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Jungle Paintings
When Alasdair McLuckie first burst onto the art scene about eight years ago his works were a breath of fresh air in a time still struggling with the ambiguous beat of postmodern pastiche.
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A little dog with a mind of her own
It’s a crisp and damp winter day but I’ve been watching petite one-year-old Flossy drag her raincoat-clad owner across the footpaths and muddy garden beds of Carlton Gardens.
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What can we do about homelessness? ....
This is a complex issue. This article is meant to provide an overview.
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Bringing the past into the future
CBD couple Soma Giovannini and Tom Carson read layers of stories in our local buildings that the rest of us don't even notice.
Read MorePaving the way: the bitumen is Drasko’s canvas
My first encounter with Drasko’s stencils was on the footpaths of Windsor and Prahran.
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Limits to a 24-hour city
Council’s planning strategy for the CBD encourages a “24-hour” city where a range of activities, including licensed premises, are supported.
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Circus Oz is back in town
Circus Oz returns to Melbourne this month, ready to delight fans young and old alike with its new show TWENTYSIXTEEN.
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A literary residency
The Wheeler Centre is hitting the town for the month of July, as their event spaces undergo a casual makeover.
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Fresh eats
Whilst a few notable closures have rocked the wider Melbourne dining scene over the last couple of months, here in the CBD we’ve been treated to a string of new openings that have only added to our list of enviable coffee and lunch spots.
Read MoreIs this a conflict of interest?
The City of Melbourne is enjoying a 12.5 per cent return on its investment in commercial car parks at the same time as it is using its planning powers to diminish supply.
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The last school
Labor calls for “culture change” at Town Hall
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