In-depth local guides from The Daily Melbourne: property, government and policy, business, sport, living in Melbourne and Victoria's courts.
Your 2026 guide to the Melbourne property market: house prices, suburb trends, auction clearance rates, rents and buyer tips for Melburnians.
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Track Victorian and federal policy that affects Melbourne in 2026: the state budget, infrastructure, transport, health, housing and the decisions from Spring Street.
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The 2026 guide to Melbourne's economy: jobs, small business, major employers, retail, hospitality, startups and the trends shaping the city's commercial life.
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Melbourne sport in 2026: AFL, cricket, the Australian Open, the Grand Prix, A-League, racing and the grassroots clubs that make Melbourne the sporting capital.
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Everything on living in Melbourne in 2026: suburbs, cost of living, transport, schools, food, events and community life across the city, for locals and new arrivals.
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Understand Victoria's courts and justice system in 2026: the Magistrates', County and Supreme Courts, recent judgments, and how the law works in Melbourne.
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