Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Residents’ fight to keep Queen St roundabout grows after having not “heard anything”
A group of residents are begging the City of Melbourne to reconsider its plan to remove a large roundabout next to the Queen Victoria Market, arguing the traffic strategy “is nonsense”.
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A stroll down memory lane for Degraves St personalities
They say there’s a peculiar connection between taste and memory.
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Historic arcade set for $25 million makeover
The CBD’s historic Tivoli Arcade will be given a fresh lease of life under a $25 million revitalisation plan to create a “new destination hub”.
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Police bust drug syndicate in CBD
An alleged drug dealing syndicate operating in the CBD has been busted after police seized drugs, cash, and prohibited weapons.
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Unique building providing a “sanctuary” to seafarers misses out on heritage protection
Volunteers of a charity that supports seafarers have expressed disappointment over a decision to exclude their 50-year-old CBD building from heritage protection, with one likening the process to a “heavy handed approach”.
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QVM set to ban the sale of inauthentic Indigenous products
Stallholders at the iconic Queen Victoria Market (QVM) will be banned from selling inauthentic Indigenous souvenir products ahead of new laws set to come into effect next year.
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QVM boss Stan Liacos stands down
Queen Victoria Market’s chief executive Stan Liacos is stepping down from his role after conceding it was the “right time to seek new challenges”.
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Council’s CEO announces shock resignation
City of Melbourne chief executive Justin Hanney will stand down from his role after conceding a decision not to declare a donation earlier this year for a yacht race was an “oversight”.
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Police appeal over glassing attack in the CBD
Police have appealed for public assistance as they investigate a glassing attack that occurred in the CBD in August.
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More than 120 CBD buildings and sites win heritage protection in “monumental” planning change
More than 100 historic buildings in the CBD are set to be given permanent heritage protection in one of the biggest reviews conducted in Victoria in more than two decades.
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Is Melbourne ready to return to the office?
Victoria’s tourism minister says he would like to see more office workers return to their desks but conceded he didn’t expect his staff or others to be back five days a week.
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Homelessness and public safety key issues at safety summit
A much-anticipated safety summit has been staged bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups, and stakeholders to address various issues facing the city.
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Historic pub to be given a makeover after $350m redevelopment plan approved
A heritage-graded CBD pub, which was gutted by fire earlier this year, will be revitalised with an additional 21-storey office tower built after a $350 million development plan won approval.
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Big plan to bring events back to the city with a living wage for artists under Greens push
A plan to support artists and inject $100 million each year towards new festivals, with a focus on bringing arts events back into the CBD and the inner city, is being pushed by the Greens.
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Stopped in their tracks
A CBD resident has voiced their frustration with a new tram separator they say was installed without public notice and has unexpectedly blocked a frequently used vehicle exit route.
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New coffee shop opens at QVM’s Munro development
A boutique coffee roastery, cafe and retailer has opened its doors at Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) Munro development, with the new space exciting its owners.
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E-scooter riders put on notice in a bid to improve road safety
Police have vowed to crack down on electric scooter riders to improve road safety ahead of the warmer months.
Read MoreThree charged in alleged drug trafficking syndicate
One woman and two men, allegedly involved in a drug syndicate, have been charged with multiple drug trafficking offences after Victoria Police executed warrants in the CBD.
Read MoreWoman charged after two people allegedly stabbed in the CBD
A 28-year-old woman has been charged with a string of offences after two alleged stabbings occurred in the CBD on September 8.
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New group of refugee traders live their dreams at QVM
A man who fled civil war in East Africa more than two decades ago is among a new group of refugees realising their dreams at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
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