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Love in the time of epidemic

March 25th, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

One of the plays cancelled last week in the CBD was Hell Ship, due to have opened on St Patrick’s Day at fortyfivedownstairs.

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New green Wesley Place

March 25th, 2020 - CBD News

Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has issued planning approval for new public open space as part of Charter Hall’s Wesley Place development.

CBD renters missing amid crisis

March 25th, 2020 - Meg Hill

Real estate professionals are navigating a market that is unprecedented in their careers. Belle Property’s Carlton and Melbourne leasing manager Suzie Inglis described the current environment for CBD News.

Green light for tower despite overshadowing concerns

March 25th, 2020 - David Schout

A 26-storey Collins St office tower has been given the thumbs up from the City of Melbourne despite concern from council officers about overshadowing.

Residential lockdown begins

March 25th, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

This is the kind of view many of elderly residents will have for the next few months as the CBD bunkers down to avoid the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Palace demolition begins

March 25th, 2020 - CBD News

The venue, a significant live music and performance space to many Melburnians, began life as a theatre in 1912, before rotating through use as a cinema, theatre, and church in succession.

Underpayment charges

March 25th, 2020 - CBD News

A CBD clothing shop is under fire from the Fair Work Ombudsman for allegedly underpaying its staff.

Chart House lost

March 25th, 2020 - Meg Hill

City of Melbourne councillors have bemoaned their inability to save a corner of Melbourne heritage through a prolonged struggle over gradings and protection.

Gig economy grey area

March 25th, 2020 - Meg Hill

In November last year, food delivery drivers working for platforms like UberEats in the CBD were targeted in a Victoria Police traffic operation. Two hundred infringement notices were issued, with at least a quarter of offences relating to delivery bike users.