Arts & Culture
Hills Hoist: A meditation on memory, migration and the quiet poetry of daily life
At City Library Gallery on Flinders Lane, a humble suburban icon has been transformed into a profound meditation on home, belonging and the emotional complexity of migration.
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Melbourne prepares to step into a new era as Metro Tunnel opens early
After years of construction, detours and disruption, Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel will finally open its doors on Sunday, November 30 – a full year ahead of schedule.
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Melbourne Town Hall and council offices set to go smoke-free
The entrances and footpaths outside Melbourne Town Hall and the City of Melbourne’s main administration buildings will become smoke-free after councillors voted unanimously to extend the city’s smoking and vaping bans at the November 11 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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The hidden craftsmanship of Royal Arcade: Inside Evans, Melbourne’s leather repair institution
Tucked beneath the cast-iron staircase of the Royal Arcade, Evans – Quality Shoe, Handbag & Leather Repairs – is one of the CBD’s quietest but most enduring treasures.
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Recapping another productive year at EastEnders
EastEnders is a resident group that is largely but not entirely drawn from the east end of our CBD. We welcome any resident who wishes to join, and we already have a healthy diversity within our membership.
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A fresh start for Victoria
Last week, my friend Jess Wilson was elected unopposed as Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition. This isn’t just a great result for our party – it is fantastic news for every Victorian.
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Student ambassador Marina Abe awarded Volunteer of the Year
Recognised at this year’s Multicultural Youth Awards for both her hard work and dedication to supporting international student communities, Marina Abe, an international student from Japan, has been named the honourable Volunteer of the Year Award recipient.
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A very QVM Christmas: Two beloved traders keep tradition alive
As Christmas approaches, Queen Victoria Market is buzzing with colour, energy and the festive traditions that make it one of Melbourne’s most cherished destinations.
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The lost Dolphin Fountain of Carlton Gardens
This photograph shows a fountain that once stood in the pathways of Carlton Gardens during the 1870s.
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Barefoot in the park – is covering our green spaces
Based on recent data, the population density of Melbourne’s CBD sits between 40,000 and 55,000 people per square kilometre, with CBD-North the highest. That’s a significant head count. Yet just beyond the streets and laneways are acres of natural green habitats breathing fresh air into an otherwise urban landscape.
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Traders wary despite $45 million market injection
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