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A hidden gem
Fine jeweller Vick Nackashian has been operating out of the CBD for more than 24 years.
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Ending the year on a high
2016 looks set to end on a high (quite literally) with plans finally being unveiled for a mixed-use development at 308 Exhibition St comprising twin towers of 70-storeys.
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Discriminatory terminology
Repeating the discriminatory terminology used by a persecutor to demonise its victims is tantamount to aiding the cause of that persecutor.
Read MoreA setting for sparrows
Artists of the back lanes of the CBD are like sparrows. When the first flickers of sunlight hit the cobblestones they are out and about making the most of their chances.
Read MoreVertical dwelling energy hacks
Energy bill shock – it’s something that we all dread regardless of our type of dwelling.
Read MoreIs it really liveable?
Is the world’s number one liveable city really that liveable?
Read MorePup needs more play space
LeeLeu, the six-month-old Jack Russell only wants to play but is restricted by living indoors.
Read MoreWitnesses sought
Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault on Tuesday November 1, Melbourne Cup Day.
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Vampires in the CBD
Narrelle Harris has been writing horror, crime, fantasy, romance, erotica and non-fiction out of her Swanston St studio for six years.
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Documenting women in philanthropy
A book that documents the history of the Lady Mayoress’ Committee has been launched.
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A sustainable upgrade for laneways
The City of Melbourne is transforming four CBD laneways into lush pocket parks as part of the Green Your Laneway program.
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Local pitch night launches inventor
A smoke detector that can tell the difference between burnt toast and a house fire has taken out one of the top three spots at the Australian China Association of Scientists and Entrepreneurs (ACASE) pitch night.
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Office space spike
As the economy continues to grow, so does the CBD office space leasing market.
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Airport Airshuttle to halve travel time
Monorail technology that would cut CBD to airport travel time in half is ready to be formally tested.
Read MoreDog off-leash parks needed in the CBD
CBD’s dog owners are still waiting for a dog off-leash area for their four-legged friends while Flagstaff Gardens remain an on-leash only park.
Read MoreNew committee for EastEnders
A few changes were made to the EastEnders Inc committee on November 22, following its annual general meeting.
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Trade as usual
Rush hour has arrived and it’s time for the evening swill. Andrew Sanders is waiting to take orders. He has 23 ales in his line-up and three ciders.
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Club for the ‘interesting and interested’
Henley Club is a private social club hidden in Rankins Lane, comprising members who are both “interesting and interested”.
Read MoreShort-stays referred to committee
The State Opposition has delayed the second reading of the short-stay accommodation bill by successfully referring it to a parliamentary committee for further scrutiny.
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