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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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Win for protesters as Federal Court rules against CBD police search powers

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

A legal challenge of special police powers to stop and search people in Melbourne's CBD and surrounds has ended with a significant victory for the protesters who brought the case, leaving future use of the powers uncertain.

Police briefs Melbourne CBD - January 2026

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Victoria Police estimated 17,000 people attended Melbourne’s ‘Invasion Day’ rally on January 26 while 2000 turned out for an anti-immigration ‘March for Australia’, which reportedly had links to right wing groups.

Cohealth appoints new chair as GP review looms over future of inner-city clinics

January 27th, 2026 - Sean Car

Community health provider cohealth has appointed former Scope chief executive Kate MacRae as its new board chair, as an independent review into the organisation’s general practice model and finances continues amid uncertainty over the long-term future of several Melbourne clinics.

Fire Services Museum of Victoria: Keeping watch on our fires

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Thanks to its venerable old building and dedicated volunteers, the Fire Services Museum of Victoria offers visitors time out, a sense of perspective and some learnings about fires and fire safety.

Councillors back expanded Safe City Camera policy after lengthy debate

January 27th, 2026 - Sean Car

Melbourne councillors have endorsed the City of Melbourne’s draft Safe City Camera policy following a protracted and at times tense debate that stretched for more than an hour at the Future Melbourne Committee meeting on December 2.

Outpouring of support for State Library’s “heart and soul”

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

The cancellation of a plan that would see public-facing staff cut in favour of new digital services at the State Library Victoria has been met with relief by some high-profile opponents and the library workers’ union.

Fruit and veg fury over waste charges at Queen Vic Market

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Fruit and vegetable traders at the Queen Victoria Market are up in arms again over proposed waste charges, despite market management maintaining that the changes simply bring them “into alignment with all other market traders”.