Fruit-and-veg market stand-off heads to court as sellers face eviction

Melbourne Market vendors sent eviction notices as rents rise

Vendors have been given 30 days to pay higher rents before the state government-owned market authority says it will take legal action against them.

Fruit-and-veg market stand-off heads to court as sellers face eviction

Wholesale fruit and vegetable sellers at the Epping market have been given 30 days to sign up to new lease agreements that have significantly higher rents.