lifestyle
Melbourne Residents Discover Hidden Winter Routes Through Markets and Gardens
Melbourne locals can use targeted routes through markets, gardens and cultural venues to stay active during the July cold snap.
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finance
Melbourne's builders eye rate signals as commodities surge and local bourse holds steady
A sharp rise in copper, silver and crude oil is putting fresh pressure on Melbourne's construction pipeline even as the ASX 200 barely moved on Monday.
wellness
Melbourne Locals Discover 5 Best Ways to Start Meditating Today
From Fitzroy studios to Yarra trails, here’s how locals can find a starting point for mindfulness in the city.
culture
Melbourne Communities Drive Cultural Boom Through Film, Festivals, Heritage
Local organisations and movements support a series of arts initiatives across the city.
property
Melbourne House Prices Surge 8% Ahead of Units in 12 Months
Houses have pulled ahead of units by more than eight per cent in the past twelve months, reshaping buyer options across the city.
wellness
Exercise Cuts Anxiety Symptoms for Melbourne Residents
Regular sessions on city trails and in local studios cut anxiety symptoms for many who commit to consistent movement.
Politics
Royal Commission examines university antisemitism responses at Melbourne hearings
The national antisemitism royal commission is turning its attention to campus incidents, examining how Australian universities responded to activism and vandalism over recent years.
Technology
Best NBN Plans Melbourne 2026, Speeds & Providers
Compare NBN plans in Melbourne 2026: FTTP, HFC and FTTN coverage by suburb, speed tiers from 50-1000 Mbps, and how to choose the right provider for your needs.
finance
Melbourne Exporters Navigate Shifting Asian Supply Chains and AI Data Costs
From shifting Asian supply chains to AI-driven data costs crowding out industrial land, Melbourne's trade-exposed businesses are confronting a more complicated global picture than at any point this decade.
finance
Melbourne Telecom Firms Face Rising Costs After Major July Disruption
Melbourne businesses confront network reliability issues and rising infrastructure costs amid a major Telstra disruption on July 9.
wellness
Cold Weather Dehydrates Melburnians More Than They Realize
Cold, dry air and heated indoor spaces are quietly dehydrating Melburnians who've put down their water bottles since the temperature dropped.
wellness
Melbourne Locals Transform Daily Routines With Five-Minute Journaling Habit
From Fitzroy cafés to the Tan Track, a growing number of Melburnians are reaching for a notebook instead of their phones, and the daily ritual is paying off.
wellness
Melbourne's 8 Best Walking Trails: Flat Riverside Routes to Steep Hill Climbs
From a flat riverside lap to a lung-burning hillside climb, here's where to take your fitness outdoors this winter.
things-to-do
Free and low-cost things to do in Melbourne this winter
A practical rundown of the galleries, gardens and markets Melburnians can enjoy without spending much when the weather turns cold.
community
Ways to volunteer and give back across Melbourne
From one-off events to ongoing roles, a look at how Melbourne residents can find volunteering opportunities that suit them.
lifestyle
Melbourne's Heritage Pubs and Rooftop Bars Transform Amid Shifting Nightlife Trends
Heritage-listed pubs and iconic rooftop spots are updating their spaces and menus as the city's dining and nightlife activity shifts.
Technology
Melbourne Startups Secure Fresh Funding, Launch Products This July
Local startups push forward on product launches and investor pitches while coworking spaces fill with founders seeking connections.
lifestyle
Melbourne Residents Shape City Character Through Everyday Community Connections
Everyday residents across Melbourne neighbourhoods continue to shape the city's character through quiet contributions that build connections.
Technology
Melbourne Employers Now Demand AI Skills as Tech Adoption Accelerates Rapidly
Local employers now prioritise AI tool familiarity as household versions reach Victorian offices and homes.
lifestyle
Melbourne's Photo Labs Boom as Film Photography Makes Surprising Comeback
After years of digital dominance, film photography and print services are experiencing a quiet renaissance in the city, driven by creatives tired of endless editing and young people discovering the tactile joy of physical images.
wellness
Melbourne Residents Access Free Mental Health Services: Complete Local Guide
With demand for mental health support rising across inner-city hubs, here is how to access professional care in Melbourne without the private-practice price tag.
finance
Rate Hopes Lift Melbourne's Building Mood as ASX Holds Firm Against a Patchy Global Session
A modest rally on the local bourse offered cautious comfort to Melbourne's construction and property sectors, even as commodity slumps and a sliding Nikkei reminded investors that the global picture remains uneven.
finance
Melbourne's Construction Sector Eyes Rate Relief as Local Stocks Edge Higher
With the ASX holding firm and global risk appetite improving, Melbourne's rate-sensitive property and building trades have the most riding on where markets head next.
lifestyle
Melbourne Residents Share 5 Winter Hacks That Cut Costs Daily
Residents in several neighbourhoods pass along routines that cut costs and keep routines intact through the July cold.
property
Spring Auctions Draw 25-40% More Melbourne Listings Than Winter
Melbourne data shows spring auction listings have run 25 to 40 percent higher than winter months across the past decade.
property
New Apartment Developments Melbourne 2026: 312-Unit Tower Approved
Spencer Street West Melbourne tower and transport-linked projects add 312+ units. Explore how new residential approvals reshape Melbourne's inner corridors amid elevated migration and housing demand.
finance
Melbourne Data Centre Construction: $1.2B Projects Boost Local Work
Melbourne data centre construction projects worth $1.2B are creating jobs and contracts for local suppliers in Docklands, Clayton South, and western suburbs precincts.
news
Melbourne Residents Oppose Housing Density Reform in Inner Suburbs
Residents in inner Melbourne suburbs share their concerns over proposed changes to housing density rules set to reshape local streets.
Politics
Melbourne Expands Mayoral Power Over Planning Decisions Next Year
Melbourne ratepayers will see council planning applications handled through expanded mayoral offices starting next year, matching structures already operating in Sydney and Brisbane.
lifestyle
Melbourne Markets Become Essential as Winter Grocery Bills Surge Higher
With winter grocery bills climbing, local markets are shifting from weekend leisure to essential economic hubs.