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City of Melbourne’s Christmas countdown

December 20th, 2024 - CBD News

As Christmas approaches, Melbourne is brimming with festive activities, offering plenty of fun and free events for families to enjoy during the holiday season.

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Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s eye-watering campaign donations revealed

December 12th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Newly elected Lord Mayor Nick Reece received just shy of $1 million in donations towards his 2024 bid for the City of Melbourne in what is the largest amount of money generated for an election campaign in the city’s history.

QVWC marks 30th anniversary with launch of Conservation Appeal Fund

December 11th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) has introduced a new Conservation Appeal Fund, aimed at preserving and enhancing the iconic heritage building.

Melbourne’s supportive housing project opens doors to first residents

December 10th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

In a groundbreaking move for Australia, the City of Melbourne and Unison Housing have successfully transformed a former council building into supportive housing, with Make Room now preparing to welcome its first residents.

By supporting the arts, we’re supporting Melbourne as a whole

December 4th, 2024 - Alison Leighton

If you ask any Melburnian what makes our city incredible, it’s a safe bet they will mention our creative scene. It’s the second biggest driver for tourism to our city and contributes $40.3 billion yearly to the Victorian economy.

Elevate your living space with the help of these innovative interior designers in Melbourne

December 2nd, 2024 - CBD News

Melbourne’s interior design world is all about character, originality, and with that Melbourne creativity.

Homelessness is a crisis beyond Hosier Lane

November 29th, 2024 - Melanie Raymond

Homelessness is not confined to the streets of Hosier Lane. It is a nationwide crisis affecting our cities, suburbs, rural and regional areas.

Council jeopardises Melbourne’s cultural capital status

November 29th, 2024 - Esther Anatolitis

The City of Melbourne has proposed a restructure that appears to eliminate Creative City, the arts and culture branch.

Local CBD organisations win at the 2024 Melbourne Awards

November 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The Beruk exhibition, Travellers Aid Australia, and the Koorie Heritage Trust Stage II by Lyons, Greenaway Architects and Architecture Associates, were among the recipients of this year’s Melbourne Awards, held on November 9.