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Slender “magic” tower to soar above Melbourne
Australia’s tallest tower could grace the CBD skyline courtesy of the Royal Society of Victoria.
Read MoreStudents tell story on stage
A group of international students from countries such as China, Brazil, Indonesia, India, Iraq and Australia delivered a sell-out theatre performance at Victoria University on May 4.
Read MoreMore visitor hubs for CBD
A new purpose built visitor hub at the Town Hall will replace the Federation Square visitor information centre as the new hub for tourists.
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Raise your tea cups to the royal couple
Separated by distance only, Melbourne’s Lady Mayoress Committee (LMC) celebrated the royal wedding in style with a high tea at the Windsor Hotel on May 14.
Read MoreLonsdale St sky sign
Drive By Developments has proposed to the City of Melbourne to construct and display a major promotion sky sign on the roof of an existing two-storey building at 272-282 Lonsdale St.
Read MoreYang surprises in poll
The lord mayoral election was closely fought, with the biggest surprise being formerly unknown candidate Jennifer Yang getting to within 5000 votes of victory.
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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”.
Read MoreBudgeting 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.
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