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State government shortfall paves the way for the Reece Police
In a bid to reduce crime, the City of Melbourne has increased its public safety budget, despite disquiet among councillors concerned that they have been left to pick up the pieces of an underfunded police force.
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Australia’s first Hello Kitty café opens at Melbourne Central
In the coffee capital of Australia, finding a niche in the cafe business is easier said than done. However, the newly-opened Hello Kitty Cafe is a bold addition to Melbourne’s culinary scene, blending Japanese pop culture and art with food to deliver a whimsical dining experience.
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The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Sandeep Pandit
Sandeep Pandit isn’t just a name known from MasterChef Australia – he’s a powerful voice of resilience, authenticity, and deep-rooted culinary heritage. From surviving conflict in Kashmir to becoming a proud entrepreneur in Australia, Sandeep’s journey is a testament to grit, cultural pride, and the healing power of food.
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Market Street Park: a thoughtful fusion of history and contemporary design
The Market Street Park project was the first new public park in Melbourne’s CBD in more than 30 years when it was completed in 2021, and it offers more than just expansive lawns and wide bluestone paths.
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Preserving a legacy: QVWC launches appeal to support historic building
The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) has launched its Community Appeal Fund, calling on the public to help raise $20,000 by June 30, 2025.
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Craft Victoria presents two exhibitions exploring the beauty and potential of discarded materials
Craft Victoria is currently showcasing two thought-provoking exhibitions that reimagine the life cycle of materials through the lens of contemporary design.
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Athenie Leckey unveils first solo exhibition celebrating banksias
Melbourne’s fortyfivedownstairs gallery will host the debut solo exhibition of emerging artist Athenie Leckey, whose vibrant acrylic painting series pays tribute to one of Australia’s most iconic native plants – the Banksia.
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A world of flavour at Queen Victoria Market’s Food Hall
The newly-refurbished Food Hall at Queen Victoria Market is more than just a place to eat – it’s a celebration of Melbourne’s multicultural spirit.
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Creativity and construction: Metro Tunnel artists feature at Design Week
The Metro Tunnel is much more than a rail project – the new stations feature world-class art and design, bringing creativity, art and construction together to create something truly meaningful and enduring in our urban environment.
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“I’m not trying to be popular”: the first-term councillor prepared to rock the boat
Liberal councillor Owen Guest has been quick to establish himself as the “enfant terrible” of Town Hall, calling for the City of Melbourne to become more fiscally responsible and transparent.
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Permanent Bourke St bollards installed
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