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St Johns celebrates Thanksgiving with a stylish twist
St Johns Southgate transformed into a fashion runway on Sunday, June 15, hosting its annual Thanksgiving Celebration with this year’s bold and joyful theme – the St Johns International Fashion Festival.
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Boyd turns three
Staff at the Boyd Community Hub gathered to celebrate the centre’s third birthday on Tuesday July 7, 2015.
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Cabaret De Paris brings Parisian sparkle to The Palms at Crown
Melbourne’s love affair with Cabaret De Paris continues, with a third show added to its limited run at The Palms at Crown this July due to overwhelming demand.
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Compassion and safety at heart of council debate over rough sleeping in Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip has launched a community consultation process on proposed safety measures across the municipality, prompting both support and concern from service providers and faith leaders over the handling of homelessness in public spaces.
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GURNER unveils luxury wellness club SAINT Black in Southbank
Developer GURNER Group has announced the launch of SAINT Black, its newest luxury wellness and private social club, opening this July within its recently completed Madison Grand build-to-rent development at 344 City Rd in Southbank.
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The Wrong Gods brings gripping generational drama to the Fairfax Studio
Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan returns to Melbourne with The Wrong Gods, a stirring new work now playing at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio as part of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2025 season and the RISING festival.
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Blockbuster art and timeless textiles headline winter at the NGV
A new wave of international art and cultural prestige has arrived at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), as this year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition brings more than 100 works by the world’s most celebrated Impressionist painters to local audiences.
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From concept to campaign: the local advantage in creative partnerships
Are you a business owner or manager in Australia? Running a business can be hard yakka, with ups and downs and many challenges.
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Six side hustles for artists, designers and dreamers
“Follow your passion.” – Random Joe on X ... If it was that easy, eh? Well, turns out it just might be.
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YIRRAMBOI kicks off
YIRRAMBOI has returned with its most ambitious program yet – a 10-day feast of diverse mediums and artistic expression showcasing First Nations voices.
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Pedestrian bridge to receive a facelift
The Southbank Pedestrian Bridge will close for two weeks in June for major maintenance works.
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Terminator’s shock visit
Flocked by his large entourage, Mr Schwarzenegger dropped in unexpectedly to Designer Chandelier at Eureka Tower, much to the excitement of Daniel and staff member Shanan Fehrmann.
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Changing of the guard at YRBA
Southbank and South Wharf traders’ group the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) has appointed a new executive officer in Elizabeth Joldeski.
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Boyd Village tops out
Developer PDG’s Boyd Village development has reached its peak in construction and Lord Mayor Nick Reece helped to celebrate the milestone at a ceremony on February 24.
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Your forever home awaits in the heart of Melbourne
640 Bourke Street is the quintessential Melbourne address, where heritage and modernity converge in a landmark development designed for contemporary living.
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Dianne takes a step closer to Mars
Southbank resident Dianne McGrath has progressed to the final 100 candidates around the world to be selected to travel to Mars.
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New artwork goes up on Arts Centre Melbourne hoarding to celebrate Asia TOPA
A new artwork Dominus Aeris by Thukral and Tagra is now on display on the hoarding at Arts Centre Melbourne along St Kilda Rd between Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building as part of the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts (Asia TOPA).
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Top Australian universities are pushing back on a government cap on international students
On August 27, 2024, the Australian Government announced a cap called the National Planning Level (NPL) to put limits on the growth of international student programs. The NPL will be implemented from January 1, 2025, and will be reviewed each year.
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A new Test Garden opens at Fed Square
The Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation is bringing an expansive 18,000-square-metre urban garden Laak Boorndap to the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct.
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Boost for train passengers as Degraves St Subway reopens
After nearly three years, the Degraves St Subway has reopened in a big win for passengers, with six new lifts improving accessibility for people switching platforms at Flinders Street Station.
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