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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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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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Melbourne’s Koreatown officially opens as a month-long celebration of Korean culture peaks
Melbourne’s newest cultural precinct – Koreatown – has officially opened in the CBD, marking a milestone moment for the city’s growing Korean-Australian community and cementing Healeys Lane as the vibrant heart of Korean cuisine and culture in Victoria.
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CFA volunteers and farmers protest over emergency services tax in Melbourne
Thousands of Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers and farmers marched on Melbourne today protesting the state government’s controversial new Emergency Services Property Levy (ESVF), which they claim unfairly burdens regional Victorians.
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New clinic to deliver care for Melbourne’s most vulnerable
A new central city health clinic offering wraparound care to Melbourne’s most vulnerable has officially opened its doors at the Salvation Army’s long-standing Bourke St headquarters.
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Rialto Run-Up returns to support autism charity Giant Steps
After a 20-year hiatus, Melbourne’s iconic stair-climbing event, the Rialto Run-Up, will return on Sunday, May 18, with a renewed purpose: raising vital funds for Giant Steps, a charity supporting autistic children and young adults with complex needs.
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National rally to honour victims of gender-based violence
This Saturday, May 10, What Were You Wearing Australia (WWYW Australia) is holding a powerful remembrance rally in Melbourne to honour the 24 women who have already lost their lives to men’s violence this year.
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Could Melbourne become a 15-minute city?
Melbourne may currently rank as a 17-minute city, but a panel of leading urban thinkers believes we can do better – and they’re inviting locals to help shape the conversation.
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Temple Court celebrates 100 years
Lord Mayor Nick Reece joined Temple Court residents for a special celebration on March 27 to mark the centenary of their building.
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The world’s longest ride to Melbourne
On Thursday, April 17, as thousands of commuters cycled out of Melbourne, there was one man whose journey out of the city was a little different from most.
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Reverse discrimination on graves
Hat-tip to Mr Antippa
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