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A pet lover’s guide to living in the City of Melbourne
Discover the city’s top dog breeds, how to help your pet live their best life, and pet ownership options for short-term residents.

Empowering women and girls through community sport
It’s been a huge year for women’s sport and we’re empowering more people to take to the field with new inclusive facilities.

Treasures tell the evolving story of Melbourne’s history
What do a bottle of Spumante, a brick and a street sign all have in common? You can see them all on a tour of our Art and Heritage Collection.

Building strong communities one child at a time
Caring for our city’s youngest residents is all in a day’s work for our longest-serving early childhood educator.

Champion cheese shop named Small Business of the Year
Meet Hakim Halim, the owner of the world’s first cheese shop that showcases all-Australian artisanal produce.
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Economy

Champion cheese shop named Small Business of the Year
Meet Hakim Halim, the owner of the world’s first cheese shop that showcases all-Australian artisanal produce.
Community

Guide to Melbourne for older people
Melbourne is a great place to age. Find ways to get social and improve your health and wellbeing with free or low-cost activities.
Sustainability

Five thrifty, healthy and sustainable ways to get around Melbourne
Log your bike rides during October to win great prizes. Then explore other low-emissions ways to get from A to B.
Culture and heritage

Treasures tell the evolving story of Melbourne’s history
What do a bottle of Spumante, a brick and a street sign all have in common? You can see them all on a tour of our Art and Heritage Collection.