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Passionate defence of amenity
Like many other CBD residents, Rafael Camillo has a love/hate relationship with the city.
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Domestic violence victims remembered
Victims of domestic violence were remembered at a candlelight vigil at Federation Square on May 6.
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Locals ripped off by developer bonuses
The state government looks set to reward developers who build commercial offices as a “defined community benefit” under new CBD planning rules.
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Jazz in the City
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival returns this month and is set to electrify the city with a repertoire of local and international jazz greats.
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Minister compromises over 447 Collins St
The month of April saw Planning Minister Richard Wynne initially reject the 47-storey, 165m twin tower scheme for 447 Collins St before reaching an agreement with proponent Cbus Property that would see the development begin construction in September.
Read MoreWe Live Here
The We Live Here movement continues to gain support and we thank you all for your feedback.
Read MoreHas the wave of foreign capital ended for Melbourne’s CBD?
In marked contrast to the previous few years of strong growth in foreign development and investment, CBD property watchers would’ve noticed a trend of foreign developers exiting the Melbourne property market.
Read MoreThe angel of Therry St
Martin Mulvihill seems too nice. Where’s the catch? Why is he putting himself in the position of “team captain” to the city’s most needy permanent residents?
Read MoreGood news from VCAT, but much more to be done
The Wesley Historic Precinct Action Group (WHPAG) congratulates the Melbourne City Council (MCC) for the firm stand its planning officers took in defending the city’s refusal of the town planning permit application by Brady Jones Pty Ltd for 109-111 Little Lonsdale St.
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Pink Lake City
One day Charlie Xiao was walking beneath the Westgate Bridge when he discovered a pink lake. He felt that the lake was up there amongst the world’s beauty spots but no-one had heard of it.
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Tunnelling under the CBD now in full swing
Streets of music
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