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I'm a Melbourne-based writer and editor specialising in lifestyle, travel, design, arts and culture, and food and wine.
You can find my work in The Guardian Australia, Escape, Delicious, Traveller, MindFood Magazine, The Saturday Paper, Travel + Indulgence, Jetstar Magazine, Jetstar Asia Magazine, Virgin Australia Magazine, Mercedes Me, Epicure, goodfood.com.au, RoyalAuto, Horizons, Bentley Magazine, Domain, M Magazine, Sunday Life, Spectrum and many more.
See below for some of my latest stories and a small selection of my work published over the past 10 years.
If you'd like to get in touch, connect with me on LinkedIn or send me a message via email at justinecostigan [at] gmail.com
In a new format for Season 3 - Antony is joined by Justine Costigan, a writer and editor with a strong interest in sustainability. Together they explore the recent announcement by the State Government to demolish the Housing Commission Towers in Melbourne.
Managing editor of The Place Economy® by Hoyne, a book showcasing the link between visionary placemaking and better-performing economies, higher profits, and healthier communities.
LATEST STORIES
Forget the bain Marie, bland international cuisine, and high prices, and follow the locals.
Three Australian food experts weigh in on which kitchen essentials are worth trying at home - and which should be bought off the shelf
Do some cats just hate women? Or am I doing something very wrong?
Studying Italian in Naples is about more than mastering grammar and vocabulary. It's a rare chance to peek inside the city's soul.
A series of unfortunate events led to muted coverage of the architect's eye-opening gallery in regional New Zealand. But 24 years after his death, Hundertwasser's work is more prescient than ever
It's all about the journey, not the destination, when you travel with a friend who likes to chat.
TRAVEL
It would be challenging to find a more theatrical hotel arrival. First there is the boat trip to Ischia across the azure waters of the Gulf of Naples. Then, a 10-minute ride from the port on a small bus through the island's narrow cobblestone streets.
Throughout Melbourne 's inner and outer suburbs, wild and wonderful pockets of nature offer...
There's nothing like a short break from the city to refresh and reconnect.
From remote wilderness to wine country, beach breaks and more, South Australia has loads to offer city-dwellers...
If there's one thing Australia has in spades, it's vast expanses of the great outdoors - just perfect for hiking.
How learning a new skill overseas gets you closer to living like a local.
Journeying fast doesn't mean missing out - and these train rides prove it.
As I sit here writing this at my desk in Melbourne, my passport is stuck at Auckland Airport Police Station...
Roma StarBike's Ancient Appian Way e-bike tour takes in a large part of the famous road, ancient monuments, and some of Rome's most beautiful parks and gardens.
Meet the rescue dogs offering the Victorian Alps' wildest rides.
Do you travel with your next meal always on your mind? Me too. Here's my guide to the best places for a fabulous food-focused holiday in Australia.
From ancient middens to award-winning estuaries, oysters are the jewels in the Sapphire Coast’s crown.
Soho House Mumbai is the newest property for the Soho House group, which owns 23 private clubs across the UK, Europe, North America and now, India.
It's not just the runways where the best Paris fashion can be found. Parisians have their own shopping secret - the city's treasure trove of vintage stores.
Forget the shopping centre model, this beautiful new airport puts traveller comfort at the centre of its design
So you want a coveted front row seat at the hottest show in town? Here's all the info you need to score tickets to world's most in demand events
A street photographer is determined to give Mumbai’s Art Deco treasures their due
Beautiful, laid back and uncrowded, Thailand’s north-west offers a serene alternative to the beach and party scene.
More than just a place to read, libraries offer some of the world's most beautiful and innovative architecture.
A walking tour of Mumbai's UNESCO World Heritage listed Art Deco precinct
Make a bike trip part of your next Victorian holiday with five of the most picturesque pedal-powered destinations
From the World Heritage Listed sites to the Whawha beer, Zimbabwe offers rich rewards to adventurous travellers
Laid-back luxury and wellness? How to combine the two on a Bali escape
From beachside paths to bush sanctuaries, explore these five easy-to-ride urban bike trails
The night sky reveals another, fascinating side to Uluru's ancient culture
LIFESTYLE
From Tokyo to Cairo, 10 photographers around the world have captured a snapshot of life in their cities for the National Gallery of Victoria's Triennial
Far from being an unwelcoming or male-dominated community, Australia's horror fanatics are 'some of the sweetest, nicest people'
From roller rinks to roller disco, roller skating is enjoying a radical revival
The inspirational Australian entrepreneur shares her thoughts on staying grounded, making the hard decisions and why we need more women in business.
In conversation with the woman behind Sydney's acclaimed White Rabbit Gallery
Experience a little bit of Milan in Melbourne
Fifteen years after Sex and the City first appeared on HBO, the love for the iconic TV show and its costumes is as fervent as ever.
Magic happens when designers collaborate with dancers
What other pet will keep you company and feed you at the same time?
FOOD & WINE
Insider tips from Australia's best bakers
An island in the South Pacific is enjoying the sweet smell of success with an aromatic crop
Meet the growers supplying the growing desire for Victorian truffles
A mighty river, local growers and great food combine to make Mildura a must-see city
Where to find the ingredients to recreate your favourite Indian foods at home
Backyard booze or fine tipple? Grappa's no longer the rough heart starter of old
Post-war Italian and Greek migrants helped transform Melbourne's coffee and cafe culture
PODCASTS & RADIO INTERVIEWS
Megan Hess left our shores as many young Australians did to head over to the old dart in the 70s and 80s to try their hand in the big league.
As the Melbourne nights and mornings get chillier by the day, there are thousands of southerners just waiting to escape to the Sunshine Coast in general, or Noosa in particular. Which is where Melbourne reporter Justine Costigan escaped to a week ago to research what's new in this popular Queensland getaway.
Justine Copstigan loves to spend time in regional towns and most has recently visited Dimboola, which has come a long way from the days when in 1979 it was the subject of a comedy movie set around a about a wedding reception, Justine was researching a story about regional towns and was fascinatred to discover Dimboola had fallen in love with Steam Punk that has now become the theme of an annual local festival.