Business

Heavy investment in new CBD North urban renewal precinct

July 1st, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

The Victorian Government has announced $44.6 million to fund a new “green spine” linking the CBD, Carlton, Parkville and the Queen Victoria Market through a series of RMIT University-led capital works projects.

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Businesses count their losses after lockdown

July 1st, 2021 - Brendan Rees

Businesses in Melbourne’s inner city are still reeling nearly a month after the state’s fourth COVID-19 lockdown ended, with industry leaders warning the ongoing cost of restrictions will be “enormous”.

Thresherman’s Bakehouse site to finally become new restaurant

July 1st, 2021 - Katie Johnson

A new restaurant is rising from the ashes in Carlton after the pandemic forced the closure of many businesses in the suburb.

New gallery space for a familiar face

June 3rd, 2021 - Jack Hayes

A new gallery is set to open at Collins Place, welcoming former state Member for Bayswater, Heidi Victoria, as its inaugural resident artist with her photographic exhibition, Where to Next?

From pop-up to permanent: Outdoor dining here to stay

June 3rd, 2021 - Inner City News

Pop-up outdoor dining on footpaths, laneways and “parklets” will become a permanent city fixture after the City of Melbourne agreed to continue the successful program.

Il Gambero: the heart of Lygon St

May 1st, 2021 - Katie Johnson

With its warm, familial atmosphere, unrivalled hospitality and the ever-present smell of homecooked Italian, Il Gambero has been a well-loved gem of Lygon St for more than 50 years.

Carlton businesses struggling to stay open

April 1st, 2021 - Katie Johnson

With 28 per cent of street-facing shops in Carlton temporarily closed or completely vacant by the end of 2020, the suburb is struggling to bounce back from last year’s lockdowns.

Council working to bring life back to Carlton’s night-time scene

March 1st, 2021 - Katie Johnson

After an extended lockdown, curfew, density limits and countless trading restrictions, Carlton’s night-time economy is struggling to return to its former glory.