Planning

Waterside Hotel could be transformed into “garden oasis” under new plan

February 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The CBD’s historic Waterside Hotel could undergo a major revamp and be extended by four floors with plant-covered balconies under a $27.2 million plan.

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New “Snapshot” data to help city traders grow, as weekend activity climbs

February 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A new activity guide with the latest data on where people spend their time and money in the CBD is set to help traders grow their businesses.

Nu-muralism

February 22nd, 2023 - Adrian Doyle

Melbourne has long had a thriving street art and urban scene, and murals are becoming an ever-increasing part of this culture.

Don’t miss the final weeks of the Summer Night Market

February 22nd, 2023 - Jack Hayes

The sun is about to set on Melbourne’s favourite mid-week foodie feast, with the final weeks of the Summer Night Market drawing closer.

CBD bookseller on short list

February 21st, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

Sally Olds’ debut book of essays, People Who Lunch was short-listed for the Premier’s Literary Awards last month.

Legendary writers unite at State Library Victoria this March

February 21st, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

In partnership with Adelaide Writers’ Week, three renowned wordsmiths are coming to State Library Victoria on March 7 for An Evening with the Playwrights.

City of Melbourne prepares to welcome international students back

February 21st, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The City of Melbourne is preparing a multitude of activities to help ease the transition for international students ahead of O’Week, with this year marking a 33 per cent increase on student numbers seen last year.

ZED SIX thrill crowds on NYE

February 2nd, 2023 - Chris Mineral

The real musical fireworks were happening New Year’s Eve 2022 at Melbourne's Treasury Gardens, on Wurundjeri Country. Celebrating NYE with style and panache was the ZED SIX jazz hip hop musical crew, with extra special guests, keyboardist Adam Rudegair and the phenomenal guitarist Kellindo (Janelle Monae's band).