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Hypetap moves into historic Swann House on Flinders Lane
One of Australia’s fastest-growing creative agencies is set to make its new home in one of Melbourne’s most historically significant CBD buildings, with Hypetap signing on as the inaugural tenant at the newly refurbished Swann House on Flinders Lane.
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Could shipping containers help solve Melbourne’s space crunch?
In a city where space is tight, shipping containers are helping Melbourne creatives and small businesses rethink how and where they operate. Here's how.
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Five councillors forced to exit Comedy Theatre tower debate over donation conflicts
Five City of Melbourne councillors were forced to leave the chamber ahead of deliberations on a major redevelopment above the Comedy Theatre after declaring campaign donation conflicts.
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Lord Mayor calls for urgent overhaul of developer bonuses as $495m Queen St tower wins council backing
A $495 million mixed-use tower overlooking Queen Victoria Market has won unanimous backing at Town Hall, but only after Lord Mayor Nick Reece used the decision to call for an urgent overhaul of Melbourne’s developer “bonus” system for office space.
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Council slams congestion levy hike as “wrong tax at the wrong time”
A divided City of Melbourne council has condemned the state government’s sharp increase to the congestion levy, warning it will deter city visitors and stall the CBD’s fragile recovery, even as the legislation cleared Parliament on November 18.
Read MoreControversial Exhibition St tower returns with major changes, as residents demand answers
Contentious plans for a tower rising above Melbourne’s heritage-listed Comedy Theatre are back before the City of Melbourne, with councillors set to consider the revised proposal at their December 2 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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Melbourne prepares to step into a new era as Metro Tunnel opens early
After years of construction, detours and disruption, Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel will finally open its doors on Sunday, November 30 – a full year ahead of schedule.
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Golden Age completes boutique office tower on Little Collins St
Developer Golden Age Group has announced the completion of 130 Little Collins St – a 28-storey designer office tower that brings new energy, craftsmanship and confidence to the city’s Paris End.
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Melbourne CBD retail surges as Lacoste joins wave of flagship openings
Melbourne’s CBD retail market is continuing its strong post-pandemic resurgence, with global fashion brand Lacoste the latest to secure a major flagship store in the heart of the city.
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City of Melbourne pushes back on State’s plan to mandate work-from-home rights
The City of Melbourne has formally come out against the Victorian Government’s plan to legislate a right for employees to work from home two days a week, warning that the move could hurt the city’s fragile post-pandemic recovery.
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QVM traders fear livelihoods under threat as food court undergoes facelift
More consolidation proposed
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