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Change is needed at our market
In my first four months as CEO of Queen Victoria Market I have heard many and varied views about how to “save our market”.
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Budgeting for more people
The latest budget delivered by the City of Melbourne aims to tackle a level of population growth faster than the council has forecasted.
Read MoreCBD projects funded budget
While a sharp jump in city parking was a headline act in this year’s budget, some CBD projects emerged as winners.
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IDAHOBIT at Fed Square
Melbourne’s LGBTIA+ community gathered at Federation Square on Thursday, May 17 to stand together against discrimination.
Read MoreEyewatch in CBD
Victoria Police has rolled out “Eyewatch” in the CBD and across the City of Melbourne for citizens to help protect neighbourhood safety.
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Sally’s so happy!
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on May 18 declared Ms Capp the winner over the next placed candidate Jennifer Yang.
Read MoreCouncillors steam ahead on QVM
Far from abandoning hopes for a three-storey basement under the Queen Victoria Market, City of Melbourne councillors have come out swinging.
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Council endorses Munro development
The City of Melbourne’s joint $230 million venture with developer PDG, for the Munro Site opposite the Queen Victoria Market has moved a step closer with Melbourne City Council’s endorsement of the scheme last month.
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CBD beyond compare
Chintan Pathak came to Melbourne from India to pursue his Master of Business Administration at Deakin University in 2015 and has been living in the CBD ever since.
Read MoreWhy is football more important than art?
So this week it was announced that the government is giving half a billion dollars to all things Aussie Rules.
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Where “Chloe” once hung
The curious passer-by in Lonsdale St may wonder why an old-fashioned pair of wrought iron gates, slung between two stone pillars, stand in splendid isolation beside the modern office buildings at No. 460.
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Totally connected
Michael Skubevski and his Border Collie, South Paw, are about as close as an owner and pet can get.
Read MoreMake your vote count
A by-election for the vacant position of lord mayor will be held in May. It will be conducted entirely by postal voting, with ballot packs mailed to voters between Monday, April 23 and Thursday, April 26.
Read MoreSpace Debris Office
Ava Gardner, Monaco Club 1954, height of summer, watching Quincy Jones on the bandstand conducting the orchestra.
Read MoreBiggest archaeology digs to get underway
Last month attention turned to exploring what historical artifacts might be found at Metro Tunnel works sites.
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Laneways are not all green
There are some beautiful laneways in the city of Melbourne.
Read MoreLetters to the Editor - May 2018
I am responding to your somewhat provocative comments in the April edition of CBD News.
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Someone is following
The Shoalhaven area up the east coast holds a special place in the hearts of even the most jaded nature watchers.
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Towering over the Titles Office
The Title Office in Queen St is one of Victoria’s major 19th century public buildings.
Read MoreEnvision future for Birrarung Marr
The City of Melbourne is developing a masterplan for the Birrarung Marr open space for the next 20 years.
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