November 2024
How to avoid harsh lockdowns in the next pandemic
Politicians were the information gatekeepers in Australia during the economically crippling lockdowns of 2021, but scientists have a better idea.
October 2024
Andrews’ appointment to mental health role ‘wrong on many levels’
The ex-Victorian premier has been appointed chairman of a youth mental health research body in a move the state opposition called a travesty.
August 2024
Winning strategy: A virtual lifeline for emergency departments
Comment provided by the winner of the Industry Engagement award, La Trobe University.
July 2024
COVID-19 lockdown anger a turning point in political discourse
Dangerous and undemocratic social media activity started during Victoria’s pandemic lockdowns is persisting, the Home Affairs Minister has warned.
September 2023
Dan Andrews was a cult figure in Australian politics
The Victorian premier had a ruthless leadership style, which included crushing dissent and discrediting critics while buttressed by the unshakeable loyalty of his followers.
April 2023
Lockdowns made us feel worse, but only slightly
Melbourne’s lengthy COVID-19 lockdowns may not have been as devastating to the mental health of its residents as first thought.
February 2023
CBD offices fight back as tenants exit suburbs
In a move that shows the value of a central location, Wesfarmers Health has left its eastern suburbs home for a Flinders Street office building in Melbourne.
January 2023
Melbourne shoppers spend more as city hums back to life
Shoppers in the Victorian capital spent more than in December than the same time in 2019, despite overall traffic still being down, in a sign the city is roaring back to life.
November 2022
Victorian teal how-to-vote cards rejected
Teal candidates are set to take legal action against the Victorian Electoral Commission after their how-to-vote cards were rejected.
Poll finds 60pc of Victorians say lockdowns were too long
Voters were divided on the Andrews government’s performance during the pandemic, with 43 per cent saying it did well and 44 per cent it did poorly.
Melbourne CBD’s slow return to normal after ‘seismic’ lockdowns
A poll last week found 62 per cent of Victorians say Melbourne’s CBD is worse than pre-COVID-19, but while some restaurants bemoan conditions others are booked out.
September 2022
‘At least as good as home’: WFH raises the bar for offices
Companies are being creative to bring home-loving staff back to the office. However, pot plants and whiteboards on wheels may not be enough to restore pre-pandemic occupancy.
July 2022
Why 75pc of city slickers need more than a weekend escape to refresh
Melburnians want more time to explore the bush and coast, but will employers come to the party by offering the flexibility to combine annual leave with ‘work from anywhere’ days?
March 2022
Bendigo all shook up over Elvis exhibition
Bendigo Art Gallery needed “something big” to bring back the crowds and nobody is bigger than The King.
February 2022
‘Get people back to the office’: NAB boss
CBD businesses would be given a lifeline if more workers came back to the office, NAB boss Ross McEwan says.
October 2021
Australia’s CBDs reset to a new way of life
The country’s two largest cities are embarking upon a real-time experiment into what ‘normal’ means.
COVID’s other nasty side effect: traffic snarls
Traffic has rapidly returned to pre-pandemic levels in Sydney and congestion may be permanently worse.
September 2021
Key dates in the countdown to reopening
All Australians are eager to see the end of the pandemic but none more so than the residents of NSW, the ACT and Victoria, who are in various stages of lockdown. Here are the key dates on the road to reopening.
June 2021
Treasurer calls for ‘creative’ COVID-19 response to prevent lockdowns
Josh Frydenberg says he is ‘very concerned’ about the damage caused to Victoria’s economy and mental health from four lockdowns.
Trajan IPO climbs in ASX debut
The analytical science and devices company chaired by rugby legend John Eales jumped 16.5 per cent on its first day of trade, pushing its market value to $256 million.