Latest articles by Alexandra Randall
RESET: A free festival for greener living
With spring now upon us, Federation Square is hosting a festival all about sustainability, creativity and environmental care as audiences are invited to take a breath and RESET.
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Aunty Connie Hart’s legacy celebrated in One Stitch at a Time
The Koorie Heritage Trust is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a significant weaving commission by Sandra Aitken, Gilgar Gunditj Elder and niece of the late Gunditjmara Elder and master weaver Aunty Connie Hart.
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Now or Never is upon us as art and technology collide in the CBD
Now or Never, Melbourne’s newest and most colourful festival, returns at the end of August, bringing with it a slew of exciting events and installations to the streets of the CBD.
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City of Melbourne commemorates atomic bombings, but questions of overreach reemerge
The City of Melbourne has once again found itself the subject of criticism for veering into foreign policy territory, after councillors spent nearly 40 minutes debating nuclear disarmament at the close of their August 5 meeting.
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A classic tale of hope, friendship and family, Annie lights up the Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre has brought red-headed girl and her orphan friends to Melbourne in the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie.
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Council grants help local businesses thrive
Two small businesses in the CBD are scaling up thanks to City of Melbourne’s small business grants, joining a total of 31 winners set to share in $700,000 of council support to help them expand and thrive.
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Discover Melbourne’s hidden stories at Open House Melbourne Weekend
This weekend, Open House Melbourne returns under the theme “Stories of the City”, giving locals rare access to fascinating buildings, new projects, and private homes usually closed to the public.
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Human chain formed to help Hill of Content move thousands of books to new premises
More than 150 volunteers formed a “human book chain” to help beloved Melbourne bookshop Hill of Content shift thousands of books to their new premises.
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Now or Never returns to transform Melbourne with art, sound and innovation
Melbourne’s newest festival, Now or Never, is back for its third year, transforming city streets and venues under an exciting program combining art, sound, technology and ideas.
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Hidden beneath City Baths, Poolhouse Café thrives despite construction challenges
Tucked beneath the Melbourne Baths is the Poolhouse Café – a hidden alcove offering RMIT students, construction workers, and gymgoers a hidden escape from the bustling streets above.
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Australia’s first Hello Kitty café opens at Melbourne Central
In the coffee capital of Australia, finding a niche in the cafe business is easier said than done. However, the newly-opened Hello Kitty Cafe is a bold addition to Melbourne’s culinary scene, blending Japanese pop culture and art with food to deliver a whimsical dining experience.
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Melbourne business founder steps forward amid growing push for women-led startups
Evangeline Tee is among a new generation of female founders stepping into leadership roles in Victoria’s startup landscape as she prepares to launch a new ethical spice brand of her own.
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Podcast focused on anti-conscription movements within the CBD awarded
A podcast series exploring the efforts of women of Melbourne to resist conscription during the Vietnam War has received best oral history prize at the Victorian Community History Awards, held on March 24 at The Langham in Southbank.
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The Dirty Dozen: exploring Melbourne’s street food history through art
From March 13 to August 29, artist Kenny Pittock and curator Richard Cornish present The Dirty Dozen: Stories Behind the Food That Made Melbourne at Melbourne Town Hall’s City Gallery.
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Bleeding for a cause: Melbourne locals break blood donation record
The Melbourne CBD’s blood donor centre on Collins St has seen a new record set for the highest number of blood donations in a single day.
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