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Flinders St from Yarra Bank, 1950

Flinders St from Yarra Bank, 1950

August 26th, 2020 - CBD News

Taken in the first decade after the end of World War II, this view from Yarra Bank Rd on the south bank of the Yarra River looks towards Flinders St from King St to William St and finally Market St. 

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Advancing heritage in the CBD

August 26th, 2020 - CBD News

The recent approval of the Hoddle Grid Heritage Review by the City of Melbourne is major step forward for heritage protection in our city. 

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Friendship in times of need

August 26th, 2020 - CBD News

“I’m actually not scared about becoming sick with COVID-19 or even dying. What terrifies me is the thought of being locked inside my home with no connection to any other human being.” 

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Metro Tunnel shines a light on world-class design

August 26th, 2020 - CBD News

Melbournians can expect to see innovative and eye-catching station designs take shape as work on the Metro Tunnel Project progresses over the next few years, according to Rail Projects Victoria’s Linda Cantan.

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Housing for all makes “good business sense”

August 26th, 2020 - CBD News

Welcome to the second of our series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor. 

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Catching up with Dan

August 26th, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

Melbourne’s CBD dwellers are still singing the praises of the city particularly at dusk when the spaces are empty and the lights of the streets compete with the glow of the sky.

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High-rise not told of COVID cases

August 26th, 2020 - David Schout

Central city owners’ corporations (OCs) are on high alert after news that managers at one of Melbourne’s largest high-rise apartment buildings were not informed by health authorities that residents had tested positive to COVID-19.

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Greenline council rift

August 26th, 2020 - Sean Car

A leak from within the City of Melbourne regarding a “top secret” plan to connect the inner city with new green spaces and cycling paths has highlighted a divide within the senior ranks of council’s management. 

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Extending free trams would double costs and lead to “busier service”

August 26th, 2020 - David Schout

Extending Melbourne’s free tram zone to include the sports, arts and biomedical precincts would cause further congestion and leave the state government $15 million out of pocket, according to the Department of Transport.

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We need your support more than ever

August 26th, 2020 - Sean Car

The CEO of Queen Victoria Market (QVM) Stan Liacos said market traders needed the support of local shoppers more than ever to weather the “major economic storm”.

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New committee for EastEnders

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