Arts & Culture

Pakana woman Lola Greeno takes out Macfarlane Prize

September 20th, 2023 - Edmund Coleman

Lola Greeno, a Pakana woman, has been awarded the $50,000 2023 Don Macfarlane Prize at Craft in the CBD.

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Cash without the cure

September 20th, 2023 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

Victoria’s proposed tax on short-stays will generate cash for the state government while ignoring internationally recognised solutions to tackle problems with the industry.

A little less conversation, a little more musical

September 20th, 2023 - Edmund Coleman

When producer David Venn began floating the idea of an “Elvis Musical”, his mother was ecstatic.

China’s National Symphony Orchestra to tour Melbourne

September 20th, 2023 - CBD News

The China National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) will return to Australia this year following a six-year absence and will play at Southbank’s Hamer Hall on December 2.

Forty randomly selected locals to make up “people’s panel” on affordable housing

September 20th, 2023 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne says “now is the time” to create an Australian-first community panel on the complex issue of affordable housing.

Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays

September 20th, 2023 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council looking at doing what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality in a bid to open the market to more long-term renters in the city.

Melbourne Fringe takes centre stage

September 20th, 2023 - Edmund Coleman

“PLAY UP!” is the rallying cheer for this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Builder awarded top honour for Palace Theatre redevelopment

September 20th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The builders behind the 16-storey Le Meridien five-star Marriott Hotel have been named the Master Builder of the Year after the controversial redevelopment of the 110-year-old Palace Theatre.

Spanish electric vehicle company sets up operations in the CBD

September 20th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Spanish-based electric vehicle (EV) charging tech provider Wallbox has officially launched the opening of its operations hub in the CBD, in move set to revolutionise the future of driving.