Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Feral cat colonies found
Colonies of feral cats are wandering the streets of the municipality; a City of Melbourne report has revealed.
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Lord Mayor says more office workers needed to give CBD businesses the confidence they need to keep trading
Lord Mayor Sally Capp has called for a review of the state government’s work-from-home advice as the measure was taking a toll on small businesses in the CBD.
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Archaeological dig exposes remarkable snapshot of Melbourne’s 19th century
An archaeological dig has unearthed a trove of treasure dating to the pre-gold rush era as work takes shape for a 20-storey office tower in the CBD.
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QVM powers up with solar panels as city gears towards net-zero
The Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has taken a significant step in its sustainability goals with new solar panels expected to cut its power bill by $100,000 a year.
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Theosophical Society prepares to merge library and bookshop after falling on hard times
The CBD’s Theosophical Society bookshop and library is preparing to undergo a new look after financial pressures forced the charity to consider diverse ways of serving its devoted customers.
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Curtain falls for historic cinema as owners look to revitalise the space
One of the CBD’s longest running cinemas is preparing to close after more than 70 years.
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Lord Mayor takes away key learnings from Singapore trip
Lord Mayor Sally Capp has vowed to ensure Melbourne reclaims the title of the world’s most liveable city after drawing inspiration from her recent visit to Singapore.
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Residents outraged over massive development, with voices “totally ignored”
A plan to build a 32-level tower above the heritage-listed Comedy Theatre has been met with concern by residents who believe it would impact the amenity of their neighbourhood.
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Safety summit set to be staged after community voices calls to “find solutions”
A community safety summit set to be held later this year will aim to bring together stakeholders and residents’ groups to address neighbourhood safety concerns.
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Archaeologists uncover remnants of historic homes at construction site
A remarkable slice of historic Melbourne is being unearthed at a construction site in the heart of the CBD – with the remains of homes from the 1800s believed to have been discovered.
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Soapbox event set to empower women scientists
An event celebrating women academics in science is set to be held outside the State Library in August as part of National Science Week.
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Greek precinct gets a revamp in time for popular festival
The city’s Greek precinct is undergoing a facelift in Lonsdale St which is set to improve dining facilities and add additional greenery.
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“Professional beggars” target the city, but police focus on those genuinely experiencing homelessness
A small number of “professional beggars” who are not legitimate rough sleepers are targeting the CBD and Southbank, however, authorities say they are gearing their efforts to people in genuine need.
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QVM turns up the heat in winter with a host of events and activities
After a three-year hiatus, the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is seeing huge crowds throng to its popular Night Market with about 28,000 visitors turning up every Wednesday.
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QVM photographer launches book of Melbourne’s remarkable time in lockdown
A new photography book featuring a collection of images taken by a Queen Victoria Market (QVM) trader is a stark reminder of how Melbourne has never felt so still during the height of the pandemic.
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Beloved record store given lifeline thanks to crowdfunding campaign
The co-owner of a long-standing record store in the CBD, which has been saved from closure thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, says she is “humbled beyond belief”.
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Concerns grow of alcohol abuse as decision on late-night liquor licence freeze looms
CBD residents say they fear the outcome of a review next year of the existing freeze on late-night liquor licencing that could open the flood gates if it is not extended.
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Council tackles waste and graffiti
The City of Melbourne will look to other countries including New York in ways it can reduce the amount of waste truck movements within the CBD.
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Digital “one-stop-shop” Neighbourhood Portal launches to help connect CBD residents
A new online interactive portal where residents can learn more about the CBD neighbourhood has officially launched.
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New hospitality venues at Queen Victoria Market offer more reason to “dine, shop and dwell in the precinct”
A popular craft brewery which began pouring its first drinks at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) four years ago will soon call the former Mercat Cross Hotel its new home.
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