Latest articles by Jon Fleetwood
Is Justin Hemmes’s vision for a Little Collins St car park right for Melbourne?
Amid Sydney residents' current fight against hospitality giant Merivale’s plans to build an entertainment precinct similar to what Merivale proposes for Melbourne, questions remain over the City of Melbourne’s sale of its now former Little Collins St car park.
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New activity centres raise questions over government’s approach to housing crisis
As part of the state government’s new development strategy for Victoria, there are plans to unlock more potential home sites by establishing two new activity centres in inner Melbourne. However experts are calling for the government to rethink its deregulatory approach.
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Melbourne’s first Shangri-La expected to open its doors in 2026
The long-awaited opening of Shangri-La in the CBD is one step closer, with the site’s developer, S P Setia, planning for the hotel to be fitted out and operational by 2026.
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New data reveals that Melbourne’s CBD is Victoria’s largest tourist hotspot
A new report has found that Melbourne’s shopping and fashion culture is a top priority for tourists visiting Victoria.
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Council’s security guard trial hits the ground running
Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s security crackdown is in full swing, with two security guards patrolling the city’s streets to help tackle crime.
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Melbourne rooftop goes green
A secret green rooftop garden is now blooming above Melbourne’s CBD, transforming the skyline with vibrant flowers and native grasses.
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City of Melbourne’s interactive partnership with South Korea returns
The City of Melbourne has partnered with South Korean not-for-profit organisation Jeonju Cultural Foundation to deliver an interactive cross-cultural experience at ArtPlay.
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Private landholders limiting the City of Melbourne’s graffiti crackdown
Residents are concerned that Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s quest against graffiti has been curtailed by private landowners.
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Residents call for the government to learn from mistakes made in the CBD
The Victorian Government is set to release a draft of its Plan for Victoria in the coming months, with CBD residents pushing for the new plan to better account for residents and businesses throughout the planning process.
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Melbourne federal election preview: can anyone unseat Adam Bandt?
Despite two celebrity candidates in the running and recent local voting trends favouring the Liberal Party, the leader of the Greens Adam Bandt is confident he will retain his stronghold on the seat of Melbourne in the upcoming federal election.
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City of Melbourne project update
As we pass the halfway point of the financial year, CBD News revisits the City of Melbourne’s annual budget to track the progress of major projects shaping the CBD community.
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City of Melbourne’s security push to improve safety
The City of Melbourne is set to commence a trial that will see security guards contracted to address “complex” on-street issues.
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Melbourne celebrates Year of the Snake
Melburnians took to the streets in February to celebrate the annual Chinese Lunar New Year festival in the Chinatown precinct.
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Council expands business support service
The City of Melbourne’s increased investment in its Business Concierge program has yielded strong results, with the number of businesses within the municipality doubling over the past year.
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“Opportunity to reset”: Council to stage a 2050 summit for Melbourne
As the curtains drew to a close at Town Hall during the final meeting of 2024, the City of Melbourne endorsed the creation and delivery of a summit that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Melbourne.
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“Deepest pockets win”: what does electoral reform for the City of Melbourne look like?
With donations revealed and the city’s new Lord Mayor Nick Reece inaugurated, the electoral dust has just about settled on the new council term for the City of Melbourne.
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State government says its “Addiction Action Plan” on track for the CBD
Key initiatives of the Victorian Government’s Statewide Action Plan to combat drug addiction are under way, with a suite of outreach programs already rolled out and a new community health service expected to open in 2026.
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Farewell to Queen Victoria Market’s last remaining footy store
Since Market Sports opened its doors in 1990, it cemented itself as Melbourne’s premier AFL merchandise store. However, after its lengthy residency inside the Queen Victoria Market, the beloved store has now shut up shop.
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Tributes flow for Flinders Street Station photo booth owner
The owner of the iconic Flinders Street Station photo booth, Alan Adler, passed away last month at the age of 92.
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Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s eye-watering campaign donations revealed
Newly elected Lord Mayor Nick Reece received just shy of $1 million in donations towards his 2024 bid for the City of Melbourne in what is the largest amount of money generated for an election campaign in the city’s history.
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