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Planning 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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State’s short-stay solution
The state government has passed responsibility for policing short-stay apartment operators to residential neighbours.
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Traders fear market decline is terminal
Generational businesses are walking away from the Queen Victoria Market (QVM), accusing the City of Melbourne of duplicity and bad faith.
Read MoreRevaluations show property heat to the north of CBD
As development sites become harder to find in the CBD, land value to the north of the city is increasing faster than anywhere in the municipality.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne gravy train keeps rolling on
The City of Melbourne is embarking on a hiring binge, which will see another 80 staff swell its already top-heavy ranks in the coming financial year.
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Passionate defence of amenity
Like many other CBD residents, Rafael Camillo has a love/hate relationship with the city.
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