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Melbourne Music Week offers up the goods
Back for its sixth year, Melbourne Music Week (MMW) was launched on October 7, announcing a jam-packed program, with over 100 events held across the city from November 13 – 20.
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Safer tram barriers
Local police are happy with revised tram stop barriers similar to one which almost claimed the life of an officer earlier this year.
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Thieves active
Local police have cautioned vigilance against theft.
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It’s now a tradition
These three mates have met for breakfast every Friday for decades.
Read MoreNo action on motorcycle parking
Motorcycles parked on CBD footpaths will remain legal following investigation by the City of Melbourne.
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The debate about density
With CBD planning under review for the next 12 months, we can expect to see public arguments develop both for and against mandatory density controls.
Read MoreWhen is a plan not a plan?
The City of Melbourne launched its draft Last Kilometre Freight Plan last month, but is it really a plan?
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Festival kicks off with ‘Tanderrum’ ceremony
Thousands flocked to Federation Square on Thursday, October 8 for “Tanderrum”, the opening ceremony of the Melbourne Festival 2015.
Read MoreHorse-drawn drama
An incident on Grand Final Day aroused new tensions between the horse-drawn vehicle operators, Melbourne Against Horse-drawn Carriages activists and the City of Melbourne.
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Unhappy with smoking ban
City Square trader Gerard Kelly is not happy with the City of Melbourne’s open-area smoking ban, which enters its second month in November.
Read MoreFree CBD WiFi is delayed
The roll out of the CBD’s multi-million dollar free WiFi has stalled and it is unknown when the project will be implemented.
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Tick of approval for CBD school
Haileybury College will open a CBD-based campus, after Melbourne councillors last month unanimously approved its proposal for a vertical school.
Read MoreProperties to be acquired for Metro Rail
The State Government will compulsorily acquire a CBD apartment building and 14 commercial buildings as part of the Melbourne Metro Rail project.
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It’s poppy time
Poppy Appeal volunteers are out and about in the city selling the much loved, iconic red poppy to raise funds for current and former servicemen and women in need.
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Closing the eye-health gap
Singer Christine Anu was in the city last month to raise funds to improve the eyesight of indigenous Australians.
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Student talent on show
Eight aspiring hairdressers from the Australian College of Hair Design and Beauty flaunted their skills at a fashion show on Wednesday, October 7.
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Tensions run hot on bicycle plan
A backlash against further advances towards Melbourne becoming more bicycle friendly was felt when Melbourne councillors discussed a new draft bicycle plan last month.
Read MoreCall for discretion in CBD planning
Urban experts predict unaffordable apartments if mandatory planning controls continue in the CBD.
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Chareli’s Angel
This Maltese Cross Shih Tzu is Chareli’s Angel.
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