Vote Now in Boroondara’s Free Photo Exhibition
Sihan Jiang’s winning photograph leads the 10th annual Boroondara Photography Competition exhibition in Hawthorn, with People’s Choice voting open until 20 June.
Category: Community
Final Grants Help Session in St Albans Before Sunday Deadline
The final in-person help session for Brimbank community grants of up to $15,000 runs at St Albans Community Centre on 11 June, days before the medium and large grant applications close.
Knox Residents Invited to Shape Local Safety at Victoria Police Forum
Knox residents can discuss safety concerns and crime prevention directly with local police at a free community forum on 11 June 2026 at the Knox Civic Centre. No registration required.
Meet Melba Ward Councillor Meca Ho in Richmond on 6 June
Drop in for a casual chat with your local councillor about anything on your mind – from playground upgrades to development applications. Free, no booking needed, 6 June at The Learning Bank.
Free seniors’ dance at Collingwood Town Hall returns 31 May
Around 60 seniors filled the heritage ballroom last month for Dancing from the Heart, a free monthly dance session. The next one is 31 May 2026 – here’s how to book.
Queen Victoria Market food rescue hub saves 700kg for hungry families
Since April, a new hub under Shed A at Queen Victoria Market has rescued over 700kg of fresh produce and redirected it to charities feeding hungry Melburnians.
Kids add to a mural that grows across Brimbank libraries all week
Brimbank libraries are inviting children to add their brushwork to a collaborative mural that moves between branches during Reconciliation Week, with free drop-in sessions and a curated collection of First Nations books.
Free Hawthorn exhibition shares centenarians’ life stories – closes 30 May
The free ‘Before I Turn 100’ exhibition at Hawthorn Arts Centre features videos and stories from six Boroondara centenarians, paired with community reflections on life goals. It closes 30 May 2026.
Melbourne mulls special nang bins to prevent bin explosions
City of Melbourne is considering dedicated collection bins for nitrous oxide canisters after nearly 50,000 are retrieved from streets each year, posing explosion risks in public rubbish bins.
Walking football at Ascot Vale: $5.95, no running, all welcome
Every Monday at 1.30pm, walking football at Ascot Vale Leisure Centre offers a low-impact, inclusive workout for $5.95 with no booking required. All abilities and ages welcome.