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FOMO: council activation revealed
As Victoria slowly emerges from lockdowns, the City of Melbourne will soon look to attract visitors back to the CBD and its much-loved venues, restaurants and public spaces with a “big old dose of FOMO (fear of missing out)”.
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On the campaign trail
The City of Melbourne council elections got underway in October with none of the stunts, meet-the-candidate events or the flamboyant billboards of past contests.
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Outdoor dining fast-tracked
Arrangements to kick start Victoria’s outdoor dining program have been sped up in preparation for Melbourne’s reopening.
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Chinatown welcomes outdoor dining
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the desire of restaurants in Chinatown to reopen and bring back crowds like the old days is stronger than ever.
Read MoreQuestions over delays to council housing initiative
A scheme announced by the City of Melbourne more than a year ago to convert a building it owns in the CBD into accommodation for rough sleepers in collaboration with the corporate and philanthropic sectors has become beset with delays.
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Retail reopens ahead of Christmas trading
CBD retailers finally got their wish in late October as Premier Daniel Andrews gave the green light to reopen two months out from Christmas.
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Market job a “smart phone detox”
International students are adding flair and imagination to the selling of products at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) and market stall holders are helping them adjust to life in lockdown Melbourne.
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Locals want space for dogs
More than 250 locals have signed a petition asking for an off-leash area in Flagstaff Gardens.
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Biggest candidate forum yet tunes in for election debate
Residents3000 and East Enders hosted their biggest ever meeting on October 1 – a Lord Mayoral meet-the-candidates forum.
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Creative writing award winners share their stories
The Lord Mayor’s Creative Writing Awards returned in 2020 after a three-year hiatus. CBD News spoke with two prize winners – Yamiko Marama and Andrew Harris – about their stories
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