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We need a clear cladding policy – now!
We are still waiting for a coherent government policy on combustible cladding that can provide clarity for owners’ corporations (OCs) facing massive bills for rectification.
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Opportunism over compassion
The City of Melbourne has seized upon these unprecedented times to take advantage of vulnerable Queen Victoria Market (QVM) traders and customers.
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Bruno’s a fan of Flagstaff
Nine-month-old Cavoodle Bruno’s favourite hangout is right here in the CBD, according to his owner Yui.
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What did Rafael say to Sally?
Residents 3000 president Rafael Camillo was recently invited to have morning coffee with the Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp.
Read MoreBusiness networking during COVID-19
It is certainly unchartered territory right now for businesses with the presence of COVID-19. While the impacts to everyone’s businesses during this time of uncertainty will be different, clearly, we all need to keep progressing with whatever forward momentum we can. If you or your target market no longer want or are able to conduct face to face business, what are your strategies? Here are just a few of your options:
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Tunnelling under the CBD now in full swing
Construction is ramping up on the new Town Hall Station with tunnelling underway at all three CBD sites as part of the Metro Tunnel project.
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African deli a part of QVM furniture
As some Melburnians continued the panic buying spree throughout March, one Queen Victoria Market (QVM) trader turned away customers who sought to buy excess food, despite it being good for his business.
Read MoreA chair’s perspective of vertical living in COVID-19 times
The advice is to self-isolate and, if necessary, quarantine at home – but what if home is shared with several hundred others in a vertical village?
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How life is changing for CBD locals
In an apartment in the city, a semi-retired couple with careers in health economics behind them have been watching the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis play out.
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An interesting woman
When Lynne Wenig moved into one of the earliest office building conversions in 1995 she found the CBD quite bland but she soon discovered she had the skills to make a home here.
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Fluffy flatmate
The lost Dolphin Fountain of Carlton Gardens
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