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Melbourne Magazine Winter 2020 for your City of Melbourne magazine.
This audio recording lasts for approximately one hour and five
minutes overall. Here's what's inside. Message from the Lord Mayor
of Melbourne. Making room for Melburnians in need. Firelight Festival
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returns with world first underground light show. What's new in
capital works? Our draft budget 20 2425. Doing what counts
for your neighbourhood. Events calendar. Promoting cultural awareness and truth telling.
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Meet the people who make Melbourne tick. How to shop
waste free at Queen Victoria market. Guide to winter well-being.
Gearing up for great rides. Your council contact city of Melbourne.
Closing announcement. Message from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp.
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To everyone who lives, works and plays in magnificent Melbourne.
It has been an honour and a privilege to represent
you over the past six years. Together we have driven
the revitalisation of Melbourne, emerging as Australia's largest city, the
world's third most liveable and the fourth best student city globally.
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We have seen record breaking crowds at every major event recently,
driving up foot traffic and boosting business across the city.
I know hardship is still a reality for many business
owners and residents, but the upward trajectory is undeniable. We
are once again the driver of Victoria's economy and a
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major contributor on the national stage. Well, this will be
my last Melbourne magazine message. It won't be the last
time I delve into its pages seeking the best of
city news and updates. In this edition, catch up on
the latest news from the Make Room project, which will
open its doors soon, providing supported accommodation to people experiencing homelessness,
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giving them the help they need to transition to long
term housing. Discover what's being delivered in your neighbourhood through
this year's draft budget, which includes a return to surplus.
And get an update on our City Shaping Capital Works program,
including the revamped City Library, Ryder Pavilion, progress and the
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latest phase of the Green Line project, which is now underway.
Make sure you also check out what's on in the city,
including Firelight Festival and NAIDOC week celebrations. This important week
celebrating First Nations cultures and histories is a great opportunity
to explore our interactive online Mapping Aboriginal Melbourne tool or
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learn more about our commitments under the new Stretch Reconciliation
Action Plan. There's never a dull moment in this city,
and I encourage you to soak it all in. Before
I sign off, I want to acknowledge the City of
Melbourne team and Melbourne's residents, traders and stakeholders across industries
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that are so critical to this city's success. Your passion
has been evident to me every day, and has shaped
a council programme focused on what our city needs and
how we can make a positive difference together. Thank you
Melbourne for the opportunity and for all your support. Signed.
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Sally Capp, Sally Capp, Lord mayor Sally Capp is the
104th Lord Mayor of Melbourne and the first woman to
be directly elected to the position. In March, she announced
that she will leave her role at the end of
June and not contest the next local government election. The
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picture caption reads Lord mayor Sally Capp with volunteers Linda,
Andrew and David at the Town Hall visitor hub. The
City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners of the
land we govern the Wurundjeri, Woiwurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung peoples
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of the Kulin nation and pays respect to their elders,
past and present. We acknowledge and honor the unbroken spiritual,
cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique
place for more than 2000 generations. We accept the invitation
in the Uluru Statement from the heart, and are committed
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to walking together to build a better future. Making room
for Melburnians in need. Our landmark supported housing initiative, Make Room,
will open its doors in the coming months, providing 50
studio apartments with wraparound support for people experiencing homelessness. Make
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room is a unique partnership between the City of Melbourne,
the Victorian Government, Unison Housing and the philanthropic and corporate
sectors to address the critical needs of people experiencing rough
sleeping and homelessness in the municipality. The design and service
model has been informed by people with lived experience to
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support the highly diverse needs of residents from different backgrounds,
creating a safe, welcoming environment for everyone. Each studio apartment
will include a bedroom, kitchenette and ensuite bathroom. There'll also
be a rooftop garden, communal areas that bring residents together,
as well as indigenous plants and First Nations. Artwork. Cohealth
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has been confirmed as the on site provider offering wraparound
social and health support services including mental health, housing and
legal supports, as well as dental, women's health and podiatry.
Residents will stay for up to 12 months or until
they can access long term secure housing. We know we
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are facing a housing and homelessness crisis in Melbourne, and
that's why we're doing everything we can to create more
affordable housing, housing that meets the diverse needs of our community.
The Lord mayor, Sally Capp, said research shows that for
every $1 invested in affordable housing. The community benefits by
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$3 due to worker retention, educational benefits, enhanced human capital,
health cost savings, reduced family violence, and reduced crime. It
is an investment in both essential infrastructure and people that
compounds over the long term. For more information, visit Melbourne gov. For.
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The picture captions read an artist's impression of a studio
apartment in the Make Room building, which is located on
Little Bourke Street, and Lord mayor Sally Capp with Unison
Housing CEO James King at make room before construction began.
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Homelessness can happen to anyone. A home is a hard
won and fragile thing, according to former public servant and
military veteran Jody Lett. She spent six months living in
an old delivery van with her daughter after breaking the
cycle of homelessness. Jody started working with the Council to
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Homeless Persons as a peer support educator. She shares her
story with decision makers to help change the system for
the better. I'm working to make sure the next generation
of people experiencing homelessness don't go through what we went through,
Jody said. To read more of Jody's story, search for
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her name at. News. Firelight Festival returns with world first
underground light show and never before seen. Labyrinth of Light
and Sound will dazzle Docklands this winter as an extension
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of the much loved Firelight Festival. Firelight labyrinth will transform
the underground space at Marvel Stadium into a spectacular maze
designed by international creative lighting specialists Mandy Lights. Firelight labyrinth
is the largest 3D video installation ever built in Australia,
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said Richard Neville. Mandy Light, CEO. The maze is essentially
a giant three dimensional video screen that people can walk inside.
The term immersive experience gets bandied around a lot these days,
but by putting people in the middle of this video maze, well,
you can't really get any more surrounded and immersed than that.
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The Mandy Light's portfolio includes major concerts, theatre productions, and
epic events around the world. But Richard loves coming home
to create work in Melbourne with an entirely local team.
Richard said many of the Mandy Light's designers began their
careers in local high schools and amateur theaters. From these
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small scale beginnings to vast global projects, their passion runs deep.
Even though we're working with more lights and more pressure
these days, my team and I feel lucky to be
paid to play with lights. It's great fun. The designers
spent two months exploring unused spaces around the city of Melbourne,
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before deciding on Marvel Stadium's underground carpark for concerts and
theatrical productions. Lighting is a supporting element, Richard said. With
Firelight Labyrinth, there is no artist or set to light.
The lights are the whole show. We've had a blank
canvas and an open creative brief so we can plunge
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everybody into darkness and present something amazing. When Firelight Labyrinth
guests descend in the lift to Marvel Stadium's basement car park.
The Indy Lights team hopes to surprise them with the unexpected.
It's always great to present work in Melbourne because people
here don't need to wait until they see photographs on Instagram.
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They naturally want to go and explore unique experiences, Richard said.
Come with an open mind and venture into the unknown.
Looking to the future, Mandy Lights is launching a permanent
light show in Devonport, Tasmania and a permanent sunrise show
at Uluru featuring First Nations artwork. The team has also
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already had international interest to tour Firelight Labyrinth overseas. I'm
a big advocate for Australian design and creatives, working on
projects here to see how the public reacts before we
take them to the world, Richard said. Alongside the brand
new Firelight Labyrinth, this year's free Firelight Festival will once
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again illuminate New Quay Promenade, Victoria Promenade and Harbour Esplanade
in Docklands, offering a diverse range of tasty eats and entertainment.
There'll be fire performers, African drumming, live music and storytelling,
plus firepits and drums. Flame jets, fire sculptures and arches.
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Warming food and drink will also be on offer, including dumplings,
smoked meats, paella, churros and hot chocolate. A team of
fire drummers will be among the performers who'll create a
buzzing atmosphere. We couldn't be more excited, said Tom Fitzsimmons,
director of Junkyard Beats. Visitors can expect drumming, dancing, circus, comedy,
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innovation and, as a special surprise, expect to become part
of the show. We've got the grooves to keep you
moving all night long. The free Firelight Festival will take
place on the first weekend of the school holidays from
Friday 28th June to Sunday 30th of June. The ticketed
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Firelight Labyrinth experience will continue until Sunday the 14th of July.
For more information, visit firelight.gov. What's new in capital works?
Building better facilities and more open space. Explore dreamy pedestrian spaces,
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updated libraries, accessible sports facilities and more in your neighbourhood
thanks to the City of Melbourne's programme of capital works.
Here's a quick snapshot of what's going on across the city.
Greenline project update works have begun on the Green Line project,
which will transform the north bank of the Yarra River, Birrarung,
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delivering a four kilometre riverfront promenade between Birrarung Marr and
the Bolte Bridge. The first section will include 450m of
interconnected boardwalks, viewpoints and thriving green spaces at Birrarung Marr.
Work has also begun on 3500m² of green open space
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near the Mission to Seafarers building, delivered by River Lea.
The place will be known as Seafarers Rest Park. Revamped
city library opening soon. We're updating City Library to meet
the changing needs of our diverse community. The ground floor
is being revitalised, making it quick and easy to browse
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books and other items. The first floor is being fitted
out to provide spaces for the community to come together
for meetings, study and co-working. The collection at City Library
is also being refreshed and curated with city residents, workers,
students and visitors in mind. Borrowers can still access the
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City of Melbourne's entire collection by reserving and picking up
items from City Library, or by visiting other library branches.
To find out more, visit Melbourne. Library and family services.
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Have you visited our new library in the Queen Victoria
Market precinct yet? Browse 30,000 books, use high tech creative
gadgets or bliss out on the rooftop terrace while your
children play at namogoo. The City of Melbourne's new Library
and Family Services Centre. Spanning three levels and 3000m², Namogoo
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is an urban oasis for families designed so everyone in
our diverse community can explore their interests, learn something new
and access integrated family. Support modern facilities for traders at
Queen Victoria market. Works are continuing on the most complex
component of the Queen Victoria Market Precinct renewal programme. The
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construction of contemporary, purpose built infrastructure to help the market
thrive into the future. With three storeys above ground and
four storeys below, the trader Shed will replace the 1980s
meat and seafood delivery dock, bringing operating infrastructure closer to traders.
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The shed will include lockable storage, climate controlled storerooms, waste management,
loading areas and dedicated amenities for traders, including toilets, showers
and a lunchroom. Hardware Lane streetscape upgrade. Take a stroll
down this vibrant laneway, known for its popular restaurants, bars
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and shops to see it evolving before your eyes. To
keep Hardware Lane thriving and drawing in even more visitors,
we're refreshing the streetscape with stage two of the upgrade,
which includes a new bluestone surface, improved accessibility, safety barriers
and greening Royal Park Pavilion upgrades. Get involved in community
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sport with more accessible change facilities on offer in Royal Park.
We've been building three new pavilions to support growing demand
for community sport, and particularly the growth in female participation.
Works on Ryder Pavilion are now underway, with Weston and
Bren's pavilions already complete. Plans for all three upgrades were
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based on sustainable design principles. Exhibition street theatre precinct. Thousands
of theatre goers will have more room to move in
the theatre precinct on Exhibition Street, with the installation of
wider bluestone footpaths, new plants and trees, a safer riding lane,
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new street furniture, new drop off bays and more. Keep
an eye out for the new look space between Little
Lonsdale and Bourke Streets. New park for Southbank. Head to
Dodd Street to explore a new park that will deliver
1300 square metres of native grassland plantings and 34 additional trees,
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located between Southbank Boulevard and Grant Street. This landscape has
been largely planted from seed, so the grasses and wildflowers
will emerge slowly, allowing each season to tell its own story.
Gretton Street Riding Lane Keep an eye out for new
kerbside protected riding lanes on Grattan Street, delivering a safer,
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better connected riding network in the heart of Carlton, running
from Rathdowne Street to Bouverie Street. The riding lanes and
traffic management changes will help keep people moving, no matter
their mode of transport. For more information, visit Melbourne. For projects.
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Our draft budget 2024 to 25. Here's what's in it
for you. The City of Melbourne's $781 million draft budget,
2024 to 25 is about doing what counts and delivering
on our promises to the community while strengthening our financial future.
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Our draft budget, together with our annual plan, sets out
the priorities and investments we will deliver for Melburnians in
the final year of our Council Plan 2021 to 25.
We are proud to announce a surplus budget a year
ahead of schedule, with surpluses projected to continue to 2028.
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We've made responsible choices so we can deliver what counts
for our community now and continue to invest for our
growing population in the years ahead. The cost of living
has been front of mind during the development of this budget.
We are continuing to deliver our core frontline services along
with free and affordable services our community relies on. Seven
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highlights from our draft budget. One. City cleaning. We're supercharging
our cleaning efforts with $41.6 million to ensure our streets
are sparkling, our clean team will be on the ground
24 over seven, cleaning our streets, prioritizing the removal of
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graffiti and monitoring hotspots, and collecting and disposing of public litter.
Two more parks and open space. We're transforming our city
from gray to green in neighborhoods that need it most,
with almost $50 million to deliver more open spaces and
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ensure our city is greener and more sustainable. This includes
new green open space on Normanby Road in Southbank, expanding
the Miles and Dodd Street Reserve, plus opening the Bedford
Street Pocket Park, North Melbourne. We'll also plant 3000 trees
and maintain our parks and gardens. Three. Building better community facilities.
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More Melburnians will be able to play the game they
love close to home. We have earmarked $224.7 million to
build city shaping projects and upgrade grassroots sporting facilities. We'll
open the New Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre, complete
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the first stage of the Green Line project in Birrarung Marr.
Build the state of the art trader shed at Queen
Victoria Market and a new Ryder Pavilion in Royal Park.
We'll also invest almost $13 million to maintain and upgrade
our roads and footpaths, to make it as easy as
possible to get around for more affordable homes and homelessness support.
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We're doing our part to address the housing crisis with
a proposal to transform two sites on Curzon Street, North
Melbourne and Victoria Street, West Melbourne, into new affordable housing.
We'll also open the doors to make room. Our landmark
social housing initiative providing accommodation and support for 50 people
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experiencing homelessness. Five Australia's biggest events calendar. We're doing everything
we can to bring more people into the city, and
delivering the best events calendar in the country does exactly that.
With an investment of more than $26 million, all our
favorites are back. The Christmas festival, Moomba, New Year's Eve.
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Now or Never and Firelight Festival, along with a world
first underground light show with most of our major events
free to attend. Everyone can enjoy an affordable day or
night out in the city. Six. Lower waste collection charge.
Our hard working team will continue to empty bins from
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homes and businesses on time, while reducing the waste charge
for residents this year. Owners of properties valued above $515,000
will receive a $53 reduction, with owners of properties valued
below $515,000 receiving a $15 reduction. Seven. Making it easier
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to do business. We're expanding our business concierge service with
$1.6 million to provide more support for our small businesses
and traders. A new look, highly visible team will provide
tools and advice for more new businesses beyond the CBD
to start and succeed. The picture caption reads local business
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owner Hakim Halim. Read more about the City of Melbourne's
annual plan and draft budget 2024 to 20 5@participate.gov dot four. Hyphen. Hyphen.
Numerals 2024. Hyphen numerals two five. Doing what counts for
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your neighborhood. Every day we strive to make a difference
for the community, providing the services people rely on while
building a strong, inclusive and sustainable future. Guided by community
feedback and outlined in our Council Plan 2021 to 25.
Our work includes everything from resurfacing roads and managing libraries
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to harnessing renewable energy and international investment. Read on to
discover just a few of the things we've delivered in
your neighbourhood since 2021, Then visit us online for the
full report. There's lots to be celebrated and plenty to
look forward to. CBD. We opened the new Nam Nag
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Library and Family Services in the Queen Victoria Market precinct,
and began works on the Green Line project to transform
the banks of the Yarra River. We launched a 24
over seven cleaning and graffiti removal service, and we helped
businesses start, grow and go global through our Business Concierge
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and Invest Melbourne programs. Docklands. We upgraded Australia Wharf to
improve water health and improve conditions for charter vessels to dock.
We worked in partnership to deliver a pocket park at
Yenangyaung Quay and to reduce noise pollution. We also progressed
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our Power Melbourne project that will supply residents with affordable
renewable energy. One of the first neighborhood batteries will be
installed at library at the Dock, Innercity, East Melbourne, Carlton
and Parkville. We completed the riding lane in Albert Street,
East Melbourne, filling a gap in the protected lane route,
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and we consulted on East Melbourne and Jolimont pedestrian and
road safety improvements. We expanded our Safe City camera program
in Carlton and upgraded lighting at local parks. We constructed
two new inclusive pavilions in Royal Park and managed sports
fields that cater to 26 community organisations North West Kensington,
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North Melbourne and West Melbourne in Kensington. We started redevelopment
of the community Aquatic and Recreation Centre, managed sporting facilities
including the J.J. Holland Park, sporting fields, Heald's skate park
and BMX track and consulted the community on the Macaulay
Road bike lane. We implemented a food waste service trial
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in two high rise buildings in West Melbourne, and we
provided local business training and mentoring. Southbank and South Yarra.
We upgraded Southbank, Promenade and Southbank Boulevard to create safe, welcoming,
accessible spaces and we helped build Community Connection by supporting
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local resident gardening and cricket groups in South Yarra. We
maintained Fawkner Park Domain, Parklands and the Riverside Skate Park
and we installed new digital clocks on the iconic tan track.
For more information, visit news. Four. What hyphen cuts? The
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picture caption reads. Neighbors gather at Cafe Serena in Parkville.
Events calendar. What's on in magnetic Melbourne? Event dates and
details may change. Check online for updates at what's on.
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The 1st to the 16th of June. Rising. Be part
of a festival of new art, music and performance that
spills out onto city streets, car parks, churches and iconic venues.
It's a chance to connect with each other and ambitious
artists with bold ideas. The 9th of June Taste of
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Portugal Savour a freshly baked custard tart. Learn how to
samba and buy colourful pottery and homewares at this free
event that celebrates Portuguese speaking communities of Portugal, Brazil, East
Timor and beyond. At Queen Victoria market until the 16th
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of June. Leonardo da Vinci 500 Years of Genius. Immerse
yourself in da Vinci's world and life story, traversing art
and innovation and featuring pages from the Codex Atlanticus penned
by the master himself. At The Lume Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre, the 28th to the 30th of June Firelight
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Festival over three fiery nights, Melbourne's epic winter Festival takes
over Docklands with firepits, live music, pop up, foodie feasts
and more. Entry is free. Full details@firelight.gov. The 28th of
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June to the 14th of July. Firelight. Labyrinth. This winter,
a subterranean space underneath Melbourne's iconic Marvel Stadium will be
transformed into a labyrinth of light and sound. Full details
and tickets@firelight.gov. The 1st to the 13th of July Melbourne
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Magic Festival. Be amazed by more than 130 performances by
top magicians at Arrow on Swanston. There are events and
workshops suitable for all ages, plus the pop up magic
Central Bar. The 7th of July African Festival, Melbourne. Feel
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the rhythm pulsing through your veins as you step into
a vibrant celebration of Melbourne's diverse African community amid the
iconic surrounds of Queen Victoria market. The 7th to the
14th of July. Naydock week celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander culture at events across the city that include music, art,
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conversations and community gatherings. Browse local events at naydock. The
13th to the 14th of July Bastille Day French Festival.
Unleash your joie de vivre to celebrate all things French
with a range of cuisine, music, art and activities. Find
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the fun at Queen Victoria Market and other venues across
the city. The 14th of July to the 6th of October.
Pharaoh explore 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture
through more than 500 works, including monumental sculpture, exquisite jewellery,
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papyri and more at the National Gallery of Victoria. The
20th to the 21st of July Run, Melbourne. Lace up
your shoes and join 25,000 other runners and wheelchair athletes
for Run Melbourne. The iconic running event that takes you
through the heart of Melbourne's vibrant city streets. The 27th
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to the 28th of July. Open House, Melbourne. Step behind
the scenes of buildings, places and spaces to marvel at
great design and take part in conversations about the future
of our city. This weekend is for the curious, the
adventurers and the lifelong learners. Until the 28th of July. Wicked,
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one of Broadway's biggest blockbusters, has flown into Melbourne. This
show looks at what happened in the Land of Oz,
but from a different angle. long before Dorothy arrives from
August Arts House season two. Discover new and bold contemporary
art and performance in North Melbourne. The season two program,
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comprising theatre, dance, installations, sound and more will be announced
in June. Full details and tickets at artshows. The 8th
to the 25th of August Melbourne International Film Festival. Grab
the popcorn for a curated, global showcase of exceptional filmmaking
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at one of the world's oldest film festivals, running continuously
since 1952. Various venues. The 15th to the 25th of August.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Dive into the largest celebration
of Indian cinema outside of India. Spot. filmmakers and stars
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celebrate Indian Independence Day with a flag hoisting ceremony. Watch
a dance competition and catch free screenings at Fed Square.
The 18th of August. Feb South Bank head to Boyd
Community Hub at 207 City Road for a community festival
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that showcases diversity, pre-loved and handmade treasures, entertainment, music, dance, sustainability,
local activities and interest groups. The 22nd to the 31st
of August. Now or never experience an expansive programme of
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immersive art experiences, groundbreaking music and audio visual performance, spectacular
technology and much more at the city's newest festival. Full
programme on sale the 20th of June. until the 25th
of November. Library. Cinema. Watch contemporary, classic and documentary films
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on the big screen at library at the dock. Then
stick around for snacks and a chat. Check dates online
until the 20th of December. The community grocer. Head to
510 Lygon Street in Carlton on Friday mornings for a
weekly pop up fruit and vegetable market, selling up to
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140 types of produce at affordable prices. For more information,
visit What's On. Promoting cultural awareness and truth telling. Pause
to reflect on country. This were in wombat season, which
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is known for cool rainy days with misty mornings In August.
Ghouling orchid season will herald the first hints of warmer weather.
The Wurundjeri seasons are among the expansive First Nations wisdom
that underpins our work to nurture respect and understanding between
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Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. Wiradjuri woman Serena Leatham is Aboriginal
community engagement and events officer for the city of Melbourne.
Part of her role is to empower others to create
culturally safe spaces and increase cultural visibility across the city.
My primary focus is on fostering relationships with traditional owners
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and working collaboratively on projects aimed at enriching Melbourne's Aboriginal heritage,
Serena said. In my role, I prioritise stakeholder engagement, facilitate
collaboration and ensure that cultural sensitivity and safety are integral
to our initiatives. Read on to discover some of the
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latest work being led by our Aboriginal Melbourne team to
advance reconciliation, cultural safety and truth telling and ways to
deepen your understanding. Mapping Aboriginal Melbourne. Explore places of Aboriginal
cultural significance through our interactive map. A powerful truth telling
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tool that reveals Aboriginal people's deep connection to country. There
are a lot of significant Aboriginal places in our municipality
and it's important that information and history is never lost,
Serena said. Browse the map at Aboriginal hyphen map.melbourne.gov dot. A.
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New First Nations committee. We're establishing a First Nations committee
to advise on the City of Melbourne's work by providing
advice on initiatives that impact First Nations communities. Committee members
will be announced soon. To learn more, visit participated. For hyphen.
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Hyphen Committee Reconciliation action plan. Thank you to everyone who
shared their ideas for how to strengthen relationships and respect
between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider
community during our recent survey. Your feedback will help shape
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our sixth Reconciliation Action Plan. The plan is about deepening
our understanding of Aboriginal people, celebrating First Nations heritage and culture,
and elevating indigenous voices. Reconciliation benefits everyone. Ensuring people have
the same chances and choices in life, and enriching connections
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between Aboriginal and non-Indigenous people. The plan will focus on
five themes relationships, respect, opportunities, governance and truth telling. It
will also outline our next steps on the path to reconciliation.
Converting good intentions into clear actions. Truth telling is important,
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Cherina said. Without being truthful, there cannot be reconciliation. Stolen
generations marker. Peppercorn lawn in the Alexandra Gardens on Wurundjeri country,
has been selected as the location for a Stolen Generations marker,
which will reaffirm our commitment to truth telling and reconciliation.
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The marker is being developed with close guidance from a
working group that includes Stolen Generations, survivors, their descendants or
angry traditional owners and key organizations. The market will be
a place for reflection, healing, and education. These are important
steps for Melbourne on its journey towards truth telling, reconciliation
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and healing. Serena said. For more information, visit Melbourne. Melbourne.
The picture caption reads Serena Lederer at Birrarung. Marr with
carved ancestor stones by Vicki Cousins, Lee Darroch and Trina Ham.
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The 7th to the 14th of July Naydock week celebrate
the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people at NAIDOC week events across the City of
Melbourne and beyond. Browse music, art, community gatherings and more
at nine oh. Meet the people who make Melbourne tick.
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Whether it's keeping our waterways safe, helping parents settle their
newborn babies or managing waste and recycling, the City of
Melbourne offers career opportunities that span 50 industries. Read on
to meet some of the team members who look after
important elements of neighbourhood life. Iman Saber, Waterways Operations Coordinator
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ensuring our waterways are safe is all in a day's
work for Iman. A typical day could see her out
talking to boat operators on the harbour project, managing minor
construction works on the marinas and carrying out safety audits.
Among the challenges we face on a daily basis can
be flooding events causing rubbish accumulation within the Marina, oil spillage,
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litter and complaints about loud noise from party boats. Iman
said by addressing these challenges in a timely manner, we
provide a safe and clean waterway for our customers and
a safe environment for our neighbouring community. Kate Ellen Sleep
and settling parenting support Kate provides invaluable personalised care and
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education to some of our city's most sleep deprived residents,
parents and carers with new babies. I get to work
with an incredible team of maternal and child health nurses,
including Angelique Sherwin. We deliver the sleep programme together, Kate said.
They are dedicated and committed group and I'm learning a
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lot from them and applying that shared knowledge and experience
to my current role. I think if a community feels
supported by the services provided within its municipality, that has
an ongoing benefit on its health going forward. Catherine, commercial
waste and recycling manager. With more than 1000 garbage trucks
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entering the CBD each day. Catherine's team manages a fine
balance between cleanliness and maintaining a peaceful public realm. Lately,
the team has been trialling miniature garbage compactors in laneways
to reduce the number of bins and bin collections. There's
always something to do and always something to improve, Catherine said.
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I love that in my role we can be strategic
and innovative about which solutions we introduce, because we're dealing
with problems that are only applicable to a few places
in the world. To learn more about these inspiring workers
and many more, visit. The picture captions read. Iman Sabah
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and her colleagues help keep our waterways safe and clean.
Kate Ellen Catherine Ng with a garbage compactor. How to
shop waste free at Queen Victoria market. Bring your reusable
containers and bags to Queen Victoria Market to check off
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your whole shopping list, including meat, fish, cheese, antipasti, wine,
olive oil, grains, fruit, veggies and even shampoo. Queen Victoria
Market offers waste free alternatives to almost every packaged grocery item,
alongside hearty servings of cost savings and community connection. Shop
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Waste Free with Bettina Bettina de Chateaubourg has worked at
Queen Victoria Market for ten years. She started as a
tour guide and she's now the tours and visitor experience coordinator.
Low waste living isn't something new for Bettina. The routine
of shopping with her powder blue vintage trolley, old flour
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sacks and reused containers is innate and a great source
of joy. When you shop at the market, you know
that what you're buying is super fresh and you can
ask for the exact weight you need so nothing is wasted,
Bettina said. The traders are the produce experts. They know
what the cucumbers or apples are like on any given day,
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what cheeses to buy and what to pair them with.
We even swap recipes. These are great interactions. You don't
get that at the supermarket. Check off your shopping list.
Beyond bananas and broccoli, there are plenty of specialty and
gourmet items that can also be purchased waste free. Head
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to Bill's Farm to pick up Meredith Dairy goats cheese
in your own jar, or browse the beloved Dairy Haul
for small goods, antipasti, pastries or any other treat that
takes your fancy. Bring a cloth bag to purchase grains, pulses,
dried fruits at Market Organics and forget the cleaning aisle
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at the supermarket. Refill your dishwashing liquid at soap box,
then head to rewind, where you can refill bottles with
premium wine straight from the barrel. Olive oil. Apple cider vinegar.
Gin Bellini bubbles Boofhead chilli oil named in honour of
a trader's cat, and more. How to prepare for a
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waste free shop? You don't need to use aesthetic bags
and containers when you shop. Waste free takeaway containers, recycled
tubs and even bags made from old t shirts work
just fine. Bring along plastic containers for meat, fish, cheese
and butter. Bring jars for dips and antipasti and bring
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cloth bags or reused plastic bags for your fruit and veg.
Bettina said all the traders are very comfortable weighing and
using your reusable containers. Just make sure the containers are
really clean so they are pleasant for the traders to handle.
If you get caught short without a bag, Bettina encourages
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you to use paper bags at your fruiterer or just
buy produce loose. Many fruits and vegetables don't need to
be put in a bag because they have their own skin,
like bananas and mangoes, to name a few, Bettina said.
Bring a trolley so you can put items straight in
and get around easily. You can also pick up a
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box from one of our box stations or ask a trader.
They always have spare boxes on hand. Treasured connections Beyond
waste free shopping. One of the biggest benefits of spending
time at Queen Victoria market is the community forged over
the counters and between the pallets. In times of joy
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and grief, the market family wraps itself around each other,
providing meals, wine, friendship or just a friendly hello. A
packed programme of festivals also brings diverse people together. I
don't know what I would do without working here. Everyone
looks out for each other and the vibe of Queen
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Victoria market is just so uplifting, Bettina said. Beyond being
a great place to shop, the market's cultural festivals are
so heartwarming and the Melbourne Book market is on at
the weekend so you can always go home with a
great read. Queen Victoria Market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays,
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Saturdays and Sundays. To browse traders and events and learn
more about the market's sustainability initiatives, visit. The picture captions
read friendly traders offer an enticing array of antipasti, cheese,
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pasta and more in the beloved Dairy Hall. Bettina picks
up fresh groceries on her lunch break, Bettina buying some
meat in her own plastic container and source the freshest
produce with local recommendations. Guide to winter wellbeing nurture your mind,
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body and spirit during the cooler months by making the
most of the City of Melbourne's free and low cost
facilities and activities. Physical activity is more than just organised exercise.
Little changes like riding to work, walking to a meeting
or taking the stairs can make a huge difference to
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your physical and mental health. National guidelines tell us that
adults should ideally be active every day. Every week, we
should complete at least 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate
intensity activity, or 1.25 to 2.5 hours of vigorous activity,
or a combination of the two. Here's how to move
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it your way in your neighborhood. Walking or cycling? Rug
up and explore our parks and gardens on a leisurely walk, jog,
or fast paced run. You can find maps of popular tracks,
plus 135km of on and off road cycle paths on
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our website. Pools and gyms. Our recreation centres in the CBD,
Carlton and North Melbourne offer a unique community vibe with
friendly staff members to support your fitness journey. Explore them
all to discover heated pools and top notch gyms. Group
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fitness classes. Take your pick from classes for all ages
and abilities including reformer, Pilates, circuit training, spin dance, boxing,
hit body pump, yoga, meditation, Aqua fit, Tai Chi, and
more at your local recreation centre. Accessible exercise. Whether you're
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seeking a female only gym session, accessible change rooms, swimming
pool hoists or something completely different, our services and facilities
are designed to offer everyone a welcoming workout. Reach out
to explore inclusive programs like adult swimming lessons, all abilities,
touch football, tennis and cricket for people with vision impairment
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and the fit skills program for people with down syndrome.
Team sports. Martial arts. Swordcraft and more. Did you know
there are regular swordcraft sessions in the city with live
action battles? It's all in good fun, of course. Search
our active Melbourne directory to find team sports galore, including
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basketball and volleyball. You can even try your hand at
martial arts, ultimate frisbee and dragon boating. Head to a
skate park for free coaching, or have a round of
golf in the beautiful surrounds of Royal Park. Active Melbourne membership.
We have affordable options to suit you whether you want
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to enjoy casual entry, unlimited swims, personalised gym consultations or
reciprocal access to all our recreation center locations. Members can
also access hundreds of virtual classes. US tailored programs, daily workouts,
progress tracking and bookings on the Active Melbourne app. For
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more information, visit Melbourne. Melbourne. Gearing up for great rides
Melbourne streets are for everyone. That's why we're improving road,
footpath and street designs. Protected riding lanes are one of
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the ways we are joining the dots, making it easier
for bike riders, e-scooter riders and all road users to
get around. We've delivered more than 27km of new riding
lanes across our city since 2020, and we've seen a 22%
increase in users, including a significant increase in female riders.
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Ellen loves riding her e-bike to uni, especially with the
recent improvements to her route. It's amazing. The protected bike
lanes on Saint Kilda Road and Swanston Street mean that
you feel a lot safer when you're riding. You're protected
from the traffic and the car doors. It also keeps
pedestrians protected as well, separating it out like that, Ellen said.
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It just feels a lot calmer going down the whole way.
Stephen and his four legged friend Loki charm passers by
on their way to doggy daycare. I'm quite comfortable taking
my precious little puppy on segregated bike lanes where I
can just relax and take it easy. You don't have
to be on your guard as much, Stephen said. To
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get around the city, Stephen said, William Street is a
good one. Grattan is going to be good soon. Canning
Street is my holy grail. It's just improved with new separations.
It pretty much takes me straight into the office. I
use that one all the time. Kez Kaz enjoys riding
her e-bike to commute to work and to take her
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three year old daughter, Poppy, to places like the zoo,
museum and swimming lessons. Melbourne's cycling is super universal. There
are lots of different kinds of riders, including little ones,
Kaz said. There are so many reasons I ride. Firstly,
it's really consistent. I know exactly how long it's going
to take me. It's also nice, relaxed exercise. It gives
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me some time to clear my head and get some
fresh air. Our vision for local bike networks. We aim
to transform Melbourne into the country's leading bicycle city by
creating more than 50km of protected bike lanes as part
of our Transport Strategy 2030. Learn more and plan your
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route on our website. For more information, visit Melbourne's. Forward.
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the 30th of June. Portfolio. Lead. City transport, infrastructure and
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Melbourne Magazine Winter 2020 for your City of Melbourne magazine.
This audio recording lasts for approximately one hour and five
minutes overall. Here's what's inside. Message from the Lord Mayor
of Melbourne. Making room for Melburnians in need. Firelight Festival
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returns with world first underground light show. What's new in
capital works? Our draft budget 20 2425. Doing what counts
for your neighbourhood. Events calendar. Promoting cultural awareness and truth telling.
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Meet the people who make Melbourne tick. How to shop
waste free at Queen Victoria market. Guide to winter well-being.
Gearing up for great rides. Your council contact city of Melbourne.
Closing announcement. Message from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp.
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To everyone who lives, works and plays in magnificent Melbourne.
It has been an honour and a privilege to represent
you over the past six years. Together we have driven
the revitalisation of Melbourne, emerging as Australia's largest city, the
world's third most liveable and the fourth best student city globally.
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We have seen record breaking crowds at every major event recently,
driving up foot traffic and boosting business across the city.
I know hardship is still a reality for many business
owners and residents, but the upward trajectory is undeniable. We
are once again the driver of Victoria's economy and a
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major contributor on the national stage. Well, this will be
my last Melbourne magazine message. It won't be the last
time I delve into its pages seeking the best of
city news and updates. In this edition, catch up on
the latest news from the Make Room project, which will
open its doors soon, providing supported accommodation to people experiencing homelessness,
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giving them the help they need to transition to long
term housing. Discover what's being delivered in your neighbourhood through
this year's draft budget, which includes a return to surplus.
And get an update on our City Shaping Capital Works program,
including the revamped City Library, Ryder Pavilion, progress and the
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latest phase of the Green Line project, which is now underway.
Make sure you also check out what's on in the city,
including Firelight Festival and NAIDOC week celebrations. This important week
celebrating First Nations cultures and histories is a great opportunity
to explore our interactive online Mapping Aboriginal Melbourne tool or
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learn more about our commitments under the new Stretch Reconciliation
Action Plan. There's never a dull moment in this city,
and I encourage you to soak it all in. Before
I sign off, I want to acknowledge the City of
Melbourne team and Melbourne's residents, traders and stakeholders across industries
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that are so critical to this city's success. Your passion
has been evident to me every day, and has shaped
a council programme focused on what our city needs and
how we can make a positive difference together. Thank you
Melbourne for the opportunity and for all your support. Signed.
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Sally Capp, Sally Capp, Lord mayor Sally Capp is the
104th Lord Mayor of Melbourne and the first woman to
be directly elected to the position. In March, she announced
that she will leave her role at the end of
June and not contest the next local government election. The
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picture caption reads Lord mayor Sally Capp with volunteers Linda,
Andrew and David at the Town Hall visitor hub. The
City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners of the
land we govern the Wurundjeri, Woiwurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung peoples
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of the Kulin nation and pays respect to their elders,
past and present. We acknowledge and honor the unbroken spiritual,
cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique
place for more than 2000 generations. We accept the invitation
in the Uluru Statement from the heart, and are committed
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to walking together to build a better future. Making room
for Melburnians in need. Our landmark supported housing initiative, Make Room,
will open its doors in the coming months, providing 50
studio apartments with wraparound support for people experiencing homelessness. Make
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room is a unique partnership between the City of Melbourne,
the Victorian Government, Unison Housing and the philanthropic and corporate
sectors to address the critical needs of people experiencing rough
sleeping and homelessness in the municipality. The design and service
model has been informed by people with lived experience to
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support the highly diverse needs of residents from different backgrounds,
creating a safe, welcoming environment for everyone. Each studio apartment
will include a bedroom, kitchenette and ensuite bathroom. There'll also
be a rooftop garden, communal areas that bring residents together,
as well as indigenous plants and First Nations. Artwork. Cohealth
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has been confirmed as the on site provider offering wraparound
social and health support services including mental health, housing and
legal supports, as well as dental, women's health and podiatry.
Residents will stay for up to 12 months or until
they can access long term secure housing. We know we
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are facing a housing and homelessness crisis in Melbourne, and
that's why we're doing everything we can to create more
affordable housing, housing that meets the diverse needs of our community.
The Lord mayor, Sally Capp, said research shows that for
every $1 invested in affordable housing. The community benefits by
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$3 due to worker retention, educational benefits, enhanced human capital,
health cost savings, reduced family violence, and reduced crime. It
is an investment in both essential infrastructure and people that
compounds over the long term. For more information, visit Melbourne gov. For.
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The picture captions read an artist's impression of a studio
apartment in the Make Room building, which is located on
Little Bourke Street, and Lord mayor Sally Capp with Unison
Housing CEO James King at make room before construction began.
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Homelessness can happen to anyone. A home is a hard
won and fragile thing, according to former public servant and
military veteran Jody Lett. She spent six months living in
an old delivery van with her daughter after breaking the
cycle of homelessness. Jody started working with the Council to
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Homeless Persons as a peer support educator. She shares her
story with decision makers to help change the system for
the better. I'm working to make sure the next generation
of people experiencing homelessness don't go through what we went through,
Jody said. To read more of Jody's story, search for
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her name at. News. Firelight Festival returns with world first
underground light show and never before seen. Labyrinth of Light
and Sound will dazzle Docklands this winter as an extension
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of the much loved Firelight Festival. Firelight labyrinth will transform
the underground space at Marvel Stadium into a spectacular maze
designed by international creative lighting specialists Mandy Lights. Firelight labyrinth
is the largest 3D video installation ever built in Australia,
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said Richard Neville. Mandy Light, CEO. The maze is essentially
a giant three dimensional video screen that people can walk inside.
The term immersive experience gets bandied around a lot these days,
but by putting people in the middle of this video maze, well,
you can't really get any more surrounded and immersed than that.
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The Mandy Light's portfolio includes major concerts, theatre productions, and
epic events around the world. But Richard loves coming home
to create work in Melbourne with an entirely local team.
Richard said many of the Mandy Light's designers began their
careers in local high schools and amateur theaters. From these
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small scale beginnings to vast global projects, their passion runs deep.
Even though we're working with more lights and more pressure
these days, my team and I feel lucky to be
paid to play with lights. It's great fun. The designers
spent two months exploring unused spaces around the city of Melbourne,
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before deciding on Marvel Stadium's underground carpark for concerts and
theatrical productions. Lighting is a supporting element, Richard said. With
Firelight Labyrinth, there is no artist or set to light.
The lights are the whole show. We've had a blank
canvas and an open creative brief so we can plunge
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everybody into darkness and present something amazing. When Firelight Labyrinth
guests descend in the lift to Marvel Stadium's basement car park.
The Indy Lights team hopes to surprise them with the unexpected.
It's always great to present work in Melbourne because people
here don't need to wait until they see photographs on Instagram.
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They naturally want to go and explore unique experiences, Richard said.
Come with an open mind and venture into the unknown.
Looking to the future, Mandy Lights is launching a permanent
light show in Devonport, Tasmania and a permanent sunrise show
at Uluru featuring First Nations artwork. The team has also
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already had international interest to tour Firelight Labyrinth overseas. I'm
a big advocate for Australian design and creatives, working on
projects here to see how the public reacts before we
take them to the world, Richard said. Alongside the brand
new Firelight Labyrinth, this year's free Firelight Festival will once
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again illuminate New Quay Promenade, Victoria Promenade and Harbour Esplanade
in Docklands, offering a diverse range of tasty eats and entertainment.
There'll be fire performers, African drumming, live music and storytelling,
plus firepits and drums. Flame jets, fire sculptures and arches.
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Warming food and drink will also be on offer, including dumplings,
smoked meats, paella, churros and hot chocolate. A team of
fire drummers will be among the performers who'll create a
buzzing atmosphere. We couldn't be more excited, said Tom Fitzsimmons,
director of Junkyard Beats. Visitors can expect drumming, dancing, circus, comedy,
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innovation and, as a special surprise, expect to become part
of the show. We've got the grooves to keep you
moving all night long. The free Firelight Festival will take
place on the first weekend of the school holidays from
Friday 28th June to Sunday 30th of June. The ticketed
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Firelight Labyrinth experience will continue until Sunday the 14th of July.
For more information, visit firelight.gov. What's new in capital works?
Building better facilities and more open space. Explore dreamy pedestrian spaces,
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updated libraries, accessible sports facilities and more in your neighbourhood
thanks to the City of Melbourne's programme of capital works.
Here's a quick snapshot of what's going on across the city.
Greenline project update works have begun on the Green Line project,
which will transform the north bank of the Yarra River, Birrarung,
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delivering a four kilometre riverfront promenade between Birrarung Marr and
the Bolte Bridge. The first section will include 450m of
interconnected boardwalks, viewpoints and thriving green spaces at Birrarung Marr.
Work has also begun on 3500m² of green open space
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near the Mission to Seafarers building, delivered by River Lea.
The place will be known as Seafarers Rest Park. Revamped
city library opening soon. We're updating City Library to meet
the changing needs of our diverse community. The ground floor
is being revitalised, making it quick and easy to browse
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books and other items. The first floor is being fitted
out to provide spaces for the community to come together
for meetings, study and co-working. The collection at City Library
is also being refreshed and curated with city residents, workers,
students and visitors in mind. Borrowers can still access the
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City of Melbourne's entire collection by reserving and picking up
items from City Library, or by visiting other library branches.
To find out more, visit Melbourne. Library and family services.
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Have you visited our new library in the Queen Victoria
Market precinct yet? Browse 30,000 books, use high tech creative
gadgets or bliss out on the rooftop terrace while your
children play at namogoo. The City of Melbourne's new Library
and Family Services Centre. Spanning three levels and 3000m², Namogoo
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is an urban oasis for families designed so everyone in
our diverse community can explore their interests, learn something new
and access integrated family. Support modern facilities for traders at
Queen Victoria market. Works are continuing on the most complex
component of the Queen Victoria Market Precinct renewal programme. The
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construction of contemporary, purpose built infrastructure to help the market
thrive into the future. With three storeys above ground and
four storeys below, the trader Shed will replace the 1980s
meat and seafood delivery dock, bringing operating infrastructure closer to traders.
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The shed will include lockable storage, climate controlled storerooms, waste management,
loading areas and dedicated amenities for traders, including toilets, showers
and a lunchroom. Hardware Lane streetscape upgrade. Take a stroll
down this vibrant laneway, known for its popular restaurants, bars
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and shops to see it evolving before your eyes. To
keep Hardware Lane thriving and drawing in even more visitors,
we're refreshing the streetscape with stage two of the upgrade,
which includes a new bluestone surface, improved accessibility, safety barriers
and greening Royal Park Pavilion upgrades. Get involved in community
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sport with more accessible change facilities on offer in Royal Park.
We've been building three new pavilions to support growing demand
for community sport, and particularly the growth in female participation.
Works on Ryder Pavilion are now underway, with Weston and
Bren's pavilions already complete. Plans for all three upgrades were
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based on sustainable design principles. Exhibition street theatre precinct. Thousands
of theatre goers will have more room to move in
the theatre precinct on Exhibition Street, with the installation of
wider bluestone footpaths, new plants and trees, a safer riding lane,
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new street furniture, new drop off bays and more. Keep
an eye out for the new look space between Little
Lonsdale and Bourke Streets. New park for Southbank. Head to
Dodd Street to explore a new park that will deliver
1300 square metres of native grassland plantings and 34 additional trees,
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located between Southbank Boulevard and Grant Street. This landscape has
been largely planted from seed, so the grasses and wildflowers
will emerge slowly, allowing each season to tell its own story.
Gretton Street Riding Lane Keep an eye out for new
kerbside protected riding lanes on Grattan Street, delivering a safer,
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better connected riding network in the heart of Carlton, running
from Rathdowne Street to Bouverie Street. The riding lanes and
traffic management changes will help keep people moving, no matter
their mode of transport. For more information, visit Melbourne. For projects.
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Our draft budget 2024 to 25. Here's what's in it
for you. The City of Melbourne's $781 million draft budget,
2024 to 25 is about doing what counts and delivering
on our promises to the community while strengthening our financial future.
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Our draft budget, together with our annual plan, sets out
the priorities and investments we will deliver for Melburnians in
the final year of our Council Plan 2021 to 25.
We are proud to announce a surplus budget a year
ahead of schedule, with surpluses projected to continue to 2028.
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We've made responsible choices so we can deliver what counts
for our community now and continue to invest for our
growing population in the years ahead. The cost of living
has been front of mind during the development of this budget.
We are continuing to deliver our core frontline services along
with free and affordable services our community relies on. Seven
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highlights from our draft budget. One. City cleaning. We're supercharging
our cleaning efforts with $41.6 million to ensure our streets
are sparkling, our clean team will be on the ground
24 over seven, cleaning our streets, prioritizing the removal of
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graffiti and monitoring hotspots, and collecting and disposing of public litter.
Two more parks and open space. We're transforming our city
from gray to green in neighborhoods that need it most,
with almost $50 million to deliver more open spaces and
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ensure our city is greener and more sustainable. This includes
new green open space on Normanby Road in Southbank, expanding
the Miles and Dodd Street Reserve, plus opening the Bedford
Street Pocket Park, North Melbourne. We'll also plant 3000 trees
and maintain our parks and gardens. Three. Building better community facilities.
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More Melburnians will be able to play the game they
love close to home. We have earmarked $224.7 million to
build city shaping projects and upgrade grassroots sporting facilities. We'll
open the New Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre, complete
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the first stage of the Green Line project in Birrarung Marr.
Build the state of the art trader shed at Queen
Victoria Market and a new Ryder Pavilion in Royal Park.
We'll also invest almost $13 million to maintain and upgrade
our roads and footpaths, to make it as easy as
possible to get around for more affordable homes and homelessness support.
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We're doing our part to address the housing crisis with
a proposal to transform two sites on Curzon Street, North
Melbourne and Victoria Street, West Melbourne, into new affordable housing.
We'll also open the doors to make room. Our landmark
social housing initiative providing accommodation and support for 50 people
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experiencing homelessness. Five Australia's biggest events calendar. We're doing everything
we can to bring more people into the city, and
delivering the best events calendar in the country does exactly that.
With an investment of more than $26 million, all our
favorites are back. The Christmas festival, Moomba, New Year's Eve.
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Now or Never and Firelight Festival, along with a world
first underground light show with most of our major events
free to attend. Everyone can enjoy an affordable day or
night out in the city. Six. Lower waste collection charge.
Our hard working team will continue to empty bins from
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homes and businesses on time, while reducing the waste charge
for residents this year. Owners of properties valued above $515,000
will receive a $53 reduction, with owners of properties valued
below $515,000 receiving a $15 reduction. Seven. Making it easier
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to do business. We're expanding our business concierge service with
$1.6 million to provide more support for our small businesses
and traders. A new look, highly visible team will provide
tools and advice for more new businesses beyond the CBD
to start and succeed. The picture caption reads local business
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owner Hakim Halim. Read more about the City of Melbourne's
annual plan and draft budget 2024 to 20 5@participate.gov dot four. Hyphen. Hyphen.
Numerals 2024. Hyphen numerals two five. Doing what counts for
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your neighborhood. Every day we strive to make a difference
for the community, providing the services people rely on while
building a strong, inclusive and sustainable future. Guided by community
feedback and outlined in our Council Plan 2021 to 25.
Our work includes everything from resurfacing roads and managing libraries
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to harnessing renewable energy and international investment. Read on to
discover just a few of the things we've delivered in
your neighbourhood since 2021, Then visit us online for the
full report. There's lots to be celebrated and plenty to
look forward to. CBD. We opened the new Nam Nag
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Library and Family Services in the Queen Victoria Market precinct,
and began works on the Green Line project to transform
the banks of the Yarra River. We launched a 24
over seven cleaning and graffiti removal service, and we helped
businesses start, grow and go global through our Business Concierge
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and Invest Melbourne programs. Docklands. We upgraded Australia Wharf to
improve water health and improve conditions for charter vessels to dock.
We worked in partnership to deliver a pocket park at
Yenangyaung Quay and to reduce noise pollution. We also progressed
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our Power Melbourne project that will supply residents with affordable
renewable energy. One of the first neighborhood batteries will be
installed at library at the Dock, Innercity, East Melbourne, Carlton
and Parkville. We completed the riding lane in Albert Street,
East Melbourne, filling a gap in the protected lane route,
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and we consulted on East Melbourne and Jolimont pedestrian and
road safety improvements. We expanded our Safe City camera program
in Carlton and upgraded lighting at local parks. We constructed
two new inclusive pavilions in Royal Park and managed sports
fields that cater to 26 community organisations North West Kensington,
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North Melbourne and West Melbourne in Kensington. We started redevelopment
of the community Aquatic and Recreation Centre, managed sporting facilities
including the J.J. Holland Park, sporting fields, Heald's skate park
and BMX track and consulted the community on the Macaulay
Road bike lane. We implemented a food waste service trial
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in two high rise buildings in West Melbourne, and we
provided local business training and mentoring. Southbank and South Yarra.
We upgraded Southbank, Promenade and Southbank Boulevard to create safe, welcoming,
accessible spaces and we helped build Community Connection by supporting
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local resident gardening and cricket groups in South Yarra. We
maintained Fawkner Park Domain, Parklands and the Riverside Skate Park
and we installed new digital clocks on the iconic tan track.
For more information, visit news. Four. What hyphen cuts? The
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picture caption reads. Neighbors gather at Cafe Serena in Parkville.
Events calendar. What's on in magnetic Melbourne? Event dates and
details may change. Check online for updates at what's on.
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The 1st to the 16th of June. Rising. Be part
of a festival of new art, music and performance that
spills out onto city streets, car parks, churches and iconic venues.
It's a chance to connect with each other and ambitious
artists with bold ideas. The 9th of June Taste of
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Portugal Savour a freshly baked custard tart. Learn how to
samba and buy colourful pottery and homewares at this free
event that celebrates Portuguese speaking communities of Portugal, Brazil, East
Timor and beyond. At Queen Victoria market until the 16th
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of June. Leonardo da Vinci 500 Years of Genius. Immerse
yourself in da Vinci's world and life story, traversing art
and innovation and featuring pages from the Codex Atlanticus penned
by the master himself. At The Lume Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre, the 28th to the 30th of June Firelight
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Festival over three fiery nights, Melbourne's epic winter Festival takes
over Docklands with firepits, live music, pop up, foodie feasts
and more. Entry is free. Full details@firelight.gov. The 28th of
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June to the 14th of July. Firelight. Labyrinth. This winter,
a subterranean space underneath Melbourne's iconic Marvel Stadium will be
transformed into a labyrinth of light and sound. Full details
and tickets@firelight.gov. The 1st to the 13th of July Melbourne
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Magic Festival. Be amazed by more than 130 performances by
top magicians at Arrow on Swanston. There are events and
workshops suitable for all ages, plus the pop up magic
Central Bar. The 7th of July African Festival, Melbourne. Feel
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the rhythm pulsing through your veins as you step into
a vibrant celebration of Melbourne's diverse African community amid the
iconic surrounds of Queen Victoria market. The 7th to the
14th of July. Naydock week celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander culture at events across the city that include music, art,
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conversations and community gatherings. Browse local events at naydock. The
13th to the 14th of July Bastille Day French Festival.
Unleash your joie de vivre to celebrate all things French
with a range of cuisine, music, art and activities. Find
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the fun at Queen Victoria Market and other venues across
the city. The 14th of July to the 6th of October.
Pharaoh explore 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture
through more than 500 works, including monumental sculpture, exquisite jewellery,
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papyri and more at the National Gallery of Victoria. The
20th to the 21st of July Run, Melbourne. Lace up
your shoes and join 25,000 other runners and wheelchair athletes
for Run Melbourne. The iconic running event that takes you
through the heart of Melbourne's vibrant city streets. The 27th
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to the 28th of July. Open House, Melbourne. Step behind
the scenes of buildings, places and spaces to marvel at
great design and take part in conversations about the future
of our city. This weekend is for the curious, the
adventurers and the lifelong learners. Until the 28th of July. Wicked,
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one of Broadway's biggest blockbusters, has flown into Melbourne. This
show looks at what happened in the Land of Oz,
but from a different angle. long before Dorothy arrives from
August Arts House season two. Discover new and bold contemporary
art and performance in North Melbourne. The season two program,
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comprising theatre, dance, installations, sound and more will be announced
in June. Full details and tickets at artshows. The 8th
to the 25th of August Melbourne International Film Festival. Grab
the popcorn for a curated, global showcase of exceptional filmmaking
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at one of the world's oldest film festivals, running continuously
since 1952. Various venues. The 15th to the 25th of August.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Dive into the largest celebration
of Indian cinema outside of India. Spot. filmmakers and stars
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celebrate Indian Independence Day with a flag hoisting ceremony. Watch
a dance competition and catch free screenings at Fed Square.
The 18th of August. Feb South Bank head to Boyd
Community Hub at 207 City Road for a community festival
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that showcases diversity, pre-loved and handmade treasures, entertainment, music, dance, sustainability,
local activities and interest groups. The 22nd to the 31st
of August. Now or never experience an expansive programme of
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immersive art experiences, groundbreaking music and audio visual performance, spectacular
technology and much more at the city's newest festival. Full
programme on sale the 20th of June. until the 25th
of November. Library. Cinema. Watch contemporary, classic and documentary films
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on the big screen at library at the dock. Then
stick around for snacks and a chat. Check dates online
until the 20th of December. The community grocer. Head to
510 Lygon Street in Carlton on Friday mornings for a
weekly pop up fruit and vegetable market, selling up to
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140 types of produce at affordable prices. For more information,
visit What's On. Promoting cultural awareness and truth telling. Pause
to reflect on country. This were in wombat season, which
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is known for cool rainy days with misty mornings In August.
Ghouling orchid season will herald the first hints of warmer weather.
The Wurundjeri seasons are among the expansive First Nations wisdom
that underpins our work to nurture respect and understanding between
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Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. Wiradjuri woman Serena Leatham is Aboriginal
community engagement and events officer for the city of Melbourne.
Part of her role is to empower others to create
culturally safe spaces and increase cultural visibility across the city.
My primary focus is on fostering relationships with traditional owners
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and working collaboratively on projects aimed at enriching Melbourne's Aboriginal heritage,
Serena said. In my role, I prioritise stakeholder engagement, facilitate
collaboration and ensure that cultural sensitivity and safety are integral
to our initiatives. Read on to discover some of the
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latest work being led by our Aboriginal Melbourne team to
advance reconciliation, cultural safety and truth telling and ways to
deepen your understanding. Mapping Aboriginal Melbourne. Explore places of Aboriginal
cultural significance through our interactive map. A powerful truth telling
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tool that reveals Aboriginal people's deep connection to country. There
are a lot of significant Aboriginal places in our municipality
and it's important that information and history is never lost,
Serena said. Browse the map at Aboriginal hyphen map.melbourne.gov dot. A.
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New First Nations committee. We're establishing a First Nations committee
to advise on the City of Melbourne's work by providing
advice on initiatives that impact First Nations communities. Committee members
will be announced soon. To learn more, visit participated. For hyphen.
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Hyphen Committee Reconciliation action plan. Thank you to everyone who
shared their ideas for how to strengthen relationships and respect
between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider
community during our recent survey. Your feedback will help shape
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our sixth Reconciliation Action Plan. The plan is about deepening
our understanding of Aboriginal people, celebrating First Nations heritage and culture,
and elevating indigenous voices. Reconciliation benefits everyone. Ensuring people have
the same chances and choices in life, and enriching connections
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between Aboriginal and non-Indigenous people. The plan will focus on
five themes relationships, respect, opportunities, governance and truth telling. It
will also outline our next steps on the path to reconciliation.
Converting good intentions into clear actions. Truth telling is important,
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Cherina said. Without being truthful, there cannot be reconciliation. Stolen
generations marker. Peppercorn lawn in the Alexandra Gardens on Wurundjeri country,
has been selected as the location for a Stolen Generations marker,
which will reaffirm our commitment to truth telling and reconciliation.
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The marker is being developed with close guidance from a
working group that includes Stolen Generations, survivors, their descendants or
angry traditional owners and key organizations. The market will be
a place for reflection, healing, and education. These are important
steps for Melbourne on its journey towards truth telling, reconciliation
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and healing. Serena said. For more information, visit Melbourne. Melbourne.
The picture caption reads Serena Lederer at Birrarung. Marr with
carved ancestor stones by Vicki Cousins, Lee Darroch and Trina Ham.
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The 7th to the 14th of July Naydock week celebrate
the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people at NAIDOC week events across the City of
Melbourne and beyond. Browse music, art, community gatherings and more
at nine oh. Meet the people who make Melbourne tick.
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Whether it's keeping our waterways safe, helping parents settle their
newborn babies or managing waste and recycling, the City of
Melbourne offers career opportunities that span 50 industries. Read on
to meet some of the team members who look after
important elements of neighbourhood life. Iman Saber, Waterways Operations Coordinator
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ensuring our waterways are safe is all in a day's
work for Iman. A typical day could see her out
talking to boat operators on the harbour project, managing minor
construction works on the marinas and carrying out safety audits.
Among the challenges we face on a daily basis can
be flooding events causing rubbish accumulation within the Marina, oil spillage,
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litter and complaints about loud noise from party boats. Iman
said by addressing these challenges in a timely manner, we
provide a safe and clean waterway for our customers and
a safe environment for our neighbouring community. Kate Ellen Sleep
and settling parenting support Kate provides invaluable personalised care and
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education to some of our city's most sleep deprived residents,
parents and carers with new babies. I get to work
with an incredible team of maternal and child health nurses,
including Angelique Sherwin. We deliver the sleep programme together, Kate said.
They are dedicated and committed group and I'm learning a
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lot from them and applying that shared knowledge and experience
to my current role. I think if a community feels
supported by the services provided within its municipality, that has
an ongoing benefit on its health going forward. Catherine, commercial
waste and recycling manager. With more than 1000 garbage trucks
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entering the CBD each day. Catherine's team manages a fine
balance between cleanliness and maintaining a peaceful public realm. Lately,
the team has been trialling miniature garbage compactors in laneways
to reduce the number of bins and bin collections. There's
always something to do and always something to improve, Catherine said.
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I love that in my role we can be strategic
and innovative about which solutions we introduce, because we're dealing
with problems that are only applicable to a few places
in the world. To learn more about these inspiring workers
and many more, visit. The picture captions read. Iman Sabah
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and her colleagues help keep our waterways safe and clean.
Kate Ellen Catherine Ng with a garbage compactor. How to
shop waste free at Queen Victoria market. Bring your reusable
containers and bags to Queen Victoria Market to check off
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your whole shopping list, including meat, fish, cheese, antipasti, wine,
olive oil, grains, fruit, veggies and even shampoo. Queen Victoria
Market offers waste free alternatives to almost every packaged grocery item,
alongside hearty servings of cost savings and community connection. Shop
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Waste Free with Bettina Bettina de Chateaubourg has worked at
Queen Victoria Market for ten years. She started as a
tour guide and she's now the tours and visitor experience coordinator.
Low waste living isn't something new for Bettina. The routine
of shopping with her powder blue vintage trolley, old flour
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sacks and reused containers is innate and a great source
of joy. When you shop at the market, you know
that what you're buying is super fresh and you can
ask for the exact weight you need so nothing is wasted,
Bettina said. The traders are the produce experts. They know
what the cucumbers or apples are like on any given day,
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what cheeses to buy and what to pair them with.
We even swap recipes. These are great interactions. You don't
get that at the supermarket. Check off your shopping list.
Beyond bananas and broccoli, there are plenty of specialty and
gourmet items that can also be purchased waste free. Head
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to Bill's Farm to pick up Meredith Dairy goats cheese
in your own jar, or browse the beloved Dairy Haul
for small goods, antipasti, pastries or any other treat that
takes your fancy. Bring a cloth bag to purchase grains, pulses,
dried fruits at Market Organics and forget the cleaning aisle
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at the supermarket. Refill your dishwashing liquid at soap box,
then head to rewind, where you can refill bottles with
premium wine straight from the barrel. Olive oil. Apple cider vinegar.
Gin Bellini bubbles Boofhead chilli oil named in honour of
a trader's cat, and more. How to prepare for a
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waste free shop? You don't need to use aesthetic bags
and containers when you shop. Waste free takeaway containers, recycled
tubs and even bags made from old t shirts work
just fine. Bring along plastic containers for meat, fish, cheese
and butter. Bring jars for dips and antipasti and bring
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cloth bags or reused plastic bags for your fruit and veg.
Bettina said all the traders are very comfortable weighing and
using your reusable containers. Just make sure the containers are
really clean so they are pleasant for the traders to handle.
If you get caught short without a bag, Bettina encourages
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you to use paper bags at your fruiterer or just
buy produce loose. Many fruits and vegetables don't need to
be put in a bag because they have their own skin,
like bananas and mangoes, to name a few, Bettina said.
Bring a trolley so you can put items straight in
and get around easily. You can also pick up a
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box from one of our box stations or ask a trader.
They always have spare boxes on hand. Treasured connections Beyond
waste free shopping. One of the biggest benefits of spending
time at Queen Victoria market is the community forged over
the counters and between the pallets. In times of joy
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and grief, the market family wraps itself around each other,
providing meals, wine, friendship or just a friendly hello. A
packed programme of festivals also brings diverse people together. I
don't know what I would do without working here. Everyone
looks out for each other and the vibe of Queen
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Victoria market is just so uplifting, Bettina said. Beyond being
a great place to shop, the market's cultural festivals are
so heartwarming and the Melbourne Book market is on at
the weekend so you can always go home with a
great read. Queen Victoria Market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays,
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Saturdays and Sundays. To browse traders and events and learn
more about the market's sustainability initiatives, visit. The picture captions
read friendly traders offer an enticing array of antipasti, cheese,
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pasta and more in the beloved Dairy Hall. Bettina picks
up fresh groceries on her lunch break, Bettina buying some
meat in her own plastic container and source the freshest
produce with local recommendations. Guide to winter wellbeing nurture your mind,
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body and spirit during the cooler months by making the
most of the City of Melbourne's free and low cost
facilities and activities. Physical activity is more than just organised exercise.
Little changes like riding to work, walking to a meeting
or taking the stairs can make a huge difference to
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your physical and mental health. National guidelines tell us that
adults should ideally be active every day. Every week, we
should complete at least 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate
intensity activity, or 1.25 to 2.5 hours of vigorous activity,
or a combination of the two. Here's how to move
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it your way in your neighborhood. Walking or cycling? Rug
up and explore our parks and gardens on a leisurely walk, jog,
or fast paced run. You can find maps of popular tracks,
plus 135km of on and off road cycle paths on
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our website. Pools and gyms. Our recreation centres in the CBD,
Carlton and North Melbourne offer a unique community vibe with
friendly staff members to support your fitness journey. Explore them
all to discover heated pools and top notch gyms. Group
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fitness classes. Take your pick from classes for all ages
and abilities including reformer, Pilates, circuit training, spin dance, boxing,
hit body pump, yoga, meditation, Aqua fit, Tai Chi, and
more at your local recreation centre. Accessible exercise. Whether you're
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seeking a female only gym session, accessible change rooms, swimming
pool hoists or something completely different, our services and facilities
are designed to offer everyone a welcoming workout. Reach out
to explore inclusive programs like adult swimming lessons, all abilities,
touch football, tennis and cricket for people with vision impairment
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and the fit skills program for people with down syndrome.
Team sports. Martial arts. Swordcraft and more. Did you know
there are regular swordcraft sessions in the city with live
action battles? It's all in good fun, of course. Search
our active Melbourne directory to find team sports galore, including
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basketball and volleyball. You can even try your hand at
martial arts, ultimate frisbee and dragon boating. Head to a
skate park for free coaching, or have a round of
golf in the beautiful surrounds of Royal Park. Active Melbourne membership.
We have affordable options to suit you whether you want
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to enjoy casual entry, unlimited swims, personalised gym consultations or
reciprocal access to all our recreation center locations. Members can
also access hundreds of virtual classes. US tailored programs, daily workouts,
progress tracking and bookings on the Active Melbourne app. For
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more information, visit Melbourne. Melbourne. Gearing up for great rides
Melbourne streets are for everyone. That's why we're improving road,
footpath and street designs. Protected riding lanes are one of
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the ways we are joining the dots, making it easier
for bike riders, e-scooter riders and all road users to
get around. We've delivered more than 27km of new riding
lanes across our city since 2020, and we've seen a 22%
increase in users, including a significant increase in female riders.
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Ellen loves riding her e-bike to uni, especially with the
recent improvements to her route. It's amazing. The protected bike
lanes on Saint Kilda Road and Swanston Street mean that
you feel a lot safer when you're riding. You're protected
from the traffic and the car doors. It also keeps
pedestrians protected as well, separating it out like that, Ellen said.
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It just feels a lot calmer going down the whole way.
Stephen and his four legged friend Loki charm passers by
on their way to doggy daycare. I'm quite comfortable taking
my precious little puppy on segregated bike lanes where I
can just relax and take it easy. You don't have
to be on your guard as much, Stephen said. To
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get around the city, Stephen said, William Street is a
good one. Grattan is going to be good soon. Canning
Street is my holy grail. It's just improved with new separations.
It pretty much takes me straight into the office. I
use that one all the time. Kez Kaz enjoys riding
her e-bike to commute to work and to take her
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three year old daughter, Poppy, to places like the zoo,
museum and swimming lessons. Melbourne's cycling is super universal. There
are lots of different kinds of riders, including little ones,
Kaz said. There are so many reasons I ride. Firstly,
it's really consistent. I know exactly how long it's going
to take me. It's also nice, relaxed exercise. It gives
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me some time to clear my head and get some
fresh air. Our vision for local bike networks. We aim
to transform Melbourne into the country's leading bicycle city by
creating more than 50km of protected bike lanes as part
of our Transport Strategy 2030. Learn more and plan your
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route on our website. For more information, visit Melbourne's. Forward.
Your council. Lord Mayor Sally Capp a details applicable until
the 30th of June. Portfolio. Lead. City transport, infrastructure and
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operations and Aboriginal Melbourne. 96589658 email. Lord Mayor at Melbourne.
Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece, portfolio lead city planning. 96589704
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email Nikki h o s dot r e at Melbourne.
Councillor Olivia Ball portfolio lead. Health, wellbeing and belonging. 96589086
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lead city activation 96589043 email Ros h e a dot.
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In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
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