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Council unveils plan to revive empty shop fronts in the CBD to keep “city alive and active”
Empty shop fronts in the CBD could become a thing of the past under an ambitious plan that seeks to occupy as many spaces as possible to revitalise the city.
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CBD laneways come to life with local art
Forty laneways throughout the CBD will be transformed into public art attractions in a program designed to keep artists employed during the pandemic.
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Collin St’s most famous residents continue to entertain through lockdown
Situated on a perch high above the CBD, two nesting Peregrine Falcons have captivated the eyes of many throughout Victoria’s sixth lockdown.
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“All hands-on deck” to help new arrival of Afghan refugees
For Amelia Tauoqooqo, a Cohealth nurse on the COVID-19 frontline in Melbourne’s CBD, the call to assist Afghan refugees has been heartbreaking but concedes “you’ll never find a more pragmatic, resilient group of people”.
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Booked out for Friday night
A list of ingredients has just been projected onto the wall of Izakaya Den. The list is dated August 4, just before Victoria was plunged back into lockdown.
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Lockdown-weary lawyer captures Melbourne’s marvellous bygone era in new book
A lawyer who began a “little project” of posting historical photos of Melbourne on social media in a bid to beat pandemic blues, never imagined he would publish a book.
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“Melbourne Key” to unlock city tourism
A new attraction and experience pass will breathe life back into Melbourne’s battered tourism, retail and hospitality industries thanks to the City of Melbourne (CoM), which envisages the “gamification” of experiences across the city.
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Strong growth tipped for City of Melbourne’s post-COVID years
Melbourne’s CBD is tipped to be the “most attractive location for residential and employment growth” in the next two decades, according to a new population report.
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It’s time to show your True Colours
Raising awareness about the importance of donating blood has always been at the heart of the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
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Shock after thieves take off with bike wheels
A CBD office worker has told of her shock and frustration after thieves stole the wheels of her bike at the front of her workplace during the sixth lockdown.
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A “big tick of approval”: Independent review backs city’s transport vision
An independent review of the City of Melbourne’s 10-year transport plan has “vindicated” the council’s pre-pandemic focus on public transport, pedestrians and cyclists to drive the city forward.
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New library coming to Queen Victoria Market
A brand-new community library with a roof top terrace is coming to the iconic Queen Victoria Market precinct, with hopes it could open as soon as 2023.
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Mooted tower near QVM could destroy iconic art laneway
An iconic street art laneway in Melbourne’s CBD could face the wrecking ball after the City of Melbourne approved plans to build an adjoining 41-storey tower development.
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Push for a better-designed city welcomes local input
The City of Melbourne’s newly appointed Design Excellence Advisory Committee brings together industry experts, academics and community members to work through design challenges and opportunities facing Melbourne. CBD News spoke with two locals who form part of the inaugural committee.
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Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia returns!
The Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia (CaSFFA) will return to the Melbourne screens with the theme for 2021 “Únik”, which translates to “escapism”.
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Visiting Hours
Surrounded by thousands and thousands of people in stadiums around the world, and with just an acoustic guitar and voice, musician Ed Sheeran can hold an audience captive. That’s an incredible talent.
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A sad, old ghost town
On Victoria St near the market is a cool little lounge/gallery called One Star that has a foot in both the CBD and West Melbourne.
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Vertical homework
Staying home has meant learning new work-ways – but what now might be expected of our apartment buildings?
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10,000 steps a day may not be enough to stay healthy and pain-free as we age
All Australians should incorporate strength training into their weekly routine, but it is especially important for those aged over 40.
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Lock them out, lock them up or lock them in?
It has been really interesting hearing the increased anger and frustration in the conversations that I have been having with people around the city in recent times.
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