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Melbourne business founder steps forward amid growing push for women-led startups
Evangeline Tee is among a new generation of female founders stepping into leadership roles in Victoria’s startup landscape as she prepares to launch a new ethical spice brand of her own.
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For the locals: Independent councillor Andrew Rowse charts a new path to Town Hall
Andrew Rowse has entered the City of Melbourne with a clear mandate for change – and a determination to do things differently.
Read MoreMore Metro Tunnel milestones ahead of 2025 opening
Trains have travelled more than 100,000km inside the Metro Tunnel – the equivalent of two-and-a-half trips around the Earth’s circumference – as operator Metro Trains takes over management of the project’s three completed stations.
Read MoreOur Queen in crisis: traders, residents sound alarm on QVM’s future
At a recent Residents 3000 forum, the voices of market traders rang clear.
Read More“Helping people is in my DNA”: Gladys Liu’s community-driven vision for Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has welcomed another new face to Town Hall, with Gladys Liu stepping into her role as a newly-elected councillor.
Read MoreMelbourne’s beloved Campbell Arcade set to reopen
A call has gone out to potential tenants to fill Campbell Arcade’s quirky shopfronts, signifying that work on the much-loved Melbourne icon is almost complete.
Read MoreParks and playgrounds
For CBD families, these places are an integral part of our lives.
Read More“Boy from the ‘burbs”: Mark Scott joins Melbourne council team
New councillor Mark Scott has been elected for the first time as part of Team Reece in the recent City of Melbourne election and is eager to bring his passion for learning and listening to the council.
Read MoreHundreds of drivers trained to drive through Metro Tunnel
More than half the drivers needed for the new state-of-the-art Metro Tunnel have now been trained, in another step towards opening the tunnel and stations to passengers later in the year.
Read MoreMetro Tunnel to open in 2025 …
Residents 3000 has followed Melbourne’s amazing rail upgrade project every year now for 10 years!
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A taste of Paris
