Collection: Local History Reference

This book explores the lives of the women associated with the founders of the Melbourne Mechanics' Institution. Without the willingness of these women to travel to a far corner of the world in support of the aspirations of their menfolk, the early history of the Port Phillip District would have b...

Noel Tovey's previous memoir, Little Black Bastard ( Hodder Headline Australia 2004, shortlisted Victorian Premier's Prize for Indigenous Writing, Australian Human Rights Award) chronicled his extraordinary life - from a childhood lived in poverty, through to his international stage career, retur...

The Inner Melbourne Action Plan (IMAP) is a collaborative project between the Cities of Melbourne, Port Phillip, Yarra, Stonnington and Maribyrnong.

The report presents the year's activities across programming, the visitor experience, and the place in the precinct. It outlines the approach to achieve excellence, growth and continuous improvement across all areas of the enterprise.