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Playground for doggies
Off-leash areas, badly-needed in parks within the CBD, could have a dual role.
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Tomato City – delivering fresh produce for 75 years
Queen Victoria Market (QVM) stall Tomato City has been in owner John Pontelandolfo’s family for almost 75 years.
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Cultural competency on the rise
Where the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift online upended many organisations last year, Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) manager of education and visitor experience Rob Hyatt said the trust’s Building Aboriginal Cultural Competency workshops had soared in popularity.
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It’s all about the vibe
Independent operators are the lifeblood of the CBD as they wait and assess which way the economy is going.
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“Watered down” refugee motion highlights council division
The City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne committee has voted for a “watered down” refugee advocacy motion after heated debate over how to best support the 13 refugees still detained at Carlton’s Park Hotel.
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Campaign launched to rethink separated bike lanes
A group of Peel St residents and business owners have come together to oppose the way in which the City of Melbourne’s new separated bike lanes are being implemented in the central city.
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On-street dining extended
The city’s hospitality venues can now operate outdoors until June 30 after City of Melbourne councillors voted unanimously in favour of extending its outdoor program this month.
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Infrastructure strategy nears
The City of Melbourne will soon have its say on a major state government infrastructure strategy outlining a 30-year approach to everything from climate change, affordable housing and the municipality’s urban renewal areas – Arden, Macaulay and Fishermans Bend.
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QVM renewal update
The City of Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market (QVM) Precinct Renewal Program has passed a total project spend of $50 million since its launch in 2013 according to the most recent quarterly report presented to councillors on February 23.
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Councillors endorse new community engagement policy
Locals in the City of Melbourne are expected to have a stronger voice in some council decisions, after councillors endorsed a new Community Engagement Policy in February.
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Melbourne Fashion Week 2025: Come As You Are takes over the city
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