Arts & Culture » History

The Howitt family’s life in the inner city in pre-goldrush times

April 27th, 2022 - Dr Cheryl Griffin

When Godfrey Howitt, his brother Richard and other members of their family decided to settle in Port Phillip in April 1840, Godfrey brought a home with him and that is what you see here.

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Retired architect finds his passion for photography

April 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

When retired architect Ralph Domino discovered a love of photography just before the pandemic hit, little did he know his work would be recognised globally.

Chinatown readies for a multicultural bonanza

April 27th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

Dust off your Qipao (traditional Chinese dress), your kimono, your sari, or your lederhosen, because Chinatown Melbourne is holding a multicultural festival of epic proportions.

Caroline No

April 27th, 2022 - Chris Mineral

Popular ‘60s psychedelic West Coast group The Beach Boys had an obscure song in their catalogue entitled Caroline No. It appeared on their Pet Sounds album.

Melbourne is unsafe and it has nothing to do with graffiti

April 27th, 2022 - Adrian Doyle

If you have walked around the city lately you would be aware of two things: the homeless people that seem desperate and scary and the expensive attack the council seems to be launching against graffiti.

Hoddle Grid Heritage Review

April 27th, 2022 - Tristan Davies

A comprehensive review of unprotected heritage buildings across the CBD, the Hoddle Grid Heritage Review has finally been adopted into the planning scheme by the City of Melbourne.

Residents being heard …

March 23rd, 2022 - Susan Saunders

How a city grows, what kind of place it becomes and whether it is prosperous depends on a small group of decision-makers, each of whom have different agendas and mandates. How do residents fit into the process of shaping our city’s development?

Metro Tunnel HQ back in business

March 23rd, 2022 - Metro Tunnel

Visitors are flocking back to the Metro Tunnel’s award-winning interactive information centre on Swanston St, as the city-shaping project continues to reach new milestones.

Upbeat about Little Bourke St

March 23rd, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Melbourne Money is back and locals are taking advantage of the 25 per cent discount on meals at cafes along Little Bourke St, giving the street quite a lift.