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City loop revamp
The city-loop will undergo a $134 million upgrade over the next three years in a bid to improve safety and security.
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Personal insight into Anzacs
After 100 years, a collection of private images of Australia’s First World War servicemen and women are being viewed in public for the first time.
Read MoreFacelift for Rebecca Walk
A Melbourne businessman has bold new plans for Rebecca Walk, a largely abandoned row of bright red and orange pods tucked under the Flinders St Viaduct at Batman Park in the CBD.
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CBD to remain lockout free
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has reassured hospitality business owners in the CBD that the council is not entertaining a return to lockout laws.
Read MoreRecognition for small businesses
Eligible local small businesses are invited to apply for this year’s Lord Mayor’s Commendations.
Read MoreCouncil to review CBD heritage
The City of Melbourne is to start a $1 million, two-year review into the heritage status of buildings within the Hoddle Grid.
Read MoreCouncil turns to Spring St on bike parking
The City of Melbourne has called on the State Government to take action on provision of bicycle and motorcycle parking in the municipality.
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The curious decision of 109-111 Little Lonsdale
Residents shouldn’t read too much into last month’s VCAT’s affirmation of the City of Melbourne’s decision to deny developer Tony Brady permission to build a tower at 109-111 Little Lonsdale St.
Read MorePassing the buck on short-stay issue
Residents seeking relief from sharing their apartment buildings with short-term tenants will be disappointed that Consumer Affairs Minister Jane Garrett appears ready to divest herself of the problem.
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City of Melbourne hypocrisy
As reported on page 1, the City of Melbourne doesn't mind paying big money when asked by big media players.
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A really-high school opens
Haileybury College opened the CBD's only school on April 11 - an Early Learning Centre to Year 12, 10-storey vertical school in King St.
Read More$230,000 donation “buys media favour”
A City of Melbourne councillor believes the council has bought political favour with powerful media interests with a $230,000 donation.
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A walk in the fashion lane
As we transition into the cooler temperatures it can feel like a bit of a jab to the soul and start to be a real mood killer.
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Much to talk about
March was a fairly active month with regard to a couple of significant high-rise approvals by the Minister for Planning within the CBD.
Read MoreWatch out for our petition
In a few weeks the We Live Here movement will be launching a campaign in the form of a petition via change.org to gather support for the regulation of short-term letting in residential buildings.
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The medium is his message
Phoenix is the thinking woman’s paste-up street artist!
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Snap Send Solve - the app for incident reporting explained
All it takes is a keen eye, a little caring and a smart phone.
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Melbourne’s heritage – Saved or not?
Last edition, we looked at eight unprotected heritage buildings in the CBD/Southbank threatened by apartment developments.
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For Ian, Melbourne is the one and only
Having lived in the CBD for the past 22 years, Ian Taylor has seen his fair share of change.
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The accidental spread of joy
On a sunny day in Flagstaff Gardens, we came across 18-month-year-old Maruko and her owner Kitman Ho.
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