Arts & Culture
Now or Never returns to transform Melbourne with art, sound and innovation
Melbourne’s newest festival, Now or Never, is back for its third year, transforming city streets and venues under an exciting program combining art, sound, technology and ideas.
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A chilling look behind the curtain: Smokescreen makes Melbourne debut
This July, Bare Witness Theatre Company brings its provocative and critically acclaimed production Smokescreen to Melbourne’s fortyfivedownstairs for a six-show season, running from July 8 to 13.
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French flair returns to Melbourne with new CBD cultural hub
The Alliance Française de Melbourne has opened a bold new chapter in its 135-year history, launching a dedicated French Hub in the heart of the CBD.
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Council celebrates milestone with 3000th tree planted on Batman Avenue
The City of Melbourne has hit a major milestone in its mission to green the city, planting its 3000th tree for the financial year – and it’s not stopping there.
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African Festival Melbourne returned to Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne came alive for African Festival Melbourne 2025, which lit up Queen Victoria Market with an electrifying celebration of African music, food, dance and community.
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Historic Melbourne pub reborn as Hickens Hotel following $6.5M makeover
One of Melbourne’s most iconic CBD pubs is set to relaunch this winter with a bold new identity and four-level transformation.
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Council seeks local input to enhance Participate Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is looking to improve its online community feedback process – a decision welcomed by community leaders. However, some are calling for the entire consultation process to be streamlined and enhanced.
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We have a rubbish reputation, but a circular city is still in reach
The good news? Victoria’s container deposit scheme has taken off – 1.86 billion drink containers returned in under two years, with another 20 million added each week since.
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Thousands celebrate Track Work at Anzac Station
The Metro Tunnel Project team hosted its first major music event inside a station on Sunday, June 15, as more than 3000 people descended on Anzac Station for Track Work – Music From the Underground.
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Inner city families deserve a clear plan for high school
In the past month, I’ve had the privilege of visiting some of our inner-city public schools – including University High’s city campus, North Melbourne Primary, and Docklands Primary.
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