Business

Fruit and veg fury over waste charges at Queen Vic Market

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Fruit and vegetable traders at the Queen Victoria Market are up in arms again over proposed waste charges, despite market management maintaining that the changes simply bring them “into alignment with all other market traders”.

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Churros Spanish Donuts: learning about life’s treats at QVM

January 27th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Family, giving and good vibrations – both percussive and of a spiritual kind – are what motivate Queen Victoria Market (QVM) stallholder Christian Silva.

What Australian startups are prioritising when building their first website

January 18th, 2026 - CBD News

For Australian startups, building that first business website often feels like a make-or-break moment.

Garden State Hotel to add 300-seat rooftop garden above Flinders Lane

January 16th, 2026 - Sean Car

One of Melbourne CBD’s busiest pubs is set to grow upwards, with Garden State Hotel unveiling plans for a new two-level rooftop venue overlooking the city.

How to make your house an all-weather home

December 9th, 2025 - CBD News

Australia’s climate can be famously unpredictable, one moment it’s scorching hot, the next it’s bucketing down with rain, and somewhere in between, there’s a gust of wind strong enough to send your garden chairs flying.

Seven-storey revival breathes new life into CBD’s western gateway

November 27th, 2025 - Sean Car

One of the CBD’s most prominent corners has been given a major boost, with the historic Waterside Hotel reopening after a multi-year transformation into a seven-level dining and drinking destination at Flinders and King streets.

Inner Owners’ Corporation sets a new industry benchmark with major SCA award win

November 26th, 2025 - Sean Car

Inner Owners’ Corporation has long been known among its clients as a quiet achiever: diligent, ethical, transparent and consistently delivering results without shouting about it.

The hidden craftsmanship of Royal Arcade: Inside Evans, Melbourne’s leather repair institution

November 26th, 2025 - Mia Cutugno

Tucked beneath the cast-iron staircase of the Royal Arcade, Evans – Quality Shoe, Handbag & Leather Repairs – is one of the CBD’s quietest but most enduring treasures.

A very QVM Christmas: Two beloved traders keep tradition alive

November 26th, 2025 - Mia Cutugno

As Christmas approaches, Queen Victoria Market is buzzing with colour, energy and the festive traditions that make it one of Melbourne’s most cherished destinations.