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Taking a breather on Market St
There was a moment there, when his career was taking off and he was playing his guitar in a room full of amazing musicians that Joe Karakatsanis felt like an imposter.
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Looking at the city through COVID eyes
As the city clocked up 200 days of lockdown in August, many CBD locals have been forced to adapt their livelihoods and professions to survive the pandemic.
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Making ends meet
An hour is quite a long time to devote to hand-stitching a garment but if you’re into slow fashion it’s worth the effort.
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CBD locals honoured on Queen’s Birthday
From a former City of Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor to a judge to selfless volunteers, a dozen CBD residents have been named in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List for their outstanding services to the community.
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Inside a studio eyrie
When it comes to creating a studio, most artists find a rustic back shed or share an old warehouse with others and work in an enclosed kind of way at ground level.
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Despondent about the CBD’s heritage
When people move into the CBD they love the novelty of being able to walk everywhere and discover new places down small alleys, particularly ones with great back stories.
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Some breathing space
Residents of the CBD are thinking about how the spaces of the new city will look in the post-COVID era.
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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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The “people’s” Australian Open
Two resilient locals talk to CBD News about their views on the Australian Open (AO).
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Promoting inclusiveness in the arts world
While few industries have been impacted by COVID-19 as deeply as those working in the creative industries, 23-year-old actress and CBD resident Karis Oka has made the most out of her time in lockdown.
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