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City Square’s new artwork
The Metro Tunnel Creative Program has unveiled a new art display on the Swanston Street hoarding at the City Square work site.
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Looking forward to 2019
As 2018 draws to a close and the construction industry takes a well-deserved breather over the Christmas New Year break, several projects look set to kick start in one form or another in 2019.
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Amphlett Lane
Ultra-magnetic, inspiring Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett had an electrifying, sultry stage presence.
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He’s a big boy!
Named after the Argentinian revolutionary leader, Che Guevara is a five-year-old Great Dane Bullmastiff-cross with a spotted coat and bright blue eyes.
Read MoreNow Labor can work with residents
In the fallout from the state poll we hope that Labor politicians remember that they have been elected to represent people.
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Melbourne’s first pop-up theatre
Few theatre-goers pushing through the crowded foyer of the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne take note of the brass plaque beside a door leading to the stalls.
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Suits the urban peasant
There’s a great little setting up the top of Bourke St on McIlwraith Lane with a truck parked out front and the brick walls of a suburban factory, in stark contrast to the dressed-up ladies of town.
Read MoreI want to create a “Space Bank”
In the 1990s Melbourne was a very different city.
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Batman Park a “no man’s land”
A fire in the Batman Park precinct has rocked local residents and businesses, who complain that rubbish in the area has become a public health and safety hazard.
Read MoreA certain buzz on CBD rooftops
Producing locally-sourced food can be tough in the concrete surrounds of the CBD, but one couple has found a unique way of cutting through.
Read MoreCanvas on a carriage
If you’re rushing about the CBD this month about to board a tram, be sure to scan the carriage left and right.
Read MoreWorld of the Book
The State Library’s free “World of the Book” exhibition reopened on October 13 with more than 300 new items, including some never shown before.
Read MoreConcert to mark the 100th anniversary of armistice
The Melbourne Welsh Male Choir will mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice with “Till They All Come Home”, a concert expected to pack out Melbourne Town Hall on Sunday, November 11.
Read MoreRestarting hearts in the city
Haileybury students (from left) Iqra Iftakhar (prep), Mavis Varghese (year 1) and Jake Budd (year 2) were taught CPR by paramedic Kathryn Eastwood during Restart A Heart Day on October 16.
Read MoreConfidence drives small office demand
Increased small business confidence and creative thinking by CBD landlords have driven a 235 per cent increase in demand for small office space in Melbourne, says Colliers International.
Read MoreDafel finds a home
Dafel, one of the city’s oldest toy stores, has found a new home after being forced to leave its 77-year residence in the Block Arcade.
Read MoreThe lowdown on the market
Local real estate agent Scott McElroy on October 4 gave CBD locals a “warts and all” assessment of the current state of the market.
Read MoreBidding heats up in the CBD
An out of condition heritage-listed building was sold for $14.5 million, and three Flinders St kebab outlets were placed on the market.
Read MoreThe city “controller’’ is coming
The state government is to appoint a “city controller” to battle traffic gridlock flowing from Melbourne’s construction boom.
Read MoreA sweet and visual feast
After packing up its sell-out success in Fitzroy, pop art hit “Sugar Republic” is heading into the CBD.
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