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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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A truly local, local
Since speaking with CBD News in 2017, a lot has changed for CBD resident and small business owner, Melanie Ashe.
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Waiting to re-open
There is nothing like discovering a cool little venue for jazz and getting a job there so you’re managing the place. This would be a dream come true for many
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Catching up with Dan
Melbourne’s CBD dwellers are still singing the praises of the city particularly at dusk when the spaces are empty and the lights of the streets compete with the glow of the sky.
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Permanent Bourke St bollards installed
Get students back by July: Council
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