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How purpose-built student accommodation outperforms private rental in Melbourne
Before the first lecture, whether arriving from regional Victoria or from abroad, a student in Melbourne has to find somewhere to live. A private rental looks like the obvious path. What it actually requires comes as a surprise.
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Why these local brands are driving duty free pre-orders on Laneway
If you live or work in the CBD, you know Melbourne’s best brands rarely need to make a scene. They win people over in small ways, one bathroom shelf, bar cart or gift box at a time.
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Refugee stories of resilience shared at Fed Square
Stories of displacement, resilience and rebuilding were shared at Federation Square during a special event marking Refugee Week.
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Street Side Medics calls for volunteer GPs at Bourke St clinic
Street Side Medics has issued an urgent call for Melbourne GPs to volunteer at its Bourke St clinic, as demand continues to grow for free primary healthcare among people experiencing homelessness.
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The Imperial unveils new-look rooftop
One of Melbourne’s best-known CBD pubs has opened its refreshed rooftop, marking the latest chapter for The Imperial Hotel Bourke St.
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Melbourne listening bars hit play for winter solstice
Melbourne will mark the winter solstice this weekend with a city-wide celebration of vinyl, local music and listening bar culture.
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Rotary delivers winter warmth to people sleeping rough
Rotary Central Melbourne has delivered 228 winter-grade sleeping bags to help people experiencing homelessness stay warmer and safer during the colder months.
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Haileybury marks 10 years as catalyst for Melbourne’s vertical school boom
When 17 children walked into Haileybury’s new City campus in April 2016, they became part of a major shift in the way Melbourne thinks about schools.
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Winter event list shows Melbourne shaking off its gloomy image
A packed schedule of activities over winter is set to attract five million people to events in the City of Melbourne and generate more than $2.5 billion, according to the council.
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Bennetts Lane signage fight heads to VCAT as council defers decision
A planning dispute over signage at an iconic Bennetts Lane site in the CBD has now spilled into VCAT, with the City of Melbourne deferring formal consideration of the application while discussions continue between council officers and the applicant.
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How the virus has hit the CBD
Save the date for free concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
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