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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.

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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.

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New Creative Spaces hubs open along Elizabeth St

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The City of Melbourne’s Creative Spaces program has brought four new creative hubs to life along Elizabeth St, working to fill vacant shopfronts throughout the CBD while also lending support to independent artists and organisations.

The Lost City of Melbourne wins history award

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The filmmaker behind The Lost City of Melbourne documentary has received a community history award.

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.

Australia is failing community on Palestine

February 19th, 2024 - Jamal Hakim

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza grows by the hour, elected representatives at all levels of government in Australia are being asked to take a stand, and the City of Melbourne will debate this very issue on February 20.

#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.