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Christmas crimes alert
The festive season comes with shopping sprees, family holidays and parties, but Melbourne East police also warn CBD residents and visitors of surges in theft.
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Appeal for Capitol Theatre
The CBD’s sorely-missed landmark Capitol Theatre is getting a multi-million-dollar makeover to reopen its doors to the public.
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50 years in retrospect
A retrospective exhibition of Michael Silver’s 50 years of photography will be held at Magnet Galleries from December 7 until January 27.
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The real action is local
Lunchtime city dodgeball player Devrim Van Dijk recently covered himself in glory at world championships, but the real action is here at Flagstaff Gardens.
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Melbourne on the map
The Melbourne Map’s producer Melinda Clarke and illustrator Lewis Brownlie treated CBD workers and residents to a behind-the-scenes look at the hand-drawn map at Collins Place in November.
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10 free CBD events to enjoy Christmas
Christmas is about to kick off and the heart of the world’s most liveable city is ready to bring festive joyfulness to its residents and visitors.
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Melbourne says YES!
The people of Melbourne have spoken and the results are in: 84 per cent in favour of marriage equality – the highest in Australia!
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“Pop-up bike lane” for safer cycling
Cyclist welfare advocates from Bicycle Network taped up the southbound bike lane in Exhibition St on November 17 to promote safe bicycle riding.
Read MoreCambodian students inspire
Cambodian students Sompeas Sokh and Veun Voan impressed and inspired a group of local donors at The Australian Club on November 17.
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CBD is the jobless capital
The CBD is a “port of entry” for international students who are new to Australia, contributing to high unemployment rates, a demographic expert says.
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Inner city families deserve a clear plan for high school
Preserving a legacy: QVWC launches appeal to support historic building
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