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An investment simply too compelling not to pursue
Welcome to the 10th article of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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Melbourne Men’s Shed is back!
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New plans for a 20-storey office tower at an “unloved” CBD intersection have been endorsed by the City of Melbourne.
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King St struggles with its identity
A prominent strip club on the corner of King and Lonsdale streets closed in January to make way for a 20-storey office tower.
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Narrow approach comes back to bite government
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