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A taste of Paris
Experience the luxury and decadence of Paris without having to leave our city at the new Sheraton Melbourne Hotel Parisian Afternoon Tea.
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Survey reveals most unsafe places
A public survey has revealed that 73 per cent of 2000 people feel unsafe in the CBD.
Read MoreCBD security slow to start up
With an increase in the amount of vehicular attacks in populated areas, new security measures are being planned for Melbourne’s CBD in the wake of the Bourke St murders.
Read MoreUniLodge pays for its mistakes
UniLodge Australia Pty Ltd will pay almost $90, 000 to the Residential Tenancies Fund and Victorian Consumer Law Fund following an investigation which found its A’Beckett St location breached tenancy and consumer laws.
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A different look at homelessness
Community group Residents 3000 hosted a discussion with three key speakers on homelessness in the CBD on April 6 at the Kelvin Club.
Read MoreCouncil faces “moral outrage”
The public consultation phase of the local law amendment on rough sleeping has closed and the results were, unsurprisingly and unwaveringly, not in council’s favour.
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An open and shut case
A planning application for roller shutters has sparked discussion on whether or not such facades belong in our city.
Read MoreNature in the city a step closer
The City of Melbourne is set to become a lot greener over the next 10 years with the council’s “Nature in the City Strategy” moving ahead after a 10-month online community consultation period.
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City Square traffic disruptions
“CBD News” has the latest information on when and where construction trucks will be travelling to the City Square area during the early works of the Melbourne Metro Rail Project.
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A scoop for the CBD
Consumers can now travel to the CBD for special events without fear of hefty fines by Myki inspectors if they forget to touch on in the excitement of the chase.
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Sebastian takes to the street
In 1966 Sebastian Maimone was the first barber to work out of a Melbourne department store and now he is the last.
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Encouraging future leaders
The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) has helped launch social enterprises tackling social problems that affect people within the CBD.
Read MoreCouncil elections: Who cares?
Municipal voters in the CBD and Southbank are the most disinterested within the City of Melbourne, recently-released data has shown.
Read MoreA full financial history of the QVM invesment
As we await Planning Minister Wynne’s decision on Queen Victoria Market (QVM) planning controls, it is worth revisiting the full financial history of the City of Melbourne’s biggest ever investment.
Read MoreAlleged dog killer fails to appear
A young Chinese man accused of killing a dog failed to appear in court in March and a warrant has been issued for his arrest, according to the RSPCA.
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Know. Now. Next.
Melbourne Knowledge Week 2017 focuses on the theme “Know. Now. Next.” – taking what we know, acting now and preparing for the future.
Read MoreAnnual arts grants open
Artists can apply for the City of Melbourne’s 2018 arts grants from Monday, May 1.
Read More24/7 transport to continue
All night public transport on weekends will become a permanent feature of the CBD.
Read MoreRobots help with drain repairs
City of Melbourne has spent $1.35 million improving the CBD’s drains and water storage using robots.
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CBD walks the Way of the Cross
On Good Friday, 2500 people from different denominations walked “The Way of the Cross” – a pilgrimage throughout the CBD to celebrate togetherness.
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