New “Collins Arcade” is coming to Melbourne’s CBD

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”.

Business

Pest control in Melbourne: who you should call and why

Pest control in Melbourne: who you should call and why

June 10th, 2025

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

June 4th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

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

May 28th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

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

May 28th, 2025 - Sean Car

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

Why it’s important to support small and local businesses

May 13th, 2025

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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Pest control in Melbourne: who you should call and why

June 10th, 2025
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Hidden beneath City Baths, Poolhouse Café thrives despite construction challenges

June 4th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall
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Market Street Park: a thoughtful fusion of history and contemporary design

May 28th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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A world of flavour at Queen Victoria Market’s Food Hall

May 28th, 2025 - Sean Car
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Why it’s important to support small and local businesses

May 13th, 2025

Columns

Creativity and construction: Metro Tunnel artists feature at Design Week

Creativity and construction: Metro Tunnel artists feature at Design Week

May 28th, 2025 - Metro Tunnel

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.

Local News

The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Sandeep Pandit

The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Sandeep Pandit

May 28th, 2025

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

May 28th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

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

May 27th, 2025 - Sean Car

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

CFA volunteers and farmers protest over emergency services tax in Melbourne

May 20th, 2025 - Sean Car

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

May 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

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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The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Sandeep Pandit

May 28th, 2025
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Preserving a legacy: QVWC launches appeal to support historic building

May 28th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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Melbourne’s Koreatown officially opens as a month-long celebration of Korean culture peaks

May 27th, 2025 - Sean Car
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CFA volunteers and farmers protest over emergency services tax in Melbourne

May 20th, 2025 - Sean Car
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New clinic to deliver care for Melbourne’s most vulnerable

May 19th, 2025 - Sean Car
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