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Startling Airbnb listing statistics
New data on Airbnb listings for Melbourne has shown that between 2016 and 2018 there has been a 132 per cent increase in listings for metropolitan Melbourne and a whopping 186 per cent increase in listings within the City of Melbourne.
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Culture vulture
Did you know that on average Hosier Lane gets around 10,000 tourists a day? That is pretty extraordinary.
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Trouble brewing up north
The City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne Committee met for its first meeting on February 6 to consider, amongst other things, UK-based student accommodation provider Scape’s plans for a student accommodation tower on the former Carlton United Brewery site.
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City Square demolition complete and more sheds coming
The Metro Tunnel Project appreciates people’s support while we undertake these vital works in the city and urge caution around our sites.
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Non-Australian citizens CAN VOTE
What a great opportunity for advancing democracy in the CBD!
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New year, new habits
It has never been easier or more convenient for CBD workers to keep active during a busy work week with the City of Melbourne’s Active Melbourne City Sports (AMCS) program.
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Abseil challenge
Thrill-seekers are invited to an 113m abseil from the St James building at 555 Bourke St to raise money for Anglicare Victoria’s foster care program on April 27 and 28.
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Elizabeth St clock tower’s time for change
The Elizabeth St clock tower has received a refurbishment after 110 years.
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Ancient gentlemen’s club to leave CBD
Tucked away in CBD laneway Sutherland St is a little-known gentlemen’s social and charitable organisation, the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB).
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Busking Pieces
Insurance snub to short-stay risks
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