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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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Domestic violence victims remembered
Victims of domestic violence were remembered at a candlelight vigil at Federation Square on May 6.
Read MoreLocals ripped off by developer bonuses
The state government looks set to reward developers who build commercial offices as a “defined community benefit” under new CBD planning rules.
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Jazz in the City
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival returns this month and is set to electrify the city with a repertoire of local and international jazz greats.
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Minister compromises over 447 Collins St
The month of April saw Planning Minister Richard Wynne initially reject the 47-storey, 165m twin tower scheme for 447 Collins St before reaching an agreement with proponent Cbus Property that would see the development begin construction in September.
Read MoreWe Live Here
The We Live Here movement continues to gain support and we thank you all for your feedback.
Read MoreHas the wave of foreign capital ended for Melbourne’s CBD?
In marked contrast to the previous few years of strong growth in foreign development and investment, CBD property watchers would’ve noticed a trend of foreign developers exiting the Melbourne property market.
Read MoreThe angel of Therry St
Martin Mulvihill seems too nice. Where’s the catch? Why is he putting himself in the position of “team captain” to the city’s most needy permanent residents?
Read MoreGood news from VCAT, but much more to be done
The Wesley Historic Precinct Action Group (WHPAG) congratulates the Melbourne City Council (MCC) for the firm stand its planning officers took in defending the city’s refusal of the town planning permit application by Brady Jones Pty Ltd for 109-111 Little Lonsdale St.
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Pink Lake City
One day Charlie Xiao was walking beneath the Westgate Bridge when he discovered a pink lake. He felt that the lake was up there amongst the world’s beauty spots but no-one had heard of it.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne election reform – the time is NOW
A bid to make it easier for owners’ corporations (OCs) to take legal action against corrupt developers has been shut down in the Victorian upper house.
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MiKoniK pieces it together
Sometimes known as the Westside Puzzler, MiKoniK’s street art life began as a graffer.
Read MoreArtists sought
The Queen Victoria Market precinct will be home to a bold new public art program that will see 10 artists work with national and international experts to develop temporary artworks related to the site.
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Busking Pieces
There are plenty of great things to see and do in Melbourne even right here on the side of the street.
Read MoreNoise, noise, noise – how to solve ....
You live in the city? There is going to be noise but you can cope
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