Latest articles by Brendan Rees
City of Melbourne considers new year “back to work” campaign
The City of Melbourne will look at launching a “back to work” campaign in the new year in a bid to reinvigorate the CBD’s daytime economy, which continues to struggle post-pandemic.
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Tower proposed above 150-year-old CBD heritage-listed townhouse
A plan to build a 10-storey building and rooftop garden at the rear of a 150-year-old heritage-listed townhouse in the CBD is being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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CBRE to move to Town Hall Place
Leading real estate services and investment firm CBRE has announced it will move to developer Lendlease’s new “Town Hall Place” development at the landmark Flinders and Swanston streets.
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Man arrested after schoolgirl left distressed in alleged attempted abduction
Police have interviewed and released a man over an alleged attempted abduction of a teenage girl in a CBD laneway, which left her feeling fearful of seeing strangers in public.
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CBD bar gets green light to play amplified live music
A former troubled CBD venue now operating as a swanky tequila bar has been given approval to play amplified live music as the new owners promise to work positively with the community.
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Police appeal to help find offenders in attempted abduction
Police are appealing for public assistance following an alleged attempted abduction in the CBD on November 15.
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Santa drops into town to promote e-scooter safety
Santa has swapped his sleigh for an e-scooter to promote rider safety while raising funds for a good cause.
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More police to hit the beat, with e-scooter riders put on notice for festive season
New Victoria Police recruits will be deployed in the CBD and a road safety operation will soon target e-scooters riders among measures to enhance safety and security.
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New-look food hall opens at Queen Victoria Market
A newly revamped Queen’s Food Hall at the iconic Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has officially opened its doors, promising to bring a “fresh vibe” to the historic marketplace.
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Traffic “mayhem” at Queen Vic Market causes angst as council seeks extension to permit
Road traffic woes stemming from renewal works to Queen Victoria Market may drag out further after the City of Melbourne requested to extend a five-year Heritage Victoria permit for various projects.
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Businesses running as normal after temporary setback
Two CBD businesses are operating as normal after their main entrance was closed due to a faulty escalator believed to be out of action for six years.
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City Library set for makeover, with new spaces for the whole community
The CBD’s much-loved City Library is set to undergo a major revamp, creating a more inviting and modern space.
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Lord Mayor off to Dubai for climate change conference
Lord Mayor Sally Capp is set to jet off to Dubai to meet with companies that can “progress commercial opportunities” in support of climate resilience back home.
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A state of colonial confusion
A new thought-provoking and powerful art exhibition recently launched at Town Hall’s City Gallery invites visitors to confront the complexities and legacies of Australia’s colonial past.
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Melbourne’s first floating music festival
A floating music festival along the Yarra River with popular cover bands and emerging artists is set to take centre stage in a first-time event.
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From waste to soil food: residents welcome recycling trial
Residents at the Spring Street Towers have embraced a new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service trial that is aimed at curbing landfill.
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Council executive steps down amid conflict-of-interest concerns
A high-ranking City of Melbourne staff member has announced they will step down from their role after declaring they were “ready to move on” less than three years into their term.
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E-scooter trial extended over summer
Inner-city Melbourne’s electric scooter trial will be extended over summer as the state government holds off on any decision in whether to make it a permanent rollout in the transportation network.
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Queen’s Food Hall set for grand opening
Melbourne foodies are in for a treat as the much-awaited Queen Victoria Market’s revitalised Queen’s Food Hall gets ready to open its doors in November.
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Community devastated by Israel-Palestine conflict
Melbourne’s Israeli and Palestinian communities have shared stories of despair and heartbreak as they grapple with the escalating violence.
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