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Down the rabbit hole in Melbourne

February 18th, 2025 - Harry Nicolaides

Why does a rabbit take up residence in a small garden at the foot of a corporate tower at the corner of Bourke and King streets?

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From barrister to Deputy Lord Mayor: Roshena Campbell shares her vision for the city’s future

January 22nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

As the newly elected Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Roshena Campbell looks back on Team Reece’s “people-powered” campaign and shares her strong commitment to the “long-term future of the city.”

Reviving Hosier Lane – a new chapter for Hosier INC

January 22nd, 2025 - Robyn Bunting

Since its 2013 inception, Hosier INC has been synonymous with the vibrancy and artistic soul of Hosier Lane.

City noise – how to solve ...

January 22nd, 2025 - Susan Saunders

Do you live in the city? There is going to be noise, but you can cope.

The Metro Tunnel completes its biggest trial yet

January 22nd, 2025 - Metro Tunnel

The Metro Tunnel has completed its most significant “dress rehearsal” yet – trains making more than 2600 trips across 10 days as part of trial operations.

City safety, security and amenity

November 20th, 2024 - Susan Saunders

On Thursday, November 7 at Residents 3000’s monthly forum the City of Melbourne’s (CoM) city safety, security and amenity director, Dean Robertson, provided some statistics updating the group on the status of this important aspect of Melbourne’s community and economic health.

Major retailers filling up Metro Tunnel’s stations

November 20th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

The Metro Tunnel’s new train stations won’t just get you from A to B, they’ll also be making sure you’re properly fuelled with a coffee or a snack.

Cat-astrophe averted: Flagstaff Gardens’ leopard mystery solved

October 23rd, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Some local residents have raised concerns over an unusual sighting in Flagstaff Gardens, with reports of a leopard-like creature spotted lurking among the trees.

When the residents met the candidates

October 23rd, 2024 - Susan Saunders

Thursday October 3 saw the Residents 3000 group meet the candidates for the position of Lord Mayor. There were eleven candidates. Russel Howcroft, our compère and moderator for the evening, asked just five questions.