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Aurora-gate exposes inadequate laws

March 22nd, 2023 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

The battle for the owners’ corporation at Aurora Melbourne Central has underlined the woeful inadequacies of Victoria’s strata laws and VCAT tribunal system.

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Easter at Queen Victoria Market

March 22nd, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

As Easter quickly approaches, Queen Victoria Market stalls are stocking up on everything you may need for a weekend full of fresh produce and yummy treats.

Local real estate pioneer awarded as Melbourne’s best agent

March 22nd, 2023 - Jack Hayes

Gina Donazzan, founder of local real estate agency Donazzan Boutique Property, has taken out Melbourne’s Agent of the Year for the second year running in the recent RateMyAgent awards, landing her in the top five per cent of agents nationwide.

Keeping CBD locals up to speed on city planning

March 22nd, 2023 - CBD News

Each year a Forum 3000 event hosts an official presentation from the City of Melbourne.

Beekeeper Parade: a story of hope and triumph

March 22nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Behind an unassuming pop-up shop in Swanson St, where you’ll find a vibrant display of upcycled bags and accessories, is a remarkable story of resilience and hope.

Is street art dead?

March 22nd, 2023 - Adrian Doyle

People always tell me that there isn’t anything new in art and that painting is dead.

Dream comes true for Metro Tunnel HQ milestone visitor

March 22nd, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

A Melbourne train enthusiast has had a rare look behind the scenes at one of the Metro Tunnel’s five new underground stations.

A jewel of a theatre: the Bijou in Bourke St

March 22nd, 2023 - Dr Cheryl Griffin

The Victorian Academy of Music, feted by the press as a “jewel of the theatre”, was a much anticipated “palace raised to the Muses” and its foundation stone was laid with great fanfare by the Governor of Victoria on May 23, 1876.

Eeny meeny miny moe … or how to select and deal with a lawyer

March 22nd, 2023 - Peter Nevile

When I was young, this was an expression used to determine the outcome of many things. These days, it would be impossible to use given the overly sensitive nature of things and the “woke” and “cancel” cultures. Those of a certain age, will understand exactly what I mean.