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Palace demolition begins
The venue, a significant live music and performance space to many Melburnians, began life as a theatre in 1912, before rotating through use as a cinema, theatre, and church in succession.
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Underpayment charges
A CBD clothing shop is under fire from the Fair Work Ombudsman for allegedly underpaying its staff.
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Council well placed to support battling businesses
At a time when small business is getting wiped out by the coronavirus (COVID-19), it was good to see City of Melbourne councillors nimbly come up with a $10 million support package at the Future Melbourne Committee meeting on March 17.
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Comedians crowned at Moomba launch
While this year’s Moomba Monarchs have been unveiled as comedians Nazeem Hussain (right) and Julia Morris (left), it was Mr Hussan’s mother Mumtaz (centre) who stole the limelight at the festival launch on February 12 after being crowned a temporary Moomba Monarch!
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CBD bar in court
The Fair Work Ombudsman recently launched court action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of a rooftop cocktail bar in the CBD.
Read MoreNeedless new record set for declaring conflicts of interest
While former Federal sports minister Bridget McKenzie and City of Casey councillors put on a masterclass when it comes to failing to declare or act upon conflicts of interest, the City of Melbourne councillors have gone to the other extreme.
Read MoreArmed robbery
Melbourne Embona Robbery Taskforce detectives are appealing for witnesses after a watch worth more than $100,000 was stolen during an armed robbery in Melbourne in February.
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An interior life
An exhibition on the fringe of the CBD is offering a glimpse into one of the country’s best collections of “beautiful things” hidden inside an old house-museum.
Read MoreCelebrating International Women’s Day
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) will host a week of activities and events from March 2 to 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day.
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Tourist location in total disrepair
Hosier Lane has been an unaesthetic free-for-all for many years now.
Read MoreMore short-stay abuse - with no recourse for residents
Residents across Melbourne are reporting more horror stories of short-stay abuse – with little chance of any meaningful redress and still less of any resolution.
Read MoreSoul A Go Go
The Melbourne-based Soul Messin Allstars, comprising some of the best producers and studio musicians who live and breathe soul, have a brand-new seven-inch single called Soul A Go Go with a film clip featuring choreographer Fortuna Kebebe.
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State Library Station taking shape below Swanston St
Construction of the Metro Tunnel Project’s new State Library Station is well underway, with the main cavern now excavated and work starting on the permanent station.
Read MoreWhat could your business achieve if it had a cash injection?
Alternatively, has your business been impacted by the recent bushfires? There are grants available to assist with both growth and recovery.
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The women at Manning’s on the concourse at Flinders Street Station
March is Women’s History Month so as I look closely at this photograph, taken in 1948 at Manning’s Chemist on the concourse at Flinders Street Station, I’m thinking about these four young women and wondering what their lives were like in the years following the end of World War Two.
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Meet Mr Smith
The walk home through Flagstaff Gardens is a highlight of Mr Smith’s day, according to Jenni. At 11 years old, the wirehaired dachshund has slowed down a bit, but Jenni said he still enjoyed getting out.
Read MoreTaking the “D” out of demolition
The City of Melbourne last month voted to adopt two very important guidelines for heritage.
Read MoreCreative Writing Awards to return
The City of Melbourne will relaunch the Lord Mayor’s Creative Writing Awards this year after they were last held in 2017.
Read MoreNew council leader
The City of Melbourne has announced the appointment of a new general manager of strategy, planning and climate change.
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