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Protests spoil residents’ weekends. Where to draw the line?

July 24th, 2024 - Susan Saunders

Residents expect many disruptions when living in the CBD but sometimes there is a need to call on our civic leaders and legislators to find ways to restore the balance.

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Litter, waste and overflowing bins – why is it so important?

June 18th, 2024 - Susan Saunders

In April 2024, Residents 3000’s monthly forum investigated the issue of litter, waste, and recycling in the city. There are still some issues to be addressed.

Misguided metropolis: Melbourne’s misstep with Queen Victoria Market

May 22nd, 2024 - Richard Grace

As Melbourne embarks on a controversial $1.7 billion development, concerns mount over the impact on its beloved market and urban fabric.

Here come the peds!

April 24th, 2024 - Susan Saunders

“Peds” – remember the signs? “Give Way to Peds” equals pedestrians.

Residents Forum 3000 welcomes council CEO

March 20th, 2024 - Susan Saunders

The City of Melbourne’s (CoM’s) relatively new CEO Alison Leighton joined residents on March 7 to report on the city’s health and give us some insight into what to expect in months to come.

The secret lives of worms

February 20th, 2024 - Susan Saunders

Does your building have worms? No, this is not some uncomfortable affliction, it is to do with “saving the planet”. It is all about recycling your building’s day-to-day leftover vegetable matter.

Let’s take a philosophical view of life in the city. It does not matter where you live, there will also be the good and the bad. In the Melbourne CBD, this article looks at both, making some suggestions for improvement.

Live longer, healthier

November 21st, 2023 - Susan Saunders

Residents 3000’s “Forum 3000” in October was about health and wellbeing – a popular topic in our online media. The theme of the recent event was to discuss the difference between “lifespan” and “health-span”.