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Nostalgic prints and gift wrapping for shoppers on Collins St

December 7th, 2022 - CBD News

Christmas is coming to Collins St this month with city shoppers able to purchase festive prints celebrating one of Melbourne’s iconic streets.

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Property market update with Ray White 

November 23rd, 2022 - CBD News

There has been plenty of commentary in the media regarding rate changes and the impacts on the property market. 

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Helen Macpherson Smith Trust moves on from Windsor Place building

November 23rd, 2022 - CBD News

Philanthropic organisation the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust (HMST) has sold its office building at 27 Windsor Place in the CBD having occupied the three-storey heritage building for the past 10 years. 

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Two charged following Bourke St fatal stabbing

November 23rd, 2022 - CBD News

Victorian Police Homicide Squad detectives charged two men on November 4 following the fatal stabbing of a man in Melbourne’s CBD on Sunday, October 30.

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Pasko Sa Melbourne: a Filipino Christmas for our seafarers

November 23rd, 2022 - CBD News

Melbourne’s Filipino community is inviting the wider community to celebrate Christmas and the hard work of our seafarers this festive season with their annual Pasko Sa Melbourne event at the Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centre on Friday, December 2. 

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More funding for CBD revitalisation

November 23rd, 2022 - CBD News

The Victorian Government has announced a further $50.4 million has been provided to the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund – a partnership between the government and the City of Melbourne. 

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Collins St former banking chamber to undergo 10-year redevelopment

October 27th, 2022 - CBD News

The historic Collins St former banking chamber will be redeveloped into a concept showroom by global retailer Cosentino.

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City Precinct hosts innovative business skills masterclass series

October 26th, 2022 - CBD News

From September to December 2022, City Precinct is hosting a five-part business skills masterclass series designed to inspire, educate and connect independent Melbourne CBD traders.

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It’s time to reinstate third-party rights

October 26th, 2022 - CBD News

On the March 5, 2022, in his address to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said, “if you want to keep the CBD vibrant, then we need to have more people living in the CBD”.

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Dear CBD News,

September 21st, 2022 - CBD News

I write with a love for Melbourne having lived here for six years in the 1970s. I am currently dog-sitting for my daughter who lives in Carlton. I read with interest your edition of the CBD News September 2022, Issue 90.

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Artwork celebrates 70 years of support for migrants and refugees

September 21st, 2022 - CBD News

A new permanent artwork display that celebrates 70 years of AMES Australia’s work supporting migrants and refugees to settle in Australia has been unveiled at the organisation’s head office in Little Collins St.

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CBD agent recognised as one of organisation’s finest

August 24th, 2022 - CBD News

Sam Fenna of Belle Property Melbourne & Carlton was named the 2022 Customer Experience Agent of the Year at the 2022 Belle Property Hockingstuart Victorian State Awards night this month.

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A day in the life of a Greens MP staffer

August 24th, 2022 - CBD News

If you’ve ever called, emailed, or popped into Ellen’s office, there’s a good chance you’ve spoken to one of us.

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Appeal for information following Lonsdale St robbery

August 24th, 2022 - CBD News

Victoria Police Embona Taskforce detectives are investigating following a robbery in Melbourne in June.

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Smoke-free zones could be extended

August 24th, 2022 - CBD News

Smoking and vaping could be banned across certain parts of the city as the City of Melbourne looks to extend its smoke-free zones.

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The politics of handmade

August 24th, 2022 - CBD News

In the bad olden days, women used to sit in a corner knitting and stitching and no-one took much notice.

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A win for Victorians and a plan to get one million homes off gas!

July 27th, 2022 - CBD News

Hello! I’m Samantha, your Greens MP in the Victorian upper house representing the Northern Metropolitan region. I’m very happy to share that your local state MP for Melbourne, Ellen, has welcomed beautiful baby Luca into the family. Ellen is taking a  short period of maternity leave but her staff, and mine, are here to help.

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Barny the barnacle loves a cuddle

June 22nd, 2022 - CBD News

Vanessa has had her beloved dog Barny for more than a year now, and he’s adjusted to city life quite well.

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Children blossom at high-rise oasis

June 22nd, 2022 - CBD News

Stepping off the elevator at the first floor and into Gowrie at The Harbour, the first thing you notice is a distinct lack of concrete and plastic. Instead, you’re greeted by open spaces in earthy hues and natural materials.

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How the Collins Street Precinct is embracing the winter months

June 22nd, 2022 - CBD News

With the CBD once again bustling with energy, the Collins Street Precinct is delighted to be welcoming visitors back for the winter season.

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