New life for an old favourite

Can a sequel ever be as good as the original?

“It’s time for a public review”: Push for election overhaul

City of Melbourne councillors have urged the state government to begin a review into the council’s “unique” electoral system by next year, in time for the 2024 election

Councillor’s federal politics bid could pave way for city first

City of Melbourne Cr Roshena Campbell has begun a bid to enter Federal Parliament, in a move that could see her replaced by Town Hall’s first ever indigenous councillor. 

Plug pulled on fridge at QVM but CEO says it “won’t turn the market into a supermarket”

A display fridge shut down at Queen Victoria Market because it “mildly exceeds” heritage guidelines has become a point of contention – with opponents being labelled as “short-sighted”.

Fire scare for 171-year-old heritage home

Melbourne’s oldest home has been spared serious damage after a fire broke out at the rear of the 171-year-old building. 

One heroin overdose death a month in Melbourne

A new report from the Coroners Court of Victoria has revealed that on average, at least one person died in the City of Melbourne each month during 2020 from heroin-related causes. Experts say the statistics are further proof a safe injecting room is required within the CBD.

Reverend creates history as first indigenous canon

Reverend Glenn Loughrey of St Paul’s Cathedral has made history after being appointed as the first indigenous canon in the cathedral’s history.     

Much-loved laneway to be given new lease on life

Melbourne’s iconic Hardware Lane could undergo a transformation including pedestrian safety improvements under plans being considered by the City of Melbourne.

“Senseless” graffiti vandals target city

Graffiti vandals have been defacing buildings and empty shop-front windows in the CBD in what a residents’ association has described as “shocking” and “senseless”.

Vacant shopfronts revived in the CBD

A host of empty shopfronts in the CBD’s eastern end are set to be transformed into space for artists, artisans and entrepreneurs. 

Tea Rooms unveil new-look home at historic building

One of Melbourne’s oldest tea rooms and cake shop hopes to give its new home in the CBD a makeover under plans to be considered by City of Melbourne.   

Fifth CBD precinct group emerges

A new CBD-focused precinct association, representing businesses in the growing “city north” catchment, will soon be established with the support of the City of Melbourne. 

Pedestrians benefit from Elizabeth St revamp

More than four years after its proposed start date, streetscape upgrades at the southern end of Elizabeth St have finally been completed.

“Gains have been lost”: Office occupancy plummets again

Repeat lockdowns have decimated Melbourne’s CBD workplaces, with just 12 per cent of office space occupied compared with pre-COVID levels. 

Booksellers unite in new chapter to halt city exodus

Like many booksellers, Dino Traverso of Dymocks bookshop in the CBD has found it tough to attract new customers amid repeated lockdowns.   

The flash brothels of Little Lon

A major historical study has been made of the flash brothels that proliferated in the 19th century in an area of the CBD known colloquially as Little Lon.

Council seeks Greenline feedback

The City of Melbourne has asked for public feedback on the proposed $300 million Greenline project along the Yarra River’s Northbank.

Council offers vaccine incentives

The City of Melbourne is offering $100,000 worth of prizes to incentivise more Melburnians to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Vibrant mural brings life to iconic lane

A Nugget of fun

One-year-old mini dachshund Nugget provided a much-needed burst of happiness for Mimi Cao last year.