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Curing people’s palates one product at a time

From standing on his tippy toes trying to see over the counter as a child, to full-time owner as an adult, it is clear to see just how special Big Vic Deli is to Konstandinos Kardaras.

Layers of Blak exhibition returns for a second year

Eleven Victorian First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers have been chosen for their unique talents and ideas to present their stories through exquisite contemporary jewellery.

Rental providers beware!

Celebrating more than two decades of property management success in the CBD

A lot has happened in the CBD since the turn of the millennium.

New board appointed to make Melbourne “the destination of choice”

The City of Melbourne has announced the establishment of an Invest Melbourne board, complete with eight industry leaders and experts from a multitude of sectors.

CBD alley to disappear after council sells to developer

A small laneway in the CBD will disappear after the City of Melbourne sold it to developer Hickory Group to make way for a 21-storey office tower.

More than 120 CBD buildings and sites win heritage protection in “monumental” planning change

More than 100 historic buildings in the CBD are set to be given permanent heritage protection in one of the biggest reviews conducted in Victoria in more than two decades.

Analysts endorse $300 million Greenline project and predict triple return on investment

A $300 million green trail along the north bank of the Yarra River will more than pay for itself according to economic analysts, in a tick of approval for Lord Mayor Sally Capp’s legacy project.

Is Melbourne ready to return to the office?

Victoria’s tourism minister says he would like to see more office workers return to their desks but conceded he didn’t expect his staff or others to be back five days a week.