In the coffee capital of Australia, finding a niche in the cafe business is easier said than done. However, the newly-opened Hello Kitty Cafe is a bold addition to Melbourne’s culinary scene, blending ...

The good news? Victoria’s container deposit scheme has taken off – 1.86 billion drink containers returned in under two years, ...

A jewel in the crown – a title once afforded to the world’s most liveable city. Melbourne had broken its own record and was ...

One of Melbourne’s most iconic CBD pubs is set to relaunch this winter with a bold new identity and four-level transformation. Formerly known as The Crafty Squire, the venue at 127 Russell St will ...

A controversial plan to build three high-rise towers and a public square at the southern site of Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has won the backing of Heritage Victoria, drawing the ire of opponents. The ...

In April 2024, Residents 3000’s monthly forum investigated the issue of litter, waste, and recycling in the city. There are still some issues to be addressed. The City of Melbourne (CoM), police and ...

By Meg Hill In the upcoming City of Melbourne election on October 24, a fresh ticket will attempt to place socialists in the council chamber for the first time. The Victorian Socialists (VS) have ...

In the past month, I’ve had the privilege of visiting some of our inner-city public schools – including University High’s city campus, North Melbourne Primary, and Docklands Primary. These schools are ...

The City of Melbourne has welcomed another new face to Town Hall, with Gladys Liu stepping into her role as a newly-elected councillor. A former federal MP, as well as a businesswoman and speech ...

In the heart of the CBD, a new hospitality venue has quickly earned the title of a true “hidden gem”. Opened just two months ago, Mill Place Merchants has brought a classic speakeasy charm to its ...

Although a master of her craft, Ms Greeno only started stringing in her fifties. In her earlier years as an artist, Ms Greeno told CBD News that “I wasn’t ready to share the information at the time, ...

Traders in Chinatown are hoping to breathe new life into the historic precinct after citing concerns of increases in rough sleepers and graffiti, and an overall outdated appearance of the area.