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State government scraps plans for safe injecting room in CBD

April 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The state government has rejected a proposal for a supervised injecting room in the CBD, instead announcing plans for a new community health hub in Flinders St.

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Could the Metro Tunnel help Melbourne rediscover its mojo?

April 24th, 2024 - Sean Car

Since Melbourne earned the unwanted moniker of the world’s most locked-down city during the COVID pandemic, the mission to “bring the buzz back” to the CBD continues. But could the new Metro Tunnel be opening at the perfect time?

A milestone for the mysterious

April 24th, 2024 - Jack Hayes

Ask any Melburnian what makes their city famous, and inevitably, laneways, art and culture will dominate their responses.

Council endorses office tower at Flinders Lane despite querying car park demolition

April 24th, 2024 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has given its approval of a 28-storey high-rise at the western end of Flinders Lane, but not without interrogating the developer’s decision to demolish an existing multi-level carpark at the site.

Residents unhappy about “unsightly” palm trees proposed for Exhibition St

April 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

CBD locals have expressed concern about a palm tree variety that has been chosen for planting along Exhibition St within the theatre precinct, saying it was inappropriate and out of place for the area.

Council extends MPavilion 10 until 2025

April 24th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously supported extending MPavilion 10’s life in Queen Victoria Gardens until June 2025 following a request from the Naomi Milgrom Foundation (NMF).

Historic Hopetoun Tea Rooms relaunch is a sweet success

April 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

The iconic Hopetoun Tea Rooms, renowned for its enchanting cake displays, is captivating Melburnians once again at its new CBD home.

New trader shed takes shape at Queen Vic Market

April 24th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Work is under way to construct a new trader shed at the Queen Victoria Market, which will replace the current meat and seafood delivery dock built in the 1980s.

Iconic celebrity prints on display at City Gallery

April 24th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

A new City of Melbourne exhibition will take Melburnians on a nostalgic trip through the city’s past as iconic celebrity handprints, once proudly displayed at the entrance of McEwans Hardware Store, make their triumphant return to the heart of Melbourne.