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VCAT Approves McDonald's Northcote High Street Restaurant
Data-driven analysis of VCAT's April 2026 approval for McDonald's Northcote High Street restaurant and its market impact.
Melbourne Headlines / September 19, 2026
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Australia Wins 25 Michelin Keys, Melbourne Loses 2
Australia gained 22 new Michelin Keys and three upgrades in the 2026 selection. Melbourne gained two hotels and lost two, finishing the year exactly where it started.
Callum Rhodes / September 19, 2026
Analysis
Australia Jumps to 54 Michelin Key Hotels in 2026
Australia's Michelin Key count rose from 35 to 54 in a year, faster growth than any other major market. Both new Oceania Three Keys went to South Australia and Tasmania.
Harriet Lawson / September 18, 2026
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Parkville Heritage Review Panel Report Released
Parkville Heritage Review updates Melbourne planning with data-driven protections and 19 new places across four precincts.
Priya Nair / September 18, 2026
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Glen Eira Council Launches Tender for Building Renewal Works
Glen Eira City Council announced Tender 2026.4 for Minor Capital Building Renewal Works during its February 24, 2026 meeting, aiming to create a…
Callum Rhodes / September 17, 2026
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CPB Contractors Chosen for Melbourne Airport Rail
The Victorian Government has shortlisted CPB Contractors Pty Ltd with SMEC Australia and FCC Construction with Martinus Rail, Arcadis, and BG&E for the…
Melbourne Headlines / September 16, 2026
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Victoria Passes Better Decisions Made Faster Act
Victoria's Parliament passes the Planning Amendment Better Decisions Made Faster Act to accelerate and improve planning decision processes.
Callum Rhodes / September 15, 2026
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Bowden Corporation Advances Kew Library Redevelopment
The City of Boroondara has announced a new strategy for the Kew Library Redevelopment, emphasizing phased implementation and community engagement, with…
Priya Nair / September 14, 2026
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Darebin City Council Keon Park Station Toilet Motion
Darebin City Council Keon Park Station Toilet Motion: comprehensive data-driven transit facilities updates, in-depth analysis, and insights.
Callum Rhodes / September 13, 2026
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Melbourne Planning Amendment C466melb Now Open for Review
Amendment C466melb has entered the public exhibition phase, with submissions accepted until August 18, 2026, before final consideration by the Future…
Callum Rhodes / September 12, 2026
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Parkville Heritage Amendment C444 Panel Report Released
Parkville Heritage Amendment C444 Panel Report offers a comprehensive data-driven update on findings and implications for Melbourne's future.
Callum Rhodes / September 11, 2026
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Parkville Precinct Redevelopment Secured in Budget
Explore a data-driven analysis of Parkville Precinct Redevelopment, its secured funding, and the detailed timeline in Victoria's 2025-26 Budget.
Callum Rhodes / September 9, 2026
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Burke to Elm Shared User Path Upgrades Under Way
Upgrades to Melbourne's Burke to Elm Shared User Path are advancing with a 2021 timeline, enhancing the Gardiners Creek Trail experience.
Melbourne Headlines / September 7, 2026
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Yarra City Council Awards Collingwood Leisure Centre Tender
Yarra City Council has awarded the tender for the Collingwood Leisure Centre electrification project to Harris HMC Interiors (Vic), marking a…
Harriet Lawson / September 6, 2026
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Harris HMC Interiors Collingwood Tender Secures Centre
Harris HMC Interiors Collingwood Tender confirms a major Collingwood Leisure Centre electrification project, signaling a data-driven shift in urban…
Callum Rhodes / September 5, 2026
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Belgravia Leisure Wins Merri-Bek Council Aquatics Contract
Belgravia Leisure secures the Merri-Bek Council aquatics contract post-2025 tender, detailing future steps for managing six key venues effectively.
Melbourne Headlines / September 4, 2026
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Royal Commission Victoria Infrastructure Integrity Inquiry
Melbourne Headlines covers the Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects in Victoria and its…
Priya Nair / September 3, 2026
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Avec Global System Implementer Tender: Merri-Bek Award
Avec Global System Implementer Tender leads to Merri-Bek award recognition for the RFT-2025-25 System Implementer project success.
Melbourne Headlines / September 1, 2026
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Maribyrnong Council Awards RecWest Stage 2 Contract
RecWest Stage 2 contract update: West Footscray redevelopment progresses with detailed design phase now officially underway by Maribyrnong Council.
Priya Nair / August 31, 2026
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Brunswick Street Oval Precinct Funding Secured
Brunswick Street Oval Precinct redevelopment secured with a significant $12.8M grant from the Victorian Government for major improvements.
Priya Nair / August 29, 2026
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Avec Global Pty Ltd Wins Merri-Bek System Implementer Tender
Merri-Bek awards system implementer tender to Avec Global Pty Ltd for its advanced enterprise rostering system, ensuring efficient operations.
Callum Rhodes / August 27, 2026
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University of Melbourne Secures $42M in MRFF Grants
The University of Melbourne received over $42 million in MRFF grants on July 16, 2026, funding ten projects across five schemes aimed at enhancing…
Harriet Lawson / August 26, 2026
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National Proton Beam Therapy Centre Melbourne Funding Boost
Melbourne Headlines reports on the significant funding boost for the National Proton Beam Therapy Centre and its wider implications for healthcare.
Melbourne Headlines / August 25, 2026
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Two Firms Shortlisted for Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1
Get the latest data-driven update on Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1, featuring shortlisted consortia and details on the early works phase.
Melbourne Headlines / August 24, 2026
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North East Link TBM Zelda Breaks Through in Bulleen
Get a data-driven update on North East Link's progress, including TBM Zelda's breakthrough in Bulleen and its impact on Melbourne's future.
Priya Nair / August 23, 2026
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Mordialloc Station Opening Opens New Chapter
Mordialloc Station opening signals a major Bayside rail upgrade, redefining safety and reliability on Melbourne's Frankston Line.
Melbourne Headlines / August 22, 2026
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VIDA Forward Procurement Plan: Key Details
Melbourne Headlines analyzes the VIDA forward procurement plan 2026/27 and its implications.
Priya Nair / August 21, 2026
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Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund VMRAF Grants
VMRAF funding update: $3M awarded to 14 Victorian projects across 9 institutions, advancing health tech and translational research.
Melbourne Headlines / August 20, 2026
Sport
Australian Open 2027 Guide: Dates, Tickets, Melbourne Park
Australian Open 2027 runs 11 to 31 January at Melbourne Park. Ticket on-sale dates, ground pass prices, arenas and trip planning tips.
Harriet Lawson / August 11, 2026
Business
Melbourne Startup Scene 2026: Who's Building What
Melbourne startups in 2026: Everlab's $65m Series A, Phonely, Operata and Fluency, the AI wave, and why global VCs are flying south.
Callum Rhodes / August 11, 2026
Things to Do
Melbourne Laneways Guide: Hosier Lane, Arcades and More
A local's guide to Melbourne's laneways: Hosier Lane street art, Degraves Street coffee, the Royal and Block Arcades, and a walking route.
Priya Nair / August 11, 2026
Cost of Living
Cost of Living in Melbourne 2026: Rent, Transport, Groceries
What Melbourne really costs in 2026: record $600 median house rent, half-price myki fares until January, and where grocery prices are biting.
Harriet Lawson / August 11, 2026
Property
Melbourne Property Market 2026: Prices, Suburbs, Outlook
Melbourne property in 2026: Cotality's $808,486 median, the suburbs still rising, Domain and ANZ forecasts, and what it means for buyers.
Callum Rhodes / August 11, 2026
Sport
AFL in Melbourne: The MCG, the Teams and Footy Culture
Footy in Melbourne explained: the MCG, the nine hometown AFL clubs, the rules in a paragraph, and the rituals from Anzac Day to Grand Final week.
Harriet Lawson / August 11, 2026
Food & Drink
Melbourne Coffee Culture: Why the City Takes It Seriously
How postwar migration, cafe density and a ruthless local palate made Melbourne coffee culture, plus the flat white, the magic and where to drink well.
Priya Nair / August 11, 2026
Food & Drink
Queen Victoria Market Guide: Hours, Stalls, What to Buy
Queen Victoria Market opening hours, the deli hall and sheds explained, what to buy and eat, plus the market manners locals expect from visitors.
Priya Nair / August 11, 2026
Transport
Melbourne Airport to the CBD: SkyBus, Taxi or Rideshare?
SkyBus, taxi and rideshare from Melbourne Airport compared: 2026 fares, journey times, surge-pricing traps and the cheap myki route nobody advertises.
Callum Rhodes / August 11, 2026
Transport
Melbourne Tram Guide: myki Fares and the Free Tram Zone
How Melbourne's trams work: myki cards and 2026 fares, the Free Tram Zone boundaries, touch-on rules, inspector traps and the routes worth riding.
Harriet Lawson / August 11, 2026