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Cheers to Melbourne’s 2024 Food and Wine Festival

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presented by La Trobe Financial and supported by Visit Victoria will take over the city between March 15 and 24, celebrating Melbourne’s unique eating and drinking culture.

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“Significant interest” in adaptive reuse of CBD buildings amid calls for clearer guidelines

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne is pushing for greater clarity on how CBD buildings can be given a second life rather than being demolished.

An iconic Melbourne painting you’ve never heard of

February 20th, 2024 - Jack Hayes

If you found out about a little secret, one that has been hiding in plain sight for more than 100 years, completely unobstructed to view and meticulously maintained, can you truly call it a secret?

Uncertainty for historic bookshop as building goes up for sale

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The Hill of Content, the CBD’s oldest and much-loved bookshop, is facing an uncertain future as the historic building it occupies goes up for sale.

Just one-third back giving priority to Aboriginal names, prominent women for new streets

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout

City of Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has criticised survey results that he said gave disproportionate voice to non-residents and older people.

Trailblazing ex-councillor and champion of women’s leadership earns prestigious award

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Susan Riley, the first woman to be elected as Deputy Lord Mayor in the history of the City of Melbourne, has been recognised with a prestigious Australia Day honour.

Queen Victoria Women’s Centre shines the spotlight on International Women’s Day

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) will host a month-long program of engaging events and activities to bring women (cis, trans and non-binary) together.

Federal award for top serving community officer

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A well-respected CBD community officer who has dedicated his time to helping the vulnerable and people experiencing homelessness has been awarded a prestigious honour.

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New Creative Spaces hubs open along Elizabeth St

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The City of Melbourne’s Creative Spaces program has brought four new creative hubs to life along Elizabeth St, working to fill vacant shopfronts throughout the CBD while also lending support to independent artists and organisations.