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Undercover cops?
It may not look like it, but this building is soon expected to become the CBD’s first purpose-built police station since the 1940s.
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Pantscraper is looking well
Workers at the “pantscraper” at 447 Collins St are predicted to be happy and healthier.
Read MoreOn track with Gerald Murnane
“Landscape with Landscape”, a book of short stories published in 1985, has a special place in the career of Victorian author Gerald Murnane.
Read MoreWho makes the big decisions?
City of Melbourne staff recently “advised” councillors that the city would be spending $50 million on revitalising local roads and public space in West Melbourne.
Read MoreDoubt on bike lanes
Physically separated bicycle lanes can be more unsafe than on-street lanes, according to City of Melbourne urban design guru Professor Rob Adams.
Read MoreSupport for residents’ panel
Local residents could soon be given a louder voice if Lord Mayor Sally Capp is successful in establishing a “residents' panel”.
Read MoreThank you John
After five years at the helm, John Dall’Amico has resigned as president and from the committee of Residents 3000.
Read MoreBold QVM night market plans
The Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has extended its night market concept with the launch on September 19 of the new Hawker 88 Night Market.
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Public contributes its own “new” open space
The CBD is to get a new 1850sqm park, but the history of the site has muted the celebration.
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Culture Kings backs down on Hosier
Streetwear giant Culture Kings, which sparked outrage last month by calling the police on street artists in Hosier Lane, has retreated and issued an “embarrassed” public apology.
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Aiming for a cleaner well-presented city
Scots’ Church celebrates 150-year milestone
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