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From trash to treasure … light-up installation transforms CBD laneway

A colourful art installation featuring preloved dollhouses once destined for landfill has breathed new life into a narrow CBD laneway.   

Booksellers unite in new chapter to halt city exodus

Like many booksellers, Dino Traverso of Dymocks bookshop in the CBD has found it tough to attract new customers amid repeated lockdowns.   

The flash brothels of Little Lon

A major historical study has been made of the flash brothels that proliferated in the 19th century in an area of the CBD known colloquially as Little Lon.

Council seeks Greenline feedback

The City of Melbourne has asked for public feedback on the proposed $300 million Greenline project along the Yarra River’s Northbank.

Council offers vaccine incentives

The City of Melbourne is offering $100,000 worth of prizes to incentivise more Melburnians to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Vibrant mural brings life to iconic lane

A Nugget of fun

One-year-old mini dachshund Nugget provided a much-needed burst of happiness for Mimi Cao last year.

New Melbourne music

Courtney Barnett has a new album coming out in November via Milk Records, and first cab off the rank, the first single Rae Street, is a ripper of a tune. 

A COVID-19 recovery for ALL

There has been a lot of fervent debate about whether a safe injecting room should be located in the heart of our city. There has also been much conjecture about where it should be located.