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Vertical village winter blues

August 24th, 2022 - Dr Janette Corcoran

Melbourne definitely had a frosty winter, but did we have to shiver?

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Saying it with roses

August 24th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

It’s not all politics for the flower guy outside Town Hall even though some of his best customers work within it.

Our city’s waste and recycling services, an AGM, and 30 years to celebrate

August 24th, 2022 - Susan Saunders

The recent Forum 3000 on August 4 saw a lively discussion about city waste management – a topic that concerns us all.

“The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers”

August 24th, 2022 - Peter Nevile

An often-misquoted phrase from Henry VI, Part 2, Act 4, Scene 2 for those who would like to follow this further. It’s frequently used by those who seek to denigrate the profession or are simply unhappy with their present lawyer.

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New group of refugee traders live their dreams at QVM

August 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A man who fled civil war in East Africa more than two decades ago is among a new group of refugees realising their dreams at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM).

Vaping’s a searing health debate

July 27th, 2022 - Fiona Patten

But what does vaping have to do with abortion clinic safety zones, the regulation of cannabis and other drugs, voluntary assisted dying, homelessness, and the frequently fabulous functioning of parliamentary committees comprised of ostensible opponents?

Magpie Nest – an example of disruptive thinking

July 27th, 2022 - Brendan Nottle

It was 10 years ago, almost to the day when a young mother entered our café at 69 Bourke St, Melbourne. The café works with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness and are often dealing with a complex range of issues including mental health, physical health issues and often social isolation.