Politics » Council Affairs

CBD budget doubles down on safety, support and a more walkable city

April 29th, 2026 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne’s latest budget makes clear that, for the CBD, safety and street-level confidence remain the council’s central political and civic priority.

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Nicholas Building celebrates its centenary

April 29th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

The heritage-listed Nicholas Building on the corner of Swanston St and Flinders Lane has a long and interesting history. It recently celebrated a big birthday.

Waitress to serve up Broadway charm in the CBD this May

April 29th, 2026 - Sean Car

A fresh slice of Broadway is heading to the CBD next month, with Waitress set to begin its Australian premiere season at Her Majesty’s Theatre from May 1.

Council’s latest “tree-thousand” push

April 29th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

A couple of Melbourne City councillors got their hands in the dirt to help green the CBD recently.

Market trader John Kikidis keeping it in the family

April 29th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

It was love and family that steered John Kikidis to the Hellenic Deli.

Keeping Melbourne’s CBD strong by backing the people who power it

April 29th, 2026 - Sarah Witty

Melbourne’s CBD is often described as the engine room of our city: busy, diverse and always evolving. But what has stood out to me most over the past few months is not just the pace of change, but the people and communities working every day to keep that engine running.

An escapee arrested at the Coffee Tavern

April 29th, 2026 - Ashley Smith

Opened in October 1882 on Bourke St between Swanston and Russell streets, the 90-foot-tall Melbourne Coffee Tavern featured 161 bedrooms and was also home to a sewing machine business owned by Hugo Wertheim.

Melbourne Writers Festival marks 40 years with Visions & Revisions

April 29th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Running from Thursday, May 7 to Monday, May 10, this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival (MWF) features a lineup of more than 150 artists from across Australia and around the world brought together under the theme Visions & Revisions.

Community engagement: a matter long supported by EastEnders

April 29th, 2026 - Dr Stan Capp

At our February meeting we welcomed Dinuki Scharenguivel, the council’s manager of community engagement and impact when we debated several aspects of the proposed City of Melbourne 2026-2030 Community Engagement Policy.