Environment

New social enterprise GROW Gardens launches, planting career pathways for First Nations youth

October 29th, 2025 - Sean Car

A new Melbourne-based social enterprise is transforming how the city approaches green space – and social impact – with the official launch of GROW Gardens, a First Nations-led horticultural enterprise providing paid employment pathways for young Aboriginal Victorians.

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RESET: A free festival for greener living

August 27th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

With spring now upon us, Federation Square is hosting a festival all about sustainability, creativity and environmental care as audiences are invited to take a breath and RESET.

Circular economy hub gives new life to food waste at Queen Victoria Market

August 27th, 2025 - Sean Car

The Queen Victoria Market has long been Melbourne’s beating heart for fresh food and produce. Now, it is also home to a bold new experiment in sustainability, with the launch of the city’s latest Circular Economy Precinct.

Local chef leads the charge against food waste

June 25th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

From the early days of working in fine dining kitchens to his collaborations with Jamie Oliver, Melbourne chef Tobie Puttock has lived many culinary lives.

Council celebrates milestone with 3000th tree planted on Batman Avenue

June 25th, 2025 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has hit a major milestone in its mission to green the city, planting its 3000th tree for the financial year – and it’s not stopping there.

Councillors divided on parking as urban forest plans approved

March 26th, 2025 - Sean Car

Plans for increased greening and tree canopy in four inner-city suburbs have been adopted by the City of Melbourne despite some councillors opposing them due to concerns surrounding the potential loss of car parking.

Melbourne rooftop goes green

March 7th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

A secret green rooftop garden is now blooming above Melbourne’s CBD, transforming the skyline with vibrant flowers and native grasses.

New container deposit scheme machine at Fed Square

February 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

Locals in Melbourne’s CBD now have easier and more convenient access to Victoria’s container deposit scheme (CDS) after the state government installed a reverse vending machine at Federation Square in February.