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Woman threatened in elevator
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a case of a woman being threatened with a screwdriver and held captive in a CBD elevator.
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Stepping up to the Bar
A new exhibition has opened in the city’s legal district showcasing gains made in the diversity of Victoria’s 135-year-old Bar.
Read MoreInjecting room not yet needed: Patten
The level of drug use in the CBD does not require the establishment of a medically-supervised injection room according to Reason Party MP Fiona Patten.
Read MoreLord Mayor tackles the late-night garbage trucks
Lord Mayor Sally Capp has told CBD residents she is working on a solution to the convoys of garbage trucks which rampage through the city each night.
Read MoreCouncillor second term report card
the end of year two of the current council, CBD News assesses the performance of Melbourne's 11 councillors.
Read MoreCity awaits newest natives
Falcons nesting atop a Collins St building have become the chirp of the town, as webcam watchers await a female’s latest attempt to hatch her chicks.
Read MoreReal life still beating the screen
After deciding to start a CBD life drawing class in 2008, art curator Louise Klerks was unsure of what to expect.
Read MoreHub offers hope for homeless
The Salvation Army has launched a new community hub, which aims to take a multifaceted approach to tackling the issue of rough sleeping in the CBD.
Read MoreMore smoke-free lanes for the city
The City of Melbourne is to designate two more CBD laneways as non-smoking zones.
Read MoreDuring capitalist hours
Capitalism was alive and kicking as a topic of discussion on the steps of the State Library in September as the warm days of Spring lifted spirits.
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Should government convert empty CBD Airbnbs into affordable housing?
Say “cheese” but not Roquefort … another pro bono matter
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