Latest articles by David Schout
Support from the ground up
Poor quality footwear, exposure to the elements and substandard living conditions can have a ravaging impact on the feet of those experiencing homelessness, but a CBD street podiatry program seeks to address these concerns, and a recent study has shown its positive impact runs even deeper.
Read More
Local anger at pub’s rooftop plans, but council largely powerless in dispute
A Russell St pub’s plans to expand service onto its rooftop has been met with anger from a resident-heavy pocket of the CBD.
Read More
Police nab unsafe scooter riders in the CBD
Police have cracked down on unsafe electric scooter use within the CBD after a new hire scheme began in February.
Read More
“Shackles” released as work-from-home, mask rules scrapped
The removal of two key COVID restrictions represents a releasing of the “shackles” for CBD workers and traders, according to Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
Read More
King St development keeps pub, upgrades “hidden square”
A new 23-level office development on King St will keep and upgrade an existing pub and upgrade a “hidden” pocket park in a small CBD laneway, as part of the works.
Read More
Residents express concern as more bike lanes imminent
CBD residents have expressed safety and congestion concerns as the City of Melbourne pushes ahead with creating more cycling lanes throughout the Hoddle Grid.
Read More
Late-night pub bid rejected
A bid to extend the opening hours of a proposed Bourke St hotel from 1am to 3am has been rejected by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Read More
“They are missing, we miss them”: Plan to bolster city’s student reputation
More than a third of the CBD’s student population have left the city since the onset of COVID-19, and a plan has emerged to arrest the slide.
Read More
Yarra Pools left disappointed by council’s rejection in Greenline
Final plans for a four-kilometre green trail from Birrarung Marr to the Bolte Bridge have been released, but the City of Melbourne has opted to not progress with a swimmable pool along the Yarra River.
Read More
E-scooters to launch on February 1
Hundreds of electric scooters will be available to hire across the CBD and nearby surrounds from February 1 as the City of Melbourne confirmed details of a long-awaited hire scheme.
Read More
Huge height increase for office tower next to Melbourne Club
A proposed office tower at the “best business address in the country” is set to be almost 60 metres taller after new plans were endorsed by the City of Melbourne.
Read More
Push for pre-Christmas e-scooter launch
Electric share scooters could soon be available to ride on CBD streets, with the City of Melbourne aiming to launch a 12-month trial of the micro-mobility option before Christmas.
Read More
“You’re never, ever going to get bored”; Greens councillor
Elected in 2012 at the age of just 27, Greens councillor Rohan Leppert is a Town Hall veteran of sorts. But he admits that in his third term, the role is harder than ever.
Read More
Calls to cut Lonsdale St bus emissions
Replacing harmful diesel buses that run along Lonsdale St with electric alternatives would be a “significant step” to reducing CBD air pollution, according to the City of Melbourne.
Read More
Injecting room report delayed
A key report that could determine the future of a proposed second injecting room near the Queen Victoria Market has been delayed.
Read More
Leadership roles assigned as council revamps meetings
Key portfolios for the next four years have been assigned to recently-elected City of Melbourne councillors, who have endorsed a new way to conduct meetings.
Read More
Collins St falcons set to fly
Melbourne’s much-loved peregrine falcons at 367 Collins St have seen their chicks hatch successfully again this spring and online viewers are eagerly (and nervously) awaiting their first attempt to fly.
Read More
Almost 30 years on, can residents again lead CBD recovery?
In the early 1990s, a recession-hit Melbourne looked to new residents as a vital part of central city revitalisation. Nearly three decades on, could this be the blueprint for success again?
Read More
Government, council remain tight-lipped on injecting room site
The state government and City of Melbourne remain tight-lipped about the location of a new safe injecting room in the city.
Read More
Plans revised for huge Bourke St bar
Plans to turn one of the CBD’s oldest buildings into a stylish late-night venue have been revised following concerns from Victoria Police, the City of Melbourne and nearby residents.
Read MoreBuy our Journalists a coffee
Support our dedicated journalists with a donation to help us continue delivering high-quality, reliable news
