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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.
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Your 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.
Read MoreMusic event to be reviewed
Federation Square will review the soon-to-conclude Sunday afternoon season of Piknic Électronik before making a decision on its future.
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Pedestrian subway may re-open
The City of Melbourne has pledged $750,000 to investigate the re-opening of a subway between Little Collins St and Southern Cross Station.
Read MoreResidents are a low priority for council election
If you are a CBD resident, the chances are you won’t be voting in the council election to be held later this year, but your landlord probably will.
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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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The sky is NOT the limit. The sewer is!
The CBD’s sewerage system can’t cope with projected growth and will have to be upgraded.
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