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This myth is busted

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

It is often thought that the CBD is mainly populated with young urban professionals and hipsters.

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Residents find voice on planning

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

As the city population swells, CBD residents are beginning to find voice on development.

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Not ‘just’ a book launch

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

I walked into the Reader’s Feast Bookstore on Collins St prepared to cover a book launch.

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Stay safe, say police

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

CBD police have reminded people to know their limitations so everyone can enjoy the festive season.

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Discover the CBD by bike

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

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.

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New mega taxi rank

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

The City of Melbourne is trialling until the end of January a new late-night mega taxi rank on Bourke St.

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Protest against removal of Palace interior

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

Passionate supporters of the Palace Theatre gathered on November 23 to protest the removal of interior fittings by developer Jinshan Investments.

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Old club gets some girl power

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

Melbourne’s Kelvin Club continues its evolution from exclusion to inclusion with the election last month of three women to its board.

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Council compromised by donations

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

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.

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Charity gets a paint make-over

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

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.

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Foodie’s paradise

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

Living next to the Queen Victoria Market is paradise for a foodie like Marisa Raniolo Wilkins.

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Little action on demolition dust

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

Largest-ever residential development on the former Age newspaper site in Spencer St is causing serious disruptions and health problems to residents and businesses.

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Season’s greetings

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

Dear reader ... Thanks for your kind words and encouragement during our first five months of operation.

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Melburnian of the Year

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

Elizabeth St researcher Prof. Sharon Lewin has been named the 2014 Melburnian of the Year.

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A case study in international property expansion

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

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.

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Get ready for tropical fruits

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

In Australia, we are blessed with the ability to grow amazing quality tropical fruits, synonymous with south-east Asia, Africa and South America.

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No rules

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

Word has it that when Heesco picked up an aerosol can for the first time his peers were awestruck, such was his skill!

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The rise and rise of the residential towers

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

Headlining news within Melbourne’s CBD this month has been the approval of Aurora Melbourne Central.

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Northern apartment buying

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

Watch out for the neighbours in Melbourne’s CBD North apartment or they could be watching you – from a very close range.

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The word on the street

December 1st, 2014 - CBD News

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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