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Beware of identity theft

April 26th, 2023 - CBD News

I thought your city readers may like to be alerted to a disturbing incident that happened in Punch Lane in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 18.

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Odeon Theatre, 283 Bourke St

April 26th, 2023 - Dr Cheryl Griffin

There had been a theatre on this Bourke St site since the Melba Theatre opened in 1911. That was during the era of the silent movies.

Local consultation begins for CBD injecting room

April 26th, 2023 - David Schout

Community consultation for Victoria’s second safe injecting room has commenced, as former police commissioner Ken Lay seeks local views before advising the state government of an appropriate site expected to be in the CBD.

With Docklands at capacity, is it time for a CBD primary school?

April 26th, 2023 - David Schout

After Docklands Primary School hit capacity just two years after opening, should the Department of Education explore opening a vertical primary school in the CBD?

Pedestrians, drivers confused in CBD “shared zones”

April 26th, 2023 - David Schout

Pedestrians are generally hesitant crossing the road despite having right of way in CBD “shared zones”, a review has found.

Push to double fine for out-of-hours construction breaches

April 26th, 2023 - David Schout

One local councillor said it was an “open secret” some developers were happy to cop current fines, and it was time to make penalties a genuine financial deterrent.

Uncovering a piece of Melbourne magic

April 26th, 2023 - Jack Hayes

As a city that has built its identity on the unknown – hidden laneways, secret bars down alleys and upstairs, and a supposed series of tunnels underneath the city – Melbourne, and Melburnians, revel in the mystery.

New Greenline designs revealed as Birrarung Marr works pushed back

April 26th, 2023 - David Schout

New designs for the $300 million Greenline project have been revealed by the City of Melbourne, providing a clearer picture of the council’s plan for the “city-shaping” trail.

Lighting up Melbourne’s streets after dark

April 26th, 2023 - CBD News

Disco laneways, late-night salsa parties and a moon lantern festival are set to take over the CBD’s streets this year, as part of the City of Melbourne and Victorian Government’s Dusk ‘til Dawn Activation Grants program.