Latest articles by Georgie Atkins
A taste of Spain at QVM
El Rincon is dedicated to providing guests with an immersive Spanish experience, transporting you to the heart of the Spain with not only the food and drink, but its genuine passion for hospitality and authenticity.
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Curtain rises for Groundhog Day The Musical
Ok campers. Rise and shine! Groundhog Day The Musical is coming to Melbourne’s Princess Theatre for a strictly limited season from January 24, direct from a record-breaking run at London’s Old Vic theatre.
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New Indigenous Gallery in Melbourne honours William Barak
State Library Victoria has introduced a new Indigenous Gallery, with its first exhibition beruk opening on December 13 last year celebrating the return to Country of two rare artworks by William Barak.
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Local groups recognised in the Melbourne Awards
CBD-based homelessness service The Living Room and mental health arts event the Mojo Festival were among the winners at this year’s Melbourne Awards on November 11.
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A Christmas Carol’s second Melbourne season set to “thrill audiences” at Comedy Theatre
Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, has returned to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre for a second season following its hit run in 2022, with the show’s new season extended to January 7, 2024 ahead of opening night on November 23.
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Australia’s first social enterprise precinct opens at QVM
Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has officially opened its Purpose Precinct, now located permanently in the F Shed Laneway following the initial stages of development last November.
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Celebrating quality goods at La Deli this Christmas
With the festive season approaching, La Deli is Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) one-stop shop for Christmas goods; from cheeses and antipasto, to dips and cold cuts.
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New Moonfishh store making a splash at QVM
Moonfishh is the latest addition to the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) community, serving up fresh and inventive seafood dishes with a focus on quality and responsibly sourced Australian and New Zealand seafood.
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Councillor: absence of CBD polling booths for voting in referendum, elections “not good enough”
Local residents were forced to travel to polling centres outside the CBD to vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14 due to a lack of available polling centres.
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Two CBD venues celebrated as among the world’s best
Despite their recent recognition on the World’s 100 Best Bars list, Caretaker’s Cottage (ranked 23) and Byrdi (ranked 61) both transcend the label of “hidden gem”, with their unique venue spaces that will have you cursing at Google Maps until you find them.
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CBD blood donation centre inspiring hope and “enhancing lives”
While at times it can feel as though there’s nothing we can do to make a profound difference in the world, the simple act of donating blood could mean that someone has the chance to get their life back.
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A new chapter unfolds for Mary Martin Bookshop at QVM
After quitting her job as a professor of medical research, Jaye Chin-Dusting “couldn’t resist” taking over the former City of Melbourne Visitor Hub at Queen Victoria Market (QVM) to expand the Mary Martin Bookshop.
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The latest addition to QVM’s Purpose Precinct champions all things sustainability
Having already been a leading social enterprise in the sustainable economy for more than two decades, the latest addition to Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) Purpose Precinct is changing the game when it comes to repurposed goods.
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CBD’s culinary escape hidden at the bottom of a three-level shopping centre
Among the hustle and bustle of the city lies a safe haven of community and multicultural cuisine that will transport you back in time.
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s movie concert series returns
The last tickets are on sale for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) eighth and final performance of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back this October.
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Bobby Bajram: More than a mountaineer
Aiming higher than most, 56-year-old Bobby Bajram has set himself the ultimate challenge of conquering the 8840-metre summit of Mount Everest; a lifelong aspiration that not even his multiple sclerosis (MS) can get in the way of.
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Stage one of Hardware Lane upgrade begins
Works to revitalise Hardware Lane is under way to improve pedestrian safety and attract more visitors.
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ArtPlay’s newest initiative is a playful combination of serious and silly rolled into one
ArtPlay’s newest arts experience in collaboration with House of Muchness, Don’t Panic, Everything is Urgent, will open from July 1-9, turning the mixed messages kids receive from the adult world into a fun, multi-sensory adventure.
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Free staffroom for Melbourne gig workers opening at Queen Vic Market
Testing Grounds at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market (QVM) will transform into a free staffroom for delivery riders between May 8 and May 14, aiming to establish a permanent gig workers hub in Melbourne’s CBD.
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Goddess celebrates cinema’s leading women throughout the ages
The fiercest women to have graced the screen are being celebrated in ACMI’s new world-premiere exhibition, a spectacle that no film-lover will want to miss.
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