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Tributes flow for the “King of Collins St”
Melbourne turned out to honour the memory and celebrate the life of Don Parsons on May 17.
Read More10 tonnes of rubbish!
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle claims the council has this year collected nearly 10 tonnes of rubbish left behind by rough sleepers.
Read MoreFunds for CBD projects
The CBD is to benefit from some new capital works announced in the City of Melbourne’s draft 2017/18 budget.
Read MoreCreating a mini Melbourne
Declan Mulcahy is working on a MiniMelbourne project that turns the CBD’s most iconic landmarks into miniature Nanoblocks.
Read MoreNight safe space for homeless re-opens
A space for the CBD’s homeless to stay overnight will re-open just in time for winter.
Read MoreNew drug court for CBD
The State Government has launched a new $32 million Drug Court in the heart of CBD as Stage 2 of the Ice Action Plan established in 2015.
Read MoreHappy birthday Buddha!
The annual celebration of Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival is back and is once again being held in Federation Square.
Read MoreTribunal knocks back redevelopment of Flagstaff House
Flagstaff House is a “B” graded heritage building located opposite the Flagstaff Gardens on the corner of Batman and and King streets.
Read MoreFriendly dogs call Flagstaff Gardens home
Astor and Spencer hit the jackpot when they befriended Flagstaff Gardens gardener and resident John.
Read MoreJúlia Both: a jewel in the urban landscape
Júlia Both, although she has contributed to many collaborations, doesn’t consider herself a street artist, but as an artist/illustrator who occasionally works in public.
Read MoreD for demolition?
It’s about to get lot harder to justify the demolition of heritage buildings in the city due to the adoption of new heritage policies by the City of Melbourne.
Read MoreHere comes Paragon
The Celtic Club’s development at 316-320 Queen St looks poised to proceed as “Paragon”, with developer Beulah International seeking to capitalise on an existing planning permit approved under previous planning controls.
Read MoreBroke and bodiless
At Dymocks in Collins St someone had left a stray novel amongst those listed for the much-publicised Stella Prize for women’s writing.
Read MoreFor love of the trees ...
Trees make our CBD a beautiful place to live. How can residents show their love?
Read MoreService stands the test of time
Digiworld Australia is one of the longest-standing computer technology companies in the CBD, all thanks to its understanding of customer needs.
Read MoreNot just droning on !
Last month a resident’s letter was published on drones in Docklands, raising concerns over privacy and safety.
Read MoreFood and beer lovers unite!
Melbourne Good Beer Week is back from Friday May 12 – Sunday 21 and with a huge program of drinks, food and fun-filled events, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
Read MoreTop five street style trends
The Autumn Winter Fashion Weeks have given us insight on which street styles are in and which ones are out.
Read MoreShort-term letting must be regulated
The NSW government has swept aside the recommendations of a parliamentary report and announced a new consultative process to decide how short-stays will be regulated.
Read MoreLittle Miss Melbourne spreads positivity in the CBD
CBD resident, business owner and lifestyle blogger Sarah Harrison supports local businesses and hopes that the CBD community can live harmoniously together.
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