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.
Who actually pays Victorians the most for solar
11 Aug 2026 - CBD News A Victorian solar owner scrolls past an ad promising a big feed-in rate and assumes the maths is simple. Bigger number, bigger cheque. Solar exports rarely work out that neatly.
EastEnders to host Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor
10 Aug 2026 - Sean Car Inner-city locals will have a rare opportunity to hear directly from Melbourne’s two senior civic leaders when EastEnders hosts Lord Mayor Nick Reece and Deputy Lord Mayor Roshena Campbell on Monday, August 17.
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.
