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Following a significant revival in Australia’s second-largest city, the Melbourne property market is seeing a resurgence of first-home buyers as of early 2026, owing to recent policy changes and stabilising economic conditions. Analysts say that the increased First Home Guarantee program, which takes effect on January 1, has reduced deposit requirements and minimised income limits, … Read more

People living in the western suburbs of Melbourne will receive a significant boost to the transport sector, with the Victorian government embarking on a series of upgrades to alleviate daily commutes. These projects are among the general Big Build initiatives, which involve improvements to rail lines, the installation of new roads, and the extension of … Read more

On December 30, 2025, in Melbourne, the western suburbs faced severe traffic jams after a massive sinkhole opened on a major arterial road in Sunshine West without warning. The event, which happened in the middle of the night, had closed a section of Fairbairn Road near the crossroads with Anderson Road, compelling the government to … Read more

December 30, 2025 was a challenging day for Melbourne commuters, as a significant signal fault halted tram service in the inner north, causing widespread delays during the morning peak. The accident, which was reported at about 7:15 AM, disrupted several routes, including 1, 11, and 86, leaving thousands of commuters to work and school without … Read more