Moomba returns to Melbourne
The Moomba festival will return to Melbourne for its 70th year from March 7 to 11.
Australia’s largest photography festival back in town
CBRE to move to Town Hall Place
Business
Extended trading hours set to revitalise CBD retail sector
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.
Read MoreSurviving the cost-of-living crisis
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.
Read MoreThe best fresh-cooked mussels in town
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).
Read MoreCopper doctor Brian James brings life back to historic building
Bringing back the original beauty to the frontages of old buildings is a labour of love for copper specialist Brian James.
Read MoreAn iconic Melbourne painting you’ve never heard of
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?
Read MoreCopper doctor Brian James brings life back to historic building
Columns
The secret lives of worms
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.
Local News
More police on the beat: traders call for action at Elizabeth St trouble spot
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.
Read MoreRough 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”.
Read MorePolice urge traders to be “part of solution” at problem CBD location
Victoria Police wants to work closely with Elizabeth St South businesses to clean up a “perpetual” trouble spot.
Read MoreCrowds flock to Melbourne’s Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
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.
Read MoreCheers to Melbourne’s 2024 Food and Wine Festival
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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