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Green light for Elizabeth Street works
The redevelopment of Elizabeth Street’s southern end could finally begin later this year after the City of Melbourne gave the green light to construction works.
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Hoping to survive
The CBD’s prime hipster hang-outs could be up for a shake-out as cafes begin the slow process of wooing back their customers.
Read MorePop-up bike lanes to ease looming congestion
The City of Melbourne will install 12 kilometres of pop-up cycling lanes to help the city deal with expected traffic chaos as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Read More$17 million for local art
The City of Melbourne will invest $17 million in the arts to keep Melburnians connected to our creative sector as the city responds to COVID-19.
Read MoreGrillin’ it: QVM cooking school wins council grant
The City of Melbourne has awarded its first round of grants as part of their financial support package to help businesses adapt to COVID-19 restrictions.
Read MoreA short-stay “apocalypse”
The city’s rental market is flooded due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic causing the short-stay market to collapse, according to real estate agents and short-stay operators.
Read MoreCouncil backs greater student help
The City of Melbourne has urged greater support for the 52,000 international students who live or study within the CBD amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read MoreResident groups adjust to changes
CBD locals can still engage with their neighbours during COVID-19 restrictions, with Residents 3000 moving its regular interactions online.
Read MoreLocal festival’s head start in digital world
Across the world festivals, businesses and workplaces are moving their operations online. But some were more prepared than others.
Read MoreRacial attack causes fury
The search continues for a woman in relation to an assault on two international students in the CBD on April 15, with police having already pressed charges against another woman on April 19.
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