a part of my brain that doesn't get touched very often.
Thank-you"

James
30 May 2004

“I subscribed to your newsletter in June last year when planning a visit from here in Vienna. By the time I arrived in Melbourne I felt I already had a good feeling for the place through your newsletters. Since returning I still receive and read your entertaining newsletters and it helps me keep alive my visit to your wonderful city. I have even persuaded several of my friends to subscribe to your newsletter and they thoroughly enjoy it even though they have never been to Australia. Thank you for your refreshing contribution to my week – I wish we had something like this here in Vienna."

Marko
16 May 2004

"Absolutely loved your newsletters but have now moved back to Ireland. Any chance of you doing one for here? :o)"

Vicki
23 January 2004

"I relocated to Melbourne in January of this year and am enjoying the choices and diversity...(the reason I moved here!) I have found this newsletter to be wonderfully informative and well-written with wit and wisdom by a true Melbournephile. Many thanks! 

Cori
13 November 2003

"Loved the last newsletter... quirky, interesting and great for a giggle! Made even better when read sitting in an apartment overlooking hundreds of high-rises in Hong Kong, and helping me to remember why I love Melbourne (and Australians) so much. Thanks : )"

Megan
26September 2003

"Thank you for such an entertaining and informative newsletter. Sometimes I feel I can stay inside all through a rainy weekend and still appreciate and enjoy Melbourne through your newsletter - though I know the intent is more to get out there and do the things! and sometimes we do that too. It's a real eye opener as to the simple entertaining and enjoyable things though."

Richard
2 September 2003

"hey guys...love the odd things my kids and i get to experience from your newsletter info..my god there's so much out there!!!!!"

Kel.
12 June 2003

"Just wanted to thank you for yet another great edition.
In particular I enjoyed the piece on John Batman. The majority of native Melbournians never studied their own history when at school and may be surprised at what they find if they research it. One disappointment though was that you did not mention the fact that William Buckley was amongst the Aboriginals who met Batman and his party on arrival. You might think that I am being over zealous here but I am astounded by the fact that Buckley is so little known by modern Australians, even the ones who commonly use the phase "Buckley's chance". Buckley lived an adventure that shows up "Robinson Caruso" for the fairytale it is. Buckley had no doubt about who occupied Melbourne prior to settlement, spoke the native language and expressed his love of the local Aboriginal people and their way of life.
Still, keep up your informative and entertaining newsletters!
Kind regards"

Ken
30 May 2003

"I have been forwarding your email to my friends overseas who are interested to know what's going on in Victoria. They love it, especially those visiting Melbourne and like to explore Victoria - so what better way to promote Victoria but via your web."

Pearl
26 May 2003

"I just wanted to say how much I love getting your newsletters! they are not only very informative but also hilariously funny! I always have a bit of a laugh at the amusing comments you make. Keep up the wonderful job. "

Felix, South Melbourne
23 May 2003

"I'm ashamed to say I do not visit the website regularly but I absolutely love reading your newsletter. What do I like the most? Your opinions. I'm getting so sick of hearing about anything where the 'reporter' simply states the facts. I may not always agree with someone else's opinions, but neither do I need to. This is what promotes debate and informed conversation. It may also be what might change my mind about one of my own opinions, hearing all sides, doing some research and then making an informed decision.

Thank you White Hat for making my Sundays informative, entertaining and thought-provoking. And for giving me a view about the Melbourne I never new existed."

Kate Bundoora
18 May 2003

"Love your newsletter........keep me on the list for sure!"

Erin
11 April 2003

"Just a quick note to say a big thank you for your email newsletter. I look forward to receiving it, and the discussion about our Green County was interesting food for thought today. Many thanks - its much appreciated."

Lynette
11 April 2003

"Great!"

Carolyn
5 April 2003

"I just thought I would send you a quick e-mail to say what a refreshing and interesting newsletter. Thank you."

Margaret
4 April 2003

"Just wanted to pass onto the person who writes the dialogue for Great things to do in Melbourne does great job.
The humour is great! In fact the comment "I know you've got a magnet" is still cracking me up!
Keep up the good work!

Ken
20 Feb 2003