Culture and heritage

Big skies: Bebe Backhouse in Aboriginal Melbourne
A lifetime’s worth of creative thinking infuses Bebe Backhouse as he works to shift power back to Aboriginal communities in Narrm.

Five unforgettable experiences from First Nations creatives
Hear techno played on a colossal organ and be transported to Saskatchewan at YIRRAMBOI festival.

Meet the world for Cultural Diversity Week in Melbourne
Our municipality is home to people who speak 150 languages and practise 80 faiths. Meet some amazing people who call Melbourne home.
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Female filmmakers shine with new arts funding
We’re backing arts organisations with two-year funding to help them present diverse creative projects in Melbourne.

Seeking prestige and parkland in Parkville
As international students flock back to Melbourne, many are attracted to Parkville. Hear why two bright stars choose this part of the world.

Legendary Moomba Monarchs of the past
Discover Moomba stars past and present and get set for an extra-long five days of family fun this Labour Day weekend.

Spectacular photo festival seeks new snaps
Be swept away by astounding images and see your artwork on show in the next instalment of Australia’s largest photography festival.

Meet Melbourne’s youngest buskers
Meet Daniel and Jade – some of Melbourne’s youngest buskers. This musical sibling duo is taking the city streets by storm.