Planning

How liveable is Melbourne really? Three-year study lifts lid

November 21st, 2023 - David Schout

An event at the State Library of Victoria has showcased insights from a three-year, cross-sector study into the city’s current state and future potential.

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Pulling the veil of an iconic fashion doyenne

November 21st, 2023 - Jack Hayes

“I never wanted to be a window on a street.”

New-look food hall opens at Queen Victoria Market

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A newly revamped Queen’s Food Hall at the iconic Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has officially opened its doors, promising to bring a “fresh vibe” to the historic marketplace.

Spike in heroin deaths but CBD injecting room still in limbo

November 21st, 2023 - David Schout

The new mental health minister has conceded there is “significant drug harm going on in the CBD” but the government had to consider “amenity for both residents and business owners”.

Traffic “mayhem” at Queen Vic Market causes angst as council seeks extension to permit

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Road traffic woes stemming from renewal works to Queen Victoria Market may drag out further after the City of Melbourne requested to extend a five-year Heritage Victoria permit for various projects.

Works begin on 50 new apartments for rough sleepers

November 21st, 2023 - David Schout

The renewal of a vacant Little Bourke St building as part of the “Make Room” project has begun.

City Library set for makeover, with new spaces for the whole community

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The CBD’s much-loved City Library is set to undergo a major revamp, creating a more inviting and modern space.

Lord Mayor off to Dubai for climate change conference

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Lord Mayor Sally Capp is set to jet off to Dubai to meet with companies that can “progress commercial opportunities” in support of climate resilience back home.

A state of colonial confusion

November 21st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A new thought-provoking and powerful art exhibition recently launched at Town Hall’s City Gallery invites visitors to confront the complexities and legacies of Australia’s colonial past.