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Uncertainty for historic bookshop as building goes up for sale

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The Hill of Content, the CBD’s oldest and much-loved bookshop, is facing an uncertain future as the historic building it occupies goes up for sale.

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Just one-third back giving priority to Aboriginal names, prominent women for new streets

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout

City of Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has criticised survey results that he said gave disproportionate voice to non-residents and older people.

Trailblazing ex-councillor and champion of women’s leadership earns prestigious award

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Susan Riley, the first woman to be elected as Deputy Lord Mayor in the history of the City of Melbourne, has been recognised with a prestigious Australia Day honour.

Queen Victoria Women’s Centre shines the spotlight on International Women’s Day

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) will host a month-long program of engaging events and activities to bring women (cis, trans and non-binary) together.

Federal award for top serving community officer

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A well-respected CBD community officer who has dedicated his time to helping the vulnerable and people experiencing homelessness has been awarded a prestigious honour.

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New Creative Spaces hubs open along Elizabeth St

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The City of Melbourne’s Creative Spaces program has brought four new creative hubs to life along Elizabeth St, working to fill vacant shopfronts throughout the CBD while also lending support to independent artists and organisations.

The Lost City of Melbourne wins history award

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The filmmaker behind The Lost City of Melbourne documentary has received a community history award.

Academic and Reverend at St Paul’s Cathedral moved by award

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

St Paul’s Cathedral’s Reverend Professor Dorothy Lee, who is tireless advocate for the inclusion of more women and girls in the church, has earned an Australia Day honour.

Australia is failing community on Palestine

February 19th, 2024 - Jamal Hakim

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza grows by the hour, elected representatives at all levels of government in Australia are being asked to take a stand, and the City of Melbourne will debate this very issue on February 20.