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Alleged 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.
Read MoreQVM heritage assessment
The Australian Heritage Council is looking for public comments about the City of Melbourne’s nomination of the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) for national heritage status.
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Photographic frenzy!
A collection of 100 maps documenting geotags has revealed that the most photographed spot in the CBD is the intersection of Swanston and Flinders streets.
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Getting to the heart of the city
The most popular reason that people choose to live in the CBD is its variety and closeness to social and cultural activities.
Read MoreResidents could rule at town hall
Residential interests may dominate the next Melbourne City Council if the Coalition wins the 2018 state election.
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Vale Don Parsons - local legend
Local legend Don Parsons passed away suddenly in his Greensborough home on April 22.
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ANZAC legend lives on
Veteran Anthony Preston and his son Robert braved the rain to pay tribute to fallen soldiers on ANZAC Day.
Read MoreAutumn palette
Summer may have left us for another year, but its bright colours will see us through another season!
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Airbnb: facts and smokescreens
Founded in San Francisco in 2008, Airbnb has been promoted as an online booking platform that supports young creatives and people on low incomes, hoping to make extra money out of spare rooms.
Read MoreThey’re on a roll!
This month, we showcase Shaun Hossack and his street art management agency, Juddy Roller.
Read MoreYarra Turning Basin, 1906
This elevated view, looking west along the Yarra River and Flinders St, taken from the Commercial Travellers’ Club (now the Rendezvous Hotel), shows (left to right): Banana Alley (beneath the railway yards), the railway viaduct (connecting Flinders St and Spencer St stations), Queens Bridge with the Yarra Turning Basin beyond.
Read MoreFriendship ambassador in Flagstaff Garden – the girl Gir
Gir, an eight-year-old Malti-Pug from Footscray, has been spending a great deal of quality time with flatmate Zoe.
Read MoreCultural propaganda
If you are in the mood for a dark and not so gloomy experience, don’t go to St Francis in Lonsdale St. Nostalgic photographs of old factories are on display.
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Eyes wide open ...
As you walk around this beautiful city what do you see? What do you enjoy?
Read MoreMunro site plans revealed
Last month, the City of Melbourne finally revealed their plans for the former Munro site, to be developed by PDG Corporation into a mixed-use development comprising a 58-storey Bates Smart-designed tower of 308 dwellings and a 300-room hotel, after the developer was awarded the rights to develop the site on CoM’s behalf.
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