Women artists’ society brings 117th annual exhibition to East Melbourne

4 Aug 2026 - Sean Car Australia’s oldest surviving women’s art society will celebrate more than 120 years of creativity, friendship and professional support when it presents its 117th annual exhibition in East Melbourne this October.

East Melbourne rentals fall short: new report

30 Jun 2026 - Daniel Gawne Research from La Trobe University has found rental properties in East Melbourne ranked among the lowest in Victoria for compliance with minimum standards.

MCG redevelopment progresses amid Yarra Park concerns

30 Jun 2026 - Sean Car The Victorian Government has appointed the lead design and engineering team for a potential redevelopment of the MCG, in a move likely to be closely watched by East Melbourne residents already contesting the future direction of Yarra Park.

“Tip the balance for good”: residents sound alarm over final Yarra Park Master Plan

2 Jun 2026 - Sean Car The future of Yarra Park is again under scrutiny, with the East Melbourne Group preparing to hold an emergency meeting over fears the final master plan for the park will tip the balance too far towards commercial and event use.

Taste & Temptation: Johnston Collection exhibition tour now open

2 Jun 2026 - Inner City News The Johnston Collection house museum in East Melbourne is thrilled to welcome Dr Matthew Martin as guest curator of their latest exhibition tour Taste & Temptation.

East Melbourne hailed as “extraordinary” heritage suburb as council moves to tighten protections

15 Dec 2025 - Jon Fleetwood East Melbourne’s heritage is a step closer to receiving stronger safeguards, with the City of Melbourne voting to pursue interim and permanent planning controls based on a major new heritage review.