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City slicker artists
Marco and Debra Luccio have been together for 17 years and from the very start both shared the same goal: to be professional artists.
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Behind every great lord mayor, there’s …
Susan Riley’s remarkable career as deputy lord mayor is a by-product of being driven to succeed.
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Make the most of June
Melbourne is famous for its apparent poor weather, but we’re pretty good at making the most out of it. Rug up and enjoy a few events happening on the weekends this June.
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Bar-hopping just got serious
It’s a mandatory CBD activity to partake in the occasional bar hop, particularly if you have visitors in town. But if you’re not a regular (and even if you are) it can be hard to stay on top of where to go, how to find it, and what to drink, given our hidden laneway culture.
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Go green this winter
Green smoothies have taken off in cafes around Melbourne offering a good dose of fibre and nutrients in one quick, convenient hit. With each smoothie averaging between 200 and 350 calories (a cronut will give you around 1000) your future summer bod will thank you for it. Here’s our blend of green smoothies around town, all with their own unique style and offerings.
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Practical training for auditors
Local CBD residents participated in an on-site building security audit last month, in a bid to expand the service to more towers.
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State Library set for major revamp
The State Library is set to be transformed by an $83.1 million facelift, which will open up 40 per cent more of the iconic building to the public.
Read MoreMore smoke-free zones proposed
The smoke-free zone proposals are coming thick and fast now, with the City of Melbourne last month proposing the QV shopping precinct and City Square.
Read MoreMotorcycle plan
Two wheels are better than four, according to a City of Melbourne plan to encourage more people to ride motorcycles in the CBD.
Read MoreNew security committee
The new Melbourne East Safety and Security Committee gets underway this month, with police hoping for a broad representation from the CBD.
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Future-proofing vertical villages
A profile of CBD hype
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