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Helping the homeless
Our homeless received a boost on June 16 as the redeveloped Youth Projects Living Room on Hosier Lane was officially reopened for service.
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Keeping Melbourne moving
As planning and design work for the Metro Tunnel project gathers pace, we are continuing to actively investigate ways to reduce and manage surface disruption during the extended construction phase of this city-shaping project.
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Melbourne’s homegrown talent
Melbourne is often renowned as a city where creativity thrives. Everywhere you go there is always something artistically profound waiting to be discovered, from hypnotising laneways to the iconic arts and theatre spaces the city is home to.
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Change.org petition
Our petition is now live. We need as many people as possible to sign it so that the government understands that short-term letting in residential buildings is an issue affecting many residents and our community at large.
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What if there was another way?
The Melbourne Metro Rail project, when completed, will transform the way that we move around the city of Melbourne and beyond. Travelling will be easier, faster once the proposed rail network is finished in 2026.
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New planning controls for CBD
Last month saw the Planning Minister unveil new draft permanent central city planning controls that are now to be sent to an independent planning panel, which will allow the public to make submissions.
Read MorePlanning law failed to save Palace
The tribunal has granted a permit allowing for the demolition of the iconic Palace Theatre, though the facade will be retained.
Read MorePieces is the wide open spaces
Sometimes it's good to just take a break, and where better to do that then Federation Square.
Read MoreIn the nick
Is a poet idealistic or egotistical? When you have four girls and a wife who “support” you the second option may seem to be the most likely.
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Great White Fleet visit to Melbourne
This photograph is a view of Flinders Street Station, as seen from Elizabeth St, in August 1908.
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Introducing the very unique Gigi
Gigi is a relative newcomer to the local street art scene and this is the first time we’ve had a chance to engage in conversation.
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North South Feast West
The Immigration Museum has played host to a feast of culture over the past year, bringing together migrant cuisine and culture through its innovative North South Feast West program.
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A Royal lunchtime
Take shelter from the wintery weather and frenetic lunchtime foot-traffic in the historic Royal Arcade.
Read MoreCouncil support for pokie venue
The Mail Exchange Hotel is likely to be granted extra trading time from 1am until 3am, following support from the Melbourne City Council on May 3.
Read MoreConflict of interest debate heats up
The debate among Melbourne city councillors on conflict of interest reached new levels last month with accusations and counter-accusations flying.
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Spencer St assault
Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed an assault outside a Spencer St bar at 1.45 am on March 24.
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Public to reclaim their library
The State Library of Victoria will get an $83 million facelift, including the restoration of the historic Queens Hall.
Read MoreCharity muggers
Donating for charity is supposed be an act of kindness and compassion, however a new breed of overly aggressive and incredibly intrusive "charity muggers" are plaguing the streets of Melbourne.
Read MoreCouncillors prepare for battle on Western Distributor
Melbourne councillors are finding voice to discredit the proposed Western Distributor road project.
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What to do about homelessness?
I celebrated when Melbourne topped the liveability rankings again in 2015, achieving top points from The Economist Intelligence Unit (ECIU).
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