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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.
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Why 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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Melbourne’s happiest kids
Most of us dread our Mondays, but for Melbourne’s happiest kids it’s another chance to explore the city.
Read MoreVinyl 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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