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A new chapter unfolds for Mary Martin Bookshop at QVM

A new chapter unfolds for Mary Martin Bookshop at QVM

September 20th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

After quitting her job as a professor of medical research, Jaye Chin-Dusting “couldn’t resist” taking over the former City of Melbourne Visitor Hub at Queen Victoria Market (QVM) to expand the Mary Martin Bookshop.

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The latest addition to QVM’s Purpose Precinct champions all things sustainability

August 23rd, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Having already been a leading social enterprise in the sustainable economy for more than two decades, the latest addition to Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) Purpose Precinct is changing the game when it comes to repurposed goods.

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Keeping customers’ style on point for 14 years

July 26th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Iris Zhang has been an integral part of Queen Victoria Market for many years, and it was the reason why, when she decided to open her own fashion store, there was no other location more suited to her dream. 

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The ripe way to champion artisanal Australian cheese

June 21st, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Ripe Cheese at Queen Victoria Market is not your average cheese stall; instead it is a shop designed for the purpose of connecting shoppers with Australian cheesemakers. 

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Kenangan: A love letter to home

May 24th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Kenangan is a family passion project, formed from a vision to bring Indonesian flavours to Australia during a time when its owners were unable to visit home.

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How one customer’s fondness for organics made Garden Organics what it is today

April 26th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Before the crack of dawn, at precisely 3.15am, Karen Birthisel and Fahna Ammett are awake and hunting down the best produce at their regular wholesale market for their Garden Organics stall at Queen Victoria Market (QVM).

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The e-fish-ent fishmonger of Queen Victoria Market

March 22nd, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

George the Fishmonger at Queen Victoria Market is scaling things up this Easter with a wide selection of fresh Australian products to ensure every table is overflowing like a Christmas feast.

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Spreading the love through healthy products

February 22nd, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

As a highly qualified pastry chef, who trained at one of France’s most prestigious institutes, Bertrand Richardot spent years perfecting flour and butter-laden products with generous amounts of sugar.

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Glimpse into history with Retro Mamma

January 25th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Tucked away in one of the larger containers on String Bean Alley in Queen Victoria Market is Mary Jones and her renowned speciality store Retro Mamma. 

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Perfectly crafted chocolate shop provides a burst of flavour for QVM’s Munro Build

November 23rd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Eight years ago, Anya Tran and Jason Stockton were casually discussing their dream to one day have their own business and, come July this year, they were opening the doors to their very first city located chocolate shop Only Mine. 

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Move to simplify apartment rules

Move to simplify apartment rules

June 25th, 2020 - Meg Hill
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