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Accolades for Ludovic

A CBD resident aiming to eliminate waterway pollution has been receiving international recognition.

Energy vulnerable vertical villages?

Energy is the bedrock of modern life but are we high-risers too exposed?

On the meaning of life and being a badass

This month’s commute has seen me working my way through Michele de Kretser’s “The Life to Come”. 

The “Sands & Macs” - a goldmine

Melbourne historians owe a huge debt of gratitude to a Melbourne publishing company – Sands & McDougall. 

Construction update

Yarra Building is self-evidently vital

Earlier last month Melbourne Heritage Action (MHA) sent in an objection to the demolition of part of Federation Square for an Apple store, which we see as having little justification now that the square is heritage listed.

Take a walk or look at these virtual updates

Take a walk around Melbourne’s Central Business District and you’ll notice it is a hive of construction activity. 

Gold afternoon Melbourne

At the height of summer every year, 3PBS has a series of free live music performance extravaganzas from its Studio 5 happening during drive time.

How to reduce our use of plastic bags

A simple internet search will bring up countless articles on the detrimental impact of plastic bags on the environment. Here are some tips to help relieve the problem.