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City Square roars back to life with surprise ALWAYS LIVE concerts

November 28th, 2025 - Sean Car

After eight years behind construction hoardings, Melbourne’s City Square made its long-awaited return – and it did so in true Melbourne style, with a surprise rock-and-roll performance that drew hundreds into the freshly upgraded precinct.

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Council warned of imminent neo-Nazi threat before Camp Sovereignty attack

November 26th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne is being urged to fast-track permanency for Camp Sovereignty after members of the camp’s working group warned the council about the threat of neo-Nazis in February this year, months before the August 31 attack.

New members appointed to advise council on homelessness

November 26th, 2025 - Lauren Nicholas

The City of Melbourne has refreshed its Homelessness Advisory Committee (HAC), appointing three new members to help guide policy and practice as the city confronts rising demand for support services.

Blending the best of Melbourne: A taste of the city that will leave you wanting more!

November 26th, 2025 - CBD News

As the Australian Open approaches in January, tennis enthusiasts from across the globe will flock to Melbourne, ready to witness some of the most exhilarating matches in the sporting calendar.

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.

Kids kick off the Big Summer Read at Queen Victoria Market’s new library

November 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

Victorian children are being encouraged to swap screens for stories these holidays, with this year’s Big Summer Read officially launched at the City of Melbourne’s newest library at Queen Victoria Market.

Continued public appeal after police assaulted at Melbourne protest

November 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

Detectives from the North West Metro Regional Crime Squad have released images and footage of seven people they are seeking to identify after police were allegedly assaulted at a protest in Melbourne’s CBD last month.

Fed Square turns into a sky-high skills showcase for VCE Vocational Major students

November 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

Fed Square was transformed into an open-air classroom of the future on November 6 and 7, as thousands of visitors flocked to Look Up to the Future — a free two-day installation celebrating the hands-on learning offered through the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) and VET programs.