Arts & Culture
A remnant of the past tucked away in Franklin St
In 1937 this old two-storeyed house that had seen better days was put up for auction. It was on a site alongside a terrace of six other old two-storeyed houses, tucked up against a right of way and not far from Elizabeth St.
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Archaeologists uncover remnants of historic homes at construction site
A remarkable slice of historic Melbourne is being unearthed at a construction site in the heart of the CBD – with the remains of homes from the 1800s believed to have been discovered.
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Have a heart
A pop-up gallery in Little Collins St is offering a free heart to anyone who can provide information about an act of vandalism to one of their sculptures.
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RMIT’s creative response to the mental health crisis
RMIT University is partnering with UNSW Sydney to present Melbourne Naarm festival The Big Anxiety starting September 21, with many programs running in the lead up.
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QVM photographer launches book of Melbourne’s remarkable time in lockdown
A new photography book featuring a collection of images taken by a Queen Victoria Market (QVM) trader is a stark reminder of how Melbourne has never felt so still during the height of the pandemic.
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How one production is leaving audiences “feeling a little lighter on their feet”
After soaring reviews in July 2019, Comedy Theatre’s most successful production Come From Away is returning on August 27 with an inspirational message.
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Old Melbourne Law Court
This unpretentious wooden building with veranda nestled in among much taller, more impressive edifices was one of the earliest public buildings in Melbourne. Located on the north-west corner of Russell and La Trobe streets, its foundation stone was laid in 1842 and the building was completed in 1843. Its style speaks to its age.
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Rob Snarski
Forty-four years ago, So Called, champion racehorse from the Colin Hayes stable won the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.
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A shared experience at the Forum
There were many inspiring moments at this year’s RISING festival, one being the sight of dedicated fans sitting outside the Forum, hours before a concert was due to start.
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Glass slipper moment enhanced with surprising comedy flair
Many of us may know the magical story of Cinderella back to front, but Rodgers and Hammerstein’s version is sure to leave audiences pleasantly surprised.
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Love is in the air
Team Kouta’s plan to “change the game” for Melbourne
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