Politics

“An enormous safety problem”: CBD locals meet with council CEO

March 23rd, 2022 - Sean Car

In an open address to Residents 3000 last month, the City of Melbourne’s CEO Justin Hanney threw the challenge to locals to “come up with great ideas and initiatives” for the city, as he dealt with a number of contentious issues affecting the CBD.

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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.

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.