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City mourns after Bourke St tragedy as traders hope to see visitors return
CBD traders say striking a balance that allows for enhanced security while maintaining a lively atmosphere will be crucial to the city’s resilience after a Bourke St tragedy claimed the life of a man.
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State Library Station entrance will be a key landmark in the heart of the CBD
The striking main entrance for the new State Library Station is set to become an important new landmark in Melbourne’s CBD.
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Mirvac wins Treasury Square project as locals left out of consultation
Property developer Mirvac has reportedly been awarded a contract to develop a contentious site known as Treasury Square at the CBD’s edge.
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Fresh faces setting Chinatown business precinct on a new path
Christina Zhao is no stranger to the City of Melbourne’s Business Precinct Program.
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Want a healthier, safer CBD? Open an overdose prevention centre
On August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, more than 200 people gathered on the steps of Parliament to remember those who have lost their lives to drug overdose.
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No call yet on Greenline cyclists, construction due to start in April 2024
The City of Melbourne is still considering whether Northbank’s transformation will be cyclist-free, as construction is set to begin after 2024’s Moomba.
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Step into a world of dazzling lights and groovy beats
It’s time to unleash your inner disco diva as a new activation takes centre stage in the heart of the city.
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Strengthening Melbourne’s underground power network
Work has kicked off to strengthen several of Melbourne’s underground electricity pits and ensure they can withstand high traffic in some of the city’s busiest areas.
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A new chapter unfolds for Mary Martin Bookshop at QVM
After quitting her job as a professor of medical research, Jaye Chin-Dusting “couldn’t resist” taking over the former City of Melbourne Visitor Hub at Queen Victoria Market (QVM) to expand the Mary Martin Bookshop.
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Community invited to have their say on Queen Victoria Market’s “people’s park”
The City of Melbourne has officially launched community consultation for a 1.8-hectare park proposed for the Queen Victoria Market, which would be the largest of its kind in the CBD.
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Council denies harming carriage industry
New members appointed to advise council on homelessness
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