CBD
City of Melbourne sells CBD heritage site
The City of Melbourne has sold a heritage-listed bluestone CBD building it has determined as surplus to its needs.
- by Nicole Lindsay
Latest
Tim Smith avoids criminal record for drunken car crash
The former Liberal member for Kew has popped up in war-torn Ukraine and reignited a feud with his old mate.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
Take it as read: Book buyers vote with their wallets on the Voice
A pro-Voice book co-authored by broadcast legend Kerry O’Brien has outstripped the sales on an opposing tome by 100 to one.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
Amnesty at last: Ex-Labor MP elected to human rights group’s board on fifth try
After four unsuccessful attempts, colourful former Labor MP Belinda “Iguanagate” Neal has finally landed a spot on the Amnesty International Australia board.
- by David Estcourt and Kishor Napier-Raman
Old Treasury Building reminder of a golden era
The Old Treasury Building is a reminder of Melbourne’s importance in the gold rush era, but it still has plenty of 21st century relevance.
- by Stephen Crafti
Victorian Greens declare war on leakers
The party continues to grapple with the fallout from a bitter internal debate over transphobia.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
Opinion
Commercial real estate
Build-to-rent paves way for housing crisis solution
The solution to Melbourne’s rental crisis won’t come easily – or quickly – but as build-to-rent moves from a niche product to the mainstream, it will pave the way for more diverse housing options for our rapidly growing population.
- by Josh Rutman
Dan Baxter offices fetch $11.2 million
A clutch of Collins Street strata offices owned by bankrupt Victory Offices founder Dan Baxter has sold to one of the city’s biggest private landlords for $11.21 million.
- by Nicole Lindsay
‘State open for business’: Stamp duty abolition boost for commercial property market
By reducing barriers to entry, the move will probably drive up supply as developers and investors rush to capitalise on the renewed market dynamics and unleash a wave of innovative projects.
- by Stephen Miles
Palmer’s $100m senator steps away from family real estate business
United Australia Party’s Ralph Babet will still be helping sell houses on the weekend, despite quitting as a director of Babet Brothers.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman
Deputy mayor targeted in case of mistaken identity
Chants of “Liberal scum” were directed at former Labor state secretary by protesters at Melbourne University’s monarchy debate.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman