Business

“Shackles” released as work-from-home, mask rules scrapped

February 24th, 2022 - David Schout

The removal of two key COVID restrictions represents a releasing of the “shackles” for CBD workers and traders, according to Lord Mayor Sally Capp.

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The awards keep rolling for CBD pioneer

February 24th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

The CBD’s eminent boutique property expert, Gina Donazzan, has again been hailed as Melbourne’s Agent of the Year by independent real estate reviewing organisation, RateMyAgent.

A dining experience fit for a DAME

February 24th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

Dame. A title given to a woman as a special honour because of the work she has done.

Melbourne Money 3.0

February 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The “Melbourne Money” program will return to the city and encourage diners back to the CBD’s cafes, bars and restaurants after an additional $10 million round was recently announced by the state government.

Former owners of famous cake shop bitter over exit, claiming they were “set-up” and “will not be silenced”

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The former husband-and-wife operators of the much-loved Hopetoun Tea Rooms have broken their silence, claiming their exit from the Block Arcade was a “sham” despite a tribunal ruling otherwise.

“Victoria” set to enliven Federation Square

January 27th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

After years of deliberating on how to transform Federation Square, a new proposal for the Yarra Building has been accepted with the structure to be home to restaurant Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters.

Businesses driven to wall as Omicron chaos fuels staff shortages and hesitant customers

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The fast-spreading Omicron wave is causing headaches for hospitality owners in the CBD with some labelling the crisis as “bad as lockdown”.

Meet “HER”

January 27th, 2022 - Sean Car

An entire CBD building dedicated to some of Melbourne’s greatest loves – dining, immersive art and a vinyl soundtrack – will soon open to the public at 270 Lonsdale St on February 2.

Celebrating the Year of the Tiger in Melbourne Chinatown

January 27th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

The Year of the Tiger is upon us, and to celebrate, Melbourne Chinatown and the Melbourne Dai Loong Association (MDLA), are kicking the Chinese New Year off with a bang.