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Outpouring of support for State Library’s “heart and soul”

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

The cancellation of a plan that would see public-facing staff cut in favour of new digital services at the State Library Victoria has been met with relief by some high-profile opponents and the library workers’ union.

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Fruit and veg fury over waste charges at Queen Vic Market

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Fruit and vegetable traders at the Queen Victoria Market are up in arms again over proposed waste charges, despite market management maintaining that the changes simply bring them “into alignment with all other market traders”.

How seniors are rediscovering Melbourne through tour guides

January 27th, 2026 - Nicole Manolitsas

Paul Daffey, a former sports journalist, has found a new way to combine his editorial background with his love for the city of Melbourne.

Pellegrini’s: “love letter to Melbourne” set to screen on TV

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Many Melburnians have stories about Pellegrini’s that are part of the fabric of their lives, filmmaker Frank Lotito says.

Australian theatres take centre stage at fortyfivedownstairs

January 27th, 2026 - Chris Jackson

Melbourne’s iconic theatre spaces, usually glimpsed only from the stalls or backstage corridors, will be brought into sharp focus in February as photographer Cameron Grant presents Australian Theatres Unveiled at fortyfivedownstairs.

Churros Spanish Donuts: learning about life’s treats at QVM

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Family, giving and good vibrations – both percussive and of a spiritual kind – are what motivate Queen Victoria Market (QVM) stallholder Christian Silva.

Granita and governance cited in grant dispute for Pellegrini’s documentary

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Despite finding themselves in furious agreement about the significance of Pellegrini’s to the city and the value of a documentary about it, some councillors disagreed about approving a grant to its filmmakers at a recent council meeting.

Council divided as City of Melbourne reverses support for CBD injecting room

January 27th, 2026 - Sean Car

A heated and deeply polarising debate erupted at Melbourne Town Hall on November 25 last year as councillors voted to overturn the City of Melbourne’s long-standing support for a medically supervised injecting service (MSIS) in the CBD.

Shangri-La Melbourne fit-out stalls as 2026 opening looks increasingly unlikely

January 27th, 2026 - Sean Car

The long-vacant Shangri-La hotel tower in Melbourne’s east end appears no closer to opening, casting fresh doubt over previous expectations the five-star venue would welcome guests in 2026.