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Safety summit set to be staged after community voices calls to “find solutions”

July 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A community safety summit set to be held later this year will aim to bring together stakeholders and residents’ groups to address neighbourhood safety concerns.

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Soapbox event set to empower women scientists

July 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

An event celebrating women academics in science is set to be held outside the State Library in August as part of National Science Week.

Local study reveals best office ventilation for COVID and the environment

July 27th, 2022 - David Schout

A world-first research project that tested air circulation in an empty CBD office building has revealed that “displacement ventilation air conditioning” can reduce COVID-19 transmission by more than 80 per cent.

“Professional beggars” target the city, but police focus on those genuinely experiencing homelessness

July 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A small number of “professional beggars” who are not legitimate rough sleepers are targeting the CBD and Southbank, however, authorities say they are gearing their efforts to people in genuine need.

Homestay programs asking for local doors to be opened

July 27th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

This month many international students are travelling to Melbourne for semester two, and while their arrival is much-anticipated the need for more homestay hosts until December is becoming apparent.

QVM turns up the heat in winter with a host of events and activities

July 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

After a three-year hiatus, the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is seeing huge crowds throng to its popular Night Market with about 28,000 visitors turning up every Wednesday.

Concerns grow of alcohol abuse as decision on late-night liquor licence freeze looms

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

CBD residents say they fear the outcome of a review next year of the existing freeze on late-night liquor licencing that could open the flood gates if it is not extended.

Digital “one-stop-shop” Neighbourhood Portal launches to help connect CBD residents

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A new online interactive portal where residents can learn more about the CBD neighbourhood has officially launched.

New State Library CEO hopes to create meaningful experience for all visitors

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The State Library Victoria’s incoming CEO Paul Duldig says one of his top priorities will be transforming access to the library’s collection and services.