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Change to busking rules
The City of Melbourne has introduced new busking regulations under which buskers need to publicly audition for a three-year “premium” permit for the Bourke St Mall.
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10 weeks at a writer’s desk
The Wheeler Centre has just celebrated the announcement of its 24 Hot Desk fellowships. The 24 winners receive a stipend and a workspace in the Wheeler Centre for 10 weeks to work on their writing projects.
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CBD’s tallest tower tops out
Aurora Melbourne Central, the city’s tallest tower, topped out at almost 300 metres high on April 5 in a ceremony with the Lord Mayor.
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Making a case for a love triangle
Most people are scared of the legal profession but inside many a crusty barrister or stern judge beats the heart of a romantic.
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Ashes urn coming to State Library
Australia has reclaimed the Ashes, quite literally.
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Caught out
Who was that sitting enigmatically at a table trying to look anonymous? Was it a celebrity author working on her next book?
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White Night expands in 2019
Victoria’s annual White Night will return to Melbourne across three nights in August.
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Contrasting commercial projects
In this month’s column we look at a couple of contrasting commercial projects in addition to the City of Melbourne’s plans for a new public square as part of the $250 million Queen Victoria Market renewal project.
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Vertical village parcel delivery
Mail types and volume have changed but how are our mailrooms coping?
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Emotionally attached to the art world
The Flinders Lane Gallery has occupied a special place in the streetscape for 30 years and many collectors have fond memories of coming to openings then going out dining nearby.
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Did you know there is an election?
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