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How do we solve a problem like rough sleeping?
Welcome to the seventh of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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Changing our thinking inside the grid
This COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all hard, but for those who spend their lives in our CBD and inner city, it’s really changed things dramatically.
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It’s all about the vibe
Independent operators are the lifeblood of the CBD as they wait and assess which way the economy is going.
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“Watered down” refugee motion highlights council division
The City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne committee has voted for a “watered down” refugee advocacy motion after heated debate over how to best support the 13 refugees still detained at Carlton’s Park Hotel.
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Campaign launched to rethink separated bike lanes
A group of Peel St residents and business owners have come together to oppose the way in which the City of Melbourne’s new separated bike lanes are being implemented in the central city.
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On-street dining extended
The city’s hospitality venues can now operate outdoors until June 30 after City of Melbourne councillors voted unanimously in favour of extending its outdoor program this month.
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Infrastructure strategy nears
The City of Melbourne will soon have its say on a major state government infrastructure strategy outlining a 30-year approach to everything from climate change, affordable housing and the municipality’s urban renewal areas – Arden, Macaulay and Fishermans Bend.
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QVM renewal update
The City of Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market (QVM) Precinct Renewal Program has passed a total project spend of $50 million since its launch in 2013 according to the most recent quarterly report presented to councillors on February 23.
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Hot spot at Queen Victoria Market
The crates were empty, the fruit and veg covered in hessian and the foot traffic virtually non-existent in A and B sheds at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) on Tuesday, February 16.
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Melbourne City Loop turns 40
The Melbourne City Loop celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year.
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Office heroes chew the fat at Flagstaff
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