Melbourne's city is starting to hum again! Property Council of Australia's March Office Occupancy Data is out and shows that Melbourne's office occupancy has doubled to 32%. But more needs to be done if we're going to go from humming to buzzing! #melbourne #springst #property #officeoccupancy

This year's State Budget must layout a meaningful reform agenda to secure a strong economic future for Victoria. Property Council of Australia (Victorian Division) Pre-Budget sub seeks to supercharge our state's economy and make Victoria the best place to live, have a business and invest.

The Commonwealth Games are coming to Victoria!! Incredible news from the Victorian Government today that we have secured the Commonwealth Games Australia in 2026. Big applause for the Dan Andrews team and a shout out to @VicGovDJPR for pulling this off. Property Council of Australia (Victorian Division)

Are our offices space centric or human centric? This is an important question that all of our Property Council of Australia (Victorian Division) members are considering both in their own buildings, and in how their people and tenants interact with their spaces. Mirvac WORKTECH Academy ow.ly/ERS850IG4TR

The Election Economy - we're all living and breathing it right now but do you really know what impact it's having? Join me, Dan Ziffer, Besa Deda from Bank of Melbourne, David Davis MP and Sean Sammon for a rich and broad ranging discussion on 17 May. Book here ow.ly/KjOv50IWF64

The Victorian economy is back in the game! Today's budget shows Victoria's economy is resilient and primed for growth. The Victorian economy continues to be powered by property, with our industry driving revenue increases and underwriting spending commitments. Partners in growth.

Victorian economy is back in the game! Property Council of Australia (Victorian Division) State Budget media release is here: propertycouncil.com.au/Web/Content/Me…

$12 billion is being pumped into Victoria's struggling health system to get hospitals back on their feet. The Andrews government cash splash will provide funding for thousands of nurses, but some doctors are warning it's nowhere near enough. Sharnelle Vella #7NEWS

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It’s amazing to see Melbourne’s first build to rent developments being completed. Congrats to our Property Council of Australia (Victorian Division) members who are leading the way! I spoke to Christie Cooper about Melbourne, the BTR capital of Aus!

Events and incentives attracting people to the city have certainly restored Melbourne’s activity. But we can’t rely on major events and incentives to drive our city’s economy forever. The future of Melbourne’s CBD rests on finding a new place for the city in our everyday lives.

Back in studio today with News Breakfast talking through the difficult global challenges facing the building and construction industry, the election policy costings debate and the role of newspaper editorials in swaying voters with Michael Rowland Madeleine Morris Property Council of Australia

Chatting with 7NEWS Melbourne tonight about the importance of the office community to #Melbourne. Property Council of Australia (Victorian Division)

Hey Backroom Baz you can speculate all you like, but it’s just not for me! #springst

Our property tax systems and the downfalls of stamp duty are back in the headlines, as they should be. My opinion piece outlining Property Council of Australia (Victorian Division)'s position in The Age today. Property tax reform is our great opportunity. Read it here: ow.ly/EF7250JyCUY

Rising homelessness and declining housing affordability is something we all need to understand. I spoke to Tom Elliot on 3AW Melbourne about the rental squeeze, house prices and what we need to do to get real about the regional Victoria housing crisis. 3aw.com.au/what-is-drivin…

The opportunities for all of us in increasing diversity and inclusion go far beyond gender. Intersectionality - if you're not thinking about it, you should be. These amazing leaders are at the forefront of change. Dr Niki Vincent Todd Fernando Urbis Property Council of Australia (Victorian Division)

I’m lucky to have some time and perspective right now to actually think about life’s great riches and the contribution I’m making in my own life, and the lessons I’m learning. I’m excited about what the future holds and enjoying life’s riches and creating some mems!

With the calm joy of January fading into the distance, the Cool Cabana back in its cover until the weekend, and the kids (finally!) back at school, at Hunter Collective we're ready to get stuck into an exciting year ahead. Get in touch here: huntercollective.org

Hunter Collective's THE FLASH is out this week and in it you can see some of our picks for the issues that will define 2023. Check it out here loom.ly/jNd_a0E and get in touch to continue the conversation in 2023 here loom.ly/ENaBvDQ.