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The monster eating Melbourne

February 22nd, 2023 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

Local councils are fighting back against the short-stay behemoth that’s causing chaos across the city.

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Rent rises crippling Melbourne’s creative scene

February 22nd, 2023 - Ellen Sandell

The Nicholas Building has been a thriving creative hub for decades.

Spreading the love through healthy products

February 22nd, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

As a highly qualified pastry chef, who trained at one of France’s most prestigious institutes, Bertrand Richardot spent years perfecting flour and butter-laden products with generous amounts of sugar.

Addressing our housing crisis

February 22nd, 2023 - Evan Mulholland

In my inaugural speech to the Victorian Parliament in December last year, I spoke about what I believe is my duty as a millennial MP to do what I can to assist my peers to achieve the great Australian dream of home ownership.

Women at work – Sands and McDougall staff, 1897

February 22nd, 2023 - Dr Cheryl Griffin

What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month in March than taking a peek into the working lives of female office workers in the 1890s?

Risk averse – want to escape to a desert island?

February 22nd, 2023 - Peter Nevile

Like most things in life, sounds like a plan, however upon reflection, even a desert island has risks. Apart from exposure, hypothermia, malnutrition, insects, birds, sharks, not to mention mental issues like depression, it should be a breeze!

QVM renewal plans for 2023 is a case of watch this space

February 22nd, 2023 - CBD News

For those of us who live in the Queen Vic Market neighbourhood and who buy our fresh produce from its traders, 2023 is going to be a big year. And we are relying on CBD News to record and report on crucial stages of the QVM redevelopment.

Council trial making high-rise composting a reality

February 22nd, 2023 - Sean Car

In an Australian-first, the City of Melbourne has introduced its Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service in high-rise buildings, with a Spring St apartment tower among six selected in the municipality to take part in a 12-month pilot.