Arts & Culture
Mary Poppins: As delightful as a spoonful of sugar
The world’s favourite nanny and charming chimney sweep from the classically renowned Mary Poppins, are flying into Melbourne with a burst of colour, unforgettable songs, and magic.
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Comedy Theatre reopens The Mousetrap murder case
This February the legendary and gripping murder mystery production The Mousetrap is coming to the Comedy Theatre for its 70th Anniversary Australian tour.
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Thousands flock to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
The Year of Rabbit has finally hit Melbourne with tens of thousands pouring onto the streets of Melbourne’s Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
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Council endorses tower above a future Metro station at famous intersection
A bid to build a nine-storey office and retail tower above a future CBD Metro train station has won the City of Melbourne’s backing.
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Footpath works on La Trobe St begin
Footpath upgrade works will get under way on La Trobe St to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. The upgrade between Russell and Exhibition streets is part of the City of Melbourne’s streetscape improvements program for 2022-23.
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Lifting of late-night liquor ban looms, as councillors call for review
The City of Melbourne will conduct a review of its local planning policy in response to the state government’s pledge to end a 13-year freeze on new late-night CBD venues.
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Queen Victoria Market traders “temporarily” located for three years
Fresh produce, organic, and specialist traders at Queen Victoria Market will be temporarily relocated for three years as historic shed restoration works take place, causing concern for some small businesses.
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Fresh face brings new energy to Melbourne for the Liberal Party
Evan Mulholland is Melbourne’s new Member in the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament, and he represents a fresh voice for both his local constituents, as well as for the Victorian Liberal Party.
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Rates to rise as cap doubles, but “modest” increase frustrates
City of Melbourne locals could pay up to 3.5 per cent more for their council rates next financial year, after the Victorian Government doubled the rate cap for 2023/24.
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Iconic record store waves goodbye to its CBD location after nearly three decades
The CBD’s most beloved record store, Basement Discs has announced it will be closing its doors after trading for nearly 30 years, devastating music lovers and the wider community.
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NGV’s new exhibition displays never-before-seen works of renowned artist Reko Rennie
Tigers and the cheese
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