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Salvos’ Project 614 partners with University of Canberra on new training pathway

Salvos’ Project 614 partners with University of Canberra on new training pathway

March 18th, 2026 - Sean Car

The Salvation Army’s Melbourne Project 614 has announced a new partnership with the University of Canberra aimed at strengthening its frontline workforce as demand for community services continues to grow.

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Queen Vic Market launches first autumn festival with new seasonal series

March 16th, 2026 - Chris Jackson

Queen Victoria Market will launch its first-ever autumn event later this month, with a one-day Flavours of Autumn Festival set to celebrate the harvest season through food, drink and live entertainment.

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Donkey Wheel House opens doors for day of culture, creativity and connection

March 12th, 2026 - Sean Car

Melburnians stepped inside one of the CBD’s most striking heritage buildings on March 5 as Donkey Wheel House opened its doors for a day-long program celebrating community, culture and creativity.

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Hyperlocal News launches Future Melbourne podcast exploring the city’s big issues

March 11th, 2026 - CBD News

A new podcast exploring the ideas, debates and decisions shaping Melbourne’s future has launched this month, with the first episode focusing on one of the city’s most iconic institutions: Queen Victoria Market.

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Melbourne celebrates Year of the Horse

February 25th, 2026 - Sean Car

This year's Chinese Lunar New Year festival, led by the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association, produced yet another amazing day.

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CBD laneways explore ways to connect

February 25th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

When the “convenors” of Guildford and Hosier lanes met they wanted to find ways of collaborating with each other and other laneways on their inspiring work. A recent workshop run by Regen Melbourne helped to explore the issues.

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Council backs early years review in push for “fair start” for every Melbourne child

February 25th, 2026 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne will undertake a comprehensive review of its early years services after councillors unanimously backed a notice of motion from Deputy Lord Mayor Roshena Campbell at the February 17 Future Melbourne Committee meeting

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Police briefs Melbourne CBD - March 2026

February 25th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Victoria Police are appealing for assistance to help locate a man wanted over a raft of offences.

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Thousands rally in CBD during Israeli President’s Melbourne visit

February 18th, 2026 - Sean Car

Tens of thousands of protesters filled Melbourne’s CBD on February 12 as Israeli President Isaac Herzog concluded his official visit to Australia, with large crowds gathering outside Flinders Street Station before marching to State Parliament.

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Kids on Collins marks 30 years, launches scholarship for non-subsidy families

February 4th, 2026 - Swagata Majumdar

One of Melbourne CBD’s longest-running early childhood centres will mark 30 years of operation in 2026.

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