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CitiPower road closure
Little Bourke St will be closed to traffic between Russell St and all of Waratah Place for 11 weeks from August as part of CitiPower’s CBD upgrades to the electricity network.
Read MoreStill no cladding loans issued
Since the state government introduced its cladding rectification agreement (CRA) scheme in October last year, not a single loan has been granted to an owner affected by flammable cladding in Victoria.
Read MoreUber’s CBD air raid
Melbourne has been named by multinational transport giant Uberas one of three global locations to host its aerial taxi service trial in the CBD.
Read MorePre-polling proves a hit
Post-election analysis shows a high number of voters in the CBD cast their ballot paper before the May 18 federal election.
Read MoreCrime down
Latest crime statistics have revealed that criminal incident rates this year in the CBD have gone down by 3 per cent.
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City-first timber offices
Plans have been released for a 10-storey timber office structure above Melbourne Central shopping mall, pitched at the “socially conscious generation of worker”.
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CBD hotel sale
The Ibis Budget hotel on 101 Elizabeth St was put up for sale in June.
Read MoreLocal government reforms are a “backwards step”
Greens councillor for the City of Melbourne Rohan Leppert has slammed the state government’s proposed changes to multi-member ward structures as part of its plans for a new Local Government Act.
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Capitol Theatre transformed
RMIT University’s iconic 1920s-era theatre has been transformed into a cultural and educational hub, which sees a valuable cultural asset delivered back to the community.
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Citizenship blockbuster
On June 5, the City of Melbourne welcomed 275 new Australians in what was the largest citizenship ceremony in the municipality’s history.
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“Under the Clocks” at Flinders Street Station
It was the 1960s and I was meeting a friend in town. We lived in Coburg, so it wasn’t a long journey.
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How to keep healthy in the city
People talk about the air pollution, the noise and the stress associated with the hustle and bustle of city life. But is this necessarily bad for your health?
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Boutique city real estate
Real estate agent and CBD resident Chris Snell has built his own brand on old fashioned service and a deep understanding of community.
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Testing our resolve
A development currently advertised for 7 Hosier Lane, which seeks to plonk serviced apartments on top of a building with a heritage facade in one of our key laneways, should be seen not only as a heritage issue, but as a litmus test for the kind of city we all want to live in.
Read MoreWhy it’s ok to hibernate in winter
Many people believe that the seasons are caused by the earth’s distance from the sun.
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Commercial is the flavour of the month
While the residential market may have slowed down over the past 12 months, developers have opted to push ahead with plans for a slew of office developments within the CBD.
Read MoreCaves to skyscrapers
Skyscraper Stan’s second album Golden Boy Vol.I & Vol.II (Heart Of The Rat Records) is an absolute ripper. Music to listen to on golden days. Louisiana, 40 degrees in the shade, singing. Tennis courts, summer, central Victoria.
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Start-up talent
A start-up/science and research competition in Fed Square attracted 200 entrants on June 23 gunning for a trip to China.
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