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Time to close the gender gap in statues
Of the 580 statues in Melbourne just nine depict real women. There are more statues of fairies and nymphs than there are of actual real women who lived in this city.
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Restaurant teams up with Four Pillars to beat the Sunday scaries
Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters is known for celebrating the best of our state, and now it has partnered with Four Pillars Gin for a Sunday special.
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Greenline stage one designs approved as locals have their say
Locals have had their say on the revitalisation of the Birrarung Marr river edge, mostly endorsing the first of five stages in the $300 million “city shaping” Greenline project, along the Yarra River.
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Mirvac opens new LIV Munro build-to-rent tower at QVM precinct
A new $355 million build-to-rent (BTR) tower has launched next to Queen Victoria Market, offering residents a new way of living in the heart of the CBD.
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Man charged over arson incidents
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a series of alleged arson incidents in the CBD and West Melbourne in December.
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The free service reducing the stigma of managing periods
The City of Melbourne has extended its free period care pilot program until June 30, after it was successfully launched in September 2021.
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A Christmas Carol raises money for Foodbank
The Comedy Theatre's festive production of A Christmas Carol has not only been spreading Christmas cheer to audience members, but also to people in need of food relief thanks to a partnership with Foodbank.
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Hubs to support more Melburnians experiencing homelessness
The City of Melbourne is boosting its support for Melburnians experiencing homelessness, partnering with the Salvation Army to offer meals and outreach services at a night-time café in the CBD.
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Nostalgic prints and gift wrapping for shoppers on Collins St
Christmas is coming to Collins St this month with city shoppers able to purchase festive prints celebrating one of Melbourne’s iconic streets.
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New bollard upgrade completed on Melbourne’s busiest pedestrian site
Twenty-eight permanent steel bollards have been installed at the intersection of Swanston and Flinders streets in an effort to ensure pedestrians are kept safe on one of Melbourne’s busiest sites.
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A psycho-explanation of climate denial
Awards clean sweep for Central Equity
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