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The world according to Barek
It’s an engaging and mystical world. One that is naive and charming, whimsical yet poignant.
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Minister gives mixed signals on apartment sizes
In a recent VCAT case, Port Melbourne Land Custodians Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning [2016] VCAT 1643, developers lodged an appeal against a decision by the Minister for Planning to refuse a number of amendments to a planning permit for a proposed multi-tower apartment development in Plummer St Port Melbourne.
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City Schools for City Kids
The State Government announced on Tuesday, October 11 that it is going to buy land to build a primary school in Docklands and also to build new schools in North Melbourne and Fishermans Bend.
Read MoreHow will heritage fare with the next council?
With only a matter of days left before final voting in the council election, it’s worth looking briefly at how heritage has fared under the current council, and what may be in store in the next term.
Read MoreScotts Hotel, Melbourne
This photograph was taken in c. 1950 within the saloon bar of Scotts Hotel, Melbourne.
Read MoreAll work and no play
The lovely anarchic sensibility of painter Bill Hay is on show at fortyfivedownstairs, inviting visitors to join in the fun.
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Our building has worms ...
What did you say? The Hero apartment building in Russell St has installed a communal worm farm to reduce general waste and to provide compost for residents’ gardens.
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Use your apartment space better
Space may well be the final frontier, but it is the lack of it that is the daily challenge for many high-rise residents.
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Some surprises from the Planning Minister
The month of October saw a few surprise approvals from within the department of Planning Minister Richard Wynne, with the most notable being that of Fragrance Group’s 555 Collins St proposal.
Read MoreContinuing market traditions for the next generation
The Queen Victoria Market community – traders, loyal customers and indeed management, all agree that the market’s future prosperity should be built on our unique history and the important role the market has and will continue to play in bringing the people of Melbourne together.
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New players vow to shake-up city real estate market
The CBD has a new real estate player with the recent arrival to Collins St of First National Platinum.
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A place in the new city
The hail was falling in Flinders Lane last month and passers-by were taking shelter in Ross House, an historic building with three friendly interfaces to the street – a coffee shop, a meeting place and lifts to offices for community groups.
Read MoreNew medical centre for the CBD?
The City of Melbourne has received an application for a new medical centre to be built on Franklin St.
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Positive potential for lane
After years of neglect, there is still hope for Jones Lane to become one of Melbourne’s unique laneways.
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Surprising CBD garden haven
A makeshift garden sited at the Royal Melbourne Regiment Drill Hall is to potentially receive a major upgrade.
Read MorePokemon players preyed on
An increasing rate of phone theft has been seen throughout the CBD, says Sen-Sgt Adam Tanner.
Read MoreCBD first to access free Wi-Fi
The nation’s fastest and largest free public Wi-Fi network was launched in the CBD on September 29.
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Residents fight redevelopment plans
Residents at the Royal Flagstaff Apartments on LaTrobe St are standing united against redevelopment plans that would compromise their living standards.
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Workers demonise Mr ‘Cutter-hands’
The Australian Services Union (ASU) held a protest outside the town hall in late September over the City of Melbourne’s (CoM) failure to meet and agree on a new enterprise agreement (EA) for staff.
Read MoreCBD tax woes
CBD property owners are facing massive land tax hikes and may be further hit if recommendations are adopted for another metro rail project.
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