Latest articles by Brendan Rees
New State Library CEO hopes to create meaningful experience for all visitors
The State Library Victoria’s incoming CEO Paul Duldig says one of his top priorities will be transforming access to the library’s collection and services.
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Outstanding Rotarian awarded Queen’s Birthday honour
Alan Seale, a community stalwart and dedicated Rotarian, has been awarded a Queen’s Birthday honour.
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Last drinks called at goldrush era pub as fight continues to keep Melbourne’s slice of history
Calls are mounting for the few remaining historic pubs in the CBD to be saved after regulars of the 158-year-old Great Western Hotel gathered for one last drink.
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Unison Housing marks major step towards council housing project
An ambitious project to build a safe accommodation site for the city’s most vulnerable has taken a major step with Unison Housing having signed a lease agreement.
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Barring – Nganjin: an exhibition of Stolen Generations survivors
An Aboriginal art exhibition capturing the stories of grief, loss, and resilience from Stolen Generations survivors will be held at Federation Square as part of National Reconciliation Week.
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CBD trader calls time as the city becomes overrun with crime and anti-social behaviour
A CBD trader fed-up with the city looking “grubby” and being overrun with anti-social behaviour says he will shut up shop once his lease ends next year.
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Community mourns tragic death of cyclist
A female cyclist has died in the CBD after being hit by a truck in May, devastating the community.
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Fire engulfs abandoned club
Police are investigating a fire that tore through a historic building in the CBD during the early hours of May 24.
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Horse-drawn carriages banned in the CBD
Horse-drawn carriage operators say the decision to ban their services in the CBD will destroy their livelihoods, arguing their practice is safe and horse welfare is “very important to us”. But the ban has been widely welcomed by animal rights and transport advocates, with the Roads Minister saying the decision was driven by safety.
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New restaurants and bars help revive CBD
New bars and restaurants are beginning to spring up in the CBD in a positive sign innovative thinkers are backing the city’s revival.
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Doughnut festival returns to Queen Victoria Market
From all things sugary and deep-fried, doughnut-lovers are in for some good ol’ hole-some fun at the Queen Victoria Market.
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Awards set to showcase inspirational Melburnians
Converting potato waste into Australia’s first certified compostable cling wrap has seen Jordy and Julia McKay take their business to new heights.
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Consumer watchdog investigates QVM products not meeting “labelling requirements”
Victoria’s consumer watchdog has investigated concerns raised in relation to incorrectly labelled products being sold at some Queen Victoria Market stalls, which were found to contain the presence of animal fur.
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CBD firm signs up to Run Melbourne to honour late colleague
More than 80 employees at a CBD-based entrepreneurial advisory firm are preparing to hit the pavement in a charity run to honour the memory of their late colleague.
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Police go “back-to-basics” in new community grassroots approach
Local police are going “back-to-basics” to tackle crime and support community safety under a new initiative to be launched in the CBD.
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Fears grows for future of heritage-listed Shell House
A controversial plan to redevelop the heritage-listed Shell House and construct a second tower is a step closer to reality after a revised proposal won approval from the City of Melbourne.
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QVM kicking goals in sustainability initiatives
Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) ambitious goal to reach zero carbon and send zero waste to landfill by 2027 is on track to be achieved.
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Artist shows cost to environment through Money Tree sculpture
Money may not grow on trees but a recent sculpture outside the State Library has delivered a powerful message about the value of protecting nature.
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Traders relieved after council waives outdoor dining fees
Hospitality traders in the CBD are breathing a sigh of relief after the City of Melbourne waived outdoor dining fees for another seven months as the city recovers from the pandemic.
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CBD residents voice their anger over “appalling” state of rubbish
CBD residents have launched a war on waste after branding the city’s rubbish problem as “appalling”.
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