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CFA volunteers and farmers protest over emergency services tax in Melbourne
Thousands of Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers and farmers marched on Melbourne today protesting the state government’s controversial new Emergency Services Property Levy (ESVF), which they claim unfairly burdens regional Victorians.
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Rialto Run-Up returns to support autism charity Giant Steps
After a 20-year hiatus, Melbourne’s iconic stair-climbing event, the Rialto Run-Up, will return on Sunday, May 18, with a renewed purpose: raising vital funds for Giant Steps, a charity supporting autistic children and young adults with complex needs.
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Could Melbourne become a 15-minute city?
Melbourne may currently rank as a 17-minute city, but a panel of leading urban thinkers believes we can do better – and they’re inviting locals to help shape the conversation.
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Temple Court celebrates 100 years
Lord Mayor Nick Reece joined Temple Court residents for a special celebration on March 27 to mark the centenary of their building.
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A Walk in the Park to Fight Parkinson’s in 2025
Fight Parkinson’s A Walk in the Park, Australia's largest community event dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with Parkinson’s or Atypical Parkinson’s, will set off from Fed Square on Sunday, April 27.
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Future as a garden city to be shaped at Melbourne Conversations
Melbourne Conversations will host a free event, “Future Proofing Green Spaces”, around fostering Melbourne’s connection with nature on Thursday, March 27 at Fed Square.
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Celebrating 10 years of NutriBullet: local artists elevate QT Rooftop for anniversary event
On February 19, NutriBullet marked a decade of blending health and wellness with an unforgettable 10th anniversary celebration at Melbourne's breathtaking QT Rooftop.
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Porsche & Coffee Festival returns to South Melbourne
More than 220 Porsche cars will be on display on March 9 as the annual South Melbourne Porsche & Coffee Festival returns to Clarendon St for its third year.
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Melbourne Conversations returns in 2025 with bold discussion on public spaces
The City of Melbourne’s longest-running free public talk series, Melbourne Conversations, will launch its 2025 season with a forum exploring the role Melbourne’s public space plays in its ever-evolving urban identity.
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“No-one is too cool for Moomba”: Sooshi Mango crowned 2025 Moomba Monarchs
Melbourne’s very own comedy trio, Sooshi Mango, has been named the 2025 Moomba Monarchs and are set to take centre stage at this year’s festival in March, bringing their popular "ethnic dad" personas - Johnny, Vince, and Sam - along for the ride.
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Strength to strength
New “Snapshot” data to help city traders grow, as weekend activity climbs
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