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Melbourne Conversations returns with dynamic line-up to shape the city’s discourse

February 1st, 2024 - Sean Car

Melbourne's renowned public event series, Melbourne Conversations, is making a vibrant return, promising a captivating array of special guests and engaging discussions.

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Reflecting on Australia Day

February 1st, 2024 - Evan Mulholland

With another Australia Day now past us, we have an opportunity to reflect on our nation and the reasons why it cherished by so many of those who live here, those who have decided to call Australia home and the many millions more who wish to do.

Midsumma Festival celebrates queer art with The Inheritance

January 31st, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Following a hit run in London’s West End and on Broadway, The Inheritance made its Australian debut at fortyfivedownstairs on January 21 as part of Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival.

New Year, new hope?

January 24th, 2024 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

Is 2024 a year to dream that the impossible might happen?

First Metro Tunnel station complete

January 24th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

The Metro Tunnel has moved a major step closer to opening with construction of the first of five new underground stations now complete.

The city most liveable

January 24th, 2024 - Susan Saunders

Let’s take a philosophical view of life in the city. It does not matter where you live, there will also be the good and the bad. In the Melbourne CBD, this article looks at both, making some suggestions for improvement.

It’s raining, it’s pouring: Elizabeth St a raging torrent, 1863

January 24th, 2024 - Dr Cheryl Griffin

December 15 to 22, 1863 – a week to remember for the citizens of Melbourne. It rained and rained and rained some more and when the rain stopped, and the sun emerged, more than 127 millimetres had fallen.