Melbourne's Wellness Studios Embrace Cold Plunges, Breathwork Amid Growth Surge
New club openings and studio expansions show local adoption of cold plunges, breathwork and group classes that align with broader 2026 trends toward sustainable habits.
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Melbourne Transforms Transport: New Infrastructure Policies Reshape Daily Commutes
Upcoming changes to Victoria’s transport and infrastructure policies are set to shape daily commutes, public service access and neighbourhood life for Melbourne residents.
Melbourne Locals Reveal Where They Actually Eat Beyond Tourist Brunch Spots
We asked the people who actually call Melbourne home where to find the city's pulse when the tourist traps get too loud.
Melbourne City Council Votes on Housing Density Rules, Putting Suburb Rezoning in Spotlight
Councillors backed a motion to fast-track review of residential zoning in inner-city precincts, a move that could reshape what gets built near train stations and tram corridors across Melbourne.
Melbourne's Emerging Artists Build Audiences Ahead of Festival Season
New writers, filmmakers and musicians from Melbourne's suburbs are building audiences ahead of this year's festivals and venue seasons.
Melbourne's Best Restaurants: Attica, Gimlet, Mamasita, Embla Ranked
Melbourne is Australia's capital of food and dining, renowned for its progressive scene that includes world-renowned restaurants like Attica, Gimlet, and local favorites such as Mamasita and Embla.
Melbourne property market shifts as negative gearing reforms take hold
New tax treatment of investment losses is already influencing buyer behaviour, with fresh data showing young couples winning auctions despite traditional investor dominance.
Ballarat High School's charity campaign raises thousands for cancer research
Student-led fundraising effort demonstrates growing community engagement in health research support.
Melbourne Mayors Gain More Zoning Power Than Sydney, Brisbane Under New Act
Melbourne residents face different timelines for new housing approvals near the Metro Tunnel compared with residents in other capitals because Victorian councils keep more final say on density targets.
Ring Road freight hub closure finalised for $55m investment
A planned Ring Road closure to build a new $55m freight hub marks a significant infrastructure investment aimed at easing truck traffic congestion in Melbourne.
Melbourne Winter Markets Transform: Local Sourcing Drives Shopper Surge
Recent adjustments at central markets have drawn more residents seeking affordable seasonal options amid cooler temperatures.
Melbourne's Trails Transform Daily Walks Into Powerful Mindfulness Practice
Forget the app and the cushion, Melbourne's trails and laneways are already a meditation practice waiting to happen.
Melbourne's Top 12 Health-Approved Cafes and Restaurants Revealed
Discover the best spots in Melbourne for nutritious eating, backed by expert opinion
Norfolk Island Residents Fight Reef Crisis as Disease and Dredging Threaten Coral
Residents and diaspora members connected to Norfolk Island say they feel unheard as a convergence of ecological threats closes in on reefs they describe as irreplaceable.
Victoria Loosens Planning Rules to Boost Apartments Near Melbourne Train Stations
Residents in suburbs along the Metro Tunnel and existing rail corridors will face altered planning rules that permit more apartments close to stations.
How Melburnians can get involved in community gardens
Community gardens offer green space, local connection and shared growing. Here is how to find and join one in Melbourne.
AI Transcription Tools in Australian Clinics Trigger Privacy Warning
As AI-powered transcription tools become standard equipment in GP clinics and hospitals, regulators are sounding the alarm about what happens to the recordings once you leave the room.
New Residents Move to Melbourne: 2026 Insider Guide Unlocks City Secrets
The cultural capital has a lot to offer newcomers, here is how to make the most of it.