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Market launches pickup service
Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has established a pre-order and pickup service to give shoppers access to fresh produce while maintaining social distancing.
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Metro Tunnel workers stay vigilant
Construction is continuing on the Metro Tunnel Project, with many significant milestones being achieved.
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Supporting our most vulnerable
The Salvation Army Melbourne has been operating a café, 22 hours a day, seven days a week, from its Bourke St premises.
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Resident groups adjust to changes
CBD locals can still engage with their neighbours during COVID-19 restrictions, with Residents 3000 moving its regular interactions online.
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Racial attack causes fury
The search continues for a woman in relation to an assault on two international students in the CBD on April 15, with police having already pressed charges against another woman on April 19.
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A message from the Lord Mayor
As we adjust to a radically different way of life, Melbourne must remain a caring city that lends a helping hand during tough times. We know this is an extremely stressful situation for most people and looking after those most at risk has never been more important.
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Supporting our city businesses
Melbourne businesses are the lifeblood of the city, and the City of Melbourne is offering services to help support businesses affected by COVID-19.
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Welcome relief for Queen Vic Market
Having initially offered 25 and 50 per cent rent relief for food and non-food related traders, respectively, Queen Victoria Market (QVM) management was quick to respond with 100 per cent relief for all traders last month as the threat of COVID-19 spread.
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City of online literature
The CBD and surrounds is defined in part by its public libraries, with Melbourne listed as a UNESCO City of Literature. There is something iconic, and unique, about the State Library of Victoria, the City Library, Boyd and the Library at the Dock.
Read MoreCouncils granted extra time for budgets
The state government has extended the deadline for council budgets and annual reporting due to the impacts of COVID-19.
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A new way of thinking
The choir sings online to an audience it cannot see and ministers preach to parishioners they cannot hear.
Read MoreMass arrests for commercial burglaries
Fifty-four people have been arrested in an operation targeting commercial burglaries in the CBD and surrounds.
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Caring for one of our oldest residents
Amid all the current stresses of COVID-19, arborist Dan Kollenburg is continuing to care for Australia’s oldest olive tree, which is forming part of a new development at Wesley Place in the CBD.
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Virtual support through isolation
Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, Melbourne’s culture continues to flourish. The streets are empty but Melbournians are still learning, creating and recreating from the comfort of their own homes.
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International Women’s Day
RMIT University celebrated International Women’s Day at the campus’ after-dark space on Friday, March 6 where the student union came together in support of the day’s 2020 theme #EachforEqual.
Read MoreWe need a clear cladding policy – now!
We are still waiting for a coherent government policy on combustible cladding that can provide clarity for owners’ corporations (OCs) facing massive bills for rectification.
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Hockingstuart becomes Belle Property
In what has become Australia’s largest known consolidation of agencies, Melbourne real estate heavyweight Hockingstuart has merged with Sydney-based agency Belle Property.
Read MoreOpportunism over compassion
The City of Melbourne has seized upon these unprecedented times to take advantage of vulnerable Queen Victoria Market (QVM) traders and customers.
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Bruno’s a fan of Flagstaff
Nine-month-old Cavoodle Bruno’s favourite hangout is right here in the CBD, according to his owner Yui.
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