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Melbourne’s happiest kids
Most of us dread our Mondays, but for Melbourne’s happiest kids it’s another chance to explore the city.
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Vinyl records in Melbourne
An all-round celebration of all things great about vinyl.
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An outrageous Gothic wit
Strange Arctic landscapes by Janice Gobey were exhibited at fortyfivedownstairs in May with the figure of a white wolf staring knowingly out of the canvasses.
Read MoreHigh-density cycling
The City of Melbourne’s Transport Strategy discussion paper is open for comment – but how might a bike-filled future suit our vertical villages?
Read MoreBill defects need to be fixed
As we sifted through the exposure draft of the Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendments Bill released by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) we found quite a few issues.
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QVM bans plastic
Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is telling shoppers to bring their own bags after moving to ban plastic bags and straws.
Read MoreOn self-help, black and white and the appeal of grey
More and more people seem to be writing books about the importance of not running away from pain and seeking happiness. And I’ve read quite a few of them.
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La Trobe St traffic changes
Major works on the Metro Tunnel are underway to support construction of the new State Library Station at the northern end of Swanston St in the CBD.
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Rediscover the Flagstaff Gardens
There are many reasons to visit the Flagstaff Gardens.
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Live more at The Evermore
Perfectly wedged in the heart of Southbank Village, within walking distance to the Arts Precinct, Royal Botanic Gardens, South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Lake, The Evermore offers residents the very best of what Melbourne has to offer.
Read More2026 Vision for the CBD
Google “Future Melbourne” and you will find information about City of Melbourne’s vision for 2026 created in 2016.
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Next step for West Melbourne
The creation of a new high street on Spencer St and 10,000 sqm of new public open space are just a few of the exciting changes earmarked in the City of Melbourne’s West Melbourne Structure Plan.
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“Job Warehouse” to go
A massive catering company has applied to revamp what is considered by many to be the oldest surviving shop row in the city, the currently derelict "Job Warehouse".
Read MoreYouth Film Festival
The inaugural Melbourne International Youth Film Festival (MIYFF) will take place in the CBD from May 29 to June 1.
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On the poor side
German writer Jenny Erpenbeck held her audience spellbound last month at the Athenaeum when she spoke about the prejudices of middle-class intellectuals.
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The pull of the centre
The Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF) returns to Melbourne in June, with over 300 artists participating in more than 70 events around the City of Melbourne area.
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Snapped Melbourne
Winners of “Snapped”, a biennial photography competition by the City of Melbourne Libraries, were announced on May 15 after a record 2000 entries were sorted through.
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A true man of Melbourne
As a 14-year resident of the CBD, our community can rest assured that the City of Melbourne’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justin Hanney has its best interests at heart.
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Homelessness as an election issue
On May 2 the Lord Mayors of the capital cities held a crisis meeting to put homelessness on the political agenda in the lead-up to the federal election, urging the major political parties to appoint a Homelessness Minister to Cabinet.
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Bourke Street Mall could go smoke-free
Smokers could be booted from Bourke Street Mall after the City of Melbourne sought public opinion on a smoking ban.
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