Lingerie on the outside

The corset of the 18th and 19th century that was worn under dresses has evolved from a tradition, to a special occasion piece of lingerie and now, to an accessory.

Colour and movement = Mimby

Mimby Jones-Robinson is a vibrantly dressed and vivacious woman who adds considerable colour to our streets – not only with her art but in her manner of dressing. She is her own canvas!

Bad taste

I note there is usually very little in this lightweight paper, especially reading the latest edition. Rarely is there anything about the homeless adorning the streets of Melbourne.

A big year for We Live Here

We Live Here recently celebrated its first birthday and what a year it has been!

CBD’s favourite office pet 

Take-your-dog-to-work-day is part of everyday lifestyle for city goer and pet owner, Paul Clayton.

Suited to life in the CBD

Although 24-year-old international affairs client liaison manager Briar Lloyd is used to working side by side with some of the world’s most major cities, her love for ours is quite possibly the strongest.

City-changing projects getting underway

Looking forward to the year ahead, a number of works are set to get underway which will enable a couple of significant city changing projects to proceed. 

It’s not just about the Corkman Inn

One thing the illegal demolition of the Corkman Inn late last year showed us was the deep connection many Melburnians have to historic pubs and the shock at seeing them disappear needlessly to development and gentification. 

White Night Melbourne

Watch the city transform from dusk til dawn!

Asia Pop Courtyard

Finish your week with a burst of fun, food, and Asian pop fusion every Friday night at the Asia Pop Courtyard.

Let The Lonely Sock do the work for you

Father and son-in-law duo Kevin Bevans and Danny Wheeler understand the fast pace of the CBD and its residents.

Summer In Motion

Get active this summer at Federation Square!

Favourite spot for thieves and deceivers

Data released by the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria shows that the top crimes in the CBD during 2016 were theft related.

New CBD SkyBus to Avalon Airport

From February 1, a new SkyBus service will run between Southern Cross Station and Avalon Airport. 

Night market outperforms

The Victoria Market’s summer night market is performing beyond expectations with unofficial reports of a 40 per cent growth on last year.

Finale for artists’ building?

Lawyers are advising tenants of the Nicholas Building to think about exit strategies, following gazettal by the Minister for Planning in January of the project land area for the Metro Tunnel. 

Food delivery revolution

CBD tops the  2016 residential sales list

The CBD has taken out the number one spot for the highest total value of residential unit sales for 2016.

Developing young talent

Young Melbourne artists developed their skills alongside professionals last month at the CBC-based Signal Summer Program.

Mass exodus by community staff

The City of Melbourne’s placemaking and engagement branch, which focuses on strengthening our local community, has recently been the subject of major staff losses.