Community Safety Officers hit Melbourne’s streets as council unveils $2m patrol program
The City of Melbourne’s new Community Safety Officers (CSOs) began patrolling inner-city hotspots on November 3, with Lord Mayor Nick Reece declaring the 11-member team a “big step” towards a safer and more welcoming city.
A portrait of a kingmaker: who is Kevin Louey?
Melbourne Boutique Property sees CBD market turn a corner as confidence returns
Business
How to make your house an all-weather home
Australia’s climate can be famously unpredictable, one moment it’s scorching hot, the next it’s bucketing down with rain, and somewhere in between, there’s a gust of wind strong enough to send your garden chairs flying.
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Seven-storey revival breathes new life into CBD’s western gateway
One of the CBD’s most prominent corners has been given a major boost, with the historic Waterside Hotel reopening after a multi-year transformation into a seven-level dining and drinking destination at Flinders and King streets.
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Inner Owners’ Corporation sets a new industry benchmark with major SCA award win
Inner Owners’ Corporation has long been known among its clients as a quiet achiever: diligent, ethical, transparent and consistently delivering results without shouting about it.
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The hidden craftsmanship of Royal Arcade: Inside Evans, Melbourne’s leather repair institution
Tucked beneath the cast-iron staircase of the Royal Arcade, Evans – Quality Shoe, Handbag & Leather Repairs – is one of the CBD’s quietest but most enduring treasures.
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A very QVM Christmas: Two beloved traders keep tradition alive
As Christmas approaches, Queen Victoria Market is buzzing with colour, energy and the festive traditions that make it one of Melbourne’s most cherished destinations.
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Seven-storey revival breathes new life into CBD’s western gateway
Inner Owners’ Corporation sets a new industry benchmark with major SCA award win
The hidden craftsmanship of Royal Arcade: Inside Evans, Melbourne’s leather repair institution
A very QVM Christmas: Two beloved traders keep tradition alive
Columns
A portrait of a kingmaker: who is Kevin Louey?
In last year’s City of Melbourne council election, Cr Kevin Louey found himself at the top of now Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s ticket.
Student ambassador Marina Abe awarded Volunteer of the Year
Local News
Legal challenge lodged against six-month police search zone covering Melbourne CBD
A legal and constitutional challenge has been filed in the Federal Court against Victoria Police’s decision to declare the entire Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs a “designated area” for six months, granting officers unprecedented stop-and-search powers across the city.
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City Square roars back to life with surprise ALWAYS LIVE concerts
After eight years behind construction hoardings, Melbourne’s City Square made its long-awaited return – and it did so in true Melbourne style, with a surprise rock-and-roll performance that drew hundreds into the freshly upgraded precinct.
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Council warned of imminent neo-Nazi threat before Camp Sovereignty attack
The City of Melbourne is being urged to fast-track permanency for Camp Sovereignty after members of the camp’s working group warned the council about the threat of neo-Nazis in February this year, months before the August 31 attack.
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New members appointed to advise council on homelessness
The City of Melbourne has refreshed its Homelessness Advisory Committee (HAC), appointing three new members to help guide policy and practice as the city confronts rising demand for support services.
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Blending the best of Melbourne: A taste of the city that will leave you wanting more!
As the Australian Open approaches in January, tennis enthusiasts from across the globe will flock to Melbourne, ready to witness some of the most exhilarating matches in the sporting calendar.
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Legal challenge lodged against six-month police search zone covering Melbourne CBD
City Square roars back to life with surprise ALWAYS LIVE concerts
Council warned of imminent neo-Nazi threat before Camp Sovereignty attack
New members appointed to advise council on homelessness
Blending the best of Melbourne: A taste of the city that will leave you wanting more!
CBD resident urges council to hold faith-based organisations accountable in combating homelessness
Melbourne Fashion Week 2025: Come As You Are takes over the city
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