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River cruise is love letter to the Birrarung
Can you imagine what the Yarra-Birrarung River would be like if its water ran clear?
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Council calls for a “civic celebration” for Olympians
Lord Mayor Nick Reece has led calls for the city to host a public welcome home event for Melbourne’s Olympians and Paralympians, however the state government has yet to confirm its support.
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The City of Melbourne endorses plan to tackle homelessness
The City of Melbourne has endorsed a strategy that strives to prevent and end homelessness in Melbourne.
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The magic of public conversation with an archbishop and a cartoonist
Anglican archbishop of Melbourne Reverend Dr Philip Freier has been holding public conversations at Federation Square for 18 years.
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An update on the Victoria St garden
The small Drill Hall garden park between Therry and Victoria streets is a City of Melbourne accessibility project, originally advocated by local social housing residents in 2013.
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A medical service for people experiencing homelessness is coming to Melbourne
A new medical service that provides free healthcare to people experiencing homelessness will be established in the CBD in September.
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Brunettis to take over council café
A prominent City of Melbourne-owned hospitality venue on Swanston St right next to Melbourne Town Hall will soon be resurrected by popular Melbourne café icon Brunetti Oro.
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Riverfest returns bigger than ever
A three-week celebration of the Birrarung-Yarra River will kick off in September with thousands expected to join in the festivities.
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Plan to make Melbourne world’s best student city
Melbourne will look to become the world’s leading city for students under a new plan adopted by the City of Melbourne in July.
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Underworks to provide essential winter clothing for those in need
In response to alarming statistics revealing that tens of thousands of Australians who are experiencing homelessness this winter, Underworks is committed to donating 30,000 essential clothing items in 2024.
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A library encouraging childhood imaginations to “run wild”
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