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From Melbourne pantry to national shelves: Aunty Jenny spices up independent grocers

February 25th, 2026 - CBD News

Just four months after officially launching in Melbourne’s CBD, homegrown spice brand Aunty Jenny is heading national.

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Councillors approve amended Flinders St tower despite heritage concerns

February 25th, 2026 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has unanimously approved an amended permit for a new office tower at 376–388 Flinders St, backing a $59 million proposal that will integrate a significant heritage substation while enforcing stricter setback conditions to protect its prominence.

Chrissy Amphlett’s rock and rage return to Melbourne stage

February 25th, 2026 - Sean Car

One of Australia’s most electrifying music stories is set to roar back to Melbourne next month, with Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett playing a strictly limited season at the Comedy Theatre from March 19 to 22

Behind the Lines returns to Old Treasury Building with sharp focus on political year

February 25th, 2026 - CBD News

One of Australia’s longest running and most beloved political cartoon exhibitions is returning to Melbourne, with the Old Treasury Building set to host Behind the Lines 2025: Are We Rolling? from March 2 to May 3.

Council backs early years review in push for “fair start” for every Melbourne child

February 25th, 2026 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne will undertake a comprehensive review of its early years services after councillors unanimously backed a notice of motion from Deputy Lord Mayor Roshena Campbell at the February 17 Future Melbourne Committee meeting

Police briefs Melbourne CBD - March 2026

February 25th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Victoria Police are appealing for assistance to help locate a man wanted over a raft of offences.

How love sparked Kadio’s rise at Queen Victoria Market

February 25th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

After arriving in Melbourne from Port Macquarie, Tash Macleod “fell in love with the diversity, the bustle of the city”, and decided to stay.

Hidden Secrets: A historic glow returns to Swanston and Collins

February 25th, 2026 - Sean Car

Amid the rush of trams, shoppers and office workers at the corner of Swanston and Collins streets, a small but significant piece of Melbourne’s past has quietly been brought back to life.

Swamp everlasting crowned Melbourne’s new floral emblem

February 25th, 2026 - Sean Car

Melbourne’s new official floral emblem has been decided, with the swamp everlasting (Xerochrysum palustre) narrowly claiming victory in one of the City of Melbourne’s most popular ever community engagement exercises.