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Cheers to Melbourne’s 2024 Food and Wine Festival

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presented by La Trobe Financial and supported by Visit Victoria will take over the city between March 15 and 24, celebrating Melbourne’s unique eating and drinking culture.

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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.

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.

#StandWithUkraine at Federation Square

February 18th, 2024 - Marilyn Tan

On February 24, a rally will be held at 3pm at Federation Square to commemorate the second anniversary of the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Moomba returns to Melbourne

February 16th, 2024 - Marilyn Tan

The Moomba festival will return to Melbourne for its 70th year from March 7 to 11.

Taylor Swift fans Wildest Dreams become reality

February 15th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Hosted by Federation Square in collaboration with the University of Melbourne (UoM), enthusiastic Taylor Swift fans gathered on February 11 for a panel discussion exploring the extraordinary influence the musician has had on feminism and the music industry.