New “Collins Arcade” is coming to Melbourne’s CBD
CBD retail precinct 260 Collins St will reopen in October this year under a new name, “Collins Arcade”.
Melbourne’s 2050 Summit walks a fine line between vision and volume
Public housing tower demolition hits at the heart of our community
Business
Pest control in Melbourne: who you should call and why
Pest problems in Melbourne are more common than many realise – and if left untreated, they can cause serious damage to both property and health.
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Hidden beneath City Baths, Poolhouse Café thrives despite construction challenges
Tucked beneath the Melbourne Baths is the Poolhouse Café – a hidden alcove offering RMIT students, construction workers, and gymgoers a hidden escape from the bustling streets above.
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Market Street Park: a thoughtful fusion of history and contemporary design
The Market Street Park project was the first new public park in Melbourne’s CBD in more than 30 years when it was completed in 2021, and it offers more than just expansive lawns and wide bluestone paths.
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A world of flavour at Queen Victoria Market’s Food Hall
The newly-refurbished Food Hall at Queen Victoria Market is more than just a place to eat – it’s a celebration of Melbourne’s multicultural spirit.
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Why it’s important to support small and local businesses
Statistics show that Australia’s small businesses employ more than five million people and contribute more than $500 billion to the economy. These businesses are the lifeblood of Australian communities and the economy.
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Hidden beneath City Baths, Poolhouse Café thrives despite construction challenges
Market Street Park: a thoughtful fusion of history and contemporary design
Columns
Creativity and construction: Metro Tunnel artists feature at Design Week
The Metro Tunnel is much more than a rail project – the new stations feature world-class art and design, bringing creativity, art and construction together to create something truly meaningful and enduring in our urban environment.
“I’m not trying to be popular”: the first-term councillor prepared to rock the boat
Melbourne business founder steps forward amid growing push for women-led startups
For the locals: Independent councillor Andrew Rowse charts a new path to Town Hall
Local News
The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Sandeep Pandit
Sandeep Pandit isn’t just a name known from MasterChef Australia – he’s a powerful voice of resilience, authenticity, and deep-rooted culinary heritage. From surviving conflict in Kashmir to becoming a proud entrepreneur in Australia, Sandeep’s journey is a testament to grit, cultural pride, and the healing power of food.
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Preserving a legacy: QVWC launches appeal to support historic building
The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) has launched its Community Appeal Fund, calling on the public to help raise $20,000 by June 30, 2025.
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Melbourne’s Koreatown officially opens as a month-long celebration of Korean culture peaks
Melbourne’s newest cultural precinct – Koreatown – has officially opened in the CBD, marking a milestone moment for the city’s growing Korean-Australian community and cementing Healeys Lane as the vibrant heart of Korean cuisine and culture in Victoria.
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CFA volunteers and farmers protest over emergency services tax in Melbourne
Thousands of Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers and farmers marched on Melbourne today protesting the state government’s controversial new Emergency Services Property Levy (ESVF), which they claim unfairly burdens regional Victorians.
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New clinic to deliver care for Melbourne’s most vulnerable
A new central city health clinic offering wraparound care to Melbourne’s most vulnerable has officially opened its doors at the Salvation Army’s long-standing Bourke St headquarters.
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Preserving a legacy: QVWC launches appeal to support historic building
Melbourne’s Koreatown officially opens as a month-long celebration of Korean culture peaks
CFA volunteers and farmers protest over emergency services tax in Melbourne
Melbourne’s first Shangri-La expected to open its doors in 2026
“Helping people is in my DNA”: Gladys Liu’s community-driven vision for Melbourne
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