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Want a healthier, safer CBD? Open an overdose prevention centre
On August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, more than 200 people gathered on the steps of Parliament to remember those who have lost their lives to drug overdose.
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Step into a world of dazzling lights and groovy beats
It’s time to unleash your inner disco diva as a new activation takes centre stage in the heart of the city.
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Spore-some festival coming shroom!
Finally, all you mycophiles – a reason to rejoice!
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Honouring officers killed in the line of duty
Victoria Police is encouraging everyone to show their support for Blue Ribbon Day to commemorate the 175 officers who have died in the line of duty.
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International students strain under work restrictions
Work restrictions introduced by the federal government in July that limit international students to 48 hours per fortnight are having wide-ranging effects, with some students feeling the economic pinch and others being forced to leave the country entirely.
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The founding of Melbourne and its changing faces
On August 30, 1835, European settlers sailed from Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) aboard the schooner Enterprize. They landed on the north bank of the Yarra River and established a settlement, on the corner of William and Flinders streets – today known as Enterprize Park.
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The robust CBD garden providing calm amongst the chaos
In a densely populated corner of the CBD, a small garden plays a modest but important role in meeting the human and social needs of local residents.
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Tickets on sale for 2023 Royal Melbourne Show
The Melbourne Royal Show returns in 2023 with a promise to be the best value show ever with tickets now on sale.
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Rally to end native forest logging
Huge crowds gathered at the steps of Victorian Parliament on Spring St on Saturday, August 12 calling on politicians to end native forest timber logging. Photographer Marcela Lehocka captured these moments ...
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Salvos in mix for CBD injecting room as Lord Mayor says government delays “highly damaging”
Lord Mayor Sally Capp says “ongoing conjecture” about where a safe injecting facility will be located in the CBD was taking a toll, as locals surrounding the Salvation Army headquarters speak out against a “ludicrous” proposal.
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Another big year for CBD planning
Hidden Secrets: A historic glow returns to Swanston and Collins
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