Business

Small businesses’ time to shine

September 9th, 2021 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

During one of the toughest years for business in history, the longevity of 50 of Melbourne’s locally loved small businesses has been recognised by Lord Mayor Sally Capp.

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Lord Mayor calls for timeframe out of lockdown as businesses ready “to jump into action”

September 9th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says businesses in lockdown are at “the end of their tether” and has called for a clearer timeframe so they can plan to reopen.

Customers come first on Racecourse Rd

September 9th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

There was a different kind of communal spirit on Racecourse Rd, Flemington to the typical footy fever over the preliminary final weekend.

Devastation for businesses has lockdown six bites

August 12th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says the latest lockdown “is having a devastating impact on city businesses” with some owners choosing to close up for good.

North Melbourne’s new Mauritian wine bar keeps locals local

August 12th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

Nagesh Seethiah simply loves North Melbourne. So much so that when he noticed an exodus of locals “Ubering” out to suburbs such as Collingwood and Carlton for casual fine dining, he decided to take a stand.

There’s something brewing in Kensington

July 15th, 2021 - Jack Hayes

For those in the know, this will come as no surprise, but Kensington is carefully becoming a treasure trove for micro-breweries, roasteries, and soon, it will add distilleries to that list.

Businesses stung by another lockdown

April 17th, 2021 - Brendan Rees

Small business owners in Melbourne’s north-west have spoken of their heartache of enduring yet another lockdown, with many struggling to stay afloat and finding ways to pay staff.