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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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Harvey plays a wicked Willy Wonka
Haileybury College year 7 student Harvey Garnaut played a wicked Willy Wonka at the city school’s first dramatic performance on August 16.
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Metro Tunnel Monthly Update: September
Metro Tunnel Monthly Update: September
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Council criticises West Gate Tunnel EES
The City of Melbourne has slammed West Gate Tunnel’s environmental effects statement (EES), calling it a “fundamentally flawed” project with no community benefit.
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CBD traffic bottleneck
Collins St is a major traffic chokepoint in the CBD, with a projected speed as low as 4.6kmh in congested traffic.
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Increase in dog attacks in CBD
Dog attacks in the CBD have increased, with five serious attacks on people and five on animals occurring in the City of Melbourne in 2016-17.
Read MoreUnderspending on works and staff blowout
How does the City of Melbourne manage to consistently underspend its capital works budget by tens of millions of dollars every year?
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Complaints about brand new tower
Living in a tower that is regarded as an architectural beauty and an embodiment of modern urban living, Brittany Li said she did not feel the high-end living vibe.
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Cities need to be a big part of the solution
More than half the world’s population live in cities. The United Nations estimates that five billion people will be living in cities by 2030.
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Authorities move in on Port Phillip Arcade
Casting has started for the lead in the latest drama to hit the Port Phillip Arcade. Tenants have been given until September 5 to vacate their premises so that Metro Tunnel can start demolition for its new tunnel.
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City joins WeChat
The City of Melbourne has officially joined Chinese social media platform WeChat.
Read MoreUrban forests in a concrete jungle
For a seventh consecutive year Melbourne has been named the world’s most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) - but how liveable are our fast growing high density precincts?
Read MoreCBD office market gaining strength
The latest research from Colliers International shows that the CBD office market continues to perform well for landlords.
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Fight for sign lost in Supreme Court
Big outdoor advertising company, Octopus Media, has lost its fight in the Supreme Court to erect a new electronic sign on the rooftop at 500 Flinders St.
Read MoreCompromise on QVM
The City of Melbourne appears set to compromise on its Queen Victoria Market redevelopment by leaving intact half of the historic open sheds previously earmarked for removal and renovation.
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