Arts & Culture

Melbourne’s iconic community square celebrates 20 years

October 25th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Federation Square officially celebrated 20 years on October 26, and the milestone was not lost on the city’s central meeting place as it prepares to host a month-long program of celebrations.

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Council’s CEO announces shock resignation

October 20th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

City of Melbourne chief executive Justin Hanney will stand down from his role after conceding a decision not to declare a donation earlier this year for a yacht race was an “oversight”.

Police appeal over glassing attack in the CBD

October 12th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Police have appealed for public assistance as they investigate a glassing attack that occurred in the CBD in August.

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Discover 2042 in the heart of the city

October 10th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Stepping 20 years into the future has never been easier thanks to Melbourne’s very own The Metaverse Store on Little Collin St, but the time for it to close is drawing near.

The Prize

September 21st, 2022 - Chris Mineral

Thin Lizzy, Dublin’s phenomenal rock ‘n’ roll group fronted by the charismatic singer/bass guitarist Phil Lynott had a dramatic influence on many bands. Melbourne garage rock band The Prize could be one such band.

Internationally recognised artists to make a splash at CBD stations

September 21st, 2022 - Metro Tunnel

Major public works by world-class artists will feature at the Metro Tunnel’s two new underground CBD stations, boosting Melbourne’s reputation as the nation’s cultural capital.

The lost art of “in the moment” appreciation

September 21st, 2022 - Brendan Nottle

The global response to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II has caught me by surprise. Even staunch republicans have been pausing to pay their respects. But why?

Mrs Purnell’s Hotel – a small feminist statement of the 1860s

September 21st, 2022 - Dr Cheryl Griffin

It may not seem it, but the modest façade of Mrs Purnell’s Hotel at 12 Bourke St is a symbol of one man’s failure and his wife’s strength in providing financial security for herself and her family.

Dear CBD News,

September 21st, 2022 - CBD News

I write with a love for Melbourne having lived here for six years in the 1970s. I am currently dog-sitting for my daughter who lives in Carlton. I read with interest your edition of the CBD News September 2022, Issue 90.