Thursday 22 October 2026
    Grace Mitchell

    Grace Mitchell

    City and state reporter

    Grace covers Melbourne's council, Spring Street and transport.

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    A misty view of a train station in an urban setting with trains and tracks visible.
    Local

    Builders Named for Sunshine Station and Airport Rail as Melbourne Property and Industry Shift

    CPB and SMEC have been selected to rebuild Sunshine Station for the Melbourne Airport rail link, alongside new developments in local housing, biotechnology and data infrastructure.

    Contemporary high-rise buildings in Box Hill, Victoria under clear blue sky.
    Politics

    Victoria Secures $350 Million Housing Bonus Amid Council Planning Blitz and Market Privatisation Debate

    Victoria has signed up for a $350 million federal housing bonus as local councils clash with the state government over planning changes and the Coalition pledges to sell a key Melbourne market if elected.