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Gary’s commitment to putting international students centre stage

February 22nd, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Gary Lee understands the exciting and daunting challenges that come with being an international student, and it is the reason why he has dedicated so much time to helping students make Melbourne home.

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Council concerned about revised plans for Shell House redevelopment

February 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A cloud continues to hang over the future of the heritage-listed Shell House, one of the state’s most significant modernist buildings, as the City of Melbourne considers revised redevelopment plans for the building’s site.

Building banners for the bold

February 22nd, 2023 - Jack Hayes

With International Women’s Day on March 8 only weeks away, the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) will hold its inaugural Protest Banner Workshop.

“This is no Club X”: Laneway sex shop approved despite objections

February 22nd, 2023 - David Schout

The application for a new sex shop on a narrow CBD laneway has been approved by the City of Melbourne, despite residents expressing concerns about how it would impact the local area.

Paris end development avoids demolition, saves annual emissions of almost 900 homes

February 22nd, 2023 - David Schout

Plans to build new office space atop an existing building at the “Paris end” of Collins St have been approved and widely praised for the project’s sustainability aims.

Melbourne streets are where fashion plays

February 22nd, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival (MFF) is back for its 27th year with a jam-packed program running from March 3 to 11.

Inclusive education stalwart honoured with Australia Day award

February 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

CBD resident Lorraine Graham, a professor of learning intervention at The University of Melbourne, says she is surprised and delighted to have been acknowledged with an Australia Day award.

Professor Sylvester Abanteriba’s dedication to teaching earns him an OAM

February 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

From starting life in West Africa, never in his “wildest dreams” did RMIT University Professor Sylvester Abanteriba “conjure up the achievements” he has made.