25 March 2020 | City of Melbourne – Help for Small Business The City of Melbourne is releasing more than $10 million to support businesses. The package includes suspending some fees and permits, halving rent for eligible tenants in Council-owned buildings, and a new rates hardship policy. Look out for a new round of small business grants for those affected by coronavirus, coming soon. See: What is City of Melbourne doing in response to COVID-19 Full Article: Special update for businesses: novel coronavirus (COVID-19)