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CBD buses named to go electric by end of 2022

March 23rd, 2022 - David Schout

In the coming months select buses along seven CBD routes will no longer emit dangerous fumes, as the state government confirmed details of their zero and low-emission buses rollout.

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QVM traders’ fury after being forced to move for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

March 23rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Queen Victoria Market stallholders have told of their frustration after being forced to give up their spaces to make way for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, which market management maintains is vital for reigniting Melbourne.

Bar hours automatically extend after liquor licence reforms

March 23rd, 2022 - David Schout

City bars, restaurants and cafes can automatically extend their trading hours from 11pm to 1am after the state government sought to streamline processes for ailing hospitality businesses.

International students welcomed back with a “foodie tour” of QVM

March 23rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

After nearly two years of Australia’s borders being shut, overseas students are steadily returning to the CBD.

First Nations writers are hot

March 23rd, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Competition was stiff when Kimmy Lovegrove took to the stage at the Comedy Republic on Bourke St on one Saturday night in March.

Support from the ground up

March 23rd, 2022 - David Schout

Poor quality footwear, exposure to the elements and substandard living conditions can have a ravaging impact on the feet of those experiencing homelessness, but a CBD street podiatry program seeks to address these concerns, and a recent study has shown its positive impact runs even deeper.

A library with an artistic flair

March 23rd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Following a series of pop-up libraries opening in and around the city, Little Collins Street’s Express Book Bar is cementing itself as a place to creatively escape from the hustle and grind.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival: “The best of the best at their best”

March 23rd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Melbourne International Comedy Festival is gearing up for a return to stages throughout the CBD, and three performers in particular are ready to shock and surprise audiences with their choice of content.

Kids activities hopping into QVM in time for Easter

March 23rd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

As April approaches and summer-centric events wrap up for the year, Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is turning its attention to families and children over the Easter school holidays.