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Want to stay up-to-date about what's happening in your city? We've got all the latest goss on what's happening in Melbourne right here. This is Melbourne City News as of August, 2025:
The Melbourne Star Is Set To Light Up The City Skyline Again
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After four years dormant, Melbourne’s Star Observation Wheel, situated in the heart of Docklands, is set to turn again in 2026.
The Star, which initially closed in late 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and development in Docklands, is anticipating a whopping 250,000 visitors within just its first year of returning.
The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel is one of the only giant observation wheels in the Southern Hemisphere, amounting to 40 stories high (a.k.a. really high).
"This is a huge moment for Melbourne and a vote of confidence in the future of Docklands," Lord Mayor Nick Reece says.
The Star, which began construction in 2006, opening in December of 2008, two years behind schedule, is no stranger to closures, experiencing a hiatus only 40 days after its initial opening.
Heating up the return are The Robu Group, Ray Cammack Shows, and Skyline Attractions, the latter of which owns and operates several iconic wheels around Australia, including the Airlie Beach Wheel in Queensland and the Skyline Ferris Wheel in St Kilda.
More details on the Star’s return are to come.
Iconic Underground Arcade Formerly Home To Melbourne’s Best Coffee Has Finally Reopened
Image: Campbell Arcade | Supplied
That itty bitty passageway between Flinders Street Station and the city, Campbell Arcade, has officially reopened.
The arcade, which has been closed since 2022 and links the station and the rest of the city without the need for pesky crossings has had an extensive reno as part of the Metro Tunnel Project.
Passengers will also be able to access the arcade through Flinders Street Station and Degraves Street—creating another access point to Melbourne’s busiest stations.
Works have included replacing the ceiling, upgrading lighting and restoring the 1950s-era heritage features including tiled shop fronts and display cases—with the arcade still showcasing its pink-tiled curved walls, granite columns and prominent windows.
The leaseholds on the eight shopfronts (one that was home to Cup Of Truth—we still miss your brews!) will be announced later in the year.
What’s On: Drop It Like Snoop Dogg Is Playing Free At An Iconic St Kilda Venue
Looking for the best things to do in Melbourne this weekend? From blockbuster food festivals and pop-up markets to immersive art shows, live music gigs and family-friendly events, the city is heaving with must-see happenings.
The Feed | Marameo’s Viral Sandwiches Are Back—This Time With A Caesar Twist
The food news has been coming in thick and fast in Melbourne, and to make sure that you're across Melbourne's food and bev movements, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know in a handful of digestible servings.
New In Town: Fly Your Pooch To Sunnier Skies With Virgin’s Pet-Friendly Gold Coast Route
In an Australian aviation first, Virgin Australia is making history as Australia’s first airline to allow small pets in the cabin.