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Very Big Laugh Out
From March 31 – April 23, enjoy a bellyful of laughs at Federation Square for the very funny and totally free, “The (Very) Big Laugh Out!”
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Historic club celebrates women
On March 8, the Kelvin Club held “Be Bold for Change” - a luncheon hosted by influential female speakers in celebration of International Women’s Day.
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Brag about this!
While it’s nice to delude ourselves that we live in the “world’s most liveable city”, Melbourne’s ranking fell last year in Mercer’s annual Quality of Living Survey to 16th place.
Read MoreTrees culled for construction
Up to six trees along Exhibition and LaTrobe streets have been, or are in the process of being removed for tower construction.
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Students fight for fair fares
Postgraduate students rallied at the State Library on March 14 to protest the lack of public transport concession fees.
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No room for riverboats
The Federation Wharf-based riverboat businesses have seemingly been forced out of their offices to make room for more hospitality venues.
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Traffic light gender equality
Traffic lights at the corner of Swanston and Flinders streets are now displaying a female figure in a push for gender equality.
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A profile of CBD hype
The hospitality industry strutted its stuff in March with the opening of a new restaurant to much crowing and the closure of an old one with a nest egg of $8.07 million.
Read MoreSmall business recognition
The City of Melbourne is seeking nominations from eligible small businesses for its 12th annual Lord Mayor’s Commendations.
Read MoreStreet violence is on the rise
Violent crime in the CBD soared by nearly 30 per cent last year.
Read MoreHot box apartments are a health risk
CBD residents face growing health risks associated with heat stress due to poor Australian apartment design standards, a new study by the University of Melbourne has shown.
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Doyle running out of options in market chess game
The merits of the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) renewal have sunk to the bottom of a political swamp dominated by misinformation and brinksmanship.
Read MoreA Doyle majority – what will it mean?
Now that the City of Melbourne election results have been finalised by VCAT President Greg Garde, what will it mean for governance at city hall?
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Enhancing links with Asia
CBD resident Natalie Kyriacou founded social enterprise My Green World when she noticed the disconnection between children and nature.
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‘An Inconsistent Look’
From April 6 Magnet Galleries will host a wonderful exhibition of photography from three very different, yet somehow very connected, photographers.
Read MoreAn advertising sign no more?
Above the roof of the building at 500 Flinders St there is a large sign currently advertising a car.
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The perfect massage blend
With two locations in the CBD, True Thai Massage is delivering exactly what it promises to the local community – a real Thai massage experience.
Read MoreParliamentary inquiry into short-stays
The long anticipated Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the Owners Corporation Amendment (Short-Stay Accommodation) Bill 2016 will start in March.
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Equitable Building
The Equitable Building (also known as the Colonial Mutual Life Building), was for many years after its completion in 1896 the benchmark of commercial architecture in Melbourne.
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Skills to pay the bills
On sitting down to chat with Jess (aka 23rd Key) I had to confess that, although I was aware of her work, I knew little about her.
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