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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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Council budget delivers surplus; funding to be “rephased” on major projects
The City of Melbourne has announced a draft budget of $781 million, delivering a “modest surplus” of $101,000 after “difficult decisions” were made to “rephase funding” on major projects.
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Could the Metro Tunnel help Melbourne rediscover its mojo?
Since Melbourne earned the unwanted moniker of the world’s most locked-down city during the COVID pandemic, the mission to “bring the buzz back” to the CBD continues. But could the new Metro Tunnel be opening at the perfect time?
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Superannuation on paid parental leave – a win for all
From July 1, 2025, superannuation will now be paid on top of government-funded paid parental leave.
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More funding for CBD revitalisation
The Victorian Government has announced a further $50.4 million has been provided to the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund – a partnership between the government and the City of Melbourne.
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Convenience stores mirror growth
The burgeoning number of convenience stores in the CBD is a visible indication of the city’s massive residential population growth.
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Superannuation on paid parental leave – a win for all
Council budget delivers surplus; funding to be “rephased” on major projects
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