Latest news from Melbourne.
News
A trail of duplicated stock images, fragmented procurement and outdated content policies explains how local governments across Victoria arrived at a costly image management problem.
5 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theguardian.com
Wellness
Discover the best outdoor fitness spots in Melbourne, from leisurely strolls to challenging hikes, with our expert guide to the city's top walking trails.
4 July 20262 min read
Finance
Investment flows are shifting, the Australian dollar is under pressure, and local businesses need to understand what the indicators are actually telling them.
4 July 20264 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): abc.net.au, abc.net.au, theguardian.com +1 more
Lifestyle
As locals pivot toward budget-friendly indoor activities during the coldest months, we break down what actually costs what-and where the real value hides.
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): discovermelbourne.au, plansorted.app, dorsetthotels.com
News
As Chris Minns admits holding power will be a monumental task, the fallout from a disrupted Labor conference reaches beyond NSW, with ramifications for Melbourne’s local politics and Labor’s national strategy.
4 July 20263 min read
Property
With Melbourne's median house price sitting at $920,000, the state government's shared equity program is the closest thing many first buyers have to a genuine shortcut, here's exactly how it works.
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theadviser.com.au, commbank.com.au, premier.vic.gov.au +2 more
Culture
From Fitzroy warehouses to St Kilda Road institutions, the directors and artists reshaping Melbourne's cultural landscape reveal how they're fighting for space and funding in an uncertain economy.
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): mojonews.com.au, pictureframe.com.au, arts.gov.au +1 more
Lifestyle
Entry fees, cocktail markups, and hidden charges are reshaping who can afford a night in the city's bars, and venues are watching their crowds shift.
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): melbz.com.au
Finance
With property prices softening, AI land grabs reshaping industrial corridors, and household budgets still stretched thin, here is how to make sense of the indicators that will define the next 12 months.
4 July 20264 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): abc.net.au, abc.net.au, abc.net.au +3 more
Lifestyle
A guide to childcare costs, the Child Care Subsidy, and finding care across Melbourne's suburbs.
3 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): servicesaustralia.gov.au, vic.gov.au
Lifestyle
Find affordable Melbourne rental suburbs, understand tenant rights in Victoria, and discover rental costs for 2026. Complete guide to renting in Melbourne.
3 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): consumer.vic.gov.au
Politics
Melbourne's aged care workers and older residents face potential changes as Senate passes bill allowing human override of funding algorithm for home support allocation decisions.
2 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theguardian.com, aph.gov.au, australianageingagenda.com.au +1 more