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Doing queue time
CBD residents were forced to queue for 90 minutes at polling booths on Saturday at an election that won’t be forgotten in a hurry.
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Horse-drawn carriages banned in the CBD
Horse-drawn carriage operators say the decision to ban their services in the CBD will destroy their livelihoods, arguing their practice is safe and horse welfare is “very important to us”. But the ban has been widely welcomed by animal rights and transport advocates, with the Roads Minister saying the decision was driven by safety.
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New sculpture “with heart”
Sculpture artist Jenny Reddin has installed a sculpture on Little Collins St to inspire office workers returning to the city and spread joy to passers-by.
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New restaurants and bars help revive CBD
New bars and restaurants are beginning to spring up in the CBD in a positive sign innovative thinkers are backing the city’s revival.
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New harvest for Citywide
Sometimes at about noon there will be a long line of street sweepers arriving from the CBD to offload their “harvest” at a large, rather complex wash plant at the Dynon Rd depot.
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Doughnut festival returns to Queen Victoria Market
From all things sugary and deep-fried, doughnut-lovers are in for some good ol’ hole-some fun at the Queen Victoria Market.
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Melbourne’s hidden gem resurfaces on Little Collins St
After spending the past 15 years on the basement level of Flinders Lane, unique contemporary jewellery gallery e.g.etal has decided to become more visible.
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Shining a Light on the moving image
Light. It’s a phenomenon that has mystified humankind for millennia.
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Feeling hygge in the big city
On May 19, Lord Mayor Sally Capp turned a sod on a new multi-million-dollar mixed use development by Mirvac at the corner of Flinders and Spencer streets.
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Dylan fans in the spotlight
Bob Dylan fans were out in their droves for the opening night of a new musical at the Comedy Theatre last month featuring the great protest singer’s songs.
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The monster eating Melbourne
Franklin St piling is completed
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