Community Engagement

As the world breathes easier after weathering the 2022–23 global mpox outbreak, another more lethal strain of the virus is surging in central Africa — largely ignored, underfunded, and under-monitored.

The City of Melbourne is set to review its longstanding process for awarding the Key to the City after controversy erupted over UK pop star Robbie Williams receiving the honor in January. The decision, which has ignited debate among councillors and the public alike, comes amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest and calls for greater transparency in civic recognitions.