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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel coming back
Grant Thornton has secured a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) for MB Star Properties Pty Ltd, the company that owns the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and the land on which it is situated, with the aim of having the attraction reactivated and operating again within 2026. (more…)
Retirees call for fairer super tax changes
The Australian Independent Retirees (AIR) welcome recent amendments to the proposed superannuation Division 296 legislation, but say retirees remain exposed to unfair and inequitable outcomes. (more…)
Melbourne Leads the Way in Retail Once More
Melbourne’s latest Shopfront Audit shows the city thriving on the retail front, boasting its lowest shopfront vacancy rate since 2020. (more…)
New figures reveal surging demand for social housing in Victoria
More than 2200 new applications for social housing across Victoria were made in just three months, according to new government data. (more…)
$300,000 safety spend after worker crushed after barriers and fencing fell
A civil construction company will spend $300,000 on safety improvements, including creating and presenting safety videos to school students, after traffic management barriers and fencing fell and seriously injured a worker in 2023. (more…)
Celebrating Melbourne’s Finest: 2024 Melbourne Awards
The 2024 Melburnian of the Year has been awarded to Rebecca Scott OAM, co-founder of the social enterprise STREAT. Known for her inspiring leadership, Rebecca has dedicated her work to helping young Melburnians find employment and secure housing while tackling climate-related issues. (more…)
Investing in the Future of Victoria’s Young Farming Leaders
Victoria’s most promising young farming talents are receiving support to advance their skills and strengthen the future of agriculture in the state. (more…)
Anti-fatberg invention could help unclog city sewers
Engineers from RMIT University have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers. (more…)
New construction fund provides hope but can’t afford the same mistakes
The federal government has announced up to $900 million to boost economic competition and productivity, including cutting red tape in the construction industry to meet housing demands. (more…)