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Tower approved for biotech giants

September 25th, 2019 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne has approved plans for a 17-storey tower at the north end of Elizabeth St, paving the way for biotechnology company CSL to move its global headquarters into the purpose-built facility in 2024.

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GoBoat arrives

September 25th, 2019 - CBD News

A new boating operator has landed on the lower Yarra River at the Banana Alley berth, offering customers a unique way of travelling on our river.

Carshare offers interim recycling solution

September 25th, 2019 - CBD News

A popular car-share company is working with the City of Melbourne to offer an interim solution to Victoria’s recycling crisis in September.

Blue bikes scrapped

September 25th, 2019 - David Schout

After the state government’s decision to scrap the blue bikes scheme, there will soon be no casual cycling options in the CBD.

Meet the Lord Mayor

September 25th, 2019 - CBD News

Lord Mayor Sally Capp made back-to-back appearances at CBD resident group meetings in September.

When the music stops

September 25th, 2019 - Meg Hill

The entrance bell at Lewis’ Music crackled. Sometimes it got stuck and kept ringing for a few minutes.

Subbed-station

September 25th, 2019 - Meg Hill

Development plans worth $16.7 million may erase a small part of Melbourne’s industrial charm that’s been “left out” of heritage studies.

New information could save heritage

September 25th, 2019 - David Schout

A last-ditch effort to save a 1940s office building on Little Bourke St has succeeded, after the state government afforded it temporary heritage protection.