Who actually pays Victorians the most for solar
11 Aug 2026A Victorian solar owner scrolls past an ad promising a big feed-in rate and assumes the maths is simple. Bigger number, bigger cheque. Solar exports rarely work out that neatly.
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Scots’ Church announces 2026 Organ Recital Series
28 Jul 2026Scots’ Church Melbourne will present its 2026 Organ Recital Series this August and September, celebrating the versatility and beauty of the church’s renowned Rieger organ.
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How purpose-built student accommodation outperforms private rental in Melbourne
7 Jul 2026Before the first lecture, whether arriving from regional Victoria or from abroad, a student in Melbourne has to find somewhere to live. A private rental looks like the obvious path. What it actually requires comes as a surprise.
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Why these local brands are driving duty free pre-orders on Laneway
3 Jul 2026If you live or work in the CBD, you know Melbourne’s best brands rarely need to make a scene. They win people over in small ways, one bathroom shelf, bar cart or gift box at a time.
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New queens take the throne as SIX returns to Melbourne
24 Jun 2026The global musical phenomenon SIX will return to Melbourne this July, bringing a new Australian cast of queens to the Comedy Theatre.
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The Torch and QVWC come together for NAIDOC Week exhibition
24 Jun 2026A new exhibition at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre will bring together powerful paintings and intricate weavings by First Peoples women with lived experience of incarceration.
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New cocktail bar to open inside historic Queen St building
24 Jun 2026A new cocktail bar and private dining venue will open on Queen St next month, adding another hospitality offering to Melbourne’s historic Gothic Bank precinct.
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The Imperial unveils new-look rooftop
24 Jun 2026One of Melbourne’s best-known CBD pubs has opened its refreshed rooftop, marking the latest chapter for The Imperial Hotel Bourke St.
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The rise of the “third room”: How Australians are reinventing their outdoor spaces
3 Jun 2026There was a time when the backyard was an afterthought. A patch of grass, a rusting barbecue, maybe a plastic chair or two.
Read MoreFuture Melbourne podcast wraps pilot season with Lord Mayor Nick Reece looking ahead to 2050
20 May 2026The pilot season of Future Melbourne is set to close with a fitting final guest: Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece, joining the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the city’s future and the decisions that will shape it over the next 25 years.
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Melbourne Conversations: Building the Future Anyway
21 Apr 2026A free public discussion at Fed Square’s The Edge on Tuesday, April 28 will bring together a panel of young climate leaders working on the frontlines of climate disruption, both locally and internationally.
Read MoreFuture Melbourne podcast turns to city safety with Inspector Dale Huntington
14 Apr 2026The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns to one of the most defining issues facing Melbourne right now: city safety.
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