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Integrating four-legged city dwellers into the CBD – where is the space?
For the more than 3700 dogs registered with the City of Melbourne (COM) in February 2021, the lack of readily accessible, safe open spaces for city doggies to play, remains an unresolved issue.
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Time to shift the narrative to residents
The constant calls by our Lord Mayor for office workers to return to the CBD, while understandable, continue to demonstrate that the council isn’t focusing enough attention on a resident-led recovery.
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QVM traders gutted after being kicked out of food hall
Two long-standing Queen Victoria Market (QVM) traders have been left devastated after being told to shut up shop as management makes way for a new-look food hall.
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Police nab unsafe scooter riders in the CBD
Police have cracked down on unsafe electric scooter use within the CBD after a new hire scheme began in February.
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Is it time for a Minister for Loneliness?
I recently had the opportunity to meet with former Conservative British Prime Minister, Theresa May.
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“Shackles” released as work-from-home, mask rules scrapped
The removal of two key COVID restrictions represents a releasing of the “shackles” for CBD workers and traders, according to Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
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The awards keep rolling for CBD pioneer
The CBD’s eminent boutique property expert, Gina Donazzan, has again been hailed as Melbourne’s Agent of the Year by independent real estate reviewing organisation, RateMyAgent.
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King St development keeps pub, upgrades “hidden square”
A new 23-level office development on King St will keep and upgrade an existing pub and upgrade a “hidden” pocket park in a small CBD laneway, as part of the works.
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RMIT leads charge for all-electric vehicles with new research centre
A new electric vehicle research facility will be established at RMIT University’s city campus, thanks to a $5.2 million funding boost from the state government.
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Seduction and purchasing an off-the-plan apartment
Regrettably, the skilful art of seduction, leaving one irresistibly drawn to a place which may or may not be desirable, is sadly becoming lost, replaced by the far less romantic notion fostered by a number of social media apps, including Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and others.
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Witness appeal following Melbourne stabbing
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