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Local groups recognised in the Melbourne Awards

November 21st, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

CBD-based homelessness service The Living Room and mental health arts event the Mojo Festival were among the winners at this year’s Melbourne Awards on November 11.

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Melbourne’s first floating music festival

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A floating music festival along the Yarra River with popular cover bands and emerging artists is set to take centre stage in a first-time event.

First-ever Mushroom Festival a success

October 26th, 2023 - Afraa Kori

Thousands of people have gathered to celebrate the first-ever Mushroom Festival at Queen Victoria Market in what proved to be a weekend of fun and feasting.

Christmas Spectacular returns to Melbourne

October 25th, 2023 - CBD News

Master magician and illusionist Michael Boyd will return to Melbourne in December with the most magical holiday event of the season.

Step into a world of dazzling lights and groovy beats

September 20th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

It’s time to unleash your inner disco diva as a new activation takes centre stage in the heart of the city.

Spore-some festival coming shroom!

September 20th, 2023 - Edmund Coleman

Finally, all you mycophiles – a reason to rejoice!

The founding of Melbourne and its changing faces

August 23rd, 2023 - Chinese Museum

On August 30, 1835, European settlers sailed from Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) aboard the schooner Enterprize. They landed on the north bank of the Yarra River and established a settlement, on the corner of William and Flinders streets – today known as Enterprize Park.