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Aurora debacle entirely avoidable if government chooses to lead OC and strata reform
In what may have been the largest meeting of its kind in Melbourne’s history, the recent decision of the Aurora Melbourne Central owners’ corporation (OC) to elect a new committee following a turbulent and higher-profile series of internal disputes serves as the most high-profile example of the urgency for Victorian strata sector reform.
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The e-fish-ent fishmonger of Queen Victoria Market
George the Fishmonger at Queen Victoria Market is scaling things up this Easter with a wide selection of fresh Australian products to ensure every table is overflowing like a Christmas feast.
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Aurora-gate exposes inadequate laws
The battle for the owners’ corporation at Aurora Melbourne Central has underlined the woeful inadequacies of Victoria’s strata laws and VCAT tribunal system.
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Keeping CBD locals up to speed on city planning
Each year a Forum 3000 event hosts an official presentation from the City of Melbourne.
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Beekeeper Parade: a story of hope and triumph
Behind an unassuming pop-up shop in Swanson St, where you’ll find a vibrant display of upcycled bags and accessories, is a remarkable story of resilience and hope.
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Dream comes true for Metro Tunnel HQ milestone visitor
A Melbourne train enthusiast has had a rare look behind the scenes at one of the Metro Tunnel’s five new underground stations.
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Eeny meeny miny moe … or how to select and deal with a lawyer
When I was young, this was an expression used to determine the outcome of many things. These days, it would be impossible to use given the overly sensitive nature of things and the “woke” and “cancel” cultures. Those of a certain age, will understand exactly what I mean.
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The issue of liquor licensing in our CBD
In 2008 the state government introduced restrictions on the granting of 3am liquor licences to new venues unless it was of economic or cultural importance to the state and a Ministerial exemption was granted.
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NOLA event to kickstart university year
RMIT’S Urban Square will be transformed into the ultimate block party in an afternoon of frivolity, food and fun to mark the return to university for the city’s students.
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The monster eating Melbourne
Local councils are fighting back against the short-stay behemoth that’s causing chaos across the city.
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Council seeks heritage permit for QVM
Strata office market shows no signs of slowing down
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