“Asian Grocery” on show

Be prepared to see a makeshift Asian grocery store once you step inside the No Vacancy Gallery at QV. 

Where is Melbourne’s CBD? 

In some documents the CBD includes Docklands and Southbank and in others it only includes the Hoddle Grid.  So, officially, what area does the CBD actually cover? 

End of an era for Modak

After trading on Elizabeth St for 88 years, Modak Motorcycles closed its doors in February. 

Foreign renters can vote

Metro Tunnel project’s Flinders Lane disruptions

Up to five spoil-removal trucks drove through Flinders Lane every hour during daytime to remove 5000 tonnes of debris from the City Square excavation site in February. 

非澳洲公民也可以参与市政选举

在墨尔本前市长罗伯特·道尔于二月份因丑闻辞职后，五月份将会有一场市政选举。

Controversial sign

Residents have objected to an application to turn a floodlit high-wall promotional sign on the corner of Elizabeth and Swanston streets into an LED screen. 

Teahouse sold for $3 million

Teahouse – a popular Chinese restaurant in Chinatown was recently acquired by a Chinese investor for $3.106 million.

Lord mayoral election

CBD residents and businesses are to vote in a by-election in May for the position of Lord Mayor of Melbourne.

Hopes high for OC reform Bill

After five years, owners’ corporations may finally see legislative reform enter the Victorian Parliament this year.

Foster to plead guilty

Former councillor Richard Foster is to plead guilty to electoral fraud charges relating to the 2016 City of Melbourne election.

Fed Square Apple store, yes or no?

A public debate hosted by Open House Melbourne on February 13 presented contrasting opinions about whether an Apple flagship store should be built at Federation Square.

White Night impresses

White Night Melbourne returned for its sixth year on February 17, lighting up the CBD and surrounding areas from 7pm-7am.

Cover-up allegations

The City of Melbourne is refusing to discuss corruption allegations against a senior manager who was sacked last September.

Electric vehicles in the CBD – are you ready?

What should older buildings do about electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities?  

Scandalous times

There is a naive belief that media exposure will help bring problems into the spotlight, leading to their solution and justice for injured parties.

Tribunal knock backs tavern extension to hours

The tavern at 25 Bank Place got its original permit from the tribunal in 2000. 

The cost of culture 

It was in 2001 when I moved into the giant warehouse at 110 Franklin St. 

From show dog to city gal 

Ruby, a 10-month-old Welsh Pembroke Corgi, takes a break from the spotlight as a former show dog to stroll around the Flagstaff Gardens with her owner Lynda Clark. 

“The Smith House” – 300 Queen St

The Lord Mayor lampooned and criticised for questionable electioneering tactics! No, not 2018, we have stepped back in time 167 years.