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.

New Melbourne music

Courtney Barnett has a new album coming out in November via Milk Records, and first cab off the rank, the first single Rae Street, is a ripper of a tune. 

A COVID-19 recovery for ALL

There has been a lot of fervent debate about whether a safe injecting room should be located in the heart of our city. There has also been much conjecture about where it should be located.  

Seen and unseen: Koorie artists tell their stories through art

A new exhibition showcasing the work of trailblazing First Nations artists from southeast Australia is heading to Melbourne.

A lockdown kind of life set in Korea

Winter in Sokcho is set on the border between North and South Korea, a desolate chilly place where time rests heavily on the town and its inhabitants.

Saving the world, one barrel at a time

There’s no staring down the barrel for Marshall Waters whose wine bar at the Queen Victoria Market is all about reusing and refilling. 

The Collins Street Precinct looks to a brighter future

After numerous government-imposed lockdowns and ongoing restrictions, the Collins Street Precinct looks ahead to a brighter future and continues to actively plan for the year ahead.  

Bourke St at the turn of the 20th century

This sweeping view up Bourke St was taken from the General Post Office (GPO) Tower around the turn of the 20th century and is one of the many images that capture the changing face of the CBD in the Royal Historical Society’s collection. The photographer, Henry Cooper, is looking out from one of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings towards the south-east corner of the city. 

From lab to live – smart signals on the Metro Tunnel Project

Revolutionary signalling and technology upgrades being rolled out on the Metro Tunnel Project have already recorded tens of thousands of hours’ work by hundreds of people.

Housing equality, a better future for all Australians

Welcome to the last article of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor. 

New interactive historical museum opened in the CBD

Located between Lonsdale St and Jones Lane, the site of rich historical and archaeological significance has been brought back to life for Melburnians to see at Wesley Place. 

Safe place for rough sleepers

A $20 million plan to convert an old industrial CBD building into an emergency housing shelter will provide much-needed support for rough sleepers. 

A “blatant disregard for our wellbeing”; Construction continues to impact CBD locals

Stories continue to emerge of struggling CBD residents living next to large-scale construction. Each tale raises the question of whether local government is doing enough to protect the people they say matter most. 

Lure of cheap CBD parking sends “mixed messages”

Cheap parking deals to entice motorists back into central Melbourne were sending “mixed messages” according to one City of Melbourne councillor.

Keeping up a classy image

Collins Place has just turned 40 and celebrations have included a survey of tenants with the aim of discovering legend retailers.