Hyperlocal News • 21st June 2023 The cheesiest hidden treasure found beneath Spring St When walking along Spring St, or more specifically in Spring Street Grocer, did you know that beneath your feet lies a cheese cellar?
Hyperlocal News • 14th June 2023 Apollo Cafe goes from strength to strength Apollo Cafe has been a highlight of West Melbourne since it opened in 2017, and now, under new management, it is reaching a whole new level of fame.
Hyperlocal News • 31st May 2023 Comfortable shoes that stand the test of time If there is one thing Watt’s Shoe Store knows, it’s how to provide high-quality, sturdy, well-fitted shoes for new and long-standing customers.
Hyperlocal News • 24th May 2023 Kenangan: A love letter to home Kenangan is a family passion project, formed from a vision to bring Indonesian flavours to Australia during a time when its owners were unable to visit home.
Hyperlocal News • 26th April 2023 How one customer’s fondness for organics made Garden Organics what it is today Before the crack of dawn, at precisely 3.15am, Karen Birthisel and Fahna Ammett are awake and hunting down the best produce at their regular wholesale market for their Garden Organics stall at Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
Hyperlocal News • 26th April 2023 City Gallery’s working collection moves to Town Hall City Gallery Collection has moved from 602 Little Bourke St, where the City of Melbourne’s Make Room project will now reside, and has returned to its cultural home at Town Hall.
Hyperlocal News • 5th April 2023 The duo turning a piece of great American literature into Australian comedy gold Chaotic comedy duo Lano and Woodley (Colin Lane and Frank Woodley) are back for this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival with another epic adventure awaiting them.
Hyperlocal News • 29th March 2023 The new Carlton venue shining a light on local makers For the team behind Elgin St’s newest all-day venue sunhands, which opened on March 21, there is nothing more important than championing local makers, growers and producers.
Hyperlocal News • 24th February 2023 Melbourne Fashion Festival makes Fed Square the unifying “heartbeat” The iconic PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival is set to awaken 2022 with an extensive program of fashion and art coming together in the most creative, celebratory way.
Hyperlocal News • 22nd February 2023 & Juliet: The greatest young love tale gets its second chance Shakespeare’s greatest tragic love story is back centre stage thanks to award-winning anthemic pop musical & Juliet, and Australian beloved theatre legend Rob Mills has confirmed it is the “best thing [he’s] been in since Wicked”.
Hyperlocal News • 1st February 2023 King and Godfree: “Everything we like about Italy in the one place” King and Godfree director Luca Sbardella always looks back fondly on the times he spent going back to Italy with his family, enjoying and revelling in experiences that could not be found in Australia.
Hyperlocal News • 25th January 2023 Mary Poppins: As delightful as a spoonful of sugar The world’s favourite nanny and charming chimney sweep from the classically renowned Mary Poppins, are flying into Melbourne with a burst of colour, unforgettable songs, and magic.
Hyperlocal News • 25th January 2023 Comedy Theatre reopens The Mousetrap murder case This February the legendary and gripping murder mystery production The Mousetrap is coming to the Comedy Theatre for its 70th Anniversary Australian tour.
Hyperlocal News • 19th January 2023 The exciting and magical kids show encouraging imagination Arts Centre Melbourne’s Summer Families Season has kicked off, starting with the fun, colourful, and captivating performance of I Wish… from Patch Theatre and Gravity & Other Myths.
Hyperlocal News • 23rd November 2022 Much-loved festive staple spreads Christmas joy flawlessly The official opening night of award-winning A Christmas Carol kicked off on Friday, November 18 at the Comedy Theatre, leaving audience members positively buzzing and filled with Christmas cheer.
Hyperlocal News • 26th October 2022 Local artist explores the beauty of a forgotten history No longer an urban myth, the abandoned ballroom and third floor of the Flinders Street Station has been reimagined by acclaimed local street artist Rone, who has captured a special moment of the building’s bygone era.
Hyperlocal News • 12th October 2022 Unique production explores the moment before childhood is lost Growing up is inevitable, but within the process of letting go of childhood there can be an unspoken struggle and sadness, and one that director and performer Aaron Orzech has been hoping to reveal for five years.
Hyperlocal News • 5th October 2022 VCA celebrates 50 years while looking ahead to the future Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) is focusing its attention forward as it spends the remainder of the year celebrating its 50-year rich history as a highly-respected and creative educational institution here in Southbank.
Hyperlocal News • 5th October 2022 The supposed “Dark Lady” of Shakespeare’s sonnets shares her truth Three-time Olivier Award-winning stage show EMILIA is gracing the stage of Arts Centre Melbourne for its Australian debut from November 10 to 27.
Hyperlocal News • 10th August 2022 K-BOX explores the hard truths of parent-adoptee relationships Malthouse Theatre’s current Artist in Residence (AIR) Ra Chapman is making her mainstage theatre writing debut on September 2 with K-BOX.
