Latest articles by Brendan Rees
New bike lanes will be “another disaster in the making”
A Carlton resident has raised concerns over a City of Melbourne plan to install protected bike lanes along Grattan St, saying “it’s got debacle written all over it.”
Read More
National Trust and unions join forces to save the Curtin Hotel from development
Efforts to save the iconic Curtin Hotel from possibly being knocked down and developed have taken a major step with a push made to have the building heritage -listed.
Read More
International students welcomed back with a “foodie tour” of QVM
After nearly two years of Australia’s borders being shut, overseas students are steadily returning to the city.
Read More
Community rallies to save iconic Curtin Hotel
The Carlton community fears it could stand to lose a “sense of identity” if the historic Curtin Hotel falls into the hands of developers.
Read More
Residents call for greater safety as cyclists flout the law on footpaths
Residents call for greater safety as cyclists flout the law on footpaths
Read More
Union proposes “training and wellness centre” for Carlton
A plan by the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU) to build a $12 million “training and wellness centre” in Carlton will be considered by the City of Melbourne.
Read More
First-time Carlton filmmaker makes her mark
A Carlton resident has spoken of her excitement after launching her very first film on a “no money” budget.
Read More
Hopes of a summer rebound dashed as Omicron wave leaves businesses reeling
Hospitality owners in the inner city say they are fighting for survival as the Omicron COVID-19 wave sparks a shortage of workers and lockdown-like conditions, leaving many consumers at home.
Read More
Plans proceed for hotel revamp after joint venture considered
The owners of Magnolia Court, a former boutique guesthouse in East Melbourne, is believed to have looked at creating a joint venture as it looks to revamp the historic building.
Read More
New security doors for housing tower following safety concerns
A public housing tower in Carlton, which was the scene of a horrific stabbing last November, will have security doors installed to every apartment of the building.
Read More
Locals recognised in Australia Day awards
Seven inner city residents have been recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours list, for contributions in a range of fields including health, literature, and charitable organisations.
Read More
Revitalisation plans for historic guesthouse revealed but residents say it will have “adverse impacts” on the neighbourhood
A boarded-up historic guesthouse in East Melbourne could get a new lease on life if a $4.5 million revamp plan is approved by the City of Melbourne.
Read More
$2.5 million snapped up in dining vouchers as visitors “pour back” into city
Restaurants, cafes, and bars across the inner city are “reaping the rewards” of a discount scheme designed to lure diners back to the city.
Read More
VCAT approves East Melbourne tower despite residents’ concerns
A $13.1 million development proposal to build mixed-use twin towers in East Melbourne will go ahead after being approved by the state’s planning tribunal despite attracting community opposition.
Read More
Road map out of lockdown offers “glimmer of hope”
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says Victoria’s road map out of lockdown offers “a glimmer of hope for traders” as pandemic restrictions are due to be eased by late October.
Read More
Council gives green light for $62 million student tower
A proposal to build a $62m student tower at the site of the last petrol station in the CBD has won the backing of the City of Melbourne.
Read More
Businesses on their knees after enduring another “devastating” lockdown
Businesses have suffered yet another devastating blow due to the latest lockdown, prompting calls from Lord Mayor Sally Capp for people to get vaccinated so the city could “stay open”.
Read More
Carlton bookseller joins new chapter to entice readers amid lockdowns
Like many booksellers, Mark Rubbo of Readings bookshop in Carlton has found it tough to attract new customers amid repeated lockdowns.
Read More
VCAT knocks back tower at much-loved East Melbourne heritage site
A developer’s plan to build a nine-storey tower behind a heritage building in East Melbourne has been thwarted after opponents had a remarkable win at a state tribunal hearing.
Read More
Small businesses left reeling after another lockdown
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has urged the federal government to set national targets for the level of vaccinations after declaring “uncertainty is hurting businesses as much as the lockdowns”.
Read More