Arts & Culture
Big plan to bring events back to the city with a living wage for artists under Greens push
A plan to support artists and inject $100 million each year towards new festivals, with a focus on bringing arts events back into the CBD and the inner city, is being pushed by the Greens.
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Stopped in their tracks
A CBD resident has voiced their frustration with a new tram separator they say was installed without public notice and has unexpectedly blocked a frequently used vehicle exit route.
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New coffee shop opens at QVM’s Munro development
A boutique coffee roastery, cafe and retailer has opened its doors at Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) Munro development, with the new space exciting its owners.
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E-scooter riders put on notice in a bid to improve road safety
Police have vowed to crack down on electric scooter riders to improve road safety ahead of the warmer months.
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Three charged in alleged drug trafficking syndicate
One woman and two men, allegedly involved in a drug syndicate, have been charged with multiple drug trafficking offences after Victoria Police executed warrants in the CBD.
Read MoreWoman charged after two people allegedly stabbed in the CBD
A 28-year-old woman has been charged with a string of offences after two alleged stabbings occurred in the CBD on September 8.
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Melbourne Fringe Festival turns 40
The 2022 Melbourne Fringe Festival theme it’s about time is appropriate for an event that has 40 years of history to celebrate and three lost years due to COVID to make up for.
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Public vote will choose the 2023 pride tram
For the third consecutive year, a design-wrapped tram will travel in the annual Midsumma Pride March in 2023 and around the Melbourne tram network until the end of the year.
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Challenging the language around mental health through awkward conversations
Conversations around mental health can often be awkward and hard to navigate, but one anxiety-focused festival is taking on the challenge with programs dedicated to the sharing of lived experiences.
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Artwork celebrates 70 years of support for migrants and refugees
A new permanent artwork display that celebrates 70 years of AMES Australia’s work supporting migrants and refugees to settle in Australia has been unveiled at the organisation’s head office in Little Collins St.
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City Square acoustic shed to come down
A big summer break but your councillors work hard
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