Discover why Melbourne is a great place to age. Find inspiration for ways to explore the city and join a social group with free or low-cost healthy ageing activities.

Every day the City of Melbourne strives to make a different for the community. Now we’re in the third year of our Council Plan, there’s much to celebrate about what we’ve delivered in your neighbourhood.

Get to know the trader groups working behind the scenes to support local businesses and showcase the best of Melbourne’s retail, culinary and visitor economies in West Melbourne.

Whether you’re new to your neighbourhood or you’ve lived there for a while, many people would like to make new friends and feel more connected to their community. But how do you make this happen?

Amy Poonian is no stranger to the small business scene. Growing up, her parents were self-employed, which encouraged Amy to work for herself.

When Cookie the Yorkshire terrier was diagnosed with a liver condition that meant she couldn’t enjoy store-bought dog food or treats, her doting owner set about creating her own.

Nancy D Lane has tried many things in her life. Her latest passion – creating beautiful things out of 'junk' – was born out of wanting to recycle as well as a love of art in all its forms.

The creator of Melbourne’s hottest curry has been recognised in City of Melbourne's small business awards.

Samantha Mathews, a ceramicist working at West Melbourne's River Studios, opens up about her artistic practice and current project — a ceramic teascape inspired by her cultural duality.

There’s no doubt about it, Melburnians love pets. Dog and cat registrations are booming as people seek out loyal companions and exercise buddies, so we’ve put together some top tips for responsible pet owners.

Read on to find out Melbourne’s top dog breeds, how you can help people and pets live in harmony, pet ownership alternatives for short-term residents, the city’s best pet-friendly staycations and more.

The communities of North and West Melbourne have shared their vision for the future, and neighbourhood partner Tallia Gilarry is helping make their goals a reality.

West Melbourne holds a special place in the heart of Laura Goodin, a US expatriate who travels from Ballarat every week to ring the bells at St James’ Old Cathedral.