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CBD creative agency behind new May8 Day push for mateship and social unity
A new grassroots campaign encouraging Australians to come together around mateship and social connection is gathering momentum, and it has been spearheaded by a creative agency based in Melbourne’s CBD.
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Operation Harmony nets 55 arrests as police maintain boosted CBD presence
Victoria Police says its expanded Operation Harmony has already led to 55 arrests in Melbourne’s CBD, with the month-long policing surge being credited with helping prevent further crime and improving safety in the city.
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Walk for Truth sets off from Spring St
Former Yoorrook Justice Commissioner Travis Lovett took the first steps of a 500km Walk for Truth from the political heart of Melbourne on April 19. His 39-day journey is aimed at kickstarting a national version of the Yoorrook Commission.
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Nicholas Building celebrates its centenary
The heritage-listed Nicholas Building on the corner of Swanston St and Flinders Lane has a long and interesting history. It recently celebrated a big birthday.
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Immigration Museum begins imagining its next chapter after strong community turnout
The Immigration Museum has taken an early step towards reimagining its future, with more than 650 people attending a recent community open day as Museums Victoria begins work on a new long-term vision for the Flinders St institution.
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Second ACDC Lane arson attack
Three teenage boys were charged and remanded in custody after an arson attack on an ACDC Lane bar on Anzac Day weekend.
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Melbourne Conversations: Building the Future Anyway
A free public discussion at Fed Square’s The Edge on Tuesday, April 28 will bring together a panel of young climate leaders working on the frontlines of climate disruption, both locally and internationally.
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Future Melbourne podcast turns to city safety with Inspector Dale Huntington
The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns to one of the most defining issues facing Melbourne right now: city safety.
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The next episode of Future Melbourne turns to one of the biggest and most urgent issues facing the City of Melbourne: housing.
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Police mark 40 years since Russell St bombing
Victoria Police has marked the 40th anniversary of the Russell St bombing, with a special commemorative service held on March 27 to honour Constable Angela Taylor and all those affected by one of Melbourne’s darkest acts of violence.
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A surge of innovation is coming
Market neighbours work through lockdown together
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