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Voters at polling stations in inner Melbourne have complained of lengthy waits of up to two hours to cast their ballot
prompting the city’s lord mayor to call for a “root and branch” review
voters told The Age they had waited between 45 minutes and two hours in queues that snaked through school and church grounds or along residential streets
A queue of voters at North Melbourne Primary School just after 10am on Saturday.Credit: Sophie Aubrey
The Australian Electoral Commission has denied waits reached as long as two hours, but the issues prompted Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece to lash the commission for “an election day fail we could all see coming” following similar problems during the <a href="/link/follow-20170101-p5andu">2022 federal election</a> and the <a href="/link/follow-20170101-p5ec9o">2023 Voice referendum</a>
While some voters were easygoing about extensive waits
others voiced frustrations about poor queue management and a lack of inner-city pre-polling options that could have reduced pressures on Saturday
Some voters gave up and turned around when they saw the lines
Rachel Kennedy said she found two-hour queues at Christ Church Grammar School and at her local library before she walked to St Martins Hall
the wait to vote was between 60 and 90 minutes
Voter Rachel Kennedy in South Yarra in the seat of Melbourne
Kennedy felt the queues were particularly bad because not enough pre-polling booths were set up nearby
but we couldn’t because it was nowhere near where we lived,” she said
Jessica Broadbent waited for an hour from 10am to cast her vote at North Melbourne Primary School and was disappointed to see an electoral officer come around only once
Simon Heaysman at North Melbourne Primary School.Credit: Sophie Aubrey
“We should make it easy for people … to participate in democracy,” she said
“Why is there not even one person in a fluoro vest with a loud voice and cheerful smile staying out here doing any kind of queue management?”
Simon Heaysman was relishing the election atmosphere given he often has to vote early due to work
voters arriving at Docklands’ only polling booth
were told they would have to stand in line for at least 90 minutes
Older voters and people with access issues were whisked to the front
Some voters told The Age they wouldn’t bother lining up at Docklands and would “vote in the suburbs” later in the day
those at the front of the queue at Docklands said the wait had eased to just 20 minutes
At the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in Southbank
the queue to vote was snaking around the block in the early afternoon
Voters said they were told it could be up to a two-hour wait
A trio close to the front of the line said they had been waiting for about 75 minutes
“Some drinks would be nice … or a hat for me to put on,” said one man
motioning to his empty drink bottle and bare bald head
Fitzroy and Kooyong also shared experiences of waiting close to two hours and minimal resourcing at polling stations
Reece said inner-city waiting times were “not good enough” and it wasn’t unreasonable for people to be in and out of a polling booth in 20 minutes
“I’m calling for a root and branch review of how this poll has been conducted in Melbourne,” the lord mayor said
“In a country where we have compulsory voting
there is an obligation on electoral authorities to make voting as easy as possible.”
Access to pre-polling in and near the Melbourne CBD was a <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-key-issues-that-will-define-the-election-and-where-the-major-parties-stand-20250306-p5lhbw.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">hot topic </a>in the final days of the election campaign
<a href="/link/follow-20170101-p5lui3">Reece called the lack of pre-polling venues</a> in the city centre baffling and undemocratic
The AEC later accused the City of Melbourne of failing to help the commission secure suitable venues
Reece said: “I’m not interested in the blame game
The City of Melbourne is happy to work with the AEC to ensure this never happens again
“They managed to find a pre-polling booth in every CBD in the country
The voting infrastructure in inner-city Melbourne is failing the voters and our democracy.”
People queue to vote in Docklands.Credit: Jason South
AEC spokesman Evan Ekin-Smyth denied waiting times on Saturday had hit two hours and suggested the reported figures from voters were inadvertently inflated
He said the lines at each booth were checked regularly and data being fed into the commission’s command centre showed queues were
“The absolute vast majority of the 7000 [national] polling places on offer are seeing very reasonable wait times
Ekin-Smyth said that when waits reached about 30 minutes
officers looked at adding new ballot-issuing points or redeploying staff from other stations
He said extra election day venues were added to the CBD following the 2023 Voice referendum
“Whenever you have a process that gives 18 million-plus people the choice of when and where to turn up
You simply cannot avoid that,” Ekin-Smyth said
“There is no election in the world without queues
We’re better than most and do everything possible to minimise them.”
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Voters at polling stations in inner Melbourne have complained of lengthy waits of up to two hours to cast their ballot, prompting the city\\u2019s lord mayor to call for a \\u201Croot and branch\\u201D review.
At polling centres in South Yarra, Southbank, Docklands, North Melbourne and Richmond on Saturday, voters told The Age they had waited between 45 minutes and two hours in queues that snaked through school and church grounds or along residential streets.
The Australian Electoral Commission has denied waits reached as long as two hours, but the issues prompted Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece to lash the commission for \\u201Can election day fail we could all see coming\\u201D following similar problems during the  and the .
While some voters were easygoing about extensive waits, others voiced frustrations about poor queue management and a lack of inner-city pre-polling options that could have reduced pressures on Saturday. Some voters gave up and turned around when they saw the lines.
In South Yarra, in the seat of Melbourne, Rachel Kennedy said she found two-hour queues at Christ Church Grammar School and at her local library before she walked to St Martins Hall. There, around lunchtime, the wait to vote was between 60 and 90 minutes.
Kennedy felt the queues were particularly bad because not enough pre-polling booths were set up nearby.
\\u201CWe were eligible for pre-poll, but we couldn\\u2019t because it was nowhere near where we lived,\\u201D she said. \\u201CIt was only in St Kilda. Another one was in Kew ... It\\u2019s been pretty bad.\\u201D
Jessica Broadbent waited for an hour from 10am to cast her vote at North Melbourne Primary School and was disappointed to see an electoral officer come around only once, seeking voters who could be fast-tracked.
Broadbent said people with specific needs, such as older voters or hospital workers, should be regularly ushered through.
\\u201CWe should make it easy for people \\u2026 to participate in democracy,\\u201D she said. \\u201CWhy is there not even one person in a fluoro vest with a loud voice and cheerful smile staying out here doing any kind of queue management?\\u201D
At the same polling booth, Simon Heaysman was relishing the election atmosphere given he often has to vote early due to work.
\\u201CI wanted the full election experience, the sausages, the cupcakes, the line,\\u201D he said.
Early on Saturday, voters arriving at Docklands\\u2019 only polling booth, at The District shopping centre, were told they would have to stand in line for at least 90 minutes.
Older voters and people with access issues were whisked to the front.
Some voters told The Age they wouldn\\u2019t bother lining up at Docklands and would \\u201Cvote in the suburbs\\u201D later in the day.
By 2pm, those at the front of the queue at Docklands said the wait had eased to just 20 minutes.
At the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in Southbank, in the seat of Macnamara, the queue to vote was snaking around the block in the early afternoon. Voters said they were told it could be up to a two-hour wait.
A trio close to the front of the line said they had been waiting for about 75 minutes.
\\u201CSome drinks would be nice \\u2026 or a hat for me to put on,\\u201D said one man, motioning to his empty drink bottle and bare bald head.
Age readers in Prahran, Fitzroy and Kooyong also shared experiences of waiting close to two hours and minimal resourcing at polling stations.
Reece said inner-city waiting times were \\u201Cnot good enough\\u201D and it wasn\\u2019t unreasonable for people to be in and out of a polling booth in 20 minutes.
\\u201CI\\u2019m calling for a root and branch review of how this poll has been conducted in Melbourne,\\u201D the lord mayor said.
\\u201CIn a country where we have compulsory voting, there is an obligation on electoral authorities to make voting as easy as possible.\\u201D
Access to pre-polling in and near the Melbourne CBD was a in the final days of the election campaign.
 in the city centre baffling and undemocratic. The AEC later accused the City of Melbourne of failing to help the commission secure suitable venues.
On Saturday, Reece said: \\u201CI\\u2019m not interested in the blame game, I\\u2019m interested in finding solutions. The City of Melbourne is happy to work with the AEC to ensure this never happens again.
\\u201CThey managed to find a pre-polling booth in every CBD in the country. The voting infrastructure in inner-city Melbourne is failing the voters and our democracy.\\u201D
AEC spokesman Evan Ekin-Smyth denied waiting times on Saturday had hit two hours and suggested the reported figures from voters were inadvertently inflated.
He said the lines at each booth were checked regularly and data being fed into the commission\\u2019s command centre showed queues were, at worst, about 80 minutes.
\\u201CThe absolute vast majority of the 7000 [national] polling places on offer are seeing very reasonable wait times, if any at all,\\u201D he said.
Ekin-Smyth said that when waits reached about 30 minutes, officers looked at adding new ballot-issuing points or redeploying staff from other stations. For example, additional workers were sent to Docklands.
He said extra election day venues were added to the CBD following the 2023 Voice referendum.
\\u201CWhenever you have a process that gives 18 million-plus people the choice of when and where to turn up, there will be some queues. You simply cannot avoid that,\\u201D Ekin-Smyth said.
\\u201CThere is no election in the world without queues. It\\u2019s part of any in-person, large-scale process. We\\u2019re better than most and do everything possible to minimise them.\\u201D
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Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one
two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease
the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development
in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower
Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora
Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass
and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels
“reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium
allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure
the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification
Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta
including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works
including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles
installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk
are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components
including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address ..
which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night
the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has
come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes
was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation
giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support
it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists
who said the measure could prove highly inflationary
among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly
its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out
that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply
affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP
went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term
including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme
under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price
to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se
or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s
the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear
been endorsed to follow through on its policies
and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out
it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion
100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have
made many changes to how they enable home development
The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success
material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election
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Landing in&nbsp;Bourke Street Mall&nbsp;this spring
the new CBD store will be TK Maxx's largest in the country
the new store promises an even bigger and better trove of affordable fashion
TK Maxx (owned by TJX Companies)&nbsp;first launched in the UK in 1994 and now operates 600 stores across seven countries: the UK
Known for its "big brands at small prices" philosophy, TK Maxx has since built a loyal fanbase in Victoria, with 21 stores already open across the state &ndash; including the popular&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/shopping/spencer-outlet-centre">Spencer Outlet Centre location</a>
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The Dockland Business Precinct is a premier financial and professional services hub
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a cheese cellar and an oyster barThe mysterious Flinders Lane newcomer will host guided tastings and masterclasses in everything vino
Think of your traditional cellar door experience and rolling hills
long drives and rustic farmhouses probably come to mind &ndash; which makes it all the more intriguing that a sleek new urban winery is coming to Melbourne's CBD to turn that provincial association on its head.&nbsp;Named Melbourne Winery
it&rsquo;s the CBD&rsquo;s first ever winery and will bring a cornucopia of wine lovers&rsquo; experiences to the table &ndash; from immersive educational sessions and sensory workshops to a wine-led dining experience where each dish is designed to elevate the glass
The space will also boast a dedicated wine lab
as well as rotating art exhibitions and large-scale photographic installations
&ldquo;Melbourne Winery isn&rsquo;t about tradition &ndash; it&rsquo;s about transformation,&rdquo;&nbsp;says&nbsp;a spokesperson from Melbourne Winery.&nbsp;&ldquo;We&rsquo;re creating a space where people don&rsquo;t just drink wine
and we&rsquo;re giving our guests the chance to be a part of it.&rdquo;
Make no mistake; this isn&rsquo;t just a tasting room or wine-centric restaurant
developed and run by a multi-skilled team of hospitality
viticulture and design creatives.&nbsp;Melbourne Winery&rsquo;s own wine label is exclusively available in-house and online
starting with 32 varietals as part of its initial range.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s like art &ndash; how you experience it
is completely your own,&rdquo; shares the winery&rsquo;s representative.&nbsp;&ldquo;We wanted to show people what a winery could look like &ndash; if it was born right here in Melbourne.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Melbourne Winery is slated to open this April at 247 Flinders Lane. <a href="https://melbournewinery.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Head to the website for more information</a>
Watch 44sThousands shun Australia Day celebrations flood Melbourne&#x27;s city centre to protest against &#x27;Invasion Day&#x27;.
A man has been found with a gunshot wound in <a target="_blank" href="/news/melbourne/index.html" id="mol-c3e21520-17f7-11f0-8cf5-5b7e156986c6" class="class">Melbourne</a>
The victim was attacked early in the morning in the city's CBD and discovered on Collins Street on Sunday
Police officers were approached by the injured man at around 6.30am and the victim was immediately taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital
The victim was suffering from non-life threatening injuries and the police have now launched an investigation into the incident
Police officers <a target="_blank" href="/news/article-13545259/amp/Collins-St-Melbourne-locked-Major-police-incident-unfolding.html?ico=amp_articleInlineText" class="class">sealed off sections of Collins Street, near the corner of William Street.</a>
Traffic has been diverted away from the area and trams can no longer run through this stretch of the CBD after a <a target="_blank" href="/news/crime/index.html" id="mol-6aa5f070-17fd-11f0-9e15-0b4e55321320">crime</a> scene was set up.
The victim remains in a stable condition after suffering upper body injuries. 
CCTV footage captured a white a Toyota HiLux ute parked on Collins Street at 6.09am Sunday morning.
In the footage taken from a nearby business, the vehicle's driver appeared to engage in a heated exchange with a pedestrian five minutes after parking up. 
A black SUV was then seen pulling up in front of the HiLux and it's presumed shots were fired shortly after.   
Police officers have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have called on any witnesses to come forward.
Investigators have yet to determine where the shooting took place. 
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A multi-level car park just a stone’s throw away from Melbourne’s popular Queen Victoria Market has sold for $115 million in what is the biggest transaction for a Melbourne CBD development site in five years
The buyer is Malaysian giant Sime Darby, best known in Australia for its <a href="https://www.afr.com/street-talk/onsite-rental-group-sells-to-malaysia-s-sime-darby-for-635m-20230302-p5cov4">car dealerships in New South Wales and Queensland.  </a>The acquisition will be made by its listed developer subsidiary Sime Darby Property
Malaysia’s largest developer based on the size of the land bank held in its own right
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casual CBD seafood spotStop Whining is a stay-a-while oyster bar on Little Bourke Street (and there’s sea urchin ice-cream)
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There are many exciting lures that can stop a person as they wander through Melbourne’s Chinatown
spitting lettuce and attended by wranglers with firecrackers
I often find myself drawn down the bluestone lane that contains not just rickety Cantonese cult classic Supper Inn (have the chilli quail) but also microbar One or Two (have a “That’s Quke” cocktail with gin
Since mid-last-year, I’ve also been halted by a stand-up oyster hit at <a class="inline-link" href="/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/the-weird-carlton-restaurant-that-almost-doesn-t-want-you-to-visit-20231127-p5en6g.html">Muli Express</a>, a hole in the wall where the food chat is as delicious as the freshly shucked snacks. This slurp-and-go experience now has a stay-a-while sibling two doors up, in a shop that used to be a real estate office.
</a><a class="sc-cba76dee-0 oQxeF" href="/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/three-freshly-shucked-spots-to-get-crazy-good-seafood-and-sushi-at-an-affordable-price-20240520-p5jf4w.html">Three freshly shucked spots to get ‘crazy good’ seafood and sushi (at an affordable price)</a>AdvertisementStop Whining is petite and sweet
a dining counter in front of the kitchen and high-top tables where you can hang out for a casual seafood feast
Preparing the seafood – 16 types of oysters can be available at a time.Luis Enrique AscuiOrdering is via QR code
but the staff here will happily chat about their products
including the 16 different oysters that can be available at a time
There is fresh-from-the-tank prawn sashimi and sea urchin
grilled scallops and steamed mussels are part of the small offering of hot dishes
there are oyster and sea urchin ice-creams
strangely beguiling and definitely worth trying
The Tran family who own this place also have D&amp;K Live Seafood
a Footscray fish shop that opened two decades ago and is now grandaddy to a suite of businesses that includes quirky Carlton seafood restaurant Muli
little Muli Express in Chinatown and now Stop Whining
which is run by third generation family members Cody Su
Lobster roll from Stop Whining restaurant in Melbourne.Luis Enrique AscuiJessie’s mum
is responsible for the restaurant name – “the universe gave it to me
Van also came up with the cheeky monikers given to the various oysters
demystifying a product some people can find intimidating
briny rock oyster from Camden Haven estuary in NSW
delicate Pacific oyster from Boomer Bay in Tasmania
an indigenous Angasi oyster with meaty minerality
the Shuckmaster’s Tasting Menu is a survey of a half-dozen in-season beauties ($38)
We’re Whining but also wining: Yarra Valley riesling and Tassie chardonnay are excellent partners for Aussie oysters
The Shuckmasters tasting set of oysters.Luis Enrique AscuiAdvertisementOnly the most churlish would complain at a restaurant called Stop Whining but I will express doubts about the way the business stores their oysters: in salt water tanks
They go to a lot of effort to source Mornington Peninsula seawater but this water is sucked in and filtered by the oysters while they live in it
meaning that the unique flavour properties of the various oysters tend to diminish
Seafood expert John Susman speaks of “merroir” when it comes to oysters: it’s the bivalve equivalent of the terroir we might speak about in relation to wine
with the waters of each estuary or rock reef forming part of each oyster’s character
Given that oysters can remain out of water
What I am clear about is the passion and joy here
and the endless confidence that seafood is an excuse to gather and feel gratitude
If you’re sitting in front of a tray of oysters
there’s probably very little to whine about
People always want to know my favourite restaurant
especially for Friday and Saturday night happy hours – at the sensible time of 10pm – for ice-cold $15 martinis and $3 oysters
9 Inkerman Street, St Kilda, <a href="https://thewalrusoysterbar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thewalrusoysterbar.com</a>
The weekday-only offshoot of exquisite two-hat omakase Sushi On in Kew is serving office-friendly sushi and sandos
The fish on rice is Osaka-style hako sushi
which is shaped in a box and then cut into bite-sized rectangular morsels
and spanner crab stir-fry with udon noodles
3/500 Bourke Street, Melbourne, <a href="http://instagram.com/sushi.on.littlebourke" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">instagram.com/sushi.on.littlebourke</a>
Regulars know to look at the blackboard to see the half dozen seafood specials
and maybe something fancy like lobster and prawn linguine
including oysters mornay and prawn cocktail with avocado
192 Station Street, Port Melbourne, <a href="http://rubiras.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rubiras.com.au</a>
Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide.
An earlier version of this review stated that Stop Whining did not have a liquor licence. After the business received their licence, the copy was updated on April 9 to reflect this. 
</a><a class="sc-cba76dee-0 oQxeF" href="/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/from-udon-carbonara-to-a-hot-choc-haven-five-new-cafes-to-try-and-what-to-order-20250402-p5lohi.html?collection=p5lvg3&amp;gb=1">From udon carbonara to a hot-choc haven: Five new cafes to try (and what to order)</a>Find one in a famed Melbourne garden, another in Australia’s largest shopping centre, and others tucked in the backstreets.
</a><a class="sc-cba76dee-0 oQxeF" href="/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/chadstone-s-shiny-new-market-pavilion-is-a-spectacle-but-does-it-deserve-the-hype-20250403-p5lovl.html?collection=p5lvg3&amp;gb=1">Chadstone’s shiny new Market Pavilion is a spectacle, but does it deserve the hype?</a>Recipe bots, pre-packaged meals and sweet treats are all there. But where do you sit down and eat? Here’s Good Food’s guide to the  enormous food precinct.
</a><a class="sc-cba76dee-0 oQxeF" href="/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/where-to-sit-the-total-bill-and-best-dishes-your-cheat-sheet-to-australia-s-first-ministry-of-crab-20250409-p5lqj8.html?collection=p5lvg3&amp;gb=1">Where to sit, the total bill and best dishes: Your cheat sheet to Australia’s first Ministry of Crab</a>A Sri Lankan seafood restaurant with nine international branches has opened on Flinders Lane, bringing bibs, claw crackers and the theatre of wok-cooked mud crabs.
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If you're a big fan of&nbsp;South Yarra's&nbsp;premium Japanese restaurants <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/yakikami">Yakikami</a> or <a href="https://www.wagyuya.com.au/">Wagyu Ya</a>
then you'll be stoked that a delightful new&nbsp;specialty udon shop from the same hospo crew has recently opened in the CBD &ndash;&nbsp;and it's slinging satisfying lunch eats at a much wallet-friendlier price
Some folks are even already crowning these noods the best udon in Melbourne
You've got&nbsp;two types of udon noodle&nbsp;to choose from at&nbsp;Yamamoto Udon: the delicate ribbon-like himokawa udon or the bouncy sanuki style.&nbsp;Both are available in 18 traditional and new-school flavours
from simple dipping-style udon (we likes ours cold!) to steamy dashi soup udon &ndash; perfect as the temps drop into the autumn and winter months
You can even add crispy tempura or juicy chicken karaage for a crunchy kick
while rich flavours like&nbsp;creamy carbonara udon and Japanese curry are guaranteed to deliver lunchtime comfort by the bowlful.&nbsp;
All the&nbsp;noodles are freshly handmade daily&nbsp;from natural ingredients&nbsp;in a limited batch of just 70 servings
free from additives and aged for two days for maximum flavour
Yamamoto Udon's head chef Ryosuke Yasumatsu describes his craft as&nbsp;&ldquo;a tradition that takes skill and patience&rdquo;
&ldquo;Our team at Yamamoto brings years of experience in handmaking udon
staying true to the techniques that have been passed down through generations while sharing them with Melbourne,&rdquo; shared Yasumoto
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re all about combining high-quality ingredients with an accessible price point
whether on a quick lunch break or simply craving something delicious
to enjoy a creative top-notch bowl of udon for just $19.&rdquo;
With iPad ordering and a&nbsp;zippy ten-minute&nbsp;wait time,&nbsp;this cute spot is definitely worth checking out on your next lunch break
Yamamoto Udon is open daily from 11.30am to 9.15pm at Shop 12/108 Bourke Street. Visit <a href="https://www.yamamotoudon.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">the website</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yamamoto_udon/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Instagram</a> for&nbsp;more details
Melbourne’s first CBD winery will open next month in an unusual location – on the ground floor of a building where AA meetings take place upstairs
Barman &amp; Larder hospitality group boss Eddie Muto, whose other ventures include <a href="https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/travel/three-gourmet-food-halls-not-to-be-missed-on-your-next-european-trip-20220512-p5akr8">Mercato Centrale</a> on Collins Street
said he negotiated his lease with the charity owning the Ross House Building five years ago
Whether you’re a visitor to the city or a local looking for a night out
Melbourne’s CBD offers a seamless blend of world-class dining
From a meal at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street’s stunner Luci to a show at the Melbourne Theatre Company followed by late-night cocktails or karaoke
here’s how to experience a playful slice of Melbourne after dark
Start your night with a meal at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street’s in-house restaurant, <a href="https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/restaurants/luci-restaurant">Luci</a>
The day-to-night venue occupies the magnificent
which was built in 1931 on the site of the state’s first synagogue
The Italian-influenced menu champions Victorian producers through its dishes and wine list
Right now, a K-wave is bringing Melbourne into a new era of Korean dining. And at sleek Korean diner <a href="https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/restaurants/doju">Doju</a>
chef Mika Chae makes a Western style of Korean food where Korean condiments and flavours are definite heroes (try the deep-fried cheese covered in a sticky glaze and topped with Emperor’s Pearl melon)
with house cocktails like a spicy Korean Margarita mixed with house gochujang and yuja-cheong (yuzu syrup)
travel spots and more – curated by those who know
Next, a show. A short stroll from Doju, the Melbourne Theatre Company is currently showing <a href="https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/entertainment/article/actor-writer-merlynn-tong-sheds-light-singapores-underworld-golden-blood">Golden Blood</a>
Written by and starring Sydney’s Merlynn Tong (Top of the Lake
the play explores Singapore’s seldom-talked-about gangster underbelly
drawing on Tong’s upbringing around the city-state’s nightclub scene
To debrief over dessert, head to the recently opened <a href="https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/cafes/koi">Koi Dessert Bar</a> from Masterchef alum Reynold Poernomo
There’s a changing line-up of over 150 artfully constructed cakes
best enjoyed alongside fruity foam-topped teas
Or, if your version of a post-show debrief involves singing your favourite song at the top of your lungs, try <a target="_blank" onclick="captureOutboundLink('https://www.broadsheet.com.au/leave?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yumsinghouse.com%2F')" href="https://www.broadsheet.com.au/leave?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yumsinghouse.com%2F">Yum Sing House</a>
You’ll find a stylish ground-level restaurant where chef Aiven Lee is dishing up contemporary Asian plates with a twist
like prawn toast with tobiko and prawn mayo
roasted dry-aged duck with caramelised orange and soy
private karaoke rooms are available from Wednesday to Saturday (and they’re open till 5am on weekends)
self-parking and 25 per cent off food and drinks (excluding in-room dining)
This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Hilton
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Some might say Kingsbury is Melbourne’s best-kept secret
A classic three-bedroom home in Melbourne’s northeast is set to hit the auction block
offering buyers a rare chance to renovate or rebuild in a suburb that many Melburnians have never even heard of — but should
overshadowed by better-known neighbours like Reservoir and Bundoora
and major infrastructure upgrades on the way
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The well-maintained three-bedroom, one-bathroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kingsbury-147104048?sourcePage=rea:p4ep:property-details&amp;sourceElement=avm-currently-advertised-view-listing" target="_self" rel="noopener">15 Bunker Ave</a> presents an opportunity for first-home buyers and aspiring renovators
Buxton Mount Waverley’s Peter Serafino said the home had three serious buyers circling
but competition in the area meant some were waiting until auction day to make their move
but Kingsbury is one of those suburbs people still don’t know much about,” Mr Serafino said
offering prime renovation or rebuild potential
‘Where’s that?’ But when they realise it’s right next to La Trobe
the home represented a lifetime of hard work and resilience – purchasing the home for $38,000 in 1976
arrived in Australia after World War II with nothing but a suitcase
this Kingsbury home has sparked interest from first homebuyers
Ana and Ellie said growing up in the suburb felt like living in a hidden village within the city
Renovators are also eyeing off the 465sq m home for their next big project
Kingsbury remains one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets — but that’s changing
Kingsbury still offers great value,” he said
The home has been kept mostly in original condition
The bathroom had a slight modification 10 years ago
“With strong land sizes and good infrastructure
it’s an area that’s definitely on the rise.”
“Opportunities like this don’t come up every day
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eat or just discover a secret side of the city
it&#x27;s time to get off the beaten track..
If&nbsp;you think the main streets of Melbourne are pass&eacute;, we've got good news: you can traverse a good part of the CBD via hidden laneways and thoroughfares without ever setting foot on a street in the <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/things-to-do/ranked-and-rated-the-streets-in-melbournes-hoddle-grid">Hoddle Grid</a>.&nbsp;
But with more than 40 laneways and arcades in Melbourne
how can you efficiently distinguish the coolest ones from the ones filled with garbage
Photograph: Graham Denholm</a>Melbourne might be awash with cute laneways
but the one that&rsquo;ll really leave you &lsquo;thunderstruck&rsquo; is AC/DC Lane
The wee laneway was named after Aussie rockers AC/DC in 2004
and it sits not far from where the band shot the video clip for their 1975 hit &lsquo;It&rsquo;s a Long Way to the Top&rsquo; (filmed on Swanston Street).&nbsp;
Time Out tip:&nbsp;While you're there, pop in for a drink at <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/bar-bambi">Bar Bambi</a> or a meal at <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/pastuso">Pastuso</a>
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/AC%2FDC+Lane/@-37.8173386,144.9657888,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b7e747276f:0x276f8411aa56b149!8m2!3d-37.8155777!4d144.9708964" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Photograph: Robert Blackburn</a>Otherwise known as &ldquo;that laneway with all the hole-in-the-wall restaurants&rdquo; and &ldquo;Melbourne&rsquo;s answer to Diagon Alley&rdquo;
The magical little alleyway still has its blue cobblestone floor&nbsp;that contrasts with the cacophony of murals
Grab a coffee and perch yourself on one of the tiny stools after browsing through the boutiques
Time Out tip:&nbsp;Pull up a milk crate and enjoy a freshly squeezed bevvie from <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/jungle-juice-bar">Jungle Juice Bar</a>
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Centre+Pl,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.8166479,144.9655504,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b43f2531f5:0x4f84dacb702c976c!8m2!3d-37.8166479!4d144.9655504" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Robert Blackburn</a>Hardware Lane feels like the light
European cousin to some of Melbourne&rsquo;s grungier laneway haunts
There&rsquo;s not a huge amount of room for pedestrians
but that&rsquo;s because restaurants spill out onto the laneway on both sides
Time Out tip:&nbsp;This is where you head for a feed come&nbsp;knock-off time &ndash; may we suggest the roasted cauliflower at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/miznon">Miznon</a>&nbsp;or a vino at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/bars/kirks-wine-bar">Kirk's Wine Bar</a>
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Hardware+Ln,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.8136921,144.9612589,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b532b9dba3:0x61e816b49cbc39c7!8m2!3d-37.8136921!4d144.9612589" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Time Out tip:&nbsp;Go on a guided tour to discover more about the arcade's rich and colourful history
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Block+Arcade/@-37.81578,144.9645546,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b4f8c05d67:0xb44d947af3e9fcba!8m2!3d-37.81578!4d144.9645546" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Time Out tip:&nbsp;This is one of the city's best spots for people-watching
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Degraves+St,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.8173386,144.9657888,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b410228c81:0xccc299fa4f845f3f!8m2!3d-37.8173386!4d144.9657888" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Photograph: Mark Chew</a>Sitting pretty on the corner of Flinders Lane and Swanston Street is the historic and heritage-listed Cathedral Arcade, which is located on the bottom floor of the famous <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/museums/the-nicholas-building">Nicholas Building</a>.&nbsp;Look up and you&rsquo;ll see a leadlight archway that runs along the arcade
as well as a beautiful central dome that harks back to 1925.&nbsp;
Time Out tip:&nbsp;You might recognise it from Courtney Barnett's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-wm0EdoeN8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">'Elevator Operator' video</a>
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Cathedral+Arcade/@-37.8155777,144.9708964,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b68302726d:0xc410be16c0ce4871!8m2!3d-37.8166616!4d144.9667725" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Photograph: Visit Victoria</a>When people think of <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/art/where-to-find-the-best-street-art-in-melbourne">Melbourne street art</a> they&rsquo;re probably thinking of Hosier Lane
this laneway&rsquo;s like a gallery of evolving street art that's earned it a place in the guidebooks
If you&rsquo;re looking to take some ace pics
arrive early or expect to wait: Hosier Lane&rsquo;s popularity means it&rsquo;s often filled with tourists also wanting to get the perfect 'gram.&nbsp;
Time Out tip:&nbsp;Be sure to check out the&nbsp;historic&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/theatre/the-forum">Forum Theatre</a>&nbsp;next door &ndash; it's just as picturesque if slightly less &lsquo;grunge chic&rsquo;
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Hosier+Ln,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.8164238,144.9691023,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b6521c6a15:0xa92699044c913e0f!8m2!3d-37.8164238!4d144.9691023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>
Photograph: Robert BlackburnLike many laneways on this list, this one's full of surprises.&nbsp;In Tattersalls Lane, you'll discover&nbsp;a budget-friendly dumpling institution (<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/camy-shanghai-dumpling-and-noodle-restaurant">Camy Shanghai Dumpling and Noodle Restaurant</a>), a graffiti-covered shipping container bar (<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/bars/section-8">Section 8</a>) and a cool new spot for cocktail and vino (Aster)
One thing&rsquo;s for sure: you&rsquo;d be hard-pressed to find a Melburnian who hasn&rsquo;t spent a late night wandering down Tattersalls
Time Out tip:&nbsp;Tattersalls links the CBD to Chinatown
so there are plenty of great surrounding Asian restaurants to also explore
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Tattersalls+Ln,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.8119048,144.9656045,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642ca3940ac13:0x5f17e57287d94135!8m2!3d-37.8119048!4d144.9656045" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Photograph: Visit Victoria/Robert Blackburn</a>Just as glamorous as its older sister the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/shopping/block-arcade">Block Arcade</a>,&nbsp;Royal Arcade is a high-ceilinged
checkerboard-floored shopping precinct wedged on the corner of Bourke and Elizabeth streets
the arcade takes the prize for being the oldest in Melbourne (and Australia)
and it&rsquo;s here you can pick up threads
vintage goods and seriously good chocolate from Koko Black
be sure to give its most famous residents a quick nod: Gog and Magog guard the Gaunt clock above the Little Collins Street entrance and punctually ring their bells to mark each hour
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Royal+Arcade/@-37.8146906,144.9635161,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b5a08ba679:0x92c687dfdb46896f!8m2!3d-37.8146906!4d144.9635161" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Time Out tip: Score a bird&rsquo;s eye view of Meyers Place when you saddle up to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/bars/loop-roof">Loop Roof</a>
the fun alfresco drinking deck that boasts foliage
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/search/Meyers+Place,+Melbourne+VIC/@-37.8118574,144.9717745,17z/data=!3m1!4b1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>
Arguably you could spend a whole day just in this small inner-city quadrangle
Time Out tip:&nbsp;Hot new hotel Melbourne Place (yep
named after the location) has just opened &ndash; book a room and thank us later
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Melbourne+Pl,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.8132259,144.9687951,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642c9c7789367:0x45500038a1e8d173!8m2!3d-37.8132259!4d144.9687951" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Photograph: Robert Blackburn</a>While we&rsquo;re still a little bitter that Melbourne&rsquo;s historic <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/shopping/melbournes-gpo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GPO</a> was taken over by <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/shopping/h-m" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a huge H&amp;M store</a>
one solace is that Postal Lane still stands
This blink-and-you&rsquo;ll-miss-it laneway sandwiches itself between the GPO and Myer and can be accessed from both Bourke Street Mall and Little Bourke
Time Out tip:&nbsp;Think of it as a quiet haven away from shoppers &ndash; we recommend visiting Ca De Vin for cheesy Italian pizzas and pasta
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Postal+Ln,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.8134636,144.9634766,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b579ef9fc9:0xaf9e0c6cdf96ec36!8m2!3d-37.8134636!4d144.9634766" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Time Out tip:&nbsp;The jewel in this dining hub is undeniably&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/flower-drum">Flower Drum</a>&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;a five-star high-end Cantonese restaurant that&rsquo;s stood the test of time
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Market+Ln,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.811895,144.9693132,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642c902f03a33:0x7c699e6737dae52a!8m2!3d-37.811895!4d144.9693132" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
Photograph: Graham Denholm</a>Despite its grandiose name
Celestial Avenue is on the smaller scale for laneways in Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD
but its rich Chinese history is what makes it stand apart
slightly darkened lane was actually an integral part of the arrival of Chinese immigrants in the mid-19th century
as it&rsquo;s here where the first Chinese lodging houses were built.&nbsp;
Time Out tip:&nbsp;Chinese heritage lives on in the exceptional Cantonese restaurant&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/supper-inn-chinese-restaurant">Supper Inn</a>&nbsp;(which also happens to be open until 2.30am every single day)
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Celestial+Ave,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.8118493,144.9662525,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642ca2f5b69a3:0xebc398a6d69058be!8m2!3d-37.8118493!4d144.9662525" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
being called Flinders Lane doth not maketh a laneway
Maybe it used to qualify as a lane back in ye old times but these days Flinders Lane is most definitely a street
Still,&nbsp;it is still special enough to get a nod,&nbsp;considering it&rsquo;s home to some of Melbourne's best restaurants
It's also conveniently central and connects two of Melbourne&rsquo;s top laneways
Time Out tip:&nbsp;There are a number of notable heritage-listed buildings on Flinders Lane
See the exact location&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Flinders+Ln,+Melbourne+VIC+3000/@-37.8118493,144.9662525,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad642b47ac42d1f:0xa0d29609e762c333!8m2!3d-37.8172026!4d144.9645094" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>
It’s Hong Kong spliced with a Melbourne metro activity centre: all startlingly shiny apartment towers spiking up from Whitehorse Road and enough ground-level bustle to make pedestrians occasionally wonder what country they’re in
of course – the 2021 census found that of its 22,481 residents
25.7 per cent were born in China or Hong Kong
The first point of contact others might have with the eastern `burb 14 kilometres from the city is with its dizzying choice of Asian restaurants delivering the flavours of regions both well-known and more obscure and making the Box Hill Central food court an exercise in glorious indecision
Nor is Box Hill a stranger to the second-wave cafe (a pimped-up avo toast is not in shortage in these parts)
while the bar scene in this once-dry area can be described as a bull market
the amenity for residents means there’s little need to venture into the OG Melbourne city centre from its up-and-coming rival
good schools – Box Hill High is one of Melbourne’s better performing public high schools – and its rail
market-entry price points for young people starting out on their property journey
while downsizers can also find a gleaming luxury eyrie to call their own lock-up-and-leave paradise
there’s no shortage of palatial new builds
taking their architectural reference points from the Old World
The brick-veneer homes from the solidly respectable mid-century past have more of a chance of being retained rather than bulldozed these days – partly due to the prohibitive cost of renovating but also thanks to the growing appreciation of their simple
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I love Carrington Road for its beautiful landscaping with ornamental pear trees and its lovely easy walking for pedestrians. It has cafes and shops yet still has lots of greenery. The nightlife is vibrant in Box Hill, and it gives good access to it.
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Box Hill is a hub for the whole eastern suburbs. It combines its history and modernity well – lots of historic old buildings are tucked in with towers built over recent years. The old and new sit so well together.
There has been a lot of development happening in Box Hill over the past seven or eight years, but it has slowed now. The area attracts a wide demographic – young couples getting a toehold in the market with apartments, while downsizers are among the owner-occupiers in the market.
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These are the best spots in Melbourne&#x27;s grid for coffee
Melbourne has no shortage of excellent&nbsp;coffee shops
Thanks to an influx of Greek and Italian immigrants who introduced&nbsp;espresso to our city after WWII
we now have more coffee shops per person than&nbsp;any other city in the world
This makes writing a list of the best coffee shops in the&nbsp;CBD almost redundant
as you'll be hard pressed to find an energising bean juice&nbsp;that doesn't put a pep in your step
so we've compiled a list of our personal favourite CBD&nbsp;coffee joints to ensure your morning (or arvo) caffeine hit is the best it can be.&nbsp;
From the sibling duo that brought you Richmond&rsquo;s Mayday and the CBD's Maverick,&nbsp;Greta is a European-inspired caf&eacute;-slash-wine bar that serves tasty bites and piping hot coffee. Axil&nbsp;Coffee Roasters supply the beans; made any way you like (there's no coffee menu).&nbsp;Enjoy your brew with their excellent beef cheek sandwich that comes with a side of&nbsp;gloriously excessive Napoli dipping sauce.&nbsp;
What we love: From Wednesday to&nbsp;Friday Greta is open until&nbsp;10pm so that you can transition seamlessly from a cup of joe to an Espresso Martini.
What we love: Besides the excellent coffee, the best part of Little Rogue is their Japanese&nbsp;bakery sibling Bakemono &ndash; which is situated just across from them. This means you&nbsp;can pick yourself up with a caffeine hit and then slow it down with a carb overload.
What we love:&nbsp;This perennially popular eatery is situated inside a heritage-listed former telephone exchange building.&nbsp;
What we love:&nbsp;The service here is sunny and helpful,&nbsp;a lovely connection to start your morning in a positive mood.
What we love: Alongside great coffee, this eatery&nbsp;is offering one of the best breakfast menus you can get this side of the CBD.
What we love:&nbsp;This is one of the top places in town to order Melbourne's iconic 'Magic' coffee.
What we love:&nbsp;The creamy, cloud-like 'Velvet Morning'. It's a specialty coffee drink made with Ex-Wife espresso, cream and a vanilla custard blend. Just pure heaven.
Photograph: Vince Caligiuri</a>Inside the brightly light, cream-hued Workshop Brothers caf&eacute; lives delicious coffee. <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/axil-coffee-roasters">Axil Roasters</a> have been providing the blends and <a href="https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/restaurants/monk-bodhi-dharma">Monk Bodhi Dharma</a> providing the single origins
but Workshop Brothers have branched out and created their own everyday blend called the Huntly
It&rsquo;s a peachy tasting medium roast with a crisp sweet aftertaste
Grab a chocolate croissant to go for a winning taste combination
What we love:&nbsp;If you're a regular here
People's Coffee is half prepackaged sandwich shop
half hipster Brooklyn caf&eacute;.&nbsp;Located in the CBD's Bensons Walk
this streamlined coffee operation serves their&nbsp;drip black
there's a selection of&nbsp;pre-packaged sandwiches and salads
and a New York "everything&nbsp;bagel".&nbsp;
What we love:&nbsp;Need a bite to take the edge off your caffeine hit
From their humble beginnings in Collingwood (where they still roast their beans)&nbsp;Midtown is Everyday Coffees&rsquo; second location
There&rsquo;s a chocolatey Colombian&nbsp;blend for milky coffees or some interesting single-origin options available.&nbsp;
they've started slinging&nbsp;their famous BLT bagels for just $15 a pop
you'll know this second outpost is an absolute boon to the CBD.&nbsp;
What we love:&nbsp;Not only is the coffee here dang satisfying
but it's also a serene and lovely place to hang out in
due to the tasteful wood and white colour scheme and clean interiors
What we love: Proximity to the market stalls, of course! After your espresso hit, you can stock up on fresh produce,&nbsp;cheese and goodies to take home with you. It's always a great vibe at QVM.
Photograph: Supplied | Dukes Coffee Roasters</a>Inside the beautiful old Ross House building on Flinders Lane is Dukes Coffee Roasters
It&rsquo;s a beautiful space to drink beautiful coffees in
fitted with light wooden benches and green-and-blue tiled floors
They&rsquo;re committed to ethical trading with coffee sourced from farms and small co-operatives that they bring home to roast here in Melbourne.&nbsp;
What we love: A cosy and relaxing atmosphere here makes&nbsp;the queue not such an unpleasant wait
the 16th century figure reputed to have smuggled seven&nbsp;coffee beans into India from Yemen
this caf&eacute; is an offspring of Seven Seeds&nbsp;roasters
as&nbsp;seating is limited (besides the ones on the ceiling)
as this revered caf&eacute; attracts crowds
What we love:&nbsp;Knowledgable coffee staff happy to help you widen your bean horizons
It's difficult to walk through the city without seeing one of Axil&rsquo;s branches slinging&nbsp;high quality
Single-origin options are rotated daily at all locations
the Manse and Melbourne Central branches are now&nbsp;offering full-service food until 3pm
so it's the perfect option for a caffeinated lunch
What we love: This well-known coffee purveyor tends to be reliable
4 out of 5 starsRecommended<a href="/melbourne/restaurants/tom-thumb" class="tileImageLink" target="_self" rel="" data-data-layer="{&quot;triggerOn&quot;:0,&quot;payload&quot;:{&quot;category&quot;:&quot;GP Engagement&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;in content&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:&quot;link - internal&quot;}}" data-testid="tile-link_testID">Photograph: Vince Caligiuri</a>Hole-in-the-wall charm does not mean sub-par coffee
They&rsquo;re using the Pony blend from Clement (of the Sensory Lab
Market Lane and ST ALi family) so you&rsquo;re guaranteed a milk coffee with a caramel apple flavour
All black coffees are made with a Sensory Lab single origin
and the busy baristas are happy to run you through the tasting notes of whatever&rsquo;s on offer
hidden away upstairs where you can enjoy a Reuben bagel and watch the foot traffic of Flinders Lane wander past
but Tom Thumb&rsquo;s real game is takeaway.&nbsp;
there&rsquo;s no better afternoon pick me up than the Butterbings
two brownie cookies with thick buttery cream in between
Recommended<a href="/melbourne/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-melbourne-before-you-die" class="tileImageLink" target="_self" rel="" data-data-layer="{&quot;triggerOn&quot;:0,&quot;payload&quot;:{&quot;category&quot;:&quot;GP Engagement&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;in content&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:&quot;link - internal&quot;}}" data-testid="tile-link_testID">Photograph: Urlaubstracker/Unsplash</a>The definitive Melbourne bucket list: knock off these&nbsp;101 activities and you'll really
This weekend’s season-opening event is poised to welcome a record-breaking crowd for the third successive year after tickets sold out in minutes
A new grandstand has been constructed at Turn 6 and the capacity of the Albert Park venue has marginally increased over last year
Capacity is constrained largely by ingress/egress considerations and the desire to provide a positive fan experience
The opening of the ANZAC Station near the northwest corner of the venue in 2026 promises to ease access and is expected that this will bring with it another increase in capacity
Looking to grow the event within current constraints, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation has this year created an <a href="https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2025-australian-gp-melbourne-festival-details-dates-price/">all-new fan festival that gets underway today</a>
in the shadows of Rod Laver Arena on the fringes of the CBD
the five-day festival affords those unable to attend the event itself an opportunity to still experience F1
The initiative has come amid a desire to expand the event
<a href="https://speedcafe.com/doohan-and-piastri-headline-free-australian-gp-fan-event/">Doohan and Piastri headline free Australian GP fan event</a>
“We&#8217;ve talked about this for a little while now that we think there&#8217;s an opportunity to take Albert Park into the city,” Australian GP boss Travis Auld told Speedcafe
“People who are not able to get to the race for whatever reason don&#8217;t necessarily need to miss out on the atmosphere of F1
“So that might be that you attend the fan festival
it might be that you just see the colour and movement of F1 when you get off a plane at Melbourne Airport
we&#8217;ve now got signage and reminders that it&#8217;s F1 race weekend
“We want to help the city embrace the event in the same way that when you come to our event
you&#8217;ll see a lot of Melbourne in and around the different precincts.”
The Melbourne GP has often been criticised for a lack of atmosphere away from the venue
a far cry from the way F1 brought Adelaide to a standstill in its previous life
While there have been efforts made over the year to spark interest in the Melbourne CBD
they&#8217;ve been somewhat inconsistent and fallen flat
That has been put down to the sheer scale of Melbourne
with the grand prix just another event in a city flushed with entertainment options
The renewed drive to expand the event is part of a broader emphasis in recent years on the F1 experience and comes as interest booms
that has seen the introduction of precincts
each focused on different segments of the crowd
as interest in the event continues to grow
that we manage that interest in a way that doesn&#8217;t impact the experience,” Auld noted
“I&#8217;m confident we could have sold more tickets to this year&#8217;s race
and we haven&#8217;t because we want to make sure that those who come along have a really good experience
“We&#8217;ve invested some additional money into some infrastructure within the circuit
and there&#8217;s other things coming in ‘26 such as a new train station that will help in that regard
“But we are very protective of the experience
and we won&#8217;t let a rush to grow capacity get in the way of that.”
The effort being put in locally to engage and entertain fans with differing interests reflects that of Formula 1 more broadly
Last month, <a href="https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2025-live-launch-event-reaction-comment-max-verstappen-fia-booed/">F1 put on a lavish all-in season launch in London</a> where all 10 teams and 20 drivers were presented both to a live crowd and more than four million viewers online
It was the first time the sport had ever attempted such an event
and was generally considered a success and a step in the right direction
including the drivers and teams,” said Auld
The fan experience is increasingly important both to promoters and F1 itself
F1 recognised the Singapore Grand Prix for its fan experience
noting its “five entertainment stages around the circuit
Singapore was one of a host of awards winners
with categories clearly designed to encourage competition and further raise the bar with promoters
Abu Dhabi was awarded in part for its post-race fireworks display and organisers in Mexico City for the spectacle it generated surrounding driver presentations that included mariachi bands and local dancers
Auld’s team was also awarded; the Australian GP is considered the gold standard for its social impact
a program that F1 noted for its local community engagement
“The entertainment showbiz part of Formula 1 continues to grow
and that&#8217;ll be more attractive to some than others,” noted Auld
“A lot of sports have been through this before us
“We&#8217;ve been on this journey for a little while
a free event in the city where you can watch the race
“I think people are thinking more and more of ways in which they can extend the event
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Transit Safety Division police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following an assault in Melbourne's CBD last year
It is understood a woman got off a train at Flinders Street Railway Station and walked across Flinders Street
where a man bumped into her at the intersection of Swanston Street about 2pm on 13 December 2024
They both continued walking in opposite directions
Police were told the offender then turned around and followed the victim east along Flinders Street
where he pushed her from behind on the footpath near Hosier Lane
The 39-year-old woman fell to the ground and was taken to hospital with a serious injury
The man fled on foot into Federation Square
Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries
The man was last seen wearing blue cargo pants
a black T-shirt with a tram graphic on the front and white shoes
has footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Darebin and Moonee Valley mayors back e-scooter hire schemes after Melbourne city council ejects the vehicles from the CBD
</a>Victoria’s e-scooters wars have ramped up
with mayors in Melbourne’s north uniting to back e-scooter hire schemes after the lord mayor banned them from operating in the inner city
Nicholas Reece succeeded in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/13/melbourne-e-scooter-ban-council-meeting-trial" data-link-name="in body link">banning the rentals</a> in the city council area
arguing the e-scooters presented an unacceptable safety risk and that Melbourne’s city needed a reset
But three mayors in neighbouring councils have signalled their intention to work together to investigate creating a shared e-scooter zone
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Merri-bek council’s Adam Pulford, Darebin’s Susanne Newton and Moonee Valley’s Pierce Tyson said e-scooters were a cheap alternative transport mode and would help reduce road congestion and cut air and climate pollution.
“There are also critical gaps in travelling east to west across our municipalities, and e-scooters and e-bikes could save people time by avoiding a long public transport trip in and out of the city,” the statement, first published in the Age, said.
“We want to see if we can bring shared e-scooters and e-bikes in as an option for our residents, while working together so that we can address the parking and compliance issues that have been experienced through the existing trials.”
Read more</a>Newton said she regularly saw e-scooters along the border of Darebin and Yarra city council – one of three council areas that hosted a trial of the vehicles
“It’s so clear there is a desire to go into Darebin,” she said
Newton urged Melbourne city council to reconsider the ban
saying it would make the “city disconnected”
“Melbourne is such a key piece but we’ll do it regardless,” she said
has also voiced concern about the City of Melbourne’s decision
Last week, she called on the council to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/14/melbourne-e-scooter-ban-jacinta-allan" data-link-name="in body link">reconsider its ban,</a> saying she believed there was a role for e-scooters in Melbourne
Allan did not rule out potential state government intervention
but the government has not outlined what this would entail
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/05/liberating-but-limited-road-testing-melbournes-new-e-scooter-rental-scheme" data-link-name="in body link">Victoria’s e-scooter trial</a> began in February 2022
with 1,500 Lime and Neuron vehicles initially placed across three council areas – Melbourne
the state government announced e-scooter hire schemes would be permanently legal from October
The government also announced tougher rules and penalties
including increased fines for riding on the footpath
not wearing a helmet and drinking alcohol while riding
Legislation will also be introduced to parliament next year setting out minimum standards for operators and councils
Melbourne city council’s ban comes <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/22/melbourne-mayor-nicholas-reece-offices-apartment-conversion" data-link-name="in body link">months ahead of the October elections where Reece is hoping to retain the mayorship.</a>
1:36Melbourne mayor says e-scooter rental ban a chance for city to 'take back its footpaths' – videoSpeaking to Triple M radio this week, Allan said she was “struggling” to understand the council’s logic and reiterated she hoped the council would have a change of heart.
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A Victorian government spokesperson said it was disappointed with Melbourne council’s decision to end the scheme.
A Lime spokesperson said the firm was having “ongoing discussions” with Merri-Bek, Darebin and Moonee Valley.
“We are excited at the prospect of providing micromobility to these adjacent operating areas,” the spokesperson said.
“Since the start of 2024, Lime has had more than 40,000 trips end on the northern border of the City of Melbourne solidifying the eagerness of this community for expansion.”
Read more</a>The spokesperson said its e-scooters used geo-fencing technology to virtually manage its service areas
“This allows us to prohibit vehicles from entering areas
ensure vehicles adhere to the set speed limit and slow them down when they enter certain zones,” the spokesperson said
“All Lime vehicles have built-in GPS technology that allows their location to be tracked at all times.”
A Neuron spokesperson said it was still receiving numerous inquiries from concerned riders and businesses about the ban
“We have taken note of the premier’s and transport minister’s comments that e-scooters play an important role in the public transport network
and for getting cars off local roads,” the spokesperson said
“We are also aware that a number of Melbourne councils have been frustrated by the City of Melbourne’s decision and would like to see them revisit it.”
The spokesperson said they wanted to see a process that involved broad community consultation
“We remain convinced that Melbourne is an excellent city for e-scooters
we could quickly implement a number of measures to address many
The largest Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) in an Australian city &#8211; with the capacity to hold 30,000 containers at a time &#8211; has been installed at Federation Square’s Russell Street Extension
The new RVM is located in one of the busiest areas of Melbourne
adding to the Victorian Government&#8217;s list of locations for the state&#8217;s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)
The new RVM was opened in the last week of January
workers and visitors to cash in their eligible bottles and containers in the heart of the city centre
as well as two smaller RVMs operated by North Zone Operator Visy at Secure Parking locations on Queen Street and Mackenzie Street
Since the scheme’s launch on 1 November 2023
Victorians have returned more than 1.3 billion bottles and containers and diverting up to one third from landfill in a just over one year
a record-breaking 90.2 million containers were returned at vending machines across the state
Victoria’s scheme has more than 650 sites in operation
General Manager CDS Vic North Zone Operator
said they were thrilled to bring more recycling locations to the heart of Melbourne
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Minister says sprinkler was dislodged before Melbourne Central and Flagstaff stations were evacuated on night of Olivia Rodrigo concert
</a>An “amorous couple in a stairwell” has been blamed for causing a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2024/oct/11/australia-news-live-house-prices-scam-prevention-laws-anthony-albanese-peter-dutton-labor-coalition?page=with:block-67084bd58f084fc69f7f2a69#block-67084bd58f084fc69f7f2a69" data-link-name="in body link">flood in Melbourne’s city rail loop</a> last week
which forced the evacuation of two stations and significant delays for people travelling home from an Olivia Rodrigo concert
Melbourne Central and Flagstaff stations had to be evacuated late on Thursday evening
causing delays across the metropolitan rail network
While it was initially believed the incident was an act of vandalism
the Victorian transport infrastructure minister
said a review of CCTV by Metro Trains had proved otherwise
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“It would appear that an amorous couple in a stairwell dislodged a sprinkler,” Pearson told reporters outside parliament on Wednesday
Metro will be investigating these matters further and police are investigating
“Perhaps a stairwell may not be an appropriate place to find yourself in after dinner.”
Police on Tuesday released images of a man and woman who they said may be able to assist with their investigation into the incident of “criminal damage”
They said a duo had gained access to a stairwell connecting platforms at Melbourne Central train station about 10.40pm
and damaged a water pipe and fire sprinkler
police said the damage caused extensive flooding to several platforms
which resulted in an automated evacuation of both stations and significant delays
including for commuters returning home from Rodrigo’s concert at Rod Laver Arena
“At this stage it is unclear if Miss Rodrigo planned to get home via train or limousine,” they said at the time
Frasers Property Industrial has today announced our first capital partnership in Australia with an investment vehicle sponsored by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (&ldquo;MSREI&rdquo;).&nbsp;
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A prominent hotel development site in the heart of Randwick is set to hit the market
offering a rare opportunity to capitalise on a DA-approved project in one of Sydney&rsquo;s most tightly held Eastern Suburbs pockets
Victoria&rsquo;s dairy regions are facing growing challenges in accessing housing
affecting workforce attraction and retention and threatening the long-term sustainability of the state&rsquo;s $3 billion dairy industry
<a href="/en/australia/people/jessica-freeman">Jess Freeman</a> &bull; 28/04/2025
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The 18-metre-wide space will function as both a transit hub and public gathering spot
featuring retail and dining options in the heart of the CBD
Eight soaring concrete and steel columns create a striking architectural feature
supporting the station roof in what will become a free public area accessible without myki validation
Check out our <a href="https://beat.com.au/gig-guide/">gig guide</a>, our <a href="https://furstmedia.createsend1.com/t/r-i-tdiuuykt-l-iy/">festival guide,</a> our <a href="https://furstmedia.createsend1.com/t/r-i-tdiuuykt-l-it/">live music venue guide</a> and our <a href="https://furstmedia.createsend1.com/t/r-i-tdiuuykt-l-id/">nightclub guide</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatmagazine/?hl=en">here.</a>
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&#8220;Building a station 40 metres below one of Melbourne&#8217;s busiest areas presented incredible logistical challenges,&#8221; says Premier Jacinta Allan
It&#8217;s called Town Hall Station.&#8221;
The Premier highlighted the community benefits of the design
cafes and a stunning public gathering space that&#8217;s free and open to everyone
The Metro Tunnel Project is the biggest upgrade to our rail network in 40 years
Town Hall Station will serve as a gateway to Melbourne landmarks including Federation Square
St Paul&#8217;s Cathedral and Melbourne Town Hall
The two-tiered space features a northern entrance at City Square
The station concourse design emphasizes public accessibility
creating an extension of the square above that invites Melburnians and visitors to gather
shop and dine – even without catching a train
City Square will be returned to public use with improved landscaping
enhancing this central Melbourne location as a community space
Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams emphasized the broader impact of the project: &#8220;The Metro Tunnel will transform the way people travel and ease congestion in the City Loop – enabling more services across the network.&#8221;
The completed tunnel will create a new end-to-end rail line connecting Sunbury in Melbourne&#8217;s northwest with Cranbourne and Pakenham in the southeast
the Metro Tunnel delivers on its promise to run more trains more frequently throughout the metropolitan network
Major construction has already wrapped at Anzac
with work continuing at Town Hall and State Library stations before the project&#8217;s completion
While the <a href="https://www.eiu.com/n/">Economist Intelligence Unit</a> (EIU) knocked Melbourne from the top spot of their yearly assessment of the world’s most liveable city in 2018 after a seven-year streak, <a href="https://beat.com.au/how-the-metro-tunnel-and-suburban-rail-loop-are-changing-public-transport-as-you-know-it/">the overhaul</a> of the public transport network in Victoria could potentially see Melbourne reclaim the title
The technical achievement of building such a significant infrastructure project beneath an operational CBD shouldn&#8217;t be understated
The 40-metre depth presents engineering challenges that have required innovative solutions and precise planning
The signature columns in the concourse area not only provide necessary structural support but create a distinctive architectural statement that will define one of Melbourne&#8217;s newest public spaces
Their branching design evokes organic forms while fulfilling critical engineering requirements
the Allan Labor Government reports that work is progressing well
with crews continuing the detailed fit-out of both the concourse and platform areas
For more information, head <a class="underline" href="https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/metro-tunnel/stations/town-hall">here</a>.
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MELBOURNE, 15 July, 2024 – JLL has been appointed to market 301 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, a significant building located in one of the Melbourne CBD’s most vibrant precincts.
A landmark in its immediate locale, it is surrounded by bustling cafes, eateries, and bars, and close to public transport and the Melbourne CBD’s retail core.
JLL agents Josh Rutman, Nick Peden and Mingxuan Li are handling sale via an expressions of interest campaign.
Spanning seven floors, 301 Flinders Lane enjoys three street frontages, providing plenty of natural light to all 4 sides.
JLL Capital Markets Director—Victoria, Mr Peden, said the property has strong existing income and significant potential for rental growth in the future.
“This is a rare Melbourne CBD freehold that allows the buyer to owner occupy, invest or develop,” he said.
Mr Peden said the classic freestanding office building offered 4747 sqm of floor space and had undergone recent upgrades.
301 Flinders Lane, Melbourne is For Sale by Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 8 August at 2 pm
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