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The hidden craftsmanship of Royal Arcade: Inside Evans, Melbourne’s leather repair institution

November 26th, 2025 - Mia Cutugno

Tucked beneath the cast-iron staircase of the Royal Arcade, Evans – Quality Shoe, Handbag & Leather Repairs – is one of the CBD’s quietest but most enduring treasures.

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Recapping another productive year at EastEnders

November 26th, 2025 - Dr Stan Capp

EastEnders is a resident group that is largely but not entirely drawn from the east end of our CBD. We welcome any resident who wishes to join, and we already have a healthy diversity within our membership.

A fresh start for Victoria

November 26th, 2025 - Evan Mulholland

Last week, my friend Jess Wilson was elected unopposed as Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition. This isn’t just a great result for our party – it is fantastic news for every Victorian.

Student ambassador Marina Abe awarded Volunteer of the Year

November 26th, 2025 - Mia Cutugno

Recognised at this year’s Multicultural Youth Awards for both her hard work and dedication to supporting international student communities, Marina Abe, an international student from Japan, has been named the honourable Volunteer of the Year Award recipient.

A very QVM Christmas: Two beloved traders keep tradition alive

November 26th, 2025 - Mia Cutugno

As Christmas approaches, Queen Victoria Market is buzzing with colour, energy and the festive traditions that make it one of Melbourne’s most cherished destinations.

The lost Dolphin Fountain of Carlton Gardens

November 25th, 2025 - CBD News

This photograph shows a fountain that once stood in the pathways of Carlton Gardens during the 1870s.

Barefoot in the park – is covering our green spaces

November 25th, 2025 - Lyn Gazal

Based on recent data, the population density of Melbourne’s CBD sits between 40,000 and 55,000 people per square kilometre, with CBD-North the highest. That’s a significant head count. Yet just beyond the streets and laneways are acres of natural green habitats breathing fresh air into an otherwise urban landscape.

Melbourne honours its brightest changemakers at 2025 Melbourne Awards

November 25th, 2025 - Sean Car

Melbourne celebrated the people and organisations shaping the city’s future at the 2025 Melbourne Awards on November 15, recognising outstanding contributions across leadership, creativity, community impact and innovation.

Cr Le Liu moves to overturn council’s past support for CBD injecting room

November 24th, 2025 - Sean Car

The debate over a medically supervised injecting service (MSIS) in Melbourne’s CBD will return to Town Hall on November 25, with Cr Phil Le Liu bringing forward a motion to formally overturn the City of Melbourne’s previous support for such a facility.