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This myth is busted
It is often thought that the CBD is mainly populated with young urban professionals and hipsters.
Read MoreResidents find voice on planning
As the city population swells, CBD residents are beginning to find voice on development.
Read MoreNot ‘just’ a book launch
I walked into the Reader’s Feast Bookstore on Collins St prepared to cover a book launch.
Read MoreStay safe, say police
CBD police have reminded people to know their limitations so everyone can enjoy the festive season.
Read MoreDiscover the CBD by bike
The City of Melbourne and Pop Up Playground are inviting people to take part in a new interactive game that will change the way they see the city.
Read MoreNew mega taxi rank
The City of Melbourne is trialling until the end of January a new late-night mega taxi rank on Bourke St.
Read MoreProtest against removal of Palace interior
Passionate supporters of the Palace Theatre gathered on November 23 to protest the removal of interior fittings by developer Jinshan Investments.
Read MoreOld club gets some girl power
Melbourne’s Kelvin Club continues its evolution from exclusion to inclusion with the election last month of three women to its board.
Read MoreCouncil compromised by donations
City of Melbourne councillors were unable to consider a planning application last month because too many of them had received election campaign contributions from the developer.
Read MoreCharity gets a paint make-over
When 17 Rotarians from the Rotary Clubs of Central Melbourne-Sunrise and Melbourne Park agreed to paint the fence at McAuley House, North Melbourne, they didn’t expect the job would need 30 litres of paint.
Read MoreFoodie’s paradise
Living next to the Queen Victoria Market is paradise for a foodie like Marisa Raniolo Wilkins.
Read MoreLittle action on demolition dust
Largest-ever residential development on the former Age newspaper site in Spencer St is causing serious disruptions and health problems to residents and businesses.
Read MoreSeason’s greetings
Dear reader ... Thanks for your kind words and encouragement during our first five months of operation.
Read MoreMelburnian of the Year
Elizabeth St researcher Prof. Sharon Lewin has been named the 2014 Melburnian of the Year.
Read MoreA case study in international property expansion
Malaysian listed development group, UEM Sunrise Bhd (“UEMS”), one of Malaysia’s leading property developers has marked its first venture in Australia with the acquisition of two development sites in Melbourne’s central business district.
Read MoreGet ready for tropical fruits
In Australia, we are blessed with the ability to grow amazing quality tropical fruits, synonymous with south-east Asia, Africa and South America.
Read MoreThe rise and rise of the residential towers
Headlining news within Melbourne’s CBD this month has been the approval of Aurora Melbourne Central.
Read MoreNorthern apartment buying
Watch out for the neighbours in Melbourne’s CBD North apartment or they could be watching you – from a very close range.
Read MoreThe word on the street
After 15 years of teaching English as a second language overseas, Bruce Matthews has settled back down in Melbourne to continue this work locally.
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