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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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Then, and now … welcome to our 100th edition of CBD News
Well, who would have thought we’d make it to 100 editions? Yet here we are …
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Celebrating “The voice of postcode 3000”
I grew up in a news-obsessed family. Ever since I can remember, current affairs and political issues were discussed around the dinner table, and different viewpoints would lead to lengthy debates.
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Help vulnerable people this winter and “give a sock”
Sock retailer Underworks has come together with a number of charity partners to support vulnerable people this winter by donating 20,000 pairs of socks.
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Woman arrested after cash, drugs, and luxury cars seized in raids
A CBD woman is among nine people to be charged after $750,000 in cash, drugs, and swords were seized in a wave of suburban raids including at Southbank properties, conducted by Victoria Police.
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Making way for thoroughly modern Melbourne
Metro Tunnel HQ open all summer
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