Arts & Culture

Melbourne International Comedy Festival: “The best of the best at their best”

March 23rd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Melbourne International Comedy Festival is gearing up for a return to stages throughout the CBD, and three performers in particular are ready to shock and surprise audiences with their choice of content.

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Kids activities hopping into QVM in time for Easter

March 23rd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

As April approaches and summer-centric events wrap up for the year, Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is turning its attention to families and children over the Easter school holidays.

New chocolate gallery offers amazing world of chocolate art

March 23rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

For those with a sweet tooth, you are about to walk into a chocolate heaven.

Overdose fatals spark calls for health-based solution

March 23rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A CBD-based non-for-profit community health agency that works with vulnerable citizens says there is a lot of work needed to educate the community and “shift perceptions” of people who use drugs.

“We need to start thinking about retail”

March 23rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A small business owner at the much-loved Royal Arcade says shopping vouchers similar to the popular Melbourne Money scheme should be offered to boost the struggling retail sector.

AMES supporting Afghan refugees in making Melbourne home

March 23rd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES Australia is currently working closely with new Afghan arrivals to ensure the transition to life in Melbourne is as simple as can be.

Local anger at pub’s rooftop plans, but council largely powerless in dispute

February 24th, 2022 - David Schout

A Russell St pub’s plans to expand service onto its rooftop has been met with anger from a resident-heavy pocket of the CBD.

Time to shift the narrative to residents

February 24th, 2022 - Sean Car

The constant calls by our Lord Mayor for office workers to return to the CBD, while understandable, continue to demonstrate that the council isn’t focusing enough attention on a resident-led recovery.

QVM traders gutted after being kicked out of food hall

February 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Two long-standing Queen Victoria Market (QVM) traders have been left devastated after being told to shut up shop as management makes way for a new-look food hall.