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Live music application
Murmur cocktail bar in Warburton Lane has applied to change its permit to allow for amplified piano music at the venue.
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City of Melbourne councillor first-term report card
This month the Melbourne City Council will be one year into its four-year term. CBD News gives councillors a report card on their performance to date
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Council denies harming carriage industry
The City of Melbourne has effectively shut down the city's horse-drawn carriage industry but refuses to admit doing so.
Read MorePlenty of gems buried in the fine print
For ASX-listed companies, the full-year profit results each August are the most scrutinised document of the year.
Read MoreForum Theatre revamped
The CBD’s historic Forum Theatre has been transformed into a highly functional venue with its original heritage preserved.
Read MoreEven more government!
Locals were introduced to a new concept in government on September 13 with the first Inner Metro Assembly at Albert Park.
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New rough sleeping protocol signed
The City of Melbourne has quietly backed away from its controversial proposal to tackle rough sleeping via amending its local laws dealing with camping.
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Local democracy is fading away
City of Melbourne councillors are making only about a third of the number of public decisions they were making 10 years ago.
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No more unity on Chinese New Year
The City of Melbourne has abandoned its united approach to Chinese New Year, which critics say has undermined the potential to build a significant international event for Victoria.
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Tunnel acquisitions almost complete
The Metro Tunnel Project is close to completing its final two compulsory acquisitions in the CBD.
Read More共享单车乱象 市长忍无可忍
墨尔本市长罗伯特·道尔(Robert Doyle)对新加坡籍的共享单车经营商(OBike)已经忍无可忍并准备采取行动了
Read MoreGovernment city schools beyond capacity
Government schools near the city continue to overflow as more families move to the CBD and the surrounding areas.
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The secret life of Melbourne’s boarding houses
You’ve probably driven past them a million times and wondered what occurs behind the doors of Melbourne’s ghostly mansions.
Read MoreMedia campaign reaches 1 million Victorians
We Live Here has been working with media professionals to reach out to Victorians affected by the short-stay industry and we have been overwhelmed with support.
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New tower on Victoria St
Melbourne developer Perri Projects is applying to build a 25-storey mixed-use tower at 23-29 Victoria St.
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Fink’s Buildings
When built in 1888, at a cost of 110,000(pounds), Fink’s Building was one of Melbourne’s tallest office blocks.
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Razor wire causes concern
Residents have expressed concerns about the installation of a fence with razor wire at the entrance to Wesley Church on Little Lonsdale St.
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Share car policy stalled in the slow lane
After two years pursuing an unpopular share car policy, the City of Melbourne has achieved less than 20 per cent of its 2021 CBD target.
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Rescue dog the source of happiness
More than three years ago, CBD residents David William Shiel and Donna Lobartolo Shiel adopted their dog Bonnie through pet rescue.
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Realism and fantasy
She’s street art’s sweetheart! Kaff-Eine is a much-loved artist with a huge following.
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