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The rescued Lulu in her backyard
CBD resident Sai Wai was originally a foster carer, but four years ago fell in love with six-year-old rescue dog Lulu.
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Southbank residents dealt a joker
A proposal by casino operator Crown to build Australia’s tallest building, Queensbridge Towers is set to bypass all normal planning processes and Southbank residents and owners are outraged.
Read MoreAnother tower wins approval
A 100 metre, 32-storey tower has been approved by the tribunal at 278 Little Lonsdale St. (See 278 Little Lonsdale Pty Ltd v Melbourne CC [2017] VCAT 577.)
Read MoreMan charged following fatal CBD assault
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives on May 16 charged a 26-year-old man following a fatal assault in Melbourne’s CBD earlier last month.
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Confessions of a fare evader
Sometimes you forget to touch on and a friendly figure at Flinders Street Station opens the gate with a flick of her special myki card.
Read MoreMusings 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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