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Ethan Nguyen

Born and raised in Melbourne after his parents migrated from Vietnam in the 1980s, Ethan Nguyen covers multicultural communities, food precincts, city events, transport changes, and emerging trends across Melbourne’s west and CBD. Known for his grounded reporting style and strong local connections, he has a particular interest in how major events and city developments shape everyday life for Melburnians.

Published by Ethan Nguyen

Anzac Station Tops Out with 84m Glulam Timber Roof, Boosting Train-Tram Interchange

Anzac Station’s 84-metre timber canopy is complete, creating Melbourne’s first platform-to-platform train-tram interchange beneath a massive glulam roof.

Park Your Car in Your Living Room for $1.6m in Middle Park

A converted 1880s factory in Middle Park asks buyers to park their car where the dining table should go. The beach is five doors away and the price starts at $1.6 million.

Heritage Meets Tower in Western CBD Gateway

Fiona Lynch’s design for 623 Collins Street treats heritage and modern architecture as one dialogue. The $590m project adds 320 residences, now at Melbourne Design Week 2026.