Planning » Economy

CBD continues post-pandemic bounce back

April 28th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

CBD businesses continue to bounce back from pandemic era difficulties as retail vacancies decrease to 6.1 per cent according to the latest Walk the CBD report released by Fitzroys.

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Labor just cannot be trusted

April 26th, 2025 - Evan Mulholland

Over the past few weeks, Victorians have learned a great deal about just how dishonest and incompetent this 10-year-old Labor Government has become.

Melbourne business founder steps forward amid growing push for women-led startups

April 24th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

Evangeline Tee is among a new generation of female founders stepping into leadership roles in Victoria’s startup landscape as she prepares to launch a new ethical spice brand of her own.

Temple Court celebrates 100 years

April 23rd, 2025 - Sean Car

Lord Mayor Nick Reece joined Temple Court residents for a special celebration on March 27 to mark the centenary of their building.

Melbourne’s “Curry Queen” is facing her greatest challenge yet

April 23rd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Elchi, nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD at 72 Flinders St, offers a sophisticated and contemporary take on Indian cuisine.

Brad Battin doesn’t fit the mould of a typical politician – and he’s fine with that

April 23rd, 2025 - Sean Car

Dubbed the “bogan from Berwick”, Victorian opposition leader Brad Battin embraces his background as a former police officer, footy player and coach, and someone who still genuinely road-tests policy ideas at the pub.

Councillor Profile

For the locals: Independent councillor Andrew Rowse charts a new path to Town Hall

April 23rd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Andrew Rowse has entered the City of Melbourne with a clear mandate for change – and a determination to do things differently.

Collins Street Precinct enthusiastic about proposed innovation district model

April 23rd, 2025 - Sean Car

The Collins Street Precinct group says it “strongly supports” the City of Melbourne’s move to explore establishing the city’s first “Business Innovation Districts” (BID) following an independent review of the council’s Business Precinct Program (BPP).