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The Future of creative Melbourne

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

One of my friends who was recently painting in a local laneway runs an important blog on street art. He’s an interesting artist.

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Short-stay abuse despite resident’s VCAT win

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

Residents in a prestige Melbourne apartment tower report that they are living in fear of abuse and violent threats from out-of-control short-stay guests – despite a VCAT ruling in favour of a resident who complained.

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What’s to come in 2020

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

The Melbourne CBD middle market performed strongly throughout 2019, continuing its momentum from the preceding year, setting record capital value rates and sharp yields. This momentum is expected to continue in 2020. 

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NGV Fridays

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

At the National Gallery Victoria (NGV) on St Kilda Rd, the live music of NGV Friday Nights has a reprise summer season to help celebrate the Keith Haring / Jean Michel Basquiat : Crossing Lines Exhibition. 

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Bushfood in the heart of the city

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

21-year-old Hayden Marks is passionate about native Australian bushfoods. 

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Metro Tunnel HQ open all summer

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

Metro Tunnel HQ – the project’s visitor centre on Swanston St – is open all summer. 

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Welcome to 2020!

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

There is so much anticipation, expectation and hope at the beginning of each year for upcoming success.  

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“A dizzying wave of colour”

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

It is difficult to imagine from the distance of almost 120 years, but for a short time in 1901 Melbourne became a city or arches built to commemorate the creation of Australia.

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Melbourne City Baths

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

On a cool Spring day, I’m standing at the side of the pool scanning the water and I get a feeling of contentment that I can’t remember having in any of my many former jobs. 

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Sweet like chocolate

January 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

“We have had her since she was six weeks old,” Jude said. 

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Museum Music

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

Playing music from her album The Grand Tour, inspired in part by the sounds of the universe recorded by NASA, the audio/visual showed a journey through the universe had the terrific vibe. 

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Quality of life

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

The building on the corner of Elizabeth and Collins streets, sometimes called “Cashmere on Collins”, is heritage listed. Jeff and his wife bought what was an office space and renovated it into an apartment.

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Bosco’s silver lining

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

An overcast Melbourne day was the perfect weather for Bosco, a seven-year-old Teacup Pomeranian, and Sam to enjoy Flagstaff Gardens. 

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The world famous Christmas shop

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

The Myer Christmas Windows aren’t the only Christmas window display in the CBD, or necessarily the most popular.

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Clementine and company push ahead

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

Melbourne’s celebrated laneways are a distinct part of the city’s appeal: just the place to linger with a latte or browse the unique shops.

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Christmas time in the city, 1930

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

The Myer Emporium expanded to Lonsdale St in the 1920s at a time when this section of Little Bourke St was known as Post Office Place. 

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How does your garden grow?

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

The importance of urban plant life on your wellbeing and that of the planet may surprise you.

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A great time to be in business

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

With the City of Melbourne’s (CoM) economy is now worth more than $100 billion annually, driven in part by the growing rate of employment in the city’s knowledge sector, it’s certainly a great time to be in business in Melbourne!

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Short-stay violence spurs action

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

The short-stay industry is facing regulation on both sides of the Atlantic in Canada and France as city governments try to resolve safety and community concerns.

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Streets of music

November 27th, 2019 - CBD News

On Thursday November 14 Melbourne Music Week (MMW) spilled out onto the CBD streets.

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