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Ballarat's energy boom set to create thousands of jobs in clean industries

Updated 1 h ago

Ballarat's energy boom set to create thousands of jobs in clean industries

A new government plan positions regional Victoria at the heart of Australia's clean energy transition, with forecasts showing significant employment growth across the sector.

By The Daily Melbourne · 12 July 2026

Things to Do in Melbourne 2026: Best Activities, Attractions and Day Trips

Updated 19 h ago

Things to Do in Melbourne 2026: Best Activities, Attractions and Day Trips

An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Melbourne.

By The Daily Melbourne · 3 July 2026

BMX Bike Jumps Melbourne Bayside: Council Funds New Facilities

Updated 22 h ago

BMX Bike Jumps Melbourne Bayside: Council Funds New Facilities

Melbourne's bayside council invests in purpose-built BMX bike jumps and cycling facilities after reversing makeshift course restrictions, securing major community win.

By The Daily Melbourne · 29 June 2026

Home-Based Business Melbourne: Delacombe Maker Goes Global

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Home-Based Business Melbourne: Delacombe Maker Goes Global

Delacombe shed startup scales into global hobby industry player. How regional Victoria entrepreneurs are building export-ready businesses from home.

By The Daily Melbourne · 29 June 2026

Senior Homelessness Crisis in Melbourne: Fires and Rising Costs

Updated 8 h ago

Senior Homelessness Crisis in Melbourne: Fires and Rising Costs

Older Melburnians face homelessness as fires and soaring rents drain fixed incomes. How seniors are losing homes and what support exists.

By The Daily Melbourne · 29 June 2026

Delacombe maker builds global hobby business from shed

Updated 1 d ago

Delacombe maker builds global hobby business from shed

Regional Victoria entrepreneur taps international markets without leaving home, reshaping Australia's hobby industry from a regional workshop.

By The Daily Melbourne · 28 June 2026

Melbourne needle programs strain under peptide drug surge

Updated 23 h ago

Melbourne needle programs strain under peptide drug surge

Illicit peptide use is overwhelming Victoria's public health services, leaving needle exchanges short of critical supplies.

By The Daily Melbourne · 28 June 2026

Melbourne seniors losing homes in housing crisis

Updated 14 h ago

Melbourne seniors losing homes in housing crisis

Older Victorians forced into cars and emergency shelters as affordable housing shortage deepens across the state.

By The Daily Melbourne · 28 June 2026

Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Review Melbourne

Updated 2 h ago

Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Review Melbourne

Why Melbourne beauty lovers are obsessed with this $26 Korean serum. We review the propolis and niacinamide formula that's selling out.

By The Daily Melbourne · 28 June 2026

Melbourne's needle programs face shortage crisis

Updated 14 h ago

Melbourne's needle programs face shortage crisis

Surging demand for black-market peptides is depleting Victoria's syringe supplies, threatening disease prevention efforts across the state.

By The Daily Melbourne · 28 June 2026

Epsom retail expansion signals boom continuing as developer plans new shopping centre

Updated 1 d ago

Epsom retail expansion signals boom continuing as developer plans new shopping centre

A proposed retail development in Epsom would demolish two homes on the Midland Highway, reflecting growing commercial demand in the suburb.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Ring Road freight hub closure finalised for $55m investment

Updated 23 h ago

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.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Bendigo shopping complex sold to overseas investor in major regional property deal

Updated 1 d ago

Bendigo shopping complex sold to overseas investor in major regional property deal

An international buyer has acquired Lansell Square, a major retail precinct anchored by three supermarket giants, marking a significant foreign investment in regional Victoria.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Ballarat swimmer and Olympic gold medallist expands swim school as 'no drown town' pledge gains traction

Updated 1 d ago

Ballarat swimmer and Olympic gold medallist expands swim school as 'no drown town' pledge gains traction

Olympic champion Shayne Reese is opening a second swim school in Ballarat, reaffirming commitment to drowning prevention through expanded water safety access.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Ballarat mayor casts tie-breaking vote as council deadlocks over rates rise

Updated 23 h ago

Ballarat mayor casts tie-breaking vote as council deadlocks over rates rise

A split Ballarat council deadlock forced the mayor to make a decisive vote on the annual rates bill, exposing tensions over spending and revenue strategies.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Melbourne property market shifts as negative gearing reforms take hold

Updated 16 h ago

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.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Toorak Village to tower higher as Melbourne reshapes eastern suburbs density

Updated 23 h ago

Toorak Village to tower higher as Melbourne reshapes eastern suburbs density

A major planning overhaul will allow six-storey buildings around Toorak Village and train corridors, signalling a shift toward walkable, transit-connected suburbs.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Australian Ballet opens headquarters as cultural tourism and open-building movement gains momentum

Updated 23 h ago

Australian Ballet opens headquarters as cultural tourism and open-building movement gains momentum

The Australian Ballet is throwing open its headquarters doors as part of Open House Melbourne, inviting the public behind the scenes for the first time.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Federation Square economy gets jolt as World Cup fever drives CBD office exodus

Updated 23 h ago

Federation Square economy gets jolt as World Cup fever drives CBD office exodus

Socceroos' crucial Paraguay match triggered a rare phenomenon: workers leaving their desks to experience the city's public spaces.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Schools and Education in Melbourne: Universities, Schools and Training

Updated 9 h ago

Schools and Education in Melbourne: Universities, Schools and Training

A plain-language guide to how Melbourne's universities, TAFEs and school systems fit together, and how families navigate them, with details that shift over time.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Hospitals in Melbourne: Public, Private and Emergency Healthcare Guide 2026

Updated 23 h ago

Hospitals in Melbourne: Public, Private and Emergency Healthcare Guide 2026

Find the right hospital, GP, or bulk billing clinic in Melbourne. Covers major public hospitals, private options, emergency departments, and navigating Victoria's health system.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Melbourne's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

Updated 23 h ago

Melbourne's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

A plain-language guide to how Melbourne's residential property and rental market works, what shapes prices and rents, and the affordability pressures facing buyers and tenants.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Buying property in Melbourne: stamp duty and the upfront costs explained

Updated 23 h ago

Buying property in Melbourne: stamp duty and the upfront costs explained

A concept-level guide to the upfront costs of buying a home in Victoria, from land transfer duty to conveyancing and loan fees, and where to find current rates.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Melbourne Economy 2026: Key Industries, Employment and What Drives Australia's Second City

Updated 15 h ago

Melbourne Economy 2026: Key Industries, Employment and What Drives Australia's Second City

Finance, education, healthcare, tech and construction - how Melbourne's economy works, which industries employ the most people, and what the official ABS and Invest Victoria figures say.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Starting a Small Business in Melbourne and Victoria: Registration, Costs and Practical Steps

Updated 23 h ago

Starting a Small Business in Melbourne and Victoria: Registration, Costs and Practical Steps

What you need to register, fund and open a small business in Melbourne or Victoria in 2026, from ABN to first hire.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

The Melbourne property market, explained

Updated 6 h ago

The Melbourne property market, explained

A plain-English guide to how Melbourne housing works, what moves it, and where to find the official numbers.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Cost of Living in Melbourne 2026: Rent, Housing, Groceries and Transport Compared

Updated 23 h ago

Cost of Living in Melbourne 2026: Rent, Housing, Groceries and Transport Compared

What it costs to live in Melbourne in 2026: median house prices, weekly rents, groceries, transport, utilities and childcare, explained plainly.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

Negative gearing reforms already reshaping Victoria property investment patterns

Updated 23 h ago

Negative gearing reforms already reshaping Victoria property investment patterns

Young investor couples are adapting purchase strategies to new tax rules, with evidence emerging of changed investment behaviour in the first months after reform.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026

Young Ballarat rider targets world championship in downhill mountain biking

Updated 4 h ago

Young Ballarat rider targets world championship in downhill mountain biking

A local athlete's pursuit of world cup glory in a niche but thriving sport illustrates how regional athletes are competing at elite international levels.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026

Ballarat council approves budget after mayor casts deciding vote in rates showdown

Updated 23 h ago

Ballarat council approves budget after mayor casts deciding vote in rates showdown

The Ballarat council chamber split over rate rises as the mayor used a casting vote to break a deadlock, signalling financial tensions for ratepayers.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026

Bendigo Health 'code black' alert reveals ambulance system strain in regional Victoria

Updated 23 h ago

Bendigo Health 'code black' alert reveals ambulance system strain in regional Victoria

Extreme ambulance ramping at Bendigo Health exposed the limits of regional emergency services, with one day seeing crews completely unavailable.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026

Top Melbourne schools remain open to out-of-zone enrolments despite demand pressure

Updated 13 h ago

Top Melbourne schools remain open to out-of-zone enrolments despite demand pressure

Several high-performing public schools across Melbourne continue accepting students from outside their catchment areas, offering families more choice despite competitive entry.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026

Melbourne commuters brace for weeks of disruption as Dyson Drive enters major resurfacing phase

Updated 23 h ago

Melbourne commuters brace for weeks of disruption as Dyson Drive enters major resurfacing phase

A significant infrastructure upgrade in the outer suburbs will reshape travel patterns for weeks, though local access will be maintained.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026

Young Bendigo athlete's elite program offers blueprint for regional talent development

Updated 15 h ago

Young Bendigo athlete's elite program offers blueprint for regional talent development

A new initiative targeting gifted junior athletes in regional Victoria signals a shift in how sport talent gets identified and nurtured outside Melbourne.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026

Ballarat High School's charity campaign raises thousands for cancer research

Updated 23 h ago

Ballarat High School's charity campaign raises thousands for cancer research

Student-led fundraising effort demonstrates growing community engagement in health research support.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026

Women's Sport in Melbourne: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

Updated 4 h ago

Women's Sport in Melbourne: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

Melbourne leads Australia in women's sport, with elite teams across AFL, football, basketball, netball and cricket all calling the city home.

By The Daily Melbourne · 22 June 2026

Watching the AFL Finals in Melbourne: Fan Zones, Local Clubs and the Grand Final Experience

Updated 6 h ago

Watching the AFL Finals in Melbourne: Fan Zones, Local Clubs and the Grand Final Experience

When September arrives and the AFL finals begin, Melbourne transforms into the most passionate sporting city on earth, with ways to celebrate everywhere you look.

By The Daily Melbourne · 13 June 2026

All-Abilities Sport in Melbourne: How Every Melburnian Can Get Active and Compete

Updated 6 h ago

All-Abilities Sport in Melbourne: How Every Melburnian Can Get Active and Compete

Melbourne has a growing and genuinely inclusive sport scene, with programs across AFL, basketball, athletics, swimming and more designed to welcome participants of every ability.

By The Daily Melbourne · 28 March 2026

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