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Metro Tunnel shines a light on world-class design
Melbournians can expect to see innovative and eye-catching station designs take shape as work on the Metro Tunnel Project progresses over the next few years, according to Rail Projects Victoria’s Linda Cantan.
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Housing for all makes “good business sense”
Welcome to the second of our series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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Powering on underneath the city
With foot traffic in the CBD at an all-time low, crews from CitiPower are taking the opportunity to accelerate their inspections of the city’s underground electricity infrastructure.
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New addition to Little Collins St
A 27-storey boutique commercial office building at 130 Little Collins St has been approved by the City of Melbourne.
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Celebrating new heritage controls
There was some great news for heritage this month, with Amendment C258 finally approved by the Minister of Planning Richard Wynne.
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Strata office market shows no signs of slowing down
The CBD’s strata office market has continued pushing through the uncertain times of a global pandemic with a strong first half of 2020 as investors sharpen their attention on bricks and mortar.
Read MoreStage 3 lockdown fines for short-stays
Reimposed COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and massive fines have the potential to damage the entire short-stay industry beyond recognition.
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Brightening up our city
My childhood was spent (centuries ago), on a property in the far west of Victoria without television.
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Market neighbours work through lockdown together
You might not think it, but the pharmacy and the cafe are natural allies.
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An early Melbourne high-rise
Looking at this streetscape today, the 11-storey building that dominates the left side (the south side) of this early 1950s photograph of Bourke St raises no eyebrows.
Read More“The more things change the more they stay the same”
I recently overheard a conversation between two older men. They were lamenting how dramatically life has changed in such a short space of time.
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Metro Tunnel lessons just a click away
The Metro Tunnel Project has stepped into the virtual classroom to help parents tackle the next few weeks of home schooling.
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Apartment COVID safety clarity
The state government has finally provided guidelines assisting residents and owners’ corporations (OCs) living in apartment towers limit the transmission of the coronavirus in multi dwelling buildings.
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Business help amid “devastating” impact of lockdown
CBD businesses will benefit from a $20 million lifeline after the state government declared local businesses had been “uniquely hit” by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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CBD’s first new park in 40 years
The first new park in the CBD in 40 years is nearing completion on Market St at the foot of the Collins Arch development.
Read MoreCalls for local government reform
Cr Jackie Watts has led a push by councillors calling on new Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane to undertake a review of the City of Melbourne Act 2001.
Read MoreSave Campbell Arcade
With tunneling continuing unabated on the Metro Tunnel, Melbourne Heritage Action (MHA) is concerned that plans for demolition in one of the city’s most significant arcades are still not publicly available, or seemingly open to any scrutiny or objection.
Read MoreHigher Places
Nat Vazer’s debut album Is this Offensive And Loud was launched during the COVID-19 era, and it is a ripper of an album.
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The stains of time
Whether it’s the sound of the trams rattling down the road or the endless rows of amazing and fascinating restaurants that both delight and challenge the taste buds, there are many things that make Melbourne great.
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