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Greens push to curb short-stay issues
The Victorian Greens have pledged to try and force the next government to adopt a series of policies to “overhaul the regulation of short-stays in Victoria” ahead of the state election on November 26.
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Police bust drug syndicate in CBD
An alleged drug dealing syndicate operating in the CBD has been busted after police seized drugs, cash, and prohibited weapons.
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Local artist explores the beauty of a forgotten history
No longer an urban myth, the abandoned ballroom and third floor of the Flinders Street Station has been reimagined by acclaimed local street artist Rone, who has captured a special moment of the building’s bygone era.
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Last bid to save the Nicholas Building before the election
The campaign to save the Nicholas Building for artists has upped the ante with the release of a grand vision for a rooftop garden and performance space by Urban Creative.
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Huge increase to greening of old buildings needed to hit 2040 net zero target
The current rate of local buildings being decarbonised per year was nowhere near that required for the City of Melbourne to reach its commitment of net zero emissions by 2040, a report has revealed.
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Council introduces pop-up library on Bourke St
The City of Melbourne opened a new “pop-up library lounge” to the community at 628 Bourke St on October 17.
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Providing pathways for emerging local designers to thrive
Melbourne Fashion Week may be over but the importance of celebrating local talented designers remains a high priority for 2022 Melbourne Award finalist Melbourne Fashion Hub.
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Spring Fling at the Wheeler Centre
The Wheeler Centre is celebrating the final month of the season with a Spring Fling event that will see an impressive line-up of leading creatives share in sparking imagination through big ideas.
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How cultural cringe spelled the end of Marvellous Melbourne buildings, and how locals eventually fought back
Documentary The Lost City of Melbourne tells a fascinating tale of a 1950s and ‘60s demolition spree in the name of progress, and how the city finally found its heritage voice. Director Gus Berger spoke with CBD News about his passion project.
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Melbourne Now on its way back
Visual art has become a centrepiece of the next election with 200 Victorian artists set to benefit from a second Melbourne Now exhibition, announced on October 18 by the state government.
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CommVision: Increasing communication in residential buildings and communities
A fairer housing system must be a priority this election
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