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Council records modest surplus amid claims of cautious spending

October 15th, 2025 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has reported a $589,000 underlying surplus for the 2024–25 financial year, its first since 2019, marking what the council has described as a “turnaround story” following consecutive deficits during and after the COVID-19 period.

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Choice Hotels expands with new North Melbourne apartments

October 15th, 2025 - North West City News

Choice Hotels International has expanded into North Melbourne, with a newly rebranded property that offers 45 self-contained apartments designed for business travellers, families, and leisure guests seeking both comfort and convenience.

QVM traders suffer a temporary hit due to tram upgrades

October 15th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Major tram works have commenced along Victoria and Elizabeth streets, with tram tracks being replaced and platforms expanded outside the Queen Victoria Market (QVM).

Taiwan Village brings the spirit of Taiwan’s night markets to Spencer Street

October 15th, 2025 - Rongchuan Zhou

Melbourne’s appetite for authentic Taiwanese flavours has grown again, with Taiwan Village opening a new restaurant on Spencer St in West Melbourne near Southern Cross Station.

Queensberry Cup returns for a fourth year

October 15th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The Queensberry Cup has become one of North Melbourne’s most highly anticipated community events, and it will return for a fourth year this month.

Tunnel traffic prioritised while local protections quietly scrapped

October 15th, 2025 - Mary Masters

Following a successful North and West Melbourne Association (NWMA) meeting in September with stakeholders from the Department of Transport, Transurban, and the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP), local community consultation sessions were held to discuss the “day one” traffic changes associated with the tunnel’s opening.