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Why Melbourne is better now than 11 years ago

We’ve all come a long way since 2011, and so has our city. Through tough times, we’ve persevered, and now Melbourne is better than ever. Here's what we’ve achieved as a council over recent years.

We’ve all come a long way since 2011, and now Melbourne is better than ever. Here's what we’ve achieved as a council over recent years.

Arts House journeys across borders and cultures

Dive into a treasure trove of theatre, dance, visual art and digital in-betweens at Arts House. This year’s Season 2 program will showcase artists from Chunky Move, Speak Percussion and Rawcus, the first results of our Warehouse Residencies, and the return of BLEED festival.

Dive into a treasure trove of theatre, dance, visual art and digital in-betweens at Arts House.

Meet the community champions who make Melbourne tick

Here are just a few of the passionate workers who help make Melbourne safe, beautiful, caring and connected.

Supporting startups to start, grow and go global

Get support to start and develop your business, and forge international connections from Melbourne.

On lifting up other women: International Women’s Day 2022

Meet Melburnian women who lift other women up as powerful advocates, and create paths for those yet to come.

Have your say on our new neighbourhood plans

Tell us about your neighbourhood to help us build a more inclusive, sustainable and empowered city.

Food and organic waste collection expanded

Keep an eye out for new food and garden organics bins being delivered to 14,000 multi-storey dwellings.

International students flock back to Melbourne

Give a warm welcome to international students as they return to Melbourne in their thousands.

Powerful Pasifika artists shine at Arts House

Be swept away by brand-new dance works, spellbinding electronic music and thought-provoking theatre at Arts House.

Flash Forward: epic artists transform 40 laneways

Wind your way through 40 Melbourne laneways to discover manga-inspired murals, fairytale landscapes and Thai temple art.

Eleven ways to start local and go global

We're fostering global relationships and multicultural exchange to help make Melbourne the best it can be.

WELLBEING SUPPORT

Our Community Support Directory is a resource for anyone whose health and wellbeing has been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides information and contact details for mental health support, financial services, food relief, housing assistance, medical services and more.

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We no longer accept cash payments at the Customer Service Desk at Town Hall. Please speak to one of our Customer Relations representatives about alternative payment options, or refer to the instructions on your invoice.

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