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Musings on my commute
Give me someone who always enjoys the commute and I’m going to bet they’re the ones who put thought, time and effort into preparation for the train/tram/bus/car/walk or ride into the city.
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A tasty game of hide and seek
Your favourite event on the culinary calendar is back. The largest weekend truffle festival outside of Europe, Truffle Melbourne, is returning to the Queen Victoria Market later this month.
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Celebrating our literary creatives
Not-for-profit organisation The Emerging Writers’ Festival is back this year with a jam-packed program aimed at supporting our emerging writers.
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Mosque open day
Curious CBD locals visited the City Mosque in Jeffcott St on Sunday, May 7.
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Hundreds walk for justice
On May 16, a crowd of more than 200 strolled our city streets for the 2017 Law Week “Walk for Justice”.
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Two decades of jazz
Celebrate the 20th birthday of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival from June 2-11.
Read MoreAirport rail link could be a reality
The State Government has said $10 million will be spent on developing a plan that could link the City Loop to Melbourne Airport.
Read MoreThe “veganising” of the CBD
The heart of the city is joining the vegan flight but is still trailing many Northside locations.
Read MoreExhibition St planning permit supported
Melbourne City Council has voted to support the construction of a new high-rise development on Exhibition St.
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Development to slow
CBD residents have been told to expect a slow-down the rate of apartment development.
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Students support Father Bob
Students of the William Angliss Institute prepared and presented a fundraising lunch for the Father Bob Maguire Foundation at the Angliss Restaurant on May 5.
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Council plans 6.4 per cent more from rates
Q: When is a 2 per cent municipal rate cap not a cap on rates?
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Farewell to an incredible slice of history
The Condognotto family held a farewell and thank you luncheon of its historic venue, The Society Restaurant on Saturday, May 13.
Read MoreTalk about local ...
Business experience has made me appreciate that there is local, and then there is “local”.
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More than just a men’s shed
Tucked away in level one of the Federation Square car park is a community of volunteers dedicated to lending a hand.
Read MoreA $3 billion shopping spree
The latest Melbourne retail and hospitality report has shown that residents, visitors and workers within the City of Melbourne spent $3.03 billion on shopping and dining out in 2015.
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Sunny Shops the City
The Melbourne CBD’s retail precinct came alive, or even livelier, during the one-day shopping spree Shop the City on May 17.
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A toast to modern men
Presented by City Precinct, The Festival of Steve is an annual celebration of the contemporary and stylish male.
Read MoreMore poker machines for CBD
An application to carry out alterations of an Elizabeth St venue to house 20 additional poker machines has been unanimously approved by City of Melbourne councillors.
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Plenty not happening with the market
The “phoney war” over the Queen Victoria Market redevelopment continues with proponents and opponents trading blows but Planning Minister Richard Wynne is still refusing to fire the starter’s gun.
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