CBD News

The inaugural edition of CBD News hit the streets in August 2014, created to meet the informational needs of the city's expanding residential community. Following the successful model of our other publications in Docklands and Southbank, CBD News aims to effectively support and engage the local populace. This monthly publication produces 20,000 printed copies that are spread across the region. Originally founded by Shane Scanlan and Shine Dighe, CBD News is currently owned and managed by Sean Car. Our mission is to keep the community updated on events, news, and developments happening in the area. We pride ourselves on being a reliable resource for residents, workers, and visitors in the CBD. We represent the voice of postcode 3000.

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Melbourne’s “Curry Queen” is facing her greatest challenge yet

2 days ago | cbdnews.com.au | Jon M. Fleetwood

Elchi, nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD at 72 Flinders St, offers a sophisticated and contemporary take on Indian cuisine. The restaurant first opened its doors just over three years ago, led by renowned chef Manpreet Sekhon – affectionately known as the “Curry Queen” – who also owns Masti in Fitzroy and Eastern Spice in Geelong.
The world’s longest ride to Melbourne

2 days ago | cbdnews.com.au | Jon M. Fleetwood

On Thursday, April 17, as thousands of commuters cycled out of Melbourne, there was one man whose journey out of the city was a little different from most. He hails from the humble city of Norwich in the United Kingdom and wasn’t commencing his daily 10-kilometre commute back to Preston in a suit and tie, but was actually nearing the end of a gargantuan journey around the world. For the past six months, Nick Willeman has ridden from England to Australia on his pushbike.
Council backtracks on planning strategy

2 days ago | cbdnews.com.au | Jon M. Fleetwood

Ambitious housing targets set by the state government have sent the City of Melbourne back to the drawing board to rethink its approach to planning. The new Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) sets out the council’s planning vision for the next 10 to 20 years. However, between the release of documentation for the April 15 Future Melbourne Committee meeting and the meeting itself, City of Melbourne management recommended that the rollout of the amended MPS be deferred.
Councillor labels city “Clown Hall” as security guard trial extended

2 days ago | cbdnews.com.au | Jon M. Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne’s security saga continues, with two security guards who were employed as part of a six-week trial now contracted to continue patrolling the city until July this year – despite the findings from the trial not yet being released.
VCAT revamp is under way

2 weeks ago | cbdnews.com.au | Jon M. Fleetwood

Designs for Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) new headquarters have been released, with the state government preparing for the new site to be operational by next year to serve as the home of the state's new rental dispute service. The new headquarters will consolidate VCAT’s metropolitan hearing and mediation rooms into one location at 308 La Trobe St, funded by a $106 million investment from the state government.
Is Justin Hemmes's vision for a Little Collins St car park right for Melbourne?

1 month ago | cbdnews.com.au | Jon M. Fleetwood

Amid Sydney residents' current fight against hospitality giant Merivale’s plans to build an entertainment precinct similar to what Merivale proposes for Melbourne, questions remain over the City of Melbourne’s sale of its now former Little Collins St car park.
New activity centres raise questions over government’s approach to housing crisis

1 month ago | cbdnews.com.au | Jon M. Fleetwood

As part of the state government’s new development strategy for Victoria, there are plans to unlock more potential home sites by establishing two new activity centres in inner Melbourne. However experts are calling for the government to rethink its deregulatory approach.
Councillors divided on parking as urban forest plans approved

1 month ago | cbdnews.com.au | Sean Car

Plans for increased greening and tree canopy in four inner-city suburbs have been adopted by the City of Melbourne despite some councillors opposing them due to concerns surrounding the potential loss of car parking. Seven councillors voted in favour of adopting final Urban Forest Precinct Plans for the CBD, East Melbourne, Carlton and South Yarra at the March 18 Future Committee meeting, which set out 10-year plans for street tree planting.
Melbourne’s first Shangri-La expected to open its doors in 2026

1 month ago | cbdnews.com.au | Jon M. Fleetwood

The long-awaited opening of Shangri-La in the CBD is one step closer, with the site’s developer, S P Setia, planning for the hotel to be fitted out and operational by 2026. It is understood that the fit-out will take place this year and, once complete, the 61-storey five-star hotel at 308 Exhibition St will feature around 500 rooms along with a range of entertainment and dining venues.
New data reveals that Melbourne’s CBD is Victoria’s largest tourist hotspot

1 month ago | cbdnews.com.au | Jon M. Fleetwood

A new report has found that Melbourne’s shopping and fashion culture is a top priority for tourists visiting Victoria. Within the City of Melbourne’s March Economy Snapshot, it was revealed that there were 411,000 international overnight visitors and 779,000 domestic overnight visitors between July and September last year.