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Circular thinking for the built environment

October 25th, 2023 - CBD News

“Circularity” is defined as the shift from the wasteful “take-make-consume-discard” common practice to a “cradle-to-cradle” mindset.

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The Lamb Inn, a “roystering place for shepherds with cheques”, c. 1840

October 25th, 2023 - Dr Cheryl Griffin

Tucked away in the bottom right-hand corner of this watercolour by W F E Liardet are two small windblown figures battling Melbourne’s notorious north-westerly winds.

Greens pressure on short-stay levy

October 25th, 2023 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

The Victorian Greens have written to the Treasurer Tim Pallas saying they will oppose Victoria’s proposed short-stay levy unless they get substantial changes to the state government’s new housing policy.

New City Square artwork goes above and beyond

October 25th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

An eye-catching new artwork on the Metro Tunnel’s City Square site fence is giving Melburnians something to think about as they travel down Swanston St.

New Moonfishh store making a splash at QVM

October 25th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Moonfishh is the latest addition to the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) community, serving up fresh and inventive seafood dishes with a focus on quality and responsibly sourced Australian and New Zealand seafood.

State government flags converting CBD offices into apartments, but criticised for “nonsense” claim

October 25th, 2023 - David Schout

A long-awaited Housing Statement has vowed to explore turning unused commercial space into “around 10,000-12,000 apartments and mixed-use properties”.

Councillor: absence of CBD polling booths for voting in referendum, elections “not good enough”

October 25th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Local residents were forced to travel to polling centres outside the CBD to vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14 due to a lack of available polling centres.

Council frozen out by government on liquor changes

October 25th, 2023 - David Schout

Calls for clarification on new late-night venue rules, and what it could mean for CBD residents, are being ignored by the state government.

Two CBD venues celebrated as among the world’s best

October 25th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Despite their recent recognition on the World’s 100 Best Bars list, Caretaker’s Cottage (ranked 23) and Byrdi (ranked 61) both transcend the label of “hidden gem”, with their unique venue spaces that will have you cursing at Google Maps until you find them.