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Questions still loom over Fed Square

Questions still loom over Fed Square

April 24th, 2019 - CBD News

Following Heritage Victoria’s decision to reject a demolition permit for the Yarra Building, Apple and the state government conceded that plans for a flagship store in the square had become untenable.

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Heritage owners exploit tax loophole

March 27th, 2019 - CBD News

A growing number of CBD buildings have had their official values slashed as a result of a heritage land valuation loop hole, saving owners hundreds of thousands of dollars in land tax.

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“Watch this space” on panel

March 27th, 2019 - CBD News

Lord Mayor Sally Capp’s heavily-spruiked residents’ panel is suffering a long and protracted labour and, if born, may resemble an entirely different child.

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Election investigation raises more questions than it answers

March 27th, 2019 - CBD News

The Local Government Inspectorate has warned five local property managers for voting in last year’s City of Melbourne election on behalf of landlords.

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Cervical cancer research trial

March 27th, 2019 - CBD News

A world-first clinical trial is running in Melbourne with the help of a swathe of CBD-based practices and doctors.

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VCAT cladding decision sets “roundabout” precedent

March 27th, 2019 - CBD News

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) Lacrosse decision is both a win for apartment owners and an absolution for builders, despite its convoluted legal expression.

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Cladding an emergency: Bandt

March 27th, 2019 - CBD News

Flammable cladding dominated discussion at the March 7 Residents 3000 meeting, with Federal MP for Melbourne Adam Bandt labelling the issue an emergency. 

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Pollution fine

March 27th, 2019 - CBD News

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) fined CDL Constructions $8000 in early March for pollution in Franklin St late December last year.

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Celebrating small business

March 27th, 2019 - CBD News

The Lord Mayor’s Commendations are back this year, celebrating the contribution small businesses make to the city.

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Warm welcome for students

March 27th, 2019 - CBD News

Speeches from City of Melbourne councillors, free dumplings and a bubble tea competition highlighted a student welcome program at the Melbourne Dumpling Festival on March 15 and 16.

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93 per cent council rates gouge

93 per cent council rates gouge

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