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Watch 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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Small discoveries
A romantic artist connects the viewer to something that is not quite visible. It might be a lighthouse just over the next hill or an exhibition down a small flight of stairs.
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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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School holidays in the CBD
The city will come alive with activities and events for the young and young at heart alike this month, as we celebrate the culmination of another school term for the little people in our lives.
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Date night reimagined
April is as good a time as ever to expand your horizons so why not swap out your local tried-and-tested for something a little different on date night this month?
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Active in April
We’re well versed in how detrimental sitting at a desk all day can be on our physical health.
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More consolidation proposed
Police presence in the CBD’s west looks set to grow, with the State Government considering a plan for a new Victoria Police Centre on Spencer St.
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Frank commended for his bravery
Long-serving Bourke St security guard Frank Nesci was honoured by the Governor-General last month for his bravery.
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Moving pictures arrive in the CBD
Sit back and let the cinema come to you, or hop on a bike and travel with it.
Read MoreYour local comedy festival guide
Don’t just throw your hands in the air and yell “forget it!”
Read MoreReflections on VCAT and CBD residents’ rights: the hearing on 109-111 Little Lonsdale St
I attended the three-day (February 29 – March 2) VCAT hearing on the Brady Jones Pty Ltd application for review against the refusal by the City of Melbourne (CoM) to grant a permit for construction of a 20-storey residential hotel at 109-111 Little Lonsdale St.
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Out of place
Budding urban artist Shimon Shoul visited the CBD last month to record his impressions in black ink.
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When Irish eyes are smiling
These three “Colleens” were getting into the spirit of things when CBD News called into The Irish Times in Little Collins St on St Patrick’s Day.
Read MoreVicRoads office for CBD
Locals will be able to transact with VicRoads following the opening of a new office at 113 Exhibition St on March 21.
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Councillors prickly over accusations
The City of Melbourne is removing itself from the high-level decisions which will determine the viability of its Victoria Market redevelopment.
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