Planning
Invicta House revival a shining example of CBD retrofitting success
A century-old building on the corner of Flinders Lane and Swanston St has been given a new lease on life, in a striking example of the kind of adaptive reuse both state and local governments are increasingly pushing for in Melbourne’s post-pandemic city.
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City of Melbourne’s draft budget raises more questions than confidence
The City of Melbourne’s draft 2025–26 budget paints a picture of cautious optimism underpinned by fiscal discipline, but behind the headlines of surpluses and cost-of-living relief lies some mixed messaging.
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“Carry this vision forward”: City of Melbourne still has faith in Greenline
Despite Greenline’s funding being cut and further delivery of the ambitious project on hold, the City of Melbourne remains hopeful that the project will be delivered.
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Meet Melbourne’s new federal member Sarah Witty
Dethroning the Greens leader, Adam Bandt, seemed an unlikely feat to many, but Labor’s Sarah Witty defied the pundits and delivered one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 federal election.
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State government shortfall paves the way for the Reece Police
In a bid to reduce crime, the City of Melbourne has increased its public safety budget, despite disquiet among councillors concerned that they have been left to pick up the pieces of an underfunded police force.
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Australia’s first Hello Kitty café opens at Melbourne Central
In the coffee capital of Australia, finding a niche in the cafe business is easier said than done. However, the newly-opened Hello Kitty Cafe is a bold addition to Melbourne’s culinary scene, blending Japanese pop culture and art with food to deliver a whimsical dining experience.
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The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Sandeep Pandit
Sandeep Pandit isn’t just a name known from MasterChef Australia – he’s a powerful voice of resilience, authenticity, and deep-rooted culinary heritage. From surviving conflict in Kashmir to becoming a proud entrepreneur in Australia, Sandeep’s journey is a testament to grit, cultural pride, and the healing power of food.
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Market Street Park: a thoughtful fusion of history and contemporary design
The Market Street Park project was the first new public park in Melbourne’s CBD in more than 30 years when it was completed in 2021, and it offers more than just expansive lawns and wide bluestone paths.
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Preserving a legacy: QVWC launches appeal to support historic building
The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) has launched its Community Appeal Fund, calling on the public to help raise $20,000 by June 30, 2025.
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Craft Victoria presents two exhibitions exploring the beauty and potential of discarded materials
Craft Victoria is currently showcasing two thought-provoking exhibitions that reimagine the life cycle of materials through the lens of contemporary design.
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Smoke and mirrors cloud the cladding issue
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