Melbourne’s global health partnership puts local policy in the spotlight
The City of Melbourne’s quiet but increasingly influential role in a global public health network is helping shape some of the most practical policy responses now emerging across the municipality, from smoke-free zones to food relief and a pushback against junk food advertising.
CBD greening projects share in council funding boost
SilkGear brings curated tech retail to Bourke St
Business
Collins St launches Australia-first precinct valet service
Visitors to Collins St will soon be able to hand over their car keys and spend the day in the city under what is being billed as Australia’s first precinct-wide valet parking service.
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There’s happiness in a sharp, handmade blade
Little Collins St business Zan Shin marks its first anniversary in August. The shop’s owner and manager say its Japanese knives and knife-sharpening service can bring customers fun and happiness. Hundreds of five-star reviews suggest they may be right.
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SilkGear brings curated tech retail to Bourke St
A new premium technology retailer opening on Bourke St next month is promising to give Melburnians a hands-on way to discover the next wave of global consumer technology.
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Soup Factory serves winter comfort at QVM
Winter Night Market stall The Soup Factory gets crazy busy on a Wednesday night. Thanks to a pop-up residence in the dairy hall, its unusual offering is currently also on offer to QVM day shoppers.
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AGIBOT showcases robotics future in Melbourne
Some of the world’s latest robotics technology was on show in Melbourne on July 17, as Chinese embodied AI company AGIBOT hosted its Australia and New Zealand Partner Conference at the Ritz-Carlton on Lonsdale St.
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Columns
EastEnders keeps community conversation alive
EastEnders provides a vehicle for residents to come together, share thoughts on areas of common interest and hear from inspirational guest speakers.
Community engagement: a matter long supported by EastEnders
Local News
Farewell CBD News – but not goodbye
After 12 years and 133 editions, CBD News signs off not with a goodbye, but a new beginning, as it consolidates with its sibling Hyperlocal mastheads under a new citywide publication, The Melburnian.
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Knowing more about brain injury
Brain injuries can happen to anyone, and while the Melbourne CBD-based self-advocacy organisation Brain Injury Matters (BIM) faces an uncertain future, it wants to see more public education about this type of trauma.
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Camillo says council delivering on safety and cleaning
Two years into the current council term, City of Melbourne safety and cleaning portfolio lead Cr Rafael Camillo says Town Hall has moved beyond “talking about the problems” and is delivering practical responses to the issues that dominated the 2024 election.
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New Flinders St health hub to open later this year
A new community health hub aimed at supporting some of Melbourne’s most vulnerable people is expected to open on Flinders St later this year, as the state government continues to roll out its response to drug harm in the CBD.
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Chief Commissioner active in CBD arrest
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush took a hands-on role in a CBD arrest on Wednesday, July 15, police said, when he happened to be driving by a man carrying a chisel who was being chased by officers.
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“Flies in the face”: Council rejects Town Hall tower plan
The Torch and QVWC come together for NAIDOC Week exhibition
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