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Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Harbour City gains unexpected cheerleader in Melbourne's lord mayor
One immutable fundamental of federation relations that founded the Commonwealth of Australia – state-on-state rivalry – was upended recently when Nick Reece, lord mayor of Melbourne, undertook a whistle-stop tour of Sydney ... and liked it. 'Sydney and Melbourne are the two best cities in the world!' Reece said glowingly of the northern metropolis on a LinkedIn post (but not in an official media release, as far as we could tell). Talk about undermining 124 years of slow burn resentment towards the Harbour City nurtured by our bitter, envious friends to the south. Reece also blew smoke in the direction of some of NSW's most prominent power players (though the state's unofficial premier, Peter V'landys, was missing). NSW Premier Chris Minns was 'a seriously smart guy … he also has an incredible knowledge of rugby league'. But Reece kept it real, musing that Minns might be lucky enough to score an invitation to the AFL Grand Final, which will be a non-event to most Sydneysiders, what with the Swans' season of woe. Loading Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore was a 'legend' who had 'copped a bit over the years' but was someone who deserves 'huge credit for her vision and determination'. He also name-checked Business Sydney's Paul Nicolau and Crown Resorts chairman John Borghetti, and mused that Melbourne had 'much to learn' from the Vivid festival, which should send chills down the spine of our snobbier southern neighbours. Still, Reece managed to straddle a line between enthusiastic guest and Melbourne advocate, ready to heap praise on his hometown. So when meeting hospitality baron Justin Hemmes, he cannily pointed out that while he loved his tour of The Ivy, the billionaire manbun's biggest project was Parkade in Melbourne, the next target of Merivale's imperial ambitions.
The Age
2 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Nothing to resent here: Lord mayor sends praise in an unexpected direction
One immutable fundamental of federal relations underpinning the Commonwealth of Australia, state-on-state rivalry, was upended recently when Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece undertook a whistlestop tour of Sydney – and commented favourably on the experience. 'Sydney and Melbourne are the two best cities in the world!' Reece said glowingly of the northern metropolis in a LinkedIn post (but not in an official media release, as far as we could tell). Talk about undermining 124 years of slow-burn resentment towards the Harbour City nurtured by Melbourne since Federation. During his 36-hour outing late last week, Reece also blew smoke in the direction of some of NSW's most prominent power players. NSW Premier Chris Minns was 'a seriously smart guy … he also has an incredible knowledge of rugby league'. But Reece kept it real, musing that Minns might be lucky enough to score an invite to the AFL grand final, which, no surprises – is in Melbourne! Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore was a 'legend' who had 'copped a bit over the years' but was someone who deserves 'huge credit for her vision and determination'. Reece also name-checked Business Sydney, and Crown Resorts chairman John Borghetti while all the while being sure to heap praise on Melbourne. So when meeting hospitality dude Justin Hemmes, he was canny to point out that while he loved his tour of The Ivy in Sydney, Hemmes' Merivale Group was undertaking its biggest project (Parkade) … in Melbourne! One fascination for CBD was how deftly Reece navigated his way through Sydney's crucial but often unspoken dress codes.
Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Sydney Morning Herald
This inner-city suburb could become an entirely 30km/h zone
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece has supported calls for a blanket 30km/h limit across East Melbourne to improve safety and deter motorists from driving through the area's small streets. Reece said he had written to Victoria's Roads Minister Melissa Horne to request the state government consider running consultation on a 30km/h zone in East Melbourne, which is already in place on local streets in nearby Fitzroy and Collingwood. He said he wanted to avoid people using the suburb as a 'rat run', or driving through small streets to avoid major arterials. 'East Melbourne is notorious for people speeding through suburban streets to get to the MCG or the city,' he said. 'Residents have told me they are frustrated by the prevalence of suburban rat-runs, impacting pedestrian safety and creating congestion on neighbourhood streets.' Reece said that if community feedback favoured the idea, East Melbourne could become 'the City of Melbourne's first 30km/h suburb'. The World Health Organisation recommends speed be limited to 30km/h on urban streets where cars and pedestrians mix, and the limit is widely used in European cities. But 30km/h is not a standard speed limit in Victoria and so can only be used in trials with the state Transport Department. A handful of trials are taking place statewide including in the City of Yarra across Collingwood and Fitzroy.
The Age
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Age
This inner-city suburb could become an entirely 30km/h zone
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece has supported calls for a blanket 30km/h limit across East Melbourne to improve safety and deter motorists from driving through the area's small streets. Reece said he had written to Victoria's Roads Minister Melissa Horne to request the state government consider running consultation on a 30km/h zone in East Melbourne, which is already in place on local streets in nearby Fitzroy and Collingwood. He said he wanted to avoid people using the suburb as a 'rat run', or driving through small streets to avoid major arterials. 'East Melbourne is notorious for people speeding through suburban streets to get to the MCG or the city,' he said. 'Residents have told me they are frustrated by the prevalence of suburban rat-runs, impacting pedestrian safety and creating congestion on neighbourhood streets.' Reece said that if community feedback favoured the idea, East Melbourne could become 'the City of Melbourne's first 30km/h suburb'. The World Health Organisation recommends speed be limited to 30km/h on urban streets where cars and pedestrians mix, and the limit is widely used in European cities. But 30km/h is not a standard speed limit in Victoria and so can only be used in trials with the state Transport Department. A handful of trials are taking place statewide including in the City of Yarra across Collingwood and Fitzroy.
Time Out
20-05-2025
- Time Out
It's official: Melbourne's bustling new Koreatown precinct just had its grand opening
For those who've been following Melbourne's unfolding Koreatown story, the news that we're joining global cities like Los Angeles, Toronto and New York in having our very own flavour-packed Korean food precinct isn't exactly new news. The City of Melbourne revealed in 2024 that Healeys Lane in the CBD, credit to its density of vibrant Korean businesses (mainly restaurants), had been the front-runner for our very own designated Koreatown for some time. Last September, the decision was made to formalise the precinct – and only as of now, the process is finally complete! Recognition of the laneway (affectionately known as 'Kimchi Lane') has just been finalised in a joyous opening ceremony, complete with cultural performances, bibimbap tastings, and most significantly, Australia's very first traditional Korean jang seung: a set of signature totem poles hand-crafted by Korean artisan Jong-yeon Kim. Inspired by the real structures erected around Korean villages, the jang seung are carved to protect the community while serving as meaningful symbols to mark Koreatown's territory. 'Officially unveiling the jang seung at Koreatown fills me with so much jabusim – pride,' shared Lord Mayor Nick Reece on the opening day. 'Our growing Korean community is a vital ingredient in the successful melting pot that is multicultural Melbourne.' 'Standing at almost three metres tall, the jang seung will welcome people to the precinct and create iconic moments for visitors to share with the world. They're a bold invitation to visit daebak – awesome – Melbourne and experience one of our cool precincts.' With more than 25,000 Koreans living across Victoria, the move to officially recognise Koreatown is a timely acknowledgement of one of Melbourne's most exciting cultural imports right now. From K-Pop music and fashion to kimchi and soju, the K-wave in Melbourne is real, and we're not just loving it – we're packing our suitcases to join the idol fan club up-close. Interestingly, a record-breaking 90,000 Aussies packed their bags for South Korea in 2022–23. Were we chasing our fave K-drama celebs, seeking the serenity of temples or simply searching for that one Korean skincare elixir to rule them all? Many of us were probably just on the hunt for wickedly good Korean food – but now that Melbourne's very own Koreatown is here, the good news is we no longer need to head to the airport to get a taste of red-hot K-barbecue, army stew or pocha culture. Geonbae (cheers) to that! When did Koreatown open in Melbourne? While an informal 'Koreatown' has been recognised in Melbourne's CBD for some time now (and steps made to initiate the formal recognition as early as last year), the official opening ceremony has only just taken place on Saturday, May 17. Where is Koreatown in Melbourne? Healey Lane is located at the west end of Little Lonsdale Street and part of Spencer Street, and is positioned nearby the city's most well-loved streetscapes such as Degraves Street, Chinatown and Hardware Lane. The nearest train station is Flagstaff. Which Koreatown Melbourne restaurants should you visit? With more than 25 Korean businesses packed in the small precinct, your best bet is to wander through for lunch or dinner and see what catches your eye (or entices your nose!). From experience, we can recommend Seven Star Pocha for properly authentic late-night street eats like Korean army stew (a hearty soup of luncheon meat, vegetables and noodles), spicy chicken feet and bulgogi, as well as very wholesome kimchi masterclasses at various times in the year; Seoul Toast Bong for famous, ultra-rich street toast (it's Australia's only outpost of the famous Korean chain); and Gami for fried chicken and beer with friends. Try crowd favourite Jang Gun if you're after another spot that also tends to get a lot of love! Which Melbourne foodie hotspots will come next? The City of Melbourne is promising even more pocket-sized precincts to come and is planning to invest around $150,000 in the development of a 'Little India,' a sprawling seafood wonderland in Docklands, and plenty more local community markets to crank up the the food culture on our streets.
