Arts & Culture
Old School: a contemporary celebration of women, craft, and tradition
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Craft Victoria presents Old School – a contemporary exhibition that features new and recent works of six women artists working across craft and design.
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Queen Baker: QVM’s only dedicated cake shop
As the only cake offering at Queen Victoria Market (QVM), Queen Baker is your go-to store for all things pastry – savoury and sweet.
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City of Melbourne project update
As we pass the halfway point of the financial year, CBD News revisits the City of Melbourne’s annual budget to track the progress of major projects shaping the CBD community.
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Hundreds of drivers trained to drive through Metro Tunnel
More than half the drivers needed for the new state-of-the-art Metro Tunnel have now been trained, in another step towards opening the tunnel and stations to passengers later in the year.
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Down the rabbit hole in Melbourne
Why does a rabbit take up residence in a small garden at the foot of a corporate tower at the corner of Bourke and King streets?
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Melbourne Conversations returns in 2025 with bold discussion on public spaces
The City of Melbourne’s longest-running free public talk series, Melbourne Conversations, will launch its 2025 season with a forum exploring the role Melbourne’s public space plays in its ever-evolving urban identity.
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“No-one is too cool for Moomba”: Sooshi Mango crowned 2025 Moomba Monarchs
Melbourne’s very own comedy trio, Sooshi Mango, has been named the 2025 Moomba Monarchs and are set to take centre stage at this year’s festival in March, bringing their popular "ethnic dad" personas - Johnny, Vince, and Sam - along for the ride.
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City of Melbourne’s security push to improve safety
The City of Melbourne is set to commence a trial that will see security guards contracted to address “complex” on-street issues.
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Melbourne celebrates Year of the Snake
Melburnians took to the streets in February to celebrate the annual Chinese Lunar New Year festival in the Chinatown precinct.
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Council expands business support service
The City of Melbourne’s increased investment in its Business Concierge program has yielded strong results, with the number of businesses within the municipality doubling over the past year.
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Melbourne Theosophical Society turns a page with new-look bookshop
Building banners for the bold
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