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Party time at Viva Victoria
Performers from the Caribbean Association of Victoria dance up a storm at the Viva Victoria Multicultural Festival at Federation Square on March 22.
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Welcome to the Capital City Zone
Residents living to the north of Victoria St have had a small taste of what it is like to live in an urban renewal area.
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Don’t hold your breath on short-stays
The State Government has been quick to put the short-stay apartment rental issue into the spotlight but, so far, has offered only a platform to talk about it.
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A ‘beautiful set of numbers’
Outlining the second-quarter financial report to the February 10 Future Melbourne Committee meeting, chief financial officer Phu Nguyen told councillors the organisation was tracking towards a $23.36 million surplus against a budgeted surplus of $12.99 million.
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New technology, old culture
The CBD’s original cultural heart, the Athenaeum in Collins St, is still beating strongly after 175 years, with a spectacular celebratory performance at White Night on February 21.
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Let the sunshine in
With the inner city growing at a rapid rate, City of Melbourne councillors have initiated a review of “sunlight to public spaces” planning policy.
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Chill factor for White Night
The February 21 White Night arts festival was more relaxed this year, making it more successful for participants than in 2014.
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A psycho-explanation of climate denial
How do you tell a vocal and passionate climate change advocate that they are part of the problem?
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Angus is flavour of the month
At Dusk, Under the Clocks is curated by Kyla McFarlane. Dr McFarlane said the exhibition was a nostalgic walk to a Melbourne that cannot be forgotten.
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Recognition for small businesses
“We know how hard it is to survive in small business. So it’s saying ‘congratulations’ coupled with a civic recognition for making it.”
Read MoreDensity report ‘spin’ costs credibility
Churchill Fellow Leanne Hodyl got a lot of airplay and column centimetres last month with the release of a report which concluded that CBD apartments are being built at four times the densities allowed in Hong Kong, New York and Toyko.
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Tram-jam anyone?
If you think CBD trams have become awfully crowded since they were made free in the New Year, you are probably right. But there is no way of telling.
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Everyone needs a helping hand
Chinese New Year exploded with a bang in the CBD on February 22 but not everyone could be up close and personal.
Read MoreMetro Rail pain? So sad, too bad
If the revived Metro Rail Link goes ahead there is no doubt that it will be Melbourne’s CBD that will suffer the pain.
Read MoreDrinks with a view
Aer Bar 120 Exhibition St Elevate yourself to a rooftop bar and lounge that has lifted the standards of substance and style.
Read MoreWorking from home in high-rise
Australian employers are starting to offer their employees flexible working solutions to enhance productivity and sustain employee engagement by allowing them to work from a home office.
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Bright White Night
This years’ installment of White Night has come and gone and each year the event improves and is more engaging for different age groups and different interests.
Read MoreBeware of the spec buyers
Watch out for speculative buyers who are starting to move into the Melbourne CBD apartment market, is the word of caution from Hocking Stuart CBD director Scott McElroy.
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The puppy bunch
Amy Szuszkiewicz is a mother of two and considers her American Staffordshire terrier, Sookie another child.
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