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Big property write-downs but Town Hall’s finances remain strong

September 25th, 2019 - CBD News

As the City of Melbourne (CoM) finally gets cracking with its biggest ever investment in the Queen Victoria Market (QVM), the capital city council has just announced an accounting loss for the 2018-19 year of $181 million.

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Security upgrades complete

September 25th, 2019 - CBD News

Pedestrians now have additional protection along the Bourke Street Mall, following the completion of security upgrades by the state government.

E-scooters for summer?

September 25th, 2019 - Meg Hill

While the state government is yet to let e-scooters into Melbourne, Lime is gunning for a summer trial in either the City of Melbourne (CoM) or the City of Port Phillip.

New CE at cohealth

September 25th, 2019 - CBD News

Victoria St based health organisation cohealth has announced the appointment of Nicole Bartholomeusz as its new chief executive (CE).

The harms of gambling

September 25th, 2019 - Spencer Fowler Steen

Anna Bardsley lost ten years of her life gambling in Melbourne’s CBD.

Pedal power polo

September 25th, 2019 - David Schout

Described as a mix between the horseback version of the sport and ice hockey, bike polo’s entrance into Melbourne’s sporting fabric is a fascinating tale of how an organically developed sport made its way around the world.

Tower approved for biotech giants

September 25th, 2019 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne has approved plans for a 17-storey tower at the north end of Elizabeth St, paving the way for biotechnology company CSL to move its global headquarters into the purpose-built facility in 2024.