“Shackles” released as work-from-home, mask rules scrapped
The removal of two key COVID restrictions represents a releasing of the “shackles” for CBD workers and traders, according to Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
Blaming bike lanes for traffic jams “flawed logic”
King St development keeps pub, upgrades “hidden square”
Business
Traders relieved after council waives outdoor dining fees
Hospitality traders in the CBD are breathing a sigh of relief after the City of Melbourne waived outdoor dining fees for another seven months as the city recovers from the pandemic.
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Does the CBD have a TWaT problem?
April was arguably Melbourne’s biggest month of events since the start of the pandemic.
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The “perfect match” for renowned Flinders St venue
Before she was even old enough to hold a knife, Manpreet Sekhon found a love for cooking as she watched and learned from her mother in their home kitchen in the Punjab region of northern India.
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End of the line for subway traders as Metro Tunnel works kick off
It’s an end of an era for traders at a much-loved underground arcade in the CBD as a Metro Tunnel project prepares to get underway.
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A fresh face in CBD property
When it comes to property in Australia, there is no bigger name than Ray White.
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End of the line for subway traders as Metro Tunnel works kick off
Columns
Cultural icon Sticky Institute reopens at the Nicholas Building
A Melbourne cultural icon has literally moved up in the world after more than two decades pushing its paper wares in the underground Campbell Arcade, next to Flinders Street Station.
Micromobility infrastructure in vertical villages
Arts venues at risk: we must save the Nicholas Building and Curtin Hotel
Community
Police go “back-to-basics” in new community grassroots approach
Local police are going “back-to-basics” to tackle crime and support community safety under a new initiative to be launched in the CBD.
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Enterprize Park works complete
Upgrades to a prominent park on the Yarra River’s north bank have finally concluded, featuring new seating, pathways and extra green space about the size of an Olympic swimming pool.
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University of the Third Age left “frustrated” by council’s “lack of support”
In a City of Melbourne 2020-2024 strategic plan Melbourne is deemed a great place to age, but according to University of the Third Age Melbourne City (U3AMC) its lack of support from the council in finding a permanent space is telling them differently.
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Bumper crowds at food and wine festival send tills ringing but not all traders are sold on the major event
Queen Victoria Market stallholders have delivered a split verdict on the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival which attracted bumper crowds and a lively atmosphere.
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Influenza Vaccination Day 2022
In April 2011, the Immunisation Coalition (known as the Influenza Specialist Group back then) held its first free Influenza Vaccination Day at the University of Melbourne’s Graduate House, with a large media presence and 16 volunteers to be vaccinated on camera.
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Police go “back-to-basics” in new community grassroots approach
University of the Third Age left “frustrated” by council’s “lack of support”
Bumper crowds at food and wine festival send tills ringing but not all traders are sold on the major event
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