City Square set to reopen in 2025

City Square set to reopen in 2025

After being closed to the public for seven years to allow Metro Tunnel’s Town Hall railway station to be built, a redeveloped City Square is now set to be opened a year earlier than originally anticipated.

Business

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Council expands business support service

February 5th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne’s increased investment in its Business Concierge program has yielded strong results, with the number of businesses within the municipality doubling over the past year.

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A memorial for the deceased Turning Basin on the Yarra

A memorial for the deceased Turning Basin on the Yarra

January 22nd, 2025 - Anna Bolten

Have you ever observed the five carved-wood figureheads proudly facing the Yarra River at Enterprize Wharf, representing a dragon, woman, bird, man and lion? 

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Farewell to Queen Victoria Market’s last remaining footy store

Farewell to Queen Victoria Market’s last remaining footy store

January 22nd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Since Market Sports opened its doors in 1990, it cemented itself as Melbourne’s premier AFL merchandise store. However, after its lengthy residency inside the Queen Victoria Market, the beloved store has now shut up shop.

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Stop and smell the dahlias this summer at QN Flowers  

Stop and smell the dahlias this summer at QN Flowers  

January 22nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

There’s nothing quite like a stroll through the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) on a sunny day, with a bag of fresh fruit and vegies in one hand, and a colourful bundle of flowers in the other. And at QN Flowers, you’ll find all your summer favourites.

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Elevate your living space with the help of these innovative interior designers in Melbourne

Elevate your living space with the help of these innovative interior designers in Melbourne

December 2nd, 2024

Melbourne’s interior design world is all about character, originality, and with that Melbourne creativity.

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Council expands business support service

February 5th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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A memorial for the deceased Turning Basin on the Yarra

January 22nd, 2025 - Anna Bolten
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Farewell to Queen Victoria Market’s last remaining footy store

January 22nd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Stop and smell the dahlias this summer at QN Flowers  

January 22nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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Elevate your living space with the help of these innovative interior designers in Melbourne

December 2nd, 2024

Columns

From barrister to Deputy Lord Mayor: Roshena Campbell shares her vision for the city’s future

From barrister to Deputy Lord Mayor: Roshena Campbell shares her vision for the city’s future

January 22nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

As the newly elected Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Roshena Campbell looks back on Team Reece’s “people-powered” campaign and shares her strong commitment to the “long-term future of the city.”

Local News

Melbourne Conversations returns in 2025 with bold discussion on public spaces

Melbourne Conversations returns in 2025 with bold discussion on public spaces

February 17th, 2025

The City of Melbourne’s longest-running free public talk series, Melbourne Conversations, will launch its 2025 season with a forum exploring the role Melbourne’s public space plays in its ever-evolving urban identity. 

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“No-one is too cool for Moomba”: Sooshi Mango crowned 2025 Moomba Monarchs

“No-one is too cool for Moomba”: Sooshi Mango crowned 2025 Moomba Monarchs

February 13th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Melbourne’s very own comedy trio, Sooshi Mango, has been named the 2025 Moomba Monarchs and are set to take centre stage at this year’s festival in March, bringing their popular "ethnic dad" personas - Johnny, Vince, and Sam - along for the ride.

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City of Melbourne’s security push to improve safety

City of Melbourne’s security push to improve safety

February 7th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne is set to commence a trial that will see security guards contracted to address “complex” on-street issues.

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Melbourne celebrates Year of the Snake

February 6th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Melburnians took to the streets in February to celebrate the annual Chinese Lunar New Year festival in the Chinatown precinct.

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Two men to face court over infamous “Pam the Bird” graffiti

Two men to face court over infamous “Pam the Bird” graffiti

January 31st, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

A 21-year-old man suspected to be behind the “Pam the Bird” graffiti seen across Victoria was arrested on January 30 and now faces more than 50 charges, including criminal damage, burglary, shop theft, and motor vehicle theft.

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Melbourne Conversations returns in 2025 with bold discussion on public spaces

February 17th, 2025
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“No-one is too cool for Moomba”: Sooshi Mango crowned 2025 Moomba Monarchs

February 13th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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City of Melbourne’s security push to improve safety

February 7th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Melbourne celebrates Year of the Snake

February 6th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Two men to face court over infamous “Pam the Bird” graffiti

January 31st, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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