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CBD shop vacancies fall again as Walk the CBD points to stronger city recovery
Melbourne’s CBD retail vacancy rate has fallen for a fourth consecutive year, with Fitzroys’ latest Walk the CBD report showing the city’s shopfront recovery continuing to gather pace.
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Record December caps strong rebound in Melbourne’s CBD economy
Melbourne’s CBD economy ended 2025 on a high, with December recording the biggest spending month ever captured in the City of Melbourne’s economic data, according to the council’s latest Economy Snapshot.
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Queen Victoria Market records strongest visitation in years despite renewal works
Queen Victoria Market has recorded its strongest visitation in years, with a new annual report showing the historic precinct continues to draw growing crowds even as major renewal works reshape the site.
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Melbourne CBD retail surges as Lacoste joins wave of flagship openings
Melbourne’s CBD retail market is continuing its strong post-pandemic resurgence, with global fashion brand Lacoste the latest to secure a major flagship store in the heart of the city.
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City of Melbourne pushes back on State’s plan to mandate work-from-home rights
The City of Melbourne has formally come out against the Victorian Government’s plan to legislate a right for employees to work from home two days a week, warning that the move could hurt the city’s fragile post-pandemic recovery.
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Melbourne Boutique Property sees CBD market turn a corner as confidence returns
After a stop–start first half of the year, boutique city specialist Melbourne Boutique Property (MBP) says Melbourne’s CBD apartment market is finishing 2025 on a firmer footing, with investor activity lifting and buyer sentiment improving ahead of the Metro Tunnel opening.
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Safety gains from new tech adoption among Melbourne retailers
Melbourne retailers, much like the rest of Victoria, face challenging times for their businesses. Despite an ongoing industry rebound, many shops are struggling to combat the recent rise in theft and safety threats throughout the CBD and beyond.
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CBD continues post-pandemic bounce back
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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New data reveals that Melbourne’s CBD is Victoria’s largest tourist hotspot
A new report has found that Melbourne’s shopping and fashion culture is a top priority for tourists visiting Victoria.
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Melbourne set for $1 billion tourism boost as Chinese group tour scheme returns
Melbourne is set to gain a $1 billion boost in tourism as part of a new initiative designed to promote Chinese tour groups through the Approved Destination Status (ADS) travel program.
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Convenience stores mirror growth
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