Rough sleepers “tip of the iceberg” in homelessness crisis

Rough sleepers “tip of the iceberg” in homelessness crisis

The City of Melbourne has launched a new homelessness strategy to address the city’s “housing and homelessness crisis”.

Business

Extended trading hours set to revitalise CBD retail sector

Extended trading hours set to revitalise CBD retail sector

March 15th, 2024 - Gemma Grant

Twilight trading could soon become the new norm in the CBD, with the City of Melbourne officially supporting a push to extend opening hours after 5pm. 

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Surviving the cost-of-living crisis

Surviving the cost-of-living crisis

February 29th, 2024 - Michael Sauer

As we enter the third year of high inflation, there are early signs that the worst could be over for many people that are struggling financially.

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The best fresh-cooked mussels in town

The best fresh-cooked mussels in town

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

If you’re looking for a fresh and delicious seafood treat, you might want to check out The Mussel Pot at the iconic Queen Victoria Market (QVM).

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Copper doctor Brian James brings life back to historic building

Copper doctor Brian James brings life back to historic building

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Bringing back the original beauty to the frontages of old buildings is a labour of love for copper specialist Brian James.

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An iconic Melbourne painting you’ve never heard of

An iconic Melbourne painting you’ve never heard of

February 20th, 2024 - Jack Hayes

If you found out about a little secret, one that has been hiding in plain sight for more than 100 years, completely unobstructed to view and meticulously maintained, can you truly call it a secret?

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Twilight trading in Melbourne

Extended trading hours set to revitalise CBD retail sector

March 15th, 2024 - Gemma Grant
Michael Sauer Source Wealth

Surviving the cost-of-living crisis

February 29th, 2024 - Michael Sauer
The Mussel Pot at Queen Victoria Market

The best fresh-cooked mussels in town

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees
The Copper Doctor Melbourne

Copper doctor Brian James brings life back to historic building

February 20th, 2024 - Brendan Rees
Iconic painting Block Arcade

An iconic Melbourne painting you’ve never heard of

February 20th, 2024 - Jack Hayes

Columns

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The secret lives of worms

February 20th, 2024 - Susan Saunders

Does your building have worms? No, this is not some uncomfortable affliction, it is to do with “saving the planet”. It is all about recycling your building’s day-to-day leftover vegetable matter.

New Year, new hope?

New Year, new hope?

January 24th, 2024 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson
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The city most liveable

January 24th, 2024 - Susan Saunders
Live longer, healthier

Live longer, healthier

November 21st, 2023 - Susan Saunders

Local News

More police on the beat: traders call for action at Elizabeth St trouble spot

More police on the beat: traders call for action at Elizabeth St trouble spot

March 1st, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Frustrated traders have made an impassioned plea for police to address concerns of unruly behaviour and the prevalence of rough sleepers at the southern end of Elizabeth St.

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Rough sleepers “tip of the iceberg” in homelessness crisis

Rough sleepers “tip of the iceberg” in homelessness crisis

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne has launched a new homelessness strategy to address the city’s “housing and homelessness crisis”.

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Police urge traders to be “part of solution” at problem CBD location

Police urge traders to be “part of solution” at problem CBD location

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout

Victoria Police wants to work closely with Elizabeth St South businesses to clean up a “perpetual” trouble spot.

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Crowds flock to Melbourne’s Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

Crowds flock to Melbourne’s Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

February 20th, 2024 - Jack Hayes

The Year of the Dragon began in style with excited crowds flocking to the streets of Melbourne’s Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday, February 11.

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Cheers to Melbourne’s 2024 Food and Wine Festival

Cheers to Melbourne’s 2024 Food and Wine Festival

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presented by La Trobe Financial and supported by Visit Victoria will take over the city between March 15 and 24, celebrating Melbourne’s unique eating and drinking culture.

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Police Symposium Elizabeth St

More police on the beat: traders call for action at Elizabeth St trouble spot

March 1st, 2024 - Brendan Rees
City of Melbourne homelessness strategy

Rough sleepers “tip of the iceberg” in homelessness crisis

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout
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Police urge traders to be “part of solution” at problem CBD location

February 20th, 2024 - David Schout
Lunar New Year Melbourne

Crowds flock to Melbourne’s Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

February 20th, 2024 - Jack Hayes
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2024

Cheers to Melbourne’s 2024 Food and Wine Festival

February 20th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins
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