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Battle lines are drawn in council election
October seems a long way off, but tensions are rising over this year’s City of Melbourne council elections.
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Free kick for retailers
CBD retail is booming on the back of millions of free tram trips within the CBD last year.
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King for a (long) weekend
The fairytale story continues for the Payne family with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle and strapper Stevie being crowned Moomba monarchs.
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Unleash the monkey
The Chinese Year of Monkey got off to a noisy and boisterous start in Melbourne on Sunday, February 14.
Read MoreCBD the clear winner from Metro Rail
The recently-released Metro Rail business case reveals that the CBD will benefit from more jobs, reduced railway platform congestion and more balanced tram connections.
Read MoreHarrington’s Buildings
Harrington’s Ltd (trading as Harrington Cameras) was a household name throughout Australia in the 1920s. The shop sold cameras, photographic equipment and was a printing, enlarging and framing service.
Read MoreA big year in CBD planning is coming up
Welcome to 2016 and my favourite time of the year when the sun is out and the city is abuzz with activity as the Australian Open rolls through town.
Read MoreCause and Effect
As Will Coles (CBD News February, 2015) now resides in Spain, V-T-R is out there on his own! Sadly, there are no-other artists putting 3D sculpture, political or otherwise on our streets.
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Solar power in the city
Investing in solar is a major trend with one in seven home owners across the country installing solar panels on their roof to save on power bills and at the same time “save the planet” by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreOut of the wilderness
John Noone (1820 -1893) arrived in Melbourne in 1856 and established a photographic studio, but was later employed in the Government Survey Office as a photographer.
Read MoreFirst ‘We Live Here’ column
This is the first column of the We Live Here movement.
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Retired racers lap up the luxury
It’s fair to say that Temple Court resident Joanne Biddles has a thing for greyhounds.
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New visibility
When Amelia Johannes first approached room 207 in the Nicholas Building the door was ajar. She could see a painting through the gap and knew that a curator was getting work ready for a show.
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The community with everything
For Michele Levine, CBD living has brought far more sense of community than she ever encountered in the suburbs.
Read MoreFestival Fashion101
In preparation for the Laneway Festival coming up this month, I thought it necessary to share a bit of insight as to what to wear to such an event.
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Bridge is a disgrace
I’ve sent you some photos of the Spencer St bridge.
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Light up the night
White Night Melbourne returns this month and will transform the streets of the CBD from dusk ‘til dawn on Saturday, February 20.
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Summer night lovin’
Take advantage of the waning summer sunshine and while away an evening or two at one of the CBD’s rooftop watering holes.
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New kids on the block
Build on the lingering New Year enthusiasm (while resolutions are still top-of-mind) and trade in your standard lunchtime venue for one of these newly-opened establishments. Who knows, a new lunch spot could be just the ticket to a successful 2016.
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