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Hidden Secrets: A historic glow returns to Swanston and Collins

February 25th, 2026 - Sean Car

Amid the rush of trams, shoppers and office workers at the corner of Swanston and Collins streets, a small but significant piece of Melbourne’s past has quietly been brought back to life.

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Swamp everlasting crowned Melbourne’s new floral emblem

February 25th, 2026 - Sean Car

Melbourne’s new official floral emblem has been decided, with the swamp everlasting (Xerochrysum palustre) narrowly claiming victory in one of the City of Melbourne’s most popular ever community engagement exercises.

Upcoming events to celebrate our wonderful multicultural community

February 25th, 2026 - Ellen Sandell

We are so lucky to live in such a diverse, multicultural community.

Premier’s public rebuke over work-from-home misses the mark

February 24th, 2026 - Sean Car

Premier Jacinta Allan’s decision to publicly release and promote her letter rebuking the City of Melbourne over its position on mandated work-from-home rights has added heat, but little light, to an already nuanced policy debate.

Australia’s largest Antarctic art exhibition opens at RMIT

February 18th, 2026 - Sean Car

A sweeping new exhibition exploring more than a century of Australian artistic engagement with Antarctica has opened across two major Melbourne venues.

Thousands rally in CBD during Israeli President’s Melbourne visit

February 18th, 2026 - Sean Car

Tens of thousands of protesters filled Melbourne’s CBD on February 12 as Israeli President Isaac Herzog concluded his official visit to Australia, with large crowds gathering outside Flinders Street Station before marching to State Parliament.

The Melbourne Home

February 12th, 2026 - Ashley Smith

In the late 19th century, a number of female immigrants fresh off the ship from England would arrive at Victoria with no planned accommodation or nearby connections that could help them settle.

Historic exhibition LOVING shines light on a century of hidden same-sex love

February 12th, 2026 - Chris Jackson

A powerful photographic exhibition documenting a century of same-sex love is now on display at City Library Gallery, offering Melburnians a rare glimpse into lives once forced into the shadows.

The hidden financial hurdles most church boards face when planning to build

February 4th, 2026 - CBD News

You’ve been part of every conversation. The church’s vision is clear, the support is strong, and the dream of a new building feels like it’s finally within reach.