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CitiPower road closure
Little Bourke St will be closed to traffic between Russell St and all of Waratah Place for 11 weeks from August as part of CitiPower’s CBD upgrades to the electricity network.
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Shared zone “an accident waiting to happen”
A serious accident at a busy cyclist and pedestrian zone on Swanston St is “waiting to happen” according to a concerned user.
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Still no cladding loans issued
Since the state government introduced its cladding rectification agreement (CRA) scheme in October last year, not a single loan has been granted to an owner affected by flammable cladding in Victoria.
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A stable space for young people in need
A world-first youth crisis accommodation centre has opened in the CBD, in what providers hope will provide greater stability for the city’s young people doing it tough.
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Pro bono work brings rewards
Pro bono work has its pleasures. One definite plus is that you can be free and easy about allocating work, inviting rather than directing who should get involved.
Read MoreTower evacuated
The Liberty Tower apartment building at 620 Collins Street was evacuated late on June 23 at after a water main burst and flooded the basement.
Read MoreUber’s CBD air raid
Melbourne has been named by multinational transport giant Uberas one of three global locations to host its aerial taxi service trial in the CBD.
Read MorePre-polling proves a hit
Post-election analysis shows a high number of voters in the CBD cast their ballot paper before the May 18 federal election.
Read MoreGrappling with Queen Vic Market management
An expert on community participation has criticised the Queen Vic Market (QVM) people’s panel six months after it wrapped up, while the City of Melbourne (CoM) has revised the market’s ongoing management structure.
Read MoreCrime down
Latest crime statistics have revealed that criminal incident rates this year in the CBD have gone down by 3 per cent.
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An end of year OCC health check-up
Will the real Melbourne please stand up
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