Victorian hospitality veteran Matt Nikakis will open a new bar in the restored church hall

A new local bar breathes new life into the historic old Trinity Hall on the corner of Brighton Road and Chapel Street in St Kilda. Its opening is scheduled for early April. Originally Holy Trinity Church Hall, established in 1925, the building has long been a gathering place for the local community. Today, owner... Read More

This card shows the price of a Vietnamese banh mi pork roll

Not all banh mi are created equal. Toppings can vary from charcuterie, to crackling roasted pork belly, to Chinese char siu barbecue pork. Mr Mallis said he tried to standardize prices by looking for any menu item that said ‘crispy pork’ or ‘roast pork’. Credit:Philip Mallis “It’s the one I’ve seen in almost every... Read More

Prime Property: Melbourne’s Best Suburbs

Melbourne is often recognized as one of the best cities to live | Source: Getty Images Frequently on the list of the world’s most livable cities, Melbourne has rightly earned a reputation as a culturally vibrant, exciting and beautiful place to live. Characterized by a thriving cafe culture and culinary scene, people of... Read More

The Age photos of the week, December 19, 2021

The Age photos of the week, December 19, 2021 The Age photos of the week, December 19, 2021 We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. To reject Skip to section navigation Skip to content Skip to footer 20 Pictures Follow us on twitter Twitter Photography Age Do you like... Read More

Where to watch the fireworks – The Latch

While you may be focused on your plans for Christmas, Boxing Day and the Monday and Tuesday bank holidays immediately after, news flash: New Year’s Eve is also upon us. And if you’re in Melbourne and looking to watch the fireworks, you might want to start planning. After being canceled last year, this... Read More

Gurner and Qualitas unveil $300m build-to-let tower in St Kilda

After completing a fundraising campaign, the Gurner-Qualitas partnership has a war chest of $1.2 billion to accelerate the construction of 1,700 apartments and finance the acquisition of other assets to be built in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. “With strong demand expected from institutional investors for high-quality built-to-let assets over the coming years, our goal... Read More

New Year’s Eve Melbourne Fireworks 2021: How to Get the Best Fireworks View Near Me

After a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic, Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are making a comeback. While many might be focused on Christmas plans, the end of 2021 is fast approaching and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the CBD and see the light shows. These include paid viewing areas, outdoor... Read More

Guide to the St Kilda area | A local guide in St Kilda

St Kilda’s past is as colorful as its present. Long considered Melbourne’s seaside playground, it was first known for its elite holiday culture in the mid-19e century, before moving on to its chapter of red light entertainment district in the 1950s and 1960s. The suburb quickly became a haven for artists, musicians, and a... Read More

Residents of the retirement village have an electric vehicle on tap

An overview of some of the benefits available to residents of retirement villages to ensure they can stay mobile and active in their community. The soon to be opened Bolton Clarke vertical retirement village, Europa on Alma, in the seaside suburb of St Kilda, 4 miles southeast of Melbourne’s CBD, will have its... Read More

New life for Fitzroy Street

The second extension of the Renew program is in the form of a gallery and several new restaurants are opening in Fitzroy Street and the Victorian Pride Center (VPC), already a major landmark for locals and visitors, recently reopened after the locking. RFS’s new property, 77 Fitzroy Street, is easily recognizable as it has... Read More

Some of your ideas for Docklands …

In the October issue of News from the Docks, we asked you, members of the local community, to share some of your thoughts and ideas for the future of our post-COVID enclosure. As we emerge from the pandemic, we are inviting as many locals as possible to add their voices to the discussion... Read More

Architecture was his life and his passion

In 1970 the firm moved to a pair of remodeled playhouses in Wallace Avenue, Toorak, where it continues to this day under the direction of Dale and Marjorie’s son, Dale junior. During this time, the practice undertook an enviable range of work nationwide that included office towers, hotels, motels, reception centers, shopping malls,... Read More

Why New Stamp Duty Program Makes Melbourne CBD Affordable

With world-class restaurants, expansive gardens and the charm of Melbourne on your doorstep, more and more people are choosing to settle in the CBD. The article is brought to you by the City of Melbourne In early 2019, Jazz Bell and its partner were planning an international gap year. They had sold all... Read More

Vale J. Dale Fisher, 1931-2021

Born in Richmond on August 28, 1931, James Dale Fisher began studying architecture at the Royal Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT) and then finished the evening course at the Architecture Workshop of the University of Melbourne. Awarded with distinction in six subjects, he received his architectural degree in 1955. While still a student, he... Read More

Two St Kilda Road offices for sale

Pasino Investments paid Centuria $ 28.5 million for 607 St Kilda Road. Two St Kilda Road offices bought by separate parties a few months apart in 2012 hit the market this week. The furthest from town – China-backed Pasino Investments sells # 607 – an asset acquired for $ 28.5 million from Centuria,... Read More

Victoria SCRAPS Her Most Hated – And Weirdest – Covid Rule On Outdoor Masks

Victoria’s most hated and bizarre Covid restriction ends at midnight Friday – the requirement to wear a face mask even while drinking beer or wine. Victoria’s director of health, Brett Sutton, described the change, made at Friday’s Covid briefing, as “small but significant” as the state prepares to allow more freedom outside. “At... Read More

Second coronavirus case at anti-vaccine rally in Melbourne as park protests collapse

Mr Weimar said police officers who were exposed to the first protester positive for COVID continued to isolate themselves, but none had tested positive for the virus so far. He said the man in his 30s was likely contagious when he attended a rally last week. Protesters swept through St Kilda on Saturday.... Read More

Second coronavirus case at anti-vaccine rally in Melbourne as park protests run out of steam

Mr Weimar said police officers who were exposed to the first COVID-positive protester continued to isolate themselves, but none had tested positive for the virus so far. He said the man in his 30s was likely contagious when he attended a rally last week. Protesters swept through St Kilda on Saturday. Credit:Justin mcmanus... Read More

Melbourne trade protests: CBD rioters turn on each other as rally fizzles out

After days of havoc in Melbourne’s CBD, organizers of the violent trade protests have admitted defeat, one thing causing them to run out of steam. Organizers of the traditional Melbourne protests admitted defeat after protesters spent most of Friday morning bickering over where to meet. A fifth consecutive day of protests was scheduled... Read More

Melbourne is littered with dozens of Nazi stickers following anti-vaxxer protest

The rioters who turned Melbourne into a battleground left dozens of white supremacist stickers in their wake. A non-Protestant Melburnian was disgusted to find stickers in nearby Westgate Park the next morning, reading “Australia for the White Man”. “If you’ve got five minutes free and you’re close to Westgate Park, it’s absolutely littered... Read More

Melbourne home menus, barbecue boxes and more

Unconditional fan of doggies? Support the demons since day one? Or just a football fan caught up in excitement? No matter where you stand in this year’s AFL Grand Final, there’s one thing all Melburnians have in common this year: our lounges. Watching at home is definitely not the same as being at... Read More

Ballarat to be plunged into lockdown as Shepparton cleared to open

Long lines formed at Ballarat test sites on Tuesday after two popular restaurants and a Big W were listed as Level 1 exhibition sites. Ballarat Mayor Daniel Moloney said on Wednesday that another test site would be set up soon to meet continued high demand in the coming days. “When people saw these... Read More

Over 130 new locations participate in the 2021 Eat Drink Design Awards

Owners of new restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels across the country have defied the misery of COVID-19 lockdowns and towering economic uncertainties to invest millions of dollars in their design and furnishings. Completely unexpected result, the Eat Drink Design Awards 2021 registered an almost record number of admissions. “We were really, really impressed and... Read More

List of Victoria exhibition venues from 1000 venues including the Royal Botanic Garden and other Coles and Woolworths

Victoria’s list of exhibition venues has again swelled to over 1,000 venues and now includes the Royal Botanic Gardens, eleven Coles supermarkets and a dozen new Level 1 venues. As of Friday morning, there were 1,015 sites on the list, which comes a day after the state recorded its largest daily increase in... Read More

Ex-Eve nightclub dedicated to a skyscraper

The proposed 42-storey tower. The Catalfamo family have teamed up with Gurner to replace a large, low-rise Southbank hostel – which once housed the Eve nightclub – with a tall apartment building. The proposed 42-story tower for the Urban Central site at 334-344 City Road would contain 400 apartments, a health and wellness... Read More

Federal government seeks office in Melbourne

The federal government has quietly issued a major requirement to lease office space in Melbourne. The Commonwealth is looking for between 20,000 and 25,000 square meters of Category A space within a three-mile radius of the GPO, meaning Abbotsford, Cremorne, Footscray, St Kilda Road and South Yarra could be considered. However, given that... Read More

Victoria’s COVID exhibition site lists balloons to include more than 900 sites

Victoria’s list of coronavirus exposure sites has grown again to include more than 900 locations. While most of the new sites of concern listed are in Melbourne, some sites in Shepparton and Echuca are also on alert. It comes as Victoria’s outbreak has risen to 778 cases after 92 more infections were recorded... Read More

Melbourne COVID vaccination center among more than 80 new level 1 and level 2 exposure sites

A Melbourne vaccination center is among more than eighty new exposure sites notified across Victoria, as regional areas of the state are plunged back into lockdown. All regional centers entered a new lockdown at 1 p.m. Saturday which will not end until 11:59 p.m. on September 2 at best. Victoria officially registered 65... Read More

Aware Super lines up a big push in construction for hire

Its goal is to provide quality rental housing to essential workers such as teachers, nurses, police and senior care workers at 20 percent off market rates, while generating strong returns for its members. “Over the past three years, we have committed more than $ 800 million nationwide to critical affordable housing assets for workers,... Read More

Templestowe Area Guide | Templestowe Local Guide

While the sleepy town of Templestowe doesn’t get the glory of its better-known neighbors Eltham and Doncaster, there’s plenty to love about this suburb. Located 10 miles northeast of Melbourne’s CBD, Templestowe has many sprawling nature parks, as well as great cafes and family restaurants. What is Templestowe famous for? Westerfolds Park is in... Read More

“We’re back baby”: how this first Australian Pride Center gives hope to a neighborhood | Australian way of life

Fitzroy Street St Kilda has a shiny new centerpiece – the Victorian Pride Center has finally opened to the public with the lifting of the state lockdown. The queer community center, which is the only one of its kind in Australia and one of the largest in the world, will be home to... Read More

Hipster hotels take over Melbourne’s lifestyle suburb

He plans to start construction on the structure designed by Cox Architecture early next year. Close to Johnston Street in Collingwood, luxury developer Tim Gurner is building a 95-room hotel with ground-floor shops and 65 upscale apartments. Goldfields Group is the latest to set a construction date after obtaining planning approval for a 12-story... Read More

Where to go for a bit of serenity when the confinement gets a bit strong

Lyrics by Arielle Richards When it all gets a little too much, go out for a walk. With Melbourne strapped into another lockdown, after last year’s trials and tribulations, at least we know a bit of what to expect. Although we may be confined to our homes for the next seven days, recreational exercise... Read More

Launch of The Standard Hotel in Australia

A number of hotel owners and operators continued to be confident in the country’s rebound in tourism, despite occupancy rates still well below 40%. Latest figures from STR analysts show Melbourne currently holds 36% occupancy with room revenue (revPAR) down 65% to $53 a night from a year ago. Despite this, global hospitality giant... Read More

Best CBD Melbourne Hotels With Parking

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne 300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia $ 85 Consult the offers Ibis Budget Melbourne Cbd 97-103 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia $ 95 Consult the offers Travelodge Melbourne Docklands Hotel 66 Aurora Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3008, Australia $ 109 Consult the offers Ibis Melbourne & Apartments Hotel 15-21 Therry... Read More

Ovolo South Yarra brings rockstar charm to South Melbourne

The beautiful Ovolo Laneways Hotel on Little Bourke Street is one of our favorite hotels in Melbourne’s CBD, so we were delighted to learn that Ovolo was expanding south. New Ovolo South Yarra is only a few weeks away from opening its doors and we have already heard of the food offer. Lona Misa... Read More

St Kilda Road precinct ‘great site’ for sale – JLL

One of the largest and last remaining development sites within the precincts of St Kilda Road is being offered for sale in a move that is expected to attract overseas interest and the attention of local developers most important in the country. Totaling 6,966m² on a triple development, 50-52 Queens Road, Melbourne is located... Read More