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Iglu provides a supportive home away from home for students

August 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The return of international students to the city has been a slow-growing process, but notable purpose-built student accommodation Iglu Melbourne City is ensuring it is there every step of the way with doors wide open.

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QVM powers up with solar panels as city gears towards net-zero

August 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has taken a significant step in its sustainability goals with new solar panels expected to cut its power bill by $100,000 a year.

The festival putting children’s emotional resilience and wellbeing first

August 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

As a response to the lasting impact of the pandemic on children’s mental health and wellbeing, The Big Anxiety Festival’s Children’s Sensorium program is confronting the issue head on.

New library and community for QVM’s Munro site

August 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The Munro Library and Community Hub is on track to transforming the Queen Victoria Market precinct following positive feedback from the community.

Theosophical Society prepares to merge library and bookshop after falling on hard times

August 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The CBD’s Theosophical Society bookshop and library is preparing to undergo a new look after financial pressures forced the charity to consider diverse ways of serving its devoted customers.

Lack of on-street parking leaves many city-goers eager to “get out”

August 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Many small businesses and delivery drivers say they have had enough of on-street parking being taken away, arguing that it has made it less appealing to come into the city.

Curtain falls for historic cinema as owners look to revitalise the space

August 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

One of the CBD’s longest running cinemas is preparing to close after more than 70 years.

Lord Mayor takes away key learnings from Singapore trip

August 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Lord Mayor Sally Capp has vowed to ensure Melbourne reclaims the title of the world’s most liveable city after drawing inspiration from her recent visit to Singapore.