Business groups maintain pressure as Carroll pauses work-from-home laws
12 Aug 2026 - Sean Car Victoria’s leading business and employer groups have welcomed Premier Ben Carroll’s decision to pause the state government’s controversial work-from-home legislation, but say the Bill should still be scrapped entirely.
New Queen Victoria Market initiative backs social enterprises to create jobs
10 Aug 2026 - Sean Car A new six-year social enterprise program has launched at Queen Victoria Market, testing whether stronger business foundations can translate into better employment outcomes for people facing barriers to work.
Council backs one-year multicultural advisory committee pilot
10 Aug 2026 - Sean Car The City of Melbourne will establish a multicultural advisory committee to strengthen community input into council policies, services and communications after councillors unanimously endorsed a one-year pilot on August 4.
Hosier Lane back in action following accessibility upgrades
5 Aug 2026 - Sean Car Upgrade works have been completed at Hosier Lane, improving accessibility and pedestrian movement through one of Melbourne’s best-known street art destinations.
CBD greening projects share in council funding boost
5 Aug 2026 - Sean Car Three high-profile CBD greening projects, including one at Federation Square, will share $250,000 under the City of Melbourne’s latest Urban Forest Fund grants round.
Collins St launches Australia-first precinct valet service
3 Aug 2026 - Sean Car Visitors to Collins St will soon be able to hand over their car keys and spend the day in the city under what is being billed as Australia’s first precinct-wide valet parking service.
