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Working from your apartment in the CBD … feeling lonely and cooped up?

August 23rd, 2023 - Peter Nevile

Finding that working from home is not all it’s cracked up to be? Feeling a little stir-crazy and finding a need for more social interaction?

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The latest addition to QVM’s Purpose Precinct champions all things sustainability

August 23rd, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Having already been a leading social enterprise in the sustainable economy for more than two decades, the latest addition to Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) Purpose Precinct is changing the game when it comes to repurposed goods.

Voice debate requires respect on all sides

August 23rd, 2023 - Linda White

The referendum later this year to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament will be a big moment for our nation.

“Not improving at all”: Slowdown continues on accessible tram upgrades

August 23rd, 2023 - David Schout

Deferred La Trobe Street works are the latest delay to making tram stops accessible for those with restricted mobility.

Short stays “out of control”

August 23rd, 2023 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

The woeful inadequacy of the state’s short-stay legislation remains in the spotlight, with heightened tension in municipalities throughout the state.

“Green shoots” in city’s economy: new openings, traders enhance offerings and hotel bookings up

August 23rd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Building permits for retail and hospitality works have doubled during the past year, while hotel bookings are also on the rise, new data shows, indicating a reinvigorated confidence in the city’s economic recovery.

“Make Room” homelessness housing project a step closer despite objections

August 23rd, 2023 - David Schout

Plans for 50 studio apartments to house rough sleepers in a six-storey Little Bourke St building are progressing.

CBD’s culinary escape hidden at the bottom of a three-level shopping centre

August 23rd, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Among the hustle and bustle of the city lies a safe haven of community and multicultural cuisine that will transport you back in time.

Council lays down models for more laneway greening in the CBD

August 23rd, 2023 - Sean Car

Following the success of pilot greening projects in four CBD laneways since 2017, the City of Melbourne has officially endorsed three models, which it says will help see more laneways go green in our city.