Arts & Culture
Nu-muralism
Melbourne has long had a thriving street art and urban scene, and murals are becoming an ever-increasing part of this culture.
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Don’t miss the final weeks of the Summer Night Market
The sun is about to set on Melbourne’s favourite mid-week foodie feast, with the final weeks of the Summer Night Market drawing closer.
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CBD bookseller on short list
Sally Olds’ debut book of essays, People Who Lunch was short-listed for the Premier’s Literary Awards last month.
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Legendary writers unite at State Library Victoria this March
In partnership with Adelaide Writers’ Week, three renowned wordsmiths are coming to State Library Victoria on March 7 for An Evening with the Playwrights.
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City of Melbourne prepares to welcome international students back
The City of Melbourne is preparing a multitude of activities to help ease the transition for international students ahead of O’Week, with this year marking a 33 per cent increase on student numbers seen last year.
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Thousands flock to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
The Year of Rabbit has finally hit Melbourne with tens of thousands pouring onto the streets of Melbourne’s Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
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Council endorses tower above a future Metro station at famous intersection
A bid to build a nine-storey office and retail tower above a future CBD Metro train station has won the City of Melbourne’s backing.
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Footpath works on La Trobe St begin
Footpath upgrade works will get under way on La Trobe St to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. The upgrade between Russell and Exhibition streets is part of the City of Melbourne’s streetscape improvements program for 2022-23.
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Lifting of late-night liquor ban looms, as councillors call for review
The City of Melbourne will conduct a review of its local planning policy in response to the state government’s pledge to end a 13-year freeze on new late-night CBD venues.
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Queen Victoria Market traders “temporarily” located for three years
Fresh produce, organic, and specialist traders at Queen Victoria Market will be temporarily relocated for three years as historic shed restoration works take place, causing concern for some small businesses.
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