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CBD is the jobless capital
The CBD is a “port of entry” for international students who are new to Australia, contributing to high unemployment rates, a demographic expert says.
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Queen St memorial service
A memorial service is being held at St Michael’s Uniting Church in Collins St on December 8 to remember the 1987 Queen St massacre.
Read MoreHow our city has grown!
City of Melbourne planning portfolio chair Nicholas Reece gave a visual representation of the city’s population boom in the past 30 years at a Residents 3000 forum on November 2.
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Flinders Street Station turns red
Scaffolding is coming down from Flinders Street Station in time for Christmas and by mid-2018 its facade will be returned to its original red colours.
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Through a friend’s eyes
CBD-based disability advocacy group Reinforce has launched a short film to show the struggles of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Vacant property tax doubts
The State Government wants to charge owners’ tax on the 2500 empty residential properties within the City of Melbourne but is vague about how it arrived at that number.
Read MoreoBike could be state issue
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has indicated the City of Melbourne has limited power to regulate oBike and may ask the state government to intervene.
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The other side of the counter
In a ringing endorsement of the future of the Queen Victoria Market, former CEO Malcolm McCullough and market manager Mark Scott have bought in.
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Energetic Santa Claus!
Star-jumps in the middle of Flinders St aren't generally associated with the fat man from the North Pole.
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City Square cash deal
Fears have been allayed that the City of Melbourne may not have the cash to buy back the City Square when the Metro Tunnel project is complete.
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A “blatant disregard for our wellbeing”; Construction continues to impact CBD locals
Grappling with Queen Vic Market management
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