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Council seeks heritage permit for QVM
The City of Melbourne has applied for a heritage permit to allow it to start work on its Queen Victoria Market (QVM) redevelopment.
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Council wants a cap on CBD pokies
The City of Melbourne has resolved to lobby the State Government to apply a cap on the number of poker machines in the CBD, Docklands and Southbank.
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Were they conflicted?
The spectre of councillor conflict reappeared at the Future Melbourne Committee in October.
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Kay is commended for 50 years
Mother and daughter Muriel and Kay Craddock have been operating Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookstore since 1965 and last month Kay was recognised with a Lord Mayor’s Commendation for 50 years of contribution to the CBD.
Read MoreSalamFest: Festival of Peace
From November 24 to 26, State Library Victoria will host SalamFest, a three-day Muslim Arts Festival.
Read MoreFlood of rumours follows burst water main
The “rumour mill” has been working overtime about the cause and effect of the water main which burst on the weekend of September 9, flooding the basement of 55 Swanston St.
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The more things change …
Collins St may have changed since 1870, but Melburnians are doing the same things.
Read MoreChristmas is on the move
The CBD’s Christmas festivities will this year take place mainly at Federation Square and the laneways.
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Councils reach agreement to reduce oBike clutter
The Cities of Melbourne, Yarra and Port Phillip have signed an agreement with bike share company oBike to regulate the clutter of dockless bikes scattered around Melbourne.
Read MoreRoss House celebrates 30th birthday
Non-for-profit CBD hub Ross House on Flinders Lane celebrated its 30th birthday on October 11.
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Festival of lights
Celebrations of the Hindu festival of lights turned Federation Square into a vibrant stage on October 14.
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CBD is a victim of its own success
Melbourne is losing a part of its heart and soul because it has been too successful.
Read MoreDaughter of Mustang Ford
Deborah Conway did not come to the Athenaeum Library Reading Room for a look around.
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Loretta Lizzio: romantic visionary
Loretta Lizzio was recently listed as one of nine “badass” female artists who are taking over the Australian street art scene.
Read MoreWearne and his mates
The world might have become more tonal but our poets still have an ear for the old vernacular. We were an upfront lot who didn’t leave much to the imagination.
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A lookback at what’s been happening
Whilst we wait for the Victorian Government’s response to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Inquiry into short-stays, it is perhaps timely to review what has been happening around the country and overseas.
Read MoreFranklin St piling is completed
We appreciate people’s support while we undertake these vital works and urge caution around our sites.
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Big love for a big pet
Zoe Sonnenberg wanted a small pet but three months ago she fell in love with a huge dog that now takes over half of her bed.
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Melbourne’s student spirit
Meet 22-year-old student Jane Lee, whose studies brought her all the way from Singapore to the Melbourne CBD back in 2015.
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