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Things to do in Melbourne this weekend

Laneways, galleries, markets, parks and sport — Melbourne's weekend culture is unlike anywhere else in Australia.

By Melbourne Daily · 27 June 2026

Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens to passengers, cutting CBD travel times dramatically

News

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Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens to passengers, cutting CBD travel times dramatically

The twin-tunnel project links South Yarra to Arden via five new stations, removing a critical bottleneck on the Dandenong corridor.

By Melbourne Daily · 26 June 2026

Melbourne property in 2026: navigating the world's most liveable city's market

Finance

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Melbourne property in 2026: navigating the world's most liveable city's market

Melbourne's $950K median and investor land tax changes are reshaping the market.

By Melbourne Daily · 25 June 2026

Federal

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Federal budget delivers Victoria's largest ever Commonwealth allocation of $18.6 billion

The investment covers the Suburban Rail Loop, housing programs, defence, and the Medicare bulk billing incentive expansion.

By Melbourne Daily · 24 June 2026

Melbourne tech sector grows to $52 billion as city challenges Sydney for startup capital

Business

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Melbourne tech sector grows to $52 billion as city challenges Sydney for startup capital

Atlassian, Canva, and a new generation of scale-ups are making Melbourne Australia's second tech city.

By Melbourne Daily · 23 June 2026

Melbourne fintech: Australia's second financial services capital builds its tech stack

Business

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Melbourne fintech: Australia's second financial services capital builds its tech stack

Melbourne's financial services industry is generating a fintech ecosystem that rivals Sydney.

By Melbourne Daily · 23 June 2026

Melbourne sports economy generates $7 billion as AFL, cricket, and tennis anchor the calendar

Business

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Melbourne sports economy generates $7 billion as AFL, cricket, and tennis anchor the calendar

The MCG, Marvel Stadium, and Melbourne Park host more major events than any city in the Southern Hemisphere.

By Melbourne Daily · 21 June 2026

Suburban Rail Loop East awarded construction contract

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Suburban Rail Loop East awarded construction contract

The $34 billion project connecting Cheltenham to Box Hill via nine new stations has awarded its tunnelling and civil contract to a European-led consortium.

By Melbourne Daily · 21 June 2026

Melbourne investment property: the case after land tax changes

Finance

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Melbourne investment property: the case after land tax changes

Victoria's land tax reform has changed the investment equation for Melbourne property.

By Melbourne Daily · 19 June 2026

Victoria's AUKUS workforce pipeline benefits Melbourne defence sector

Federal

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Victoria's AUKUS workforce pipeline benefits Melbourne defence sector

The Commonwealth's AUKUS workforce investment program is funding nuclear engineering and maritime defence training in Melbourne.

By Melbourne Daily · 18 June 2026

Melbourne dining scene remains Australia's most competitive as restaurant openings hit record

Business

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Melbourne dining scene remains Australia's most competitive as restaurant openings hit record

Fitzroy, Collingwood, and the CBD are absorbing more than 300 new hospitality venues annually.

By Melbourne Daily · 17 June 2026

Advanced manufacturing in Melbourne: a resurgence in Australian production capability

Business

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Advanced manufacturing in Melbourne: a resurgence in Australian production capability

Victoria's $2B Manufacturing and Industry Fund is rebuilding Melbourne's industrial base.

By Melbourne Daily · 17 June 2026

Melbourne port and logistics sector handles half of Australia's container trade

Business

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Melbourne port and logistics sector handles half of Australia's container trade

The Port of Melbourne is the nation's busiest container terminal and a critical national economic asset.

By Melbourne Daily · 15 June 2026

News

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Fishermans Bend precinct reaches 5,000 residents as new schools and parks open

The transformation of a former industrial area into Melbourne's newest inner urban neighbourhood is accelerating.

By Melbourne Daily · 15 June 2026

Melbourne superannuation: strategies for Australia's financial services capital

Finance

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Melbourne superannuation: strategies for Australia's financial services capital

Melbourne's financial services workers have better super access than almost any other city.

By Melbourne Daily · 13 June 2026

Federal

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Federal net zero investments concentrate in Victoria as clean energy transition accelerates

Victoria is the primary site of federal offshore wind investment, with three zones approved in Victorian waters.

By Melbourne Daily · 12 June 2026

Melbourne property market stabilises as infrastructure investment and population growth sustain demand

Business

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Melbourne property market stabilises as infrastructure investment and population growth sustain demand

After two years of rate pressure, Melbourne's housing market is finding its floor.

By Melbourne Daily · 11 June 2026

Melbourne's health and biotech sector: the Parkville Precinct economy

Business

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Melbourne's health and biotech sector: the Parkville Precinct economy

Australia's largest health research cluster is generating commercial spinoffs across the city.

By Melbourne Daily · 11 June 2026

Melbourne creative industries generate $18 billion as design and media lead the nation

Business

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Melbourne creative industries generate $18 billion as design and media lead the nation

The city's creative economy employs 120,000 and produces content consumed globally.

By Melbourne Daily · 9 June 2026

Arts Centre Melbourne transformation project completes first stage

News

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Arts Centre Melbourne transformation project completes first stage

The landmark cultural precinct upgrade has delivered a new outdoor plaza, improved accessibility, and renovated performance spaces.

By Melbourne Daily · 9 June 2026

Federal

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Federal immigration settings driving Melbourne's record population growth

Net overseas migration of 145,000 to Melbourne in the past year is reshaping the city's demographics and economy.

By Melbourne Daily · 6 June 2026

Melbourne's financial services sector employs 120,000 as superannuation giants anchor the economy

Business

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Melbourne's financial services sector employs 120,000 as superannuation giants anchor the economy

NAB, ANZ, and the superannuation fund sector make Melbourne Australia's second financial capital.

By Melbourne Daily · 5 June 2026

Melbourne construction pipeline reaches $120 billion as Suburban Rail Loop drives activity

Business

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Melbourne construction pipeline reaches $120 billion as Suburban Rail Loop drives activity

The largest infrastructure program in Victorian history is reshaping Melbourne's urban form.

By Melbourne Daily · 3 June 2026

Melbourne crosses six million residents, cementing its status as Australia's largest city

News

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Melbourne crosses six million residents, cementing its status as Australia's largest city

The ABS estimates Melbourne overtook Sydney in population in the year just ended, driven by record overseas migration.

By Melbourne Daily · 3 June 2026

Federal

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Federal cultural policy invests $320 million in Melbourne's arts and cultural institutions

The Creative Australia strategy's major institutional grants support the NGV, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and independent arts sector.

By Melbourne Daily · 31 May 2026

Melbourne's major events economy generates $4.8 billion as calendar expands

Business

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Melbourne's major events economy generates $4.8 billion as calendar expands

The Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open, and AFL Grand Final anchor a year-round events schedule.

By Melbourne Daily · 30 May 2026

Victoria's clean energy investment reaches $12 billion as offshore wind and batteries scale

Business

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Victoria's clean energy investment reaches $12 billion as offshore wind and batteries scale

Melbourne is the headquarters of Australia's most ambitious state clean energy program.

By Melbourne Daily · 28 May 2026

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Things to do in Melbourne this weekend

Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens to passengers, cutting CBD travel times dramatically

Melbourne property in 2026: navigating the world's most liveable city's market

Federal budget delivers Victoria's largest ever Commonwealth allocation of $18.6 billion

Melbourne tech sector grows to $52 billion as city challenges Sydney for startup capital

Melbourne fintech: Australia's second financial services capital builds its tech stack

Melbourne sports economy generates $7 billion as AFL, cricket, and tennis anchor the calendar

Suburban Rail Loop East awarded construction contract

Melbourne investment property: the case after land tax changes

Victoria's AUKUS workforce pipeline benefits Melbourne defence sector

Melbourne dining scene remains Australia's most competitive as restaurant openings hit record

Advanced manufacturing in Melbourne: a resurgence in Australian production capability

Melbourne port and logistics sector handles half of Australia's container trade

Fishermans Bend precinct reaches 5,000 residents as new schools and parks open

Melbourne superannuation: strategies for Australia's financial services capital

Federal net zero investments concentrate in Victoria as clean energy transition accelerates

Melbourne property market stabilises as infrastructure investment and population growth sustain demand

Melbourne's health and biotech sector: the Parkville Precinct economy

Melbourne creative industries generate $18 billion as design and media lead the nation

Arts Centre Melbourne transformation project completes first stage

Federal immigration settings driving Melbourne's record population growth

Melbourne's financial services sector employs 120,000 as superannuation giants anchor the economy

Melbourne construction pipeline reaches $120 billion as Suburban Rail Loop drives activity

Melbourne crosses six million residents, cementing its status as Australia's largest city

Federal cultural policy invests $320 million in Melbourne's arts and cultural institutions

Melbourne's major events economy generates $4.8 billion as calendar expands

Victoria's clean energy investment reaches $12 billion as offshore wind and batteries scale