Art, statues and monuments
Wander Melbourne's city streets and intimate laneways to find inspiring works of art in some surprising places.
Melbourne Sculptures - Historical and Political
Sculptures of Melbourne - Walking Map
Public Art: This is very useful if you're planning your walk since it provides locations.
Indigenous Melbourne
Womindjeka / Wominjeka means ‘welcome’ in the language groups of the Boon Wurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation
Melbourne issues and projects
Future Melbourne
Future Melbourne 2026 (See Goals and Priorities, eg. A Knowledge City; A Connected City, etc.)
Issues in the news
- Lord Mayor backs a pill-testing trial but Andrews just says 'no'
- Victoria to ban mobile phones in all state primary and secondary schools
- Mobile Phones To Be Banned Next Year In All State Schools
- Melbourne Security Upgrades
- Pellegrini's co-owner Nino Pangrazio to retire after 45 years at Melbourne cafe
- Bourke Street massacre inquest
- Keith Haring's doomed mural returns to Melbourne's iconic water wall
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- Melbourne's safe injecting rooms trial saving lives but upsetting locals
- Resident's supporting the safe injecting rooms
- Push to get more Victorian students to study a language at VCE level
Topic ideas
Explore Melbourne's Urban Forest
Learn about the issues:
- What happens when trees age?
- Why is diversity important?
Charitable Melbourne
The Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation
Vendors come from all walks of life with many . Some are homeless; some have intellectual of physical disabilities and some are struggling with addictions. All of our vendors have been marginalised through their circumstances and are looking to improve their lives.
Tourists in Melbourne
For visitors
Whether you're from halfway across the world or just a few hours away, visitors to the City of Melbourne are welcome. Learn more about Melbourne, discover what's on and use our visitor information services to help you explore the city.