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Publicly accessible common property: Contested vertical spaces
Vertical villages are familiar with the challenges of common property, but might these spaces be more contested than we think?
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Unintended consequences
My grandmother was quite elderly when I was young, so my memories of her are vague, apart from two enduring and detailed recollections involving her.
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The anti-aging secret for your muscles
The idea of getting older is disliked by all of us. So much so that the “anti-ageing” industry is experiencing growth right throughout the world. You’ve probably heard about “anti-ageing” for your skin, but what about for your muscles? If you want to stand tall and stay active as you age, read on.
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Masks off in the office please!
Dance floors were being created, doors were being flung open, art openings were being scheduled and gigs booked to celebrate the end of masks in the CBD.
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Owners’ corporation laws tweaked
The Victorian Government’s long-awaited amendments to owners’ corporation (OC) laws are now coming into force.
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Eat, drink, shop, play: Melbourne’s newest precinct NOLA is on the rise
With Christmas coming, it’s the perfect time to explore our city’s newest precinct, NOLA, between Swanston, La Trobe, Elizabeth and Victoria streets (“North of La Trobe”).
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An end of year OCC health check-up
It unfortunately doesn’t take many chats with other CBD owners before you realise the unique challenges of being on an owners’ corporation committee (OCC) in the city. A range of upcoming changes to the Owners Corporation Act 2006 (OC Act) have improved how OCCs will be able to operate. Yet what makes a good OCC isn’t just the law but the people in and around it.
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“Happily exhausted”: Lord Mayor absolutely loves her job
The final subject of our Councillor Profile series doesn’t need much of an introduction. Lord Mayor Sally Capp has become the face of our city during her three-and-a-half-year reign in the top job, and she continues to prove why she’s the right leader during a crisis.
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The best bratwursts in Australia
If you’re looking for the best bratwursts in Australia, look no further than Bratwurst Shop & Co at Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
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A Very Koorie Krismas
The city will be celebrating Christmas with an Indigenous twist this year thanks to the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) which is also throwing an end-of-year art exhibition showcasing more than 100 works by Aboriginal artists.
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