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Melbourne Conversations: Building the Future Anyway
A free public discussion at Fed Square’s The Edge on Tuesday, April 28 will bring together a panel of young climate leaders working on the frontlines of climate disruption, both locally and internationally.
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Police mark 40 years since Russell St bombing
Victoria Police has marked the 40th anniversary of the Russell St bombing, with a special commemorative service held on March 27 to honour Constable Angela Taylor and all those affected by one of Melbourne’s darkest acts of violence.
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Comedy festival hits the spot
This year the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, which opens on Wednesday, March 25, marks its 40th anniversary with its biggest-ever event, taking in more than 800 shows.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival adds magic, circus and science to 2026 lineup
This year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival will feature a full program of high-energy spectacle, with circus, magic and explosive science among the offerings.
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Queen Vic Market launches first autumn festival with new seasonal series
Queen Victoria Market will launch its first-ever autumn event later this month, with a one-day Flavours of Autumn Festival set to celebrate the harvest season through food, drink and live entertainment.
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Donkey Wheel House opens doors for day of culture, creativity and connection
Melburnians stepped inside one of the CBD’s most striking heritage buildings on March 5 as Donkey Wheel House opened its doors for a day-long program celebrating community, culture and creativity.
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Melbourne celebrates Year of the Horse
This year's Chinese Lunar New Year festival, led by the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association, produced yet another amazing day.
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Thousands rally in CBD during Israeli President’s Melbourne visit
Tens of thousands of protesters filled Melbourne’s CBD on February 12 as Israeli President Isaac Herzog concluded his official visit to Australia, with large crowds gathering outside Flinders Street Station before marching to State Parliament.
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Surprise pop-up music series wraps up for summer with packed CBD shows
The ALWAYS LIVE Melbourne Vibes Series celebrated its finale with two surprise shows in the CBD on the January long weekend.
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Final days of State Library Victoria’s summer kids’ festival promise stories, games and creativity
Families have just a few days left to enjoy State Library Victoria’s lively Library on the Lawn Kids Festival, with the final instalment running this week from January 13 to 15 on the Swanston Street forecourt.
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Festival follows in the footsteps of the suffragettes
Pantscraper is looking well
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