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CBD crime rate down
Crime in the CBD has dropped since 2016, according to newly-released Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) data.
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New group seeks perfect harmony
Ever wanted to sing in a group, but never plucked up the courage? Do you shyly save your serenading for the car or shower?
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Councillors ignore Chinatown advice
In a rare breach of discipline, five City of Melbourne councillors in March ignored clear-cut planning advice and voted against issuing a planning permit for a “pop-up” restaurant in Chinatown.
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Yesterday’s art is today’s vintage
Back in the early days of the cinema, talented commercial artists were employed to design and paint posters to create just the right emotional appeal for a movie.
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One million motifs: Metro’s archaeological progress
As Metro Tunnel work progresses in the city, so does the state’s biggest ever archaeological investigation and its catalogue of discoveries.
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Coffee minus the footprint
The shift to reusable coffee cups has been a step forward in the war on waste – but what if you leave your trusty cup at home?
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“Melbourne’s Stonewall” retold in new short film
Twenty-five years after New York’s Stonewall riots, more than 450 members of the Melbourne LGBT community were falsely detained and strip-searched during a police raid on the Tasty nightclub.
Read MoreMore than a drinking hub
Every week in the CBD there are 30 to 40 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. There are early morning meetings, lunch time meetings and early evening meetings.
Read MoreJob hopes for disadvantaged youth
Not-for-profit organisation Doxa wants CBD businesses to offer cadetships to disadvantaged youths.
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Plans to clear footpaths of motorbikes
The City of Melbourne has flagged re-marking on-street car parks as motorbike spaces in an effort to alleviate clogged CBD footpaths.
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Services for rough sleepers overhauled
Grassroots homeless charities are to be linked with established housing services under a new City of Melbourne initiative to ensure well-intentioned goodwill is better harnessed in the city.
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“Fearless Girl” arrives amid fanfare, optimism and lawsuits
You may have noticed a bronze statue of a confident, wide-eyed young girl at Federation Square in the past month.
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Towers targeted for takeovers
Apartment towers are facing takeovers by short-stay apartment operators able to turn them into quasi-hotels.
Read MoreA storm of pain is looming
The threat of short-stay operators taking over residential towers stems from a failure of government regulation.
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Calls to dob in drug dealers
Local police and the City of Melbourne on February 14 asked locals to dob in drug dealers.
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Fears lead to fewer fines
Melbourne councillors have been told almost $2 million in parking fines was not collected in the last quarter mainly because of “infringement officers requesting to be paired up over safety concerns”.
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Blender finds new lane for street art
The crew dubbed Melbourne’s “spiritual home” of street art has moved into a new abode near Flagstaff Gardens.
Read MoreCelebrating St Pat’s Day
Since 1897, St Patrick’s Cathedral has been a key focus for St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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Apple missing in Fed Square debate
Apple has been conspicuously absent in the latest saga between heritage and development over its proposed flagship store at Federation Square.
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Police seek mail thieves
Local police are investigating a series of mail thefts from a Collins St building.
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