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Joan Kirner’s stamp on city council
Former premier Joan Kirner was remembered for her role in shaping the Melbourne City Council at the June 2 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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The CBD was a war zone
We often complain about unruly behaviour in the CBD but history tells us of a truly scary period in 1923 when Victoria Police went on strike.
Read MoreAngliss funding boost
William Angliss Institute is to train an extra 1800 students thanks to a funding boost announced by the State Government last month.
Read MoreDual news for lane
Goldsbrough Lane is to have a fortnightly farmers’ market and could become the city’s latest smoke-free zone.
Read MorePolice ‘not at fault’
Melbourne East Police believe “engineering issues” were to blame for an accident, which left one its police members in a critical condition.
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43 years in retail is a long time
After 43 year’s service, there is more than one gap to fill when Phil Young retires from Deans Art on July 3.
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Smiles all round from enlightened decision
Everyone’s smiling at Elm Tower in Little Lonsdale St since LED lighting was retrofitted throughout the common areas.
Read MoreThe great escape
There is a place in the city where people can escape the noise, anxiety and stress.
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CBD is ready for Metro Rail disruption
City businesses and residents appear ready to endure Metro Rail disruption to achieve a great outcome.
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‘Hands in Print’
A new piece of Melbourne’s literary culture falls into place next month with the launch of Hands in Print.
Read MoreCall for resident-free city zones
A suggestion has been made to ban residential development from parts of the CBD to protect commercial property owners from unintended extra costs.
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Fashion and cosmetics collide
RetroStar Vintage Clothing is one of the largest vintage clothing stores in Australia. If you love vintage, it is one of the ultimate spots to visit in the Melbourne CBD for your dose of fashion.
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Ha-Ha – Legend, alien theorist and oyster connoisseur
This gentle and quietly-spoken man is a pioneer of the Melbourne street art scene.
Read MoreOwners’ corporations are a powerful democratic force – if only they knew
I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again – it is well worthwhile and overdue for an in-depth analysis of owners’ corporations from policy analysts in the government sector on the affordability, sustainability, amenity, privacy and livability of persons living in and communities living together in high-rise towers.
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The first Exhibition Building
Melbourne’s first Exhibition Building was built in 1854 on the present site of the Old Royal Mint in Williams St. It was modelled on the London Crystal Palace of 1851.
Read MoreNew tower design is more acceptable
Chief amongst planning news in the CBD in May was the unveiling of a new design for 212-222 LaTrobe St.
Read MorePrize position
The rat on the second floor might have bitten off more than he could chew when he set himself up as a critic in the Nicholas Building.
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City planning – a view from the top
I recently managed to catch up with Roz Hansen about her thoughts on the direction of Melbourne’s Central Activity District.
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City slicker artists
Marco and Debra Luccio have been together for 17 years and from the very start both shared the same goal: to be professional artists.
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