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Greening Guildford Lane
Guildford Lane must be one of the most photographed lanes in the CBD these days. Being photogenic was not the aim. But for a core group of residents, creating a green haven was the necessary response to the towers engulfing us.
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Salvos in mix for CBD injecting room as Lord Mayor says government delays “highly damaging”
Lord Mayor Sally Capp says “ongoing conjecture” about where a safe injecting facility will be located in the CBD was taking a toll, as locals surrounding the Salvation Army headquarters speak out against a “ludicrous” proposal.
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Celebrating “The voice of postcode 3000”
I grew up in a news-obsessed family. Ever since I can remember, current affairs and political issues were discussed around the dinner table, and different viewpoints would lead to lengthy debates.
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Violin virtuoso and piano prodigy join forces at Melbourne Recital Centre
Feted for his effortless renditions of the otherwise impossible – from Paganini and Locatelli to Brett Dean – Ilya Gringolts’ performances and recordings have established him as one of the quintessential violin virtuosi of our time.
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Police pounce on stolen van, shocking retailers
Retail workers in Little Collins St have been left stunned after recounting the dramatic moment police swooped on an allegedly stolen van, dousing those inside with capsicum spray.
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Shoring up Melbourne CBD’s underground power network
Electricity distributor CitiPower is carrying out an inspection of its extensive underground pits in Melbourne’s CBD to ensure they remain strong in high traffic areas.
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Community housing comes to the CBD
Right in the middle of the city next to Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is a building with a striking red and white façade, which no-one would guess is the home to a number of community housing residents who have been allocated social housing by not-for-profit housing provider, Housing Choices Australia.
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Warehouse chic with industrial influence
This penthouse warehouse at Warburton Lane is a whole floor of 160 metres square, and is one of only three in the building.
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Parkhill Apartments – brand-new, just completed, and ready to move in
Central Equity has just completed an exciting new apartment project: Parkhill Apartments in West Melbourne.
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Residents support our city but feel ignored
More than 70 locals attended a forum hosted by CBD residents’ group Residents 3000 on May 11, as local MPs and leaders from the City of Melbourne participated in discussions surrounding the state government’s decision to end the freeze on 1am liquor licensing.
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Favourite corners in our CBD
As a resident in the CBD, there is so much to love and there are wall-to-wall cultural and sporting events.
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Beware of identity theft
I thought your city readers may like to be alerted to a disturbing incident that happened in Punch Lane in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 18.
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Lighting up Melbourne’s streets after dark
Disco laneways, late-night salsa parties and a moon lantern festival are set to take over the CBD’s streets this year, as part of the City of Melbourne and Victorian Government’s Dusk ‘til Dawn Activation Grants program.
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How would I describe the inner-city apartment market right now? In a word, RESILIENT, and here’s why …
According to PropTrack, while the median sale price in the CBD has remained steady, in neighbouring Docklands it’s increased by 5.9 per cent to $635,000 and the feedback we’re receiving from buyers right now is that affordability is driving demand.
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How can you make your apartment more sustainable?
Properties are increasingly being built with sustainability front of mind. Solar panels and recycled water systems are used to make them more energy efficient.
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How to curb vacancy rates and make Melbourne “the world’s most workable city”
Australia’S CBD office vacancy rate crept up by half a percentage point over the past six months to 12.5 per cent, however there are positive signals for some capital markets including Brisbane, Hobart and Darwin.
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Police probe CBD sexual assault and theft
Melbourne police have launched a public appeal following an alleged sexual assault and theft that occurred in a Collins St CBD residence last year.
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William Angliss Institute’s Bun Day delivers on tasty treats
More than 2500 hot cross buns have been delivered to a CBD-based charity over Easter thanks to the efforts of bakery and patisserie students at the William Angliss Institute.
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Campaign channels an almost science-fiction approach to repurposing cigarette butts
Environmental charity No More Butts is collaborating with social enterprise Fungi Solutions to launch “Cig Cycle” – a campaign aimed at generating new ways of recycling cigarette butts discarded at Melbourne businesses.
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Council’s International Women’s Day invitation to nominate women for new statues
Lord Mayor Sally Capp used the platform of International Women’s Day to call on Melbournians to nominate inspirational women for statues in the city.
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