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Urban nests – families on high rises
Élodie reminisces as we chat about her arrival in the Hoddle Grid a decade ago. Back then, the way Melbourne felt like a city without being a “big city” made her feel at home.
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Tossing between feelings
Ronnie Scott is a novelist and lecturer at RMIT’s city campus. He talks to CBD News about his latest bittersweet novel.
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Police launch Operation Ride Safe to clamp down on illegal e-scooter use
With the extended trial of e-scooters with revised rules and the increased uptake in the use of e-scooters within the Melbourne CBD, Victoria Police will be conducting Operation Ride Safe.
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Suburban councils take the lead
The City of Melbourne is falling behind suburban councils in the race to prevent the city being overrun by short stays.
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Kenangan: A love letter to home
Kenangan is a family passion project, formed from a vision to bring Indonesian flavours to Australia during a time when its owners were unable to visit home.
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Senator: better future for housing within reach
Australia faces significant housing challenges. Recently, issues of housing and homelessness have dominated our national policy conversation.
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Say “cheese” but not Roquefort … another pro bono matter
Many lawyers put in a considerable amount of time on pro bono work – that is, working without fee.
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International Student: Asawari Sahebrao Sirsat
Get to know an international student: Asawari Sahebrao Sirsat ...
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Melbourne’s creatives need your help to save the Nicholas Building
The Nicholas Building is one of my favourite places in the city. When you walk into the building off busy Swanston St, the cathedral arches make it feel like you’ve stepped into another time.
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How one customer’s fondness for organics made Garden Organics what it is today
Before the crack of dawn, at precisely 3.15am, Karen Birthisel and Fahna Ammett are awake and hunting down the best produce at their regular wholesale market for their Garden Organics stall at Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
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“Deepest pockets win”: what does electoral reform for the City of Melbourne look like?
Teens charged after CBD stabbing
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