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Popular arts space moves to the Queen Victoria Market precinct
A popular outdoor arts space in Southbank is set to be relocated to the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) precinct as part of a plan to recover and revitalise the precinct.
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Collin St’s most famous residents continue to entertain through lockdown
Situated on a perch high above the CBD, two nesting Peregrine Falcons have captivated the eyes of many throughout Victoria’s sixth lockdown.
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“All hands-on deck” to help new arrival of Afghan refugees
For Amelia Tauoqooqo, a Cohealth nurse on the COVID-19 frontline in Melbourne’s CBD, the call to assist Afghan refugees has been heartbreaking but concedes “you’ll never find a more pragmatic, resilient group of people”.
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Lockdown-weary lawyer captures Melbourne’s marvellous bygone era in new book
A lawyer who began a “little project” of posting historical photos of Melbourne on social media in a bid to beat pandemic blues, never imagined he would publish a book.
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“Melbourne Key” to unlock city tourism
A new attraction and experience pass will breathe life back into Melbourne’s battered tourism, retail and hospitality industries thanks to the City of Melbourne (CoM), which envisages the “gamification” of experiences across the city.
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Strong growth tipped for City of Melbourne’s post-COVID years
Melbourne’s CBD is tipped to be the “most attractive location for residential and employment growth” in the next two decades, according to a new population report.
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It’s time to show your True Colours
Raising awareness about the importance of donating blood has always been at the heart of the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
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Shock after thieves take off with bike wheels
A CBD office worker has told of her shock and frustration after thieves stole the wheels of her bike at the front of her workplace during the sixth lockdown.
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New library coming to Queen Victoria Market
A brand-new community library with a roof top terrace is coming to the iconic Queen Victoria Market precinct, with hopes it could open as soon as 2023.
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10,000 steps a day may not be enough to stay healthy and pain-free as we age
All Australians should incorporate strength training into their weekly routine, but it is especially important for those aged over 40.
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What’s it like to grow old in the CBD? Council strategy released
Winter event list shows Melbourne shaking off its gloomy image
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