Arts & Culture
Yarra Turning Basin, 1906
This elevated view, looking west along the Yarra River and Flinders St, taken from the Commercial Travellers’ Club (now the Rendezvous Hotel), shows (left to right): Banana Alley (beneath the railway yards), the railway viaduct (connecting Flinders St and Spencer St stations), Queens Bridge with the Yarra Turning Basin beyond.
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Cultural propaganda
If you are in the mood for a dark and not so gloomy experience, don’t go to St Francis in Lonsdale St. Nostalgic photographs of old factories are on display.
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Equitable Building
The Equitable Building (also known as the Colonial Mutual Life Building), was for many years after its completion in 1896 the benchmark of commercial architecture in Melbourne.
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Skills to pay the bills
On sitting down to chat with Jess (aka 23rd Key) I had to confess that, although I was aware of her work, I knew little about her.
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Rewind to 1980
It’s time to raid your mum’s wardrobe or your local op shop, because 80s fashion has been named one of the biggest trends of 2017.
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Making a comeback
The CBD corporate world is more known for its vast foyers, elevators and symbols of power than its dark humour.
Read MoreFish Market c. 1890
Between 1865 and 1892, the Melbourne Fish Market occupied the Flinders and Swanston streets south- west corner.
Read MoreLingerie 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.
Read MoreColour 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!
Read MoreShe’s a one-off!
Isolde’s contribution to the Melbourne street art scene is in the form of one-off paste-ups!
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New mural for Melbourne
Greek precinct gets a revamp in time for popular festival
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