Ep 1. Join the Club

The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 3 kicks off with the episode "Join the Club," bringing viewers into the lives of six glamorous and wealthy women in Australia.

Gina Liano is back and ready to launch her new book, but not without a bit of drama. Lydia Schiavello is opening up about her husband's illness and the struggle it has presented them. Janet Roach is on a mission to find love and seems to have found a new man, but things aren't quite perfect just yet. Chyka Keebaugh is still running her successful catering business and has a new home to show off. Jackie Gillies is adjusting to married life and balancing her spiritual work with her husband's business ventures. And finally, the new housewife, Susie McLean, is introduced and immediately breaks the ice by bringing all of the women together for a day of golfing.

The episode starts off with Gina's book launch, which is attended by all of the ladies (minus Susie, of course). Throughout the night, tensions start to simmer between Gina and Lydia, causing some tension between the two. But they're not the only ones with issues to work out. Janet is forced to confront her feelings for her new man after he cancels on her at the last minute. Meanwhile, Chyka receives some advice from Lydia regarding her catering business and the two talk about working together.

As the episode progresses, we get a glimpse into the personal lives of the ladies. Lydia opens up about her husband's illness and how it has affected their relationship. Jackie continues to pursue her spiritual work while also navigating her husband's new business endeavors. And Susie is introduced as the newest housewife, bringing with her a fresh perspective on the group dynamic.

To break the ice, Susie organizes a day of golfing for all of the women, which turns out to be a success. The ladies talk and laugh, and it seems like things are off to a good start between the new housewife and the existing group. But, as with any reality show, we can expect more drama to come.

Overall, the first episode of The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 3 sets the stage for what's to come in the rest of the season. We get a glimpse into the personal lives of the ladies, watch as old tensions rise to the surface, and get introduced to a new housewife who brings a fresh perspective to the group. Fans of the show can expect plenty of drama, laughs, and glamorous moments as the season unfolds.