Economy

Celebrating the City of Melbourne’s long-standing businesses
Melbourne is full of small business success stories. Meet some of the people behind beloved businesses that have stood the test of time.

Shop local for a feel-good festive glow
Christmas shines bright in neighbourhoods across the city. Explore makers’ markets, gorgeous gift wrapping, long lunches and more.

Clothing designer changes the game for wearers and carers
A Docklands fashion designer’s innovative clothing range is bringing dignity and comfort to those with limited mobility.
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There’s no water in Carlton but this yacht club’s a winner
It’s for very good reason Melbourne was named in the world’s top five travel-worthy drinking destinations this year. The key to this acclaim is Melbourne's cultural diversity and the waves of migration over the years from Italy, Greece and Asia which have influenced our city’s bar scene. Take Carlton Yacht Club for example. It’s behind a blink-and-you'll-miss-it door, in a sea of espresso bars and cucinas in the heart of Little Italy. The perfect destination for times when your budget doesn’t quite stretch to sailing the Amalfi Coast but you want to feel a world away with an Aperol Spritz or a Limoncello in hand. Andrew Leonedas is proud of the community he's created at Carlton Yacht Club Bar But it’s owner Andrew Leonedas’ Greek heritage that has perhaps unwittingly influenced the nautical theme. “I came up with the name as it represents the relaxed environment I wanted to create and constructed...

A Melbourne book lover’s paradise
Independent bookshop Mary Martin represents the best of literature in our book-loving city. Visit the new location at Queen Vic Market.

Astounding alumni: meet some of Melbourne’s most successful international students
Meet a breast cancer genetics expert, an international baking sensation and an artist featured on the cover of TIME magazine.

A city ripe for more holistic pregnancy care
Bringing babies into the world with joy and kindness is the life’s work of award-winning MAMA director Jan Ireland.

Creator of Melbourne’s hottest curry recognised in small business awards
Meet the man who created Melbourne’s hottest curry.