Latest articles by Jon Fleetwood
Nick Reece sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor
In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and was sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor on November 19.
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CBD property market still strong despite challenges
Melbourne CBD’s property market has been performing well over the past year, however the types of properties that are selling reflect a shift in the demographics looking to buy.
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Victoria to introduce the nation’s “toughest” tobacco laws
Vendors will face a new and stricter licensing scheme with greater penalties as the Victorian government seeks to crack down on the illegal tobacco trade.
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The challenges facing vacant office block retrofitting
With high office vacancy rates and Melbourne’s aged population set to nearly double by 2036, adaptive re-use of vacant offices into retirement living could help Melbourne be more supportive of its older residents.
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Concerns over QVM pedestrian crossing
The ongoing closure of traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing near Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has sparked safety and accessibility concerns among market traders and shoppers.
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Concerns over the “security” and “fairness” of the electoral roll
While the electoral roll is considered a valuable dataset to anyone running in a council election, several City of Melbourne candidates are concerned by the current privacy measures and the inequitable nature of the ways the data can be used.
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Is The Drunken Poet Melbourne’s best Irish pub?
A pub without pokies has become somewhat of an oxymoron in today’s day and age, but just outside the Queen Victoria Market stands an anomaly – The Drunken Poet.
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Council frees up car spaces for QVM amid federal heritage review
While the construction of Lendlease’s Gurrowa Place remains on hold pending the outcome of a federal heritage review, the City of Melbourne will free up more car spaces at Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
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Franklin St transformation final design revealed
The designs for the Franklin St transformation have been given the tick of approval by the City of Melbourne and are expected to make the city streetscape the “envy” of people outside the precinct.
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“Left in the dark”: council not included in housing target discussion
With the state government’s final housing target announcement looming, the City of Melbourne has called for greater transparency and a collaborative approach to be adopted to help set an achievable target.
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Council calls for a “strategic reset” in City North
The Melbourne Innovation District in City North is touted to become one of the city’s most exciting precincts, but to reach its “maximum potential” the City of Melbourne has agreed that a strategic planning reset is required.
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Team Kouta’s plan to “change the game” for Melbourne
Former Carlton premiership player Anthony Koutoufides has ditched the Sherrin for a suit and tie and is running for Lord Mayor this October.
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Council calls for a “civic celebration” for Olympians
Lord Mayor Nick Reece has led calls for the city to host a public welcome home event for Melbourne’s Olympians and Paralympians, however the state government has yet to confirm its support.
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The City of Melbourne endorses plan to tackle homelessness
The City of Melbourne has endorsed a strategy that strives to prevent and end homelessness in Melbourne.
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A medical service for people experiencing homelessness is coming to Melbourne
A new medical service that provides free healthcare to people experiencing homelessness will be established in the CBD in September.
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City of Melbourne unveils next urban forest plan for the CBD
The City of Melbourne is seeking community feedback on new draft “urban forest” precinct plans for the central city.
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Councillors scrap controversial civic reception for Julian Assange
A proposal for a civic reception at Melbourne Town Hall to celebrate the release of WikiLeaks founder and former Carlton resident Julian Assange has been quashed.
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Trader finds way to grow business against all odds
Opening his doors amid the pandemic and in an industry that is in deline, Mr Cuff is the bespoke Melbourne tailor who has found a way to adapt to whatever challenges the world throws his way.
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Eggs-aplenty at Eggporium
The local egg trade has been in a shambles since Australia’s avian influenza outbreak, but business has gone through the roof for Eggporium in Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
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Council to put Little Collins St carpark on the market
The City of Melbourne will sell a CBD carpark to help alleviate future “strain” on its projected ability to provide new community facilities.
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