Consumer spending across Stonnington grew 8.1 per cent on the previous year, reaching $3.78 billion in 2025/26, according to new council data. Malvern East, including Chadstone, remained the largest spending destination at $1.8 billion, up 13 per cent. South Yarra and Glenferrie Road, Malvern also recorded gains, while night-time spending made up 22 per cent of the total. Council says it will fund precinct activations, business grants and night-time safety work in 2026/27.
Five Melbourne homes for sale feature water features such as pools, spas and ponds. Properties span Toorak, Hampton, Fingal, Black Rock and Malvern East. The Toorak home was originally the residence of architect Wayne Gillespie, who also designed it. The Fingal property sits on about 6.47 hectares on the Mornington Peninsula and includes a 16-metre pool and an irrigated vineyard. The Black Rock home features a Koi pond and a 30-year-old Japanese maple at its entrance.
A court has ordered a landowner and builder to pay $30,000 in fines and costs over the poisoning of a protected Sydney Blue Gum tree in Malvern East. The City of Stonnington says a council investigation found the tree had been poisoned through 49 drill holes. The tree has since been removed. The landowner must plant a replacement Lemon-scented Gum at least four metres tall and maintain it. Mayor Melina Sehr said the case shows why planning controls protecting significant trees matter.
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Residents can now choose between digital and physical visitor parking permits, with costs of $120 and $130 respectively. Existing digital permit holders can switch to a physical permit by cancelling their current permit and applying for a new one. Council is also introducing improvements to digital permits, including a co-holder function and multiple vehicle registrations. Further information is available on the council's website.
