finance
Hancock Prospecting Adds Gold to US Portfolio in $133 Million Shift
Gold exposure increased alongside defence holdings in Hancock Prospecting's US portfolio, part of a $133 million reallocation disclosed in May.
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lifestyle
Australian Lab Grown Diamond Brand Expands to Six Cities, Eight Markets
Novita Diamonds began in Australia and now runs 16 showrooms across four continents. Founder Iris Arnold built it on a simple bet: that buyers would choose lab grown stones once the price gap became impossible to ignore.
wellness
Winter Produce Peaks at Melbourne's Top Farmers Markets Now
Winter is peak season for some of Victoria's most nutritious produce, and the city's farmers markets are stacked with reasons to ditch the supermarket.
finance
Gina Rinehart Bets $1 Billion on SpaceX in Boldest Move Yet
Australia's richest person has made one of the most striking moves of her career, taking a stake reported to be worth more than A$1 billion in Elon Musk's SpaceX, the largest single investment Hancock Prospecting has made outside its iron ore heartland.
property
Melbourne Auction Clearance Rates Jump to 74% in July
Melbourne auction clearance rates climbed to 74% in early July. Inner East suburbs like Kew and Frankston corridor show strongest demand as winter listings slow.
wellness
Wellness Facilities to Know in Melbourne
New bathhouses, studios and clubs are expanding local options for recovery and fitness.
sport
Melbourne's Cycling Clubs, Routes and Criterium Scene Attract All Levels
Melbourne's flat bay trails, hilly Dandenong Ranges routes and lively criterium scene make it one of Australia's best cities for cyclists of every level.
community
Fitzroy's Brunswick Street Thrives as Bohemian Community Shapes Local Culture
As Brunswick Street finds its rhythm, the suburb continues to balance its bohemian roots with community connection.
news
Melbourne's Outer Suburbs Miss Out on City's Green Energy Promises
As the Allan government touts its renewable energy targets and urban greening programs, community members in Melbourne's outer suburbs say the benefits are landing everywhere except where they live.
news
Melbourne's Housing Density Reform Accelerates Amid Affordability Concerns
A crucial week for Melbourne's housing landscape as the Victorian government pushes forward with reforms amidst community debate and concerns over affordability and sustainability.
property
Melbourne Vendors Rush Pre-Auction Sales as Market Pressure Intensifies
Market dynamics shift as sellers opt for pre-auction certainty over the unpredictability of the weekend bidding floor.
culture
Melbourne's Film and VR Scene Defines Creative Hub Status
Innovative screenings and digital installations at local festivals are sharpening Melbourne's reputation as a hub for boundary-pushing arts.
wellness
Melbourne's Best Walking Trails: Distance and Difficulty Rankings Revealed
Ratings place the Yarra River paths and Tan Track among the clearest options for residents tracking distance and effort levels this winter.
community
Universities in Melbourne: Complete Guide to 8 Colleges
Explore Melbourne's 8 universities and 200,000+ students. Compare UniMelb, Monash, RMIT and find the best university for your needs in Australia's academic capital.
lifestyle
Melbourne Reinvents Nightlife and Infrastructure to Attract Global Residents
After years of pandemic-era stagnation, the city has reinvented its night-time economy and public infrastructure to attract a new wave of global arrivals.
community
Stamina Melbourne 2026 Returns to Banana Alley Vaults This July
Stamina Melbourne 2026 is coming to Banana Alley Vaults on Flinders Street this July.
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culture
Melbourne grassroots networks reshape arts access through local programs
Grassroots networks in Melbourne are reshaping arts access through coordinated local programs that connect residents directly with creators.
culture
Melbourne International Film Festival 2026 Debuts VR Works Across City Venues
The annual event brings new screenings and VR work to venues across the city centre and inner suburbs starting later this month.
culture
Melbourne Galleries Champion Emerging Artists, Shifting Focus to Next Generation
As the city’s creative institutions recalibrate, a new generation of artists is moving from the margins to the main gallery walls.
lifestyle
Melburnians Share How They're Adapting to Food, Transit Changes
From the quiet corners of the inner-north to the evolving commute into the CBD, here is how long-term residents are managing the city's latest changes.
wellness
Melbourne's Best Outdoor Pools Offer Year-Round Lap Swimming Spots
Melbourne residents are heading to these open-air spots along the coast and inner suburbs for consistent lap sessions amid cooler winter conditions.
community
Melbourne's Yarra River Trail Creates Car-Free Cycling Route to Sea
The river trail network gives Melbourne a car-free spine from the mountains to the sea.
news
Melbourne Commits $125 Billion to Transport Projects, Rivals Global Infrastructure Leaders
With $125 billion committed to transport megaprojects over the next decade, Victoria is spending at a pace that rivals London and Singapore, but delivery times tell a different story.
news
Melbourne residents fight density reforms reshaping their neighborhoods
From Brunswick to Broadmeadows, community members living through Victoria's housing overhaul say the government's bold targets are colliding with the realities of life on the ground.
Politics
Victoria Approves More Medium-Density Housing Than Sydney, Brisbane Combined
Melbourne residents in suburbs such as Brunswick and Footscray will see more medium-density approvals under the new state rules than equivalent zones in Sydney or Brisbane.
culture
Melbourne's Festival Season Reveals 5 Must-See Cultural Exhibitions
Festival season brings fresh screenings and exhibitions that reward advance planning and neighbourhood exploration.
Politics
Victoria Raises Melbourne Density Standards to Match Sydney and Brisbane by 2027
Melbourne residents near Metro Tunnel stations and West Gate Tunnel corridors will see new minimum dwelling targets applied from 2027, aligning activity centre rules with those already operating in selected Sydney and Brisbane zones.
wellness
Melbourne Aquatic Centres Launch Inclusive Swim Programs for All Ages
Melbourne's aquatic centres are making a splash with inclusive swim programs for every age group, promoting fitness, social connection, and fun in the water.
community
Melbourne Hosts 50+ Weekend Events: Exhibitions, Markets, Shows Guide
The City of Melbourne's What's On portal and other local listings highlight exhibitions, markets and shows available this weekend.
news
Melbourne's $50 Billion Transport Decisions Will Shape City for Decades
From the stalled Suburban Rail Loop to a contested tram network overhaul, Victoria's government faces a string of make-or-break calls on major infrastructure before the end of 2026.
news
Melbourne's Waterfront Makeover: Data Reveals Winners and Losers
Behind the glossy renders and ministerial press releases, the figures shaping Melbourne's two most contested precincts tell a more complicated story about who benefits and who gets left behind.
finance
Melbourne's job market in 2026: what the latest employment figures mean for you
With unemployment holding steady at 4.4% and thousands of new workers expected in health, education and professional services, here is a practical guide to what is happening in Melbourne's labour market.
news
The Data Statistics and Numbers Behind Melbourne's Housing Density Reform
A closer look at the numbers driving the debate on Melbourne's housing future
property
First-Home Buyers Deploy Smarter Strategies to Beat Melbourne's $920K Market
With the Victorian median now sitting at $920,000, first home buyers need a smarter game plan, not just a tighter budget.
wellness
Melbourne's Free Outdoor Fitness Spots: Transform Your Workout Today
From the Tan Track to Docklands, the city's network of free outdoor gyms and fitness circuits has never been better, here's where to find them.
news
Melbourne's 250km Tram Network Faces Major Modernisation Challenge
Transport planners, union figures and urban experts are clashing over how to modernise 250 kilometres of track without gutting a system that defines the city.
wellness
Melbourne Residents Cut Phone Time, Boost Focus With Device-Free Hours
Melbourne residents are carving out device-free blocks each evening to cut stress and sharpen focus after long days at work.
property
Off-the-Plan vs Established: The First Home Buyer Comparison That Could Save You $30,000
With Victoria's median house price sitting at $920,000, the choice between a brand-new apartment and an established home is now the most consequential financial decision a first buyer will make.
property
Under $600k and Under Pressure: How Melbourne's Rental Crisis Is Reshaping Its Most Affordable Suburbs
In the suburbs where buyers can still get in for under $600,000, a brutal rental market is both pushing tenants toward ownership and squeezing the landlords who remain.
Technology
Melbourne's AI Boom Creates Jobs While Raising Ethics Questions
The city's expanding AI and startup activity highlights opportunities while prompting consideration of responsible development.
property
Melbourne houses surge ahead of units, reshaping buyer strategies
Melbourne houses have pulled ahead of units by a widening margin this year, reshaping buyer strategies across established suburbs.
news
Melbourne's Diversity Built Over Decades Now Faces 2026 Pressures
Decades of deliberate immigration policy, postwar necessity and shifting political winds have shaped the city we live in today, but the pressures of 2026 are testing that foundation like never before.
finance
Bendigo shopping complex sold to overseas investor in major regional property deal
An international buyer has acquired Lansell Square, a major retail precinct anchored by three supermarket giants, marking a significant foreign investment in regional Victoria.
wellness
Sweat Together, Stay Together: How Fitness Challenges Are Rebuilding Melbourne's Community Bonds
From the Tan Track to Fitzroy's side streets, group exercise events are doing something gym memberships never could, getting strangers to show up for each other.
news
'We feel invisible': Melbourne parents and students speak out as NAPLAN pressure and housing costs reshape school life
From Footscray to Fitzroy, families caught between rising rents and underfunded schools say the system is leaving their children behind.
finance
Melbourne’s Small Business Backbone: The Opportunity in Community and Awards
With 74% of city businesses classified as small, the Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards highlight the resilience, diversity and opportunity among Melbourne’s independent owners.
community
Schools and Education in Melbourne: Universities, Schools and Training
A plain-language guide to how Melbourne's universities, TAFEs and school systems fit together, and how families navigate them, with details that shift over time.
community
Melbourne's Best Weekend Events: Markets, Activities & More This Weekend
The best things to do in Melbourne this weekend - markets, events, outdoor activities and more.
property
Melbourne Renters Buy Outer Suburbs While Leasing Inner City Homes
Melbourne renters priced out of inner suburbs are buying investment properties further out while leasing closer to work and amenities.
finance
Negative gearing reforms already reshaping Victoria property investment patterns
Young investor couples are adapting purchase strategies to new tax rules, with evidence emerging of changed investment behaviour in the first months after reform.
property
Melbourne Buyer's Agents Reveal Winning Auction Day Tactics
Agents working Melbourne's weekend auctions share the precise steps they take from arrival through the final bid to secure properties for clients amid 2026 clearance rates hovering near 68 per cent.
news
Melbourne's Latest Developments and What Happened This Week
Network faults and housing policy shifts shaped events across the city from July 3 to July 9.
community
Aged Care Melbourne: VR Technology Enhances Resident Wellbeing
Melbourne aged care facility pioneers virtual reality travel experiences for residents. Explore how immersive technology combats isolation and improves quality of life for elderly Australians.
news
Melbourne's Housing Density Reform Sees Latest Developments and What Happened This Week
A surge in high-rise developments along Melbourne's major transport corridors has sparked debate about the city's future liveability and sustainability.
finance
ASX 200 gains 0.24% as global markets advance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Melbourne investors and super balances.
news
Things to Do in Melbourne 2026: Best Activities, Attractions and Day Trips
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Melbourne.
sport
Watching the footy at the MCG: a Melbourne guide
For visitors and new residents, a practical guide to seeing Australian Rules football at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.