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Libraries

City of Melbourne's libraries welcome people to read, connect, create and learn.

Work with us

Learn about the exciting career and volunteer opportunities at City of Melbourne.
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Managing graffiti

Help care for our city by reporting illegal graffiti.

Bins and collections

Find your collection days and what goes in each bin.
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Planning permit register

Search our database of planning permit applications and decisions
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ArtPlay

Creative programs for children up to 13 years of age.
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Melbourne City Baths

Access a range of health and fitness facilities in the city including the CBD's largest swimming pool, gym and a fitness studio.

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Draft Budget 2026–27

How we plan to deliver a more liveable Melbourne.

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Melbourne Economy Snapshot

Our latest snapshot reveals increased CBD foot traffic, falling retail vacancy rates and the biggest spend ever recorded in our city in December.

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Swimmable Birrarung (Yarra River)

Could inner-city swimming in the Yarra River – Birrarung become a reality? See what steps we’re taking to restore the river and what you can do to help work towards this long-term ambition.

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News

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Keeping Flora in the family

Meet the winners of our latest Business Promotion Package.

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Your next chapter starts as Melbourne’s Book Crawl returns

Discover new bookshops and literary gems, picking up prizes along the way.

  • Community
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Under the overpass, Southbank’s newest park

A much-needed glow up from bare concrete to a bustling community hub.

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Events

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Reconciliation Week: All In

Join us at the library to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2026.

Multiple locations
7 May
21 Jun
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Groovy Tunes

Groove with your little one to Ghanaian tunes and rhythms.

14 months to 7 years
ArtPlay
15 Jan
17 Dec
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Grow Together

Learn. Grow. Connect. Join us at the Kathleen Syme Library front garden for a welcoming series of hands-on gardening workshops.

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Help shape your city

Have your say on projects that matter to you. We regularly ask the community for feedback on our strategies and plans via Participate Melbourne. Community feedback helps to steer our decisions on planning and renewal, the environment, transport, health, technology, and the community.

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Shape Melbourne's future
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Register for updates

Sign up to stay informed of projects of interest to you.
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Neighbourhood parking reviews

Learn how we’re making parking simpler and more available, and have your say on parking in your neighbourhood via our survey.
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Community Engagement Policy review

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Plan the urban forest in your neighbourhood

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Neighbourhoods

Whether you live, work, study or play in our city's neighbourhoods, check out our neighbourhood pages for local events, news and updates relevant to you.
 

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Programs and opportunities

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Grants and sponsorship

Learn more about our business grants and sponsorships.

Startups and innovation

Learn how we support startup businesses and innovation in our city.
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International opportunities

Our international connections can help develop your business.

Council and committee meetings

Meeting recordings

Watch a livestream or recording of our latest council or committee meeting

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Upcoming meetings

View the schedule and access documentation for upcoming council and committee meetings.

Getting involved in meetings

Communicate your point of view by addressing a committee meeting, or submitting correspondence to a committee or Council.

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Aboriginal Melbourne

Melbourne (narrm) is a significant gathering place.

Older people

We offer a range of programs and services to help older people remain active, independent and living at home.​
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City maps

Explore council services and Melbourne landmarks with our interactive maps.

Sustainability and climate action

We’re working with our community to transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly place.
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Accessibility in Melbourne

Access and enjoy everything our city offers.

International students

We welcome students from all over the world to Melbourne.

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.