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Calling all parents and carers! We’ve launched a statewide survey about the Victorian Maternal Child Health Service to understand your experiences & how to better support your family. It only takes 5 mins to complete & ends on 17 Nov 24. Learn more: go.vic.gov.au/3Bq9D6k 1/2🧵

We're partnering with Foodbank Victoria to bring free, farm fresh produce to our community 🍎 Visit the Farm to Families truck at Queen Victoria Market on 30 October and 13 November. Registrations essential 👉 bit.ly/3NFhhgn

Happy Diwali! 🪔✨ We loved seeing Fed Square light up for the Victorian Festival of Diwali over the weekend, bringing Melburnians together with a feast of entertainment and culture. Wishing all who celebrate a bright and joyous day!

Weekly Works Update 🏗️ 📍 The Lygon Street Market returns Sunday 3 November. Expect bigger crowds near Argyle Square in Carlton 📍 Power utility works on Little Lonsdale Street, resulting in a road closure between Queen and Elizabeth Street Visit: bit.ly/46MfsXG

Some swan-derful news! 🦢 A black swan nest has been spotted on our floating wetlands near Yarra’s Edge, following two successful nests last year. We’re egg-specting some fluffy cygnets by early December 🐣

Weekly Works Update 🏗️ 📍 The annual Polish Festival is on this Sunday. Be mindful of bigger crowds in and around Fed Square. 📍 Remembrance Day is Monday 11 November. Expect larger crowds near the Shrine of Remembrance and on St Kilda Road. Visit bit.ly/46MfsXG

Curtains up, lights on! 🌟 The stage is set for one of the biggest nights at Town Hall – the 2024 Melbourne Awards 🏆 Tonight we’re celebrating the leaders and legends of Melbourne who have made a huge impact on our community. #MelbourneAwards

Congrats to our first #MelbourneAwards category winners of the night! ♿️ Access and Inclusion – Travellers Aid 👣 Aboriginal Melbourne – ganbu guljin – Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTIQA+ – Queer Town 🌱 Sustainability – Revival Projects

A big round of applause for the first group of #MelbourneAwards winners tonight! 👏👏👏

Let’s give it up for the next group of #MelbourneAwards winners! 💡 Knowledge and Innovation – @orygenaus 🎭 Arts and Events – Blender Studios 🏙️ City Design – Lyons - Architecture 👥 Community – lortsmith Please join us in celebrating these incredible winners 🏆

Congratulations to Alex Dekker, our Young Melburnian of the Year 🎉 Driven by purpose and passion, Alex started Alex Makes Meals to help those facing food insecurity. Let’s raise a glass to celebrate this inspiring young leader!

Rebecca Scott OAM has been named our 2024 Melburnian of the Year 👏 Her incredible work as Co-founder of STREAT has changed the lives of countless young people in Melbourne. Congrats Rebecca, a well-deserved honour for an extraordinary leader! #MelbourneAwards

We’re still buzzing from #MelbourneAwards last night 🤩 Huge congrats to the new Melburnian of the Year Rebecca Scott OAM, Young Melburnian of the Year Alex Dekker, and all the category winners! Read more: bit.ly/3Z09Pmr

This is not a drill. Win a station tour, a ride on a test train and a $150 Myki card. To read the full T&Cs and enter, visit: bit.ly/40EaAm9

How does a "scrappy country kid" go on to become Melburnian of the Year? Social entrepreneur Rebecca Scott OAM shares her journey and the lightbulb moment that started it all. Read the full story on Melbourne News 👉 bit.ly/3YZbGrs #MelbourneAwards

History in the making 👏 Nick Reece has been sworn in as Lord Mayor of Melbourne, alongside a newly elected Council group. In a historic ceremony at Town Hall today, the new group made a commitment to serve the people of the municipality for a four-year term.

A new chapter for our city 📖 The first council meeting of our new councillor group has arrived. We’re excited to see new faces, conversations, debates – and great outcomes for Melbourne. Details here: bit.ly/4g4iMkb

Merry Christmas, Melbourne 🎄🎁🌟

Happy New Year, Melbourne! 🎇 Here's to another spectacular year.