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25.01.2022 Today we hosted our first virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) due to COVID-19 restrictions and our commitment to health and safety. The meeting heard that despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented in 2020, Vicinity remains well positioned for future growth when economic conditions stabilise and our strategy remains unchanged. Our CEO and MD Grant Kelley told shareholders: Vicinity is well positioned for recovery. Our gearing level is low and we have signi...ficant available liquidity. There are COVID-safe plans in place at all of our centres. We have leading technology and data analytics capabilities, and a high-quality portfolio, with a number of longer-term value value-creating mixed-use development opportunities. To learn more about today’s AGM presentation, please visit https://fal.cn/3bvUn

24.01.2022 Today we provided an update for the March 2020 quarter, including our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant Kelley, CEO and Managing Director, said: Operating our business in a manner which protects the safety, health and wellbeing of our team members, customers, retailers and the broader community is our highest priority." Vicinity continues to put in place measures to support the recommendations of federal and state health authorities, which are necessary to saf...eguard our community during this period of COVID-19 containment. Mr Kelley added: Our teams are highly focused on ongoing recovery and providing customers and retailers with the opportunity to return and reconnect to our centres in a safe manner. Over the past week, we have seen early signs of a recovery in centre visitation, as restrictions have begun to ease. Retailers who closed their stores voluntarily in prior months are beginning to reopen for trade, with 530 stores reopening in the past seven days. We continue to work with our retailers to support them during this challenging period and have been focused especially on our smaller retailers. To view the full announcement, please click visit https://fal.cn/37Vf8

23.01.2022 This International Women’s Day we had the awe-inspiring experience of learning Australian humanitarian Moira Kelly’s story. Our teams heard about the positive impact Moira’s made in the lives of over 200 disadvantaged and sick children, and in providing a safe place for displaced and voiceless women. Moira inspired us to be the author of our own story, to create pathways for others, and to do ‘little things in great ways’. What role can you play in creating a more gender equal world? #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2020 #EachForEqual #wisdomdoesntcomeinsuits

23.01.2022 In the harbour city French fashion powerhouse KENZO has arrived, opening the doors of its first New South Wales store in our iconic Queen Victoria Building (QVB). With men and women’s ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, footwear and kidswear from head designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista, the store, with a striking blue marble façade, juxtaposes QVB’s heritage features to create a uniquely KENZO design and shopping experience. In line with our strategy to create market leadin...g destinations, this is the KENZO’s second store to open in 2020 with the brand opening the doors of their first Australian store at Chadstone - The Fashion Capital in May further demonstrating Vicinity’s partnership with luxury retailers. To read more about this exciting new addition to QVB please visit https://fal.cn/3a5YN

23.01.2022 Today we announced our September quarter update to the market which saw customer visitation average 94% of the prior year level, while sales were up 1.1% versus the corresponding quarter for the prior year, excluding Victorian and CBD centres. Our CEO and MD Grant Kelley said: With borders re-opening and the return of domestic tourism, along with a steady increase in workers returning to CBD offices, this should support improved retail conditions across Australia. Our team ...is focused on the ongoing recovery and is committed to providing our customers with safe and enjoyable retail experiences. Over the past week across Melbourne centre visitation has returned to 79% of the prior year level. Mr Kelley added: We are confident that visitation across our Melbourne centres will continue to rebound, repeating the trend observed in other markets in Australia where the virus has been largely contained. To read our full update please visit https://fal.cn/3boEU

23.01.2022 @QueensPlaza proudly celebrates PRIDE month by showcasing our magnificent barrisol ceiling in rainbow colours. This small act reflects our support for the #LGBTIQ+ and ally community. At this time, it’s more important than ever to raise awareness and encourage inclusiveness, to find reasons to come together and celebrate #diversity, #equality, acceptance and tolerance.

23.01.2022 It’s game on at Emporium Melbourne with hundreds of eager fans queuing to be the first through the doors at Fortress Melbourne today. Fortress Australia in Melbourne is the biggest game and esports space in the Southern Hemisphere with the lever pulled by gamer, author and TV presenter Stephanie 'Hex' Bendixsen, Vicinity’s Chief Development Officer Carolyn Viney and Fortress Esports Chief Executive Officer Jon Satterley. Carolyn Viney said: "It’s a major coup and highly-anticipated moment for Vicinity to open the doors to this Australian-first entertainment experience at Emporium Melbourne, especially as digital games has now become the world’s largest entertainment market, worth more than the movie and music industries combined."

21.01.2022 This week we join communities across Australia to celebrate #NAIDOCWeek2020. With this year’s theme Always Was, Always Will Be we celebrate the rich histories, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across Australia, and their connection with the land, which continue to be important today. As important hubs for communities across the country, we are committed to progressing our work towards creating centres and workplaces where Aborigin...al and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, traditions and businesses are genuinely embraced and deeply appreciated. We recognise that we have considerable work to do. To find out more about our journey to date please visit https://fal.cn/3brgT

20.01.2022 In Victoria we’re playing our role with new enclosed drive-thru COVID-19 testing units now open at Chadstone The Fashion Capital and Northland Shopping Centre. These new units are all about supporting the State Government’s testing blitz with 100,000 tests expected over the next two weeks. Set up in our car parks away from customers, retailers and visitors, people are being tested in their cars as they drive-thru. Crucial to Australia’s COVID-19 response, these results will give a clear picture of how the virus is spreading and results will help inform any potential easing of restrictions as we move towards recovery.

19.01.2022 In an Australian first, British fashion house Burberry has unveiled its new boutique designed by Riccardo Tisci at Brisbane’s home of luxury, QueensPlaza The store is just one of two exclusive Australia stores to feature the designer’s TB Summer Monogram collection in bold new colours including hoodies, polos, satin slip dresses and even surfboards. With this latest opening QueensPlaza now boasts 11 luxury boutiques from the world’s most iconic designers demonstrating Vicinity’s partnerships with luxury retailers.

18.01.2022 Our FY20 results, announced today, saw a solid first half operational and financial performance and a second half impacted by COVID-19. Our CEO and MD Grant Kelley said: FY20 was an extraordinary year of two vastly different halves. In the first half, we achieved solid financial and operating performance and continued to strengthen the quality of the portfolio. The majority of the second half was significantly impacted by the effects of COVID-19 on our business and our indu...stry. We posted a net loss of $1.8 billion for the 12 months ending June 30 while on a security basis our FFO was $520.3 million or 13.7 cents per security impacted by the effects of COVID-19, which included anticipated rental waivers to be provided to tenants, partly offset by cost saving initiatives implemented as part of Vicinity’s response to COVID-19. "While the pandemic impacts continue to be challenging, particularly in Victoria, we have seen that consumers want to return to shopping centres quickly when COVID-19 restrictions ease," Mr Kelley said. Our strategy for the long term is clear. We will continue focusing on market-leading destinations, realising our retail-led mixed-use opportunities, and leveraging third party capital. To learn more please visit https://fal.cn/39OSd

17.01.2022 We’re thrilled to welcome Kmart Australia to Ellenbrook Central and our local customers are very excited to have one of Australia’s most loved brands on their doorstep. At this morning’s opening our Centre Manager Roisin McDonagh said: We know one of the huge drawcards of our highly-anticipated expansion is Kmart and we’re thrilled to have one of Australia’s most loved retailers call Ellenbrook home. To learn about what new retailers are also coming to Perth’s growing nort...h east click below to read more about this exciting expansion project. https://fal.cn/39bfc

17.01.2022 We’re getting excited as we’re counting down the days til much-loved Aussie retailer Kmart Australia opens their doors in our expansion at Ellenbrook Central in Perth’s growing north-east. On Thursday 16 July the much-loved Aussie retailer and local favourites Ellenbrook Fresh, Cutting Edge Butcher and Savion’s will all open new stores. This is just a snapshot of our expansion with more retailers and eateries opening this Spring!

16.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day We all know 2020 has been a year like no other and today while we’re physically distanced from one another, it is more important than ever to start a conversation and have a friendly chat with our friends, family and workmates. Our team at Colonnades Shopping Centre in SA put together this video which recognises the great people that work in our centre offer so much more than making your coffee, doing your nails or finding the right size. They listen t...o customer’s stories and share their own and support each other. With this year’s message is ‘there’s more to say after R U OK? please join us in open, honest conversations about mental health and if you need some help about how to start these conversations please take some time and head to ruok.org.au

15.01.2022 During our expansion at Ellenbrook Central in WA we celebrated the local Aboriginal history and culture with assistance from local Senior Whadjuk Marmun (man), Vaughn McGuire. During our recent opening Vaughn unveiled a plaque commemorating the location where he buried Indigenous artefacts signifying our acknowledgement of how the land was once used by the traditional owners and to merge the past, present and future. Before the build began artefacts were buried by Vaughn du...ring our sod turn and smoking ceremony including Darp (knives), Goorch (axes), Gidgee (spear heads) and Warangka Boorn (singing sticks) wrapped up in Koomoor/Bwoka (possum fur). During the project we also engaged Indigenous supply partner Wilco Electrical to work on our solar car park shades and cleaning supplies for ongoing centre operations are sourced from @Wirr Supplies. To read more about our commitment to reconciliation and our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan take some time to visit https://fal.cn/39Yyg

14.01.2022 We’ve unveiled our proposed plans to revitalise the heart of Box Hill’s CBD into a thriving destination for more than 6,000 workers and 3,800 residents by 2030. Already Victoria’s fastest growing Metropolitan Activity Centre outside the CBD, our 10-year vision will transform our 5.5 hectares in the centre of Box Hill with a bustling new town square, a Spanish Steps-inspired amphitheatre and new residential, commercial and retail developments. That’s just a snapshot about thi...s proposed project. You can read more about our 10-year vision by clicking the link below. https://fal.cn/38hhp See more

11.01.2022 This year’s Reconciliation Week has a special significance commemorating the 20th anniversary of the People’s Walk for Reconciliation which shaped Australia’s journey towards a more equitable and reconciled nation. As our teams across the country marked the beginning of National Reconciliation Week our Chief Executive and MD Grant Kelley shared, We all have a role to play in building relationships and communities that value and respect Indigenous peoples, histories and cul...tures. Now, perhaps more than ever, this year’s theme of In this together rings true. Find out more about our commitment to reconciliation and our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan by visiting sustainability.vicinity.com.au #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020

11.01.2022 Today in Victoria retail reopened its doors, and we are delighted that across Melbourne customers are returning to our centres strongly and safely. In a positive sign, many of our Victorian centres including Chadstone, Northland, The Glen, and DFO Essendon traffic is back and similar to the same day last year. Our CEO and Managing Director Grant Kelley said: We recognise the important role we play in operating our centres in a new, COVID safe environment, and we want our c...ustomers, retailers, and teams to do the right thing to help keep each other safe. As safety remains our top priority we have a range of protective measures in place to encourage everyone to follow distancing guidelines including new digital queueing system, industry-leading heat-mapping technology, along with physical and digital signage, throughout our centres. Our teams are excited to welcome back customers and our retailers we thank them for their continued support. #COVIDSafety

08.01.2022 This week across the country our centres have rolled out new, updated trading hours which give our retailers greater flexibility through the evolving COVID-19 situation, while still offering customers access to their essential goods and services. We’ve adapted to no late night trading and our six DFOs are now open 11am to 3pm, everyday. Rest assured our supermarkets, fresh food and dining operators offering takeaway and delivery continue to trade with their own extended tra...ding hours, suited to their community needs. To learn about these changes please visit https://fal.cn/37ord See more

08.01.2022 Mother’s Day is always a special time for our retailers and this year we’re helping our customers shop safely for everything they need for a special family celebration at home. To help our customers shop safely we’ve extended many of our centres trading hours this Saturday giving everyone more time to select a special gift for mum, pick-up a click and collect order or stock the fridge ready for breakfast in bed. With more and more stores reopening our customers have more ch...oice when it comes to choosing that something special for their one in a million mum. Of course, our precautionary safety measures are in place at every centre across the country and we’re continuing to promote healthy physical distancing.

05.01.2022 As the global situation around COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to evolve, we wanted to share with you the steps we are taking. As always, the health, safety and wellbeing of our customers, retailers, team members and the wider community remains our highest priority. Shopping centres continue to play an essential role for our communities, providing access to fresh food, household items, products, medical services and banking for everyday needs.... We’ve been taking extra precautions to ensure our centres are clean and hygienic with more frequent cleaning and disinfecting and we have also placed hand sanitisers in key areas. Together with our retailers, we want to ensure that visitors have the safest environment while providing the products and services that our communities need and want right now. We will continue to provide updates and thank you for your support. You can read our full update here https://www.vicinity.com.au//200317_vicinitys-approach-to-

04.01.2022 To help our Melbourne customers in stage four lock down Chadstone The Fashion Capital has a new contactless, click and collect drive-thru Parcel Concierge service which gives local customers the opportunity to pick-up online, phone, or email orders safely without leaving their cars. Chadstone Centre Manager Michael Whitehead said: Parcel Concierge is like having a personal shopper, with our team collecting a customer’s orders from across the centre and delivering them safely to their vehicle at a pre-selected pick-up time. Watch this space as Parcel Concierge could soon be available at other Vicinity Centres across Melbourne as demand for click and collect services continues to grow.

04.01.2022 In Sydney’s growing south west we’ve got big plans to transform Bankstown Central into a vibrant neighbourhood for customers to work, live, stay, dine and shop. We’ve unveiled our first projects including a new Eat Street, commercial offices and almost half a hectare of green open space. You can read more about our long-term 2050 vision which could see more than 8,400 workers, 3,500 residents and 1,800 students living and working in the heart of Bankstown by 2050 by clickin...g the link below. https://fal.cn/394Nn

04.01.2022 Over in WA our expansion of Ellenbrook Central Central just clocked a major milestone with our team handing over the brand new Kmart Australia store ready for fit out and stocking. In Perth’s north-east Ellenbrook's growing community are looking forward to welcoming one of Australia’s most recognised brands when they open their doors this winter. We’ll be sharing more exciting updates on this live project over the coming months so stay tuned.

02.01.2022 Across Melbourne we’re ready to welcome back customers to our centres with a range of protective COVID safety measures in place including new industry-leading technology and innovation. Our CEO Grant Kelley said: Safety remains our top priority. Our centre teams, alongside our retailers, are ready to get back to business, serving their customers and communities safely. We thank all of them for their unwavering support and community spirit during these challenging times. Tha...nks to a new digital queuing system customers will be able to book time to shop which will reduce queuing congestion while our industry-leading heat-mapping technology monitors social distancing in each of our centres. With extended trading hours we’re giving customers more time to shop with us and our COVID Safety Officers will greet customers at centre entrances to encourage safe shopping. To learn more about all these new measures to operate our centres in a new, COVID safe environment click below. https://fal.cn/3bbcY #covidsafety Photo credit: Herald Sun Jake Nowakowski

02.01.2022 This Friday 28 August across our great country we’re celebrating Wear it Purple day and in Brisbane our team at QueensPlaza has lit up the centre in purple and rainbow glory! Wear it Purple day is an annual LGBTIQ+ day all about celebrating diversity and striving to provide an inclusive environment for young LGBTIQ+ in our communities. Recognised across Vicinity, with this year’s theme #bethechange we’re reflecting on what we can do, big or small, to be part of this change.

01.01.2022 At Chadstone The Fashion Capital Seed Heritage has unveiled their new flagship store celebrating the brand’s new design footprint and customised store experience. Designed by reknowned Melbourne architects Mim Design, the brand’s biggest store carries Seed Heritage’s full collection of women’s, teen, childrenswear and baby. Seed Heritage Brand General Manager, Denise Haughey said: We believe in great design, high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Our C...hadstone store is an expression of those brand values and is a landmark launch in our brands 20 year history. Almost a year in the making, the store features a neutral palette, curved display units creating a journey for the customer and contemporary art adds the signature Seed Heritage touch.