Politics
Council calls for stronger action on extremism following violent city protests
The City of Melbourne has unanimously backed a motion calling on the Victorian Government to fast-track the implementation of recommendations from the state’s 2022 Inquiry into Extremism, amid growing concern over violent demonstrations in the CBD.
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Work begins on new CBD community health hub to tackle addiction and disadvantage
Work has officially begun on a new Community Health Hub in Melbourne’s CBD, which the state government says will provide a central access point for treatment, social support and addiction services when it opens in 2026.
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Melbourne Boutique Property sees CBD market turn a corner as confidence returns
After a stop–start first half of the year, boutique city specialist Melbourne Boutique Property (MBP) says Melbourne’s CBD apartment market is finishing 2025 on a firmer footing, with investor activity lifting and buyer sentiment improving ahead of the Metro Tunnel opening.
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Mad Max and a million meals – A Christmas Carol is back in Melbourne
He may be playing an infamous miser, but Melbourne actor Lachy Hulme is entering into his next show ready to call on the spirit of generosity.
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Craft Victoria’s new exhibition highlights Australian creative talent through the lens of Vogue Living’s Style Editor
Craft Victoria will launch one of its largest exhibitions to date this month with DONE/UNDONE, curated by Joseph Gardner as part of the gallery’s 2025 Visionaries series.
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Spice brand Aunty Jenny launches in Melbourne, blending culture, ethics and flavour
Melbourne’s culinary scene has gained a new homegrown venture with the official launch of Aunty Jenny, an ethical spice brand founded by Melbourne entrepreneur Evangeline Tee and co-founder Ramneek Wayne.
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Future of the Multicultural Hub remains unclear as key CBD site under review
The Multicultural Hub on Elizabeth St, opposite the main entrance to Queen Victoria Market, remains one of the City of Melbourne’s most quietly contested community assets.
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Elevated festivities at Eureka 89
Eureka 89 is Melbourne’s premier destination for those seeking a sophisticated dining experience, ideal for getting into the festive spirit.
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Melbourne may have its very own “off-Broadway” with new Spiegel Haus
Melbourne has long been renowned as Australia’s cultural capital. However, serial entrepreneur and filmmaker Christopher Mitchell believes that for the city to have a truly vibrant cultural scene, it needs an “off-Broadway”.
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First Nations designers open Melbourne Fashion Week with powerful storytelling on the ganbu marra Runway
Melbourne Fashion Week 2025 opened in spectacular form on October 20, with the ganbu marra Runway at 1 Hotel Melbourne celebrating the creative excellence and cultural storytelling of First Nations designers.
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