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Queen Victoria Market traders “temporarily” located for three years
Fresh produce, organic, and specialist traders at Queen Victoria Market will be temporarily relocated for three years as historic shed restoration works take place, causing concern for some small businesses.
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Iconic record store waves goodbye to its CBD location after nearly three decades
The CBD’s most beloved record store, Basement Discs has announced it will be closing its doors after trading for nearly 30 years, devastating music lovers and the wider community.
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Councillor’s trip to NZ provides key learning opportunities
City of Melbourne councillor Jamal Hakim says a recent trip to New Zealand has provided valuable insights into various cultural and social programs that can be embraced back home.
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New-look food hall prepares to launch
Queen Victoria Market’s new food hall is nearing completion with traders expected to begin fitting out their stalls early this year.
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QVM appoints new chief executive
An Alpine Resorts Victoria manager has been appointed as Queen Victoria Market’s chief executive, who will take over the reins in February.
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Small business owner grows tired of uncertainty at Queen Victoria Market
A Queen Victoria Market leather goods trader says he will pack up and leave after continuously being moved around the market, leaving him no certainty over his small business.
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Three statues of women set to be celebrated in the municipality
Three new statues commemorating significant women in Melbourne’s history will be erected as the City of Melbourne looks to close the gap on gender inequality.
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End of era for Palace Theatre as luxury hotel prepares to launch
The CBD’s once grand and historic Palace Theatre has been redeveloped into a boutique hotel, with its launch expected to occur early this year.
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Mirvac opens new LIV Munro build-to-rent tower at QVM precinct
A new $355 million build-to-rent (BTR) tower has launched next to Queen Victoria Market, offering residents a new way of living in the heart of the CBD.
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Man charged over arson incidents
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a series of alleged arson incidents in the CBD and West Melbourne in December.
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Development boom sees Melbourne top $2.5 billion in planning applications
The City of Melbourne’s post-COVID recovery is on track to record more than $2.5 billion in new development applications this year, signalling a robust investor appetite in a growing property market.
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Plan for new tavern sparks residents’ fears
A proposal to establish a new licensed tavern in the CBD has seen the City of Melbourne receive 52 objections fuelled largely by residents’ fears of noise and unsociable behaviour.
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Council deaf to noisy rubbish truck complaints in Hosier Lane
A CBD resident has expressed frustration over an almost daily pre-dawn garbage collection which starts as early as 1am.
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Top honour for the City of Melbourne’s major Hoddle Grid Heritage Review
One of the most comprehensive heritage reviews to be undertaken in the CBD, which saw more than 100 buildings being protected, has earned the City of Melbourne a prestigious planning honour.
Read MoreWeapons seized, nine arrested in major police operation following stabbings
A series of Victoria Police operations in the CBD and Carlton has seen an alarming number of weapons seized, including dagger swords, machetes, an axe, and box-cutters.
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Green your balcony this holiday season
Looking to transform your balcony into a greener and lusher space over summer?
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Melbourne Theosophical Society turns a page with new-look bookshop
The CBD’s Melbourne Theosophical Society (MTS) has announced its iconic metaphysical bookshop and library has reopened with a new-look community space.
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Ukrainian war refugee embraces new life at Queen Vic Market
Queen Victoria Market trader Khalilulla Dydar counts every day as a blessing. It was only in February that he and his family were dodging missile strikes in Ukraine after their home came under threat from a wave of Russian attacks.
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Caretaker’s Cottage plans to expand while respecting a popular city park
The co-owner of a tiny CBD bar nestled within a popular urban park has given assurances that their plan to expand their outdoor area would be respectful of the surrounding space.
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Construction industry delays hamper Queen Victoria Market renewal
Delays facing the revamp of Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) new Food Hall as well as sheds being closed for restoration “continues to have a significant impact,” a City of Melbourne report says.
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