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Whole lotta rock: City of Melbourne plans tribute to AC/DC
Melbourne is gearing up to celebrate one of Australia's most iconic rock bands, with the City of Melbourne backing a series of events to honour AC/DC’s enduring legacy and the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in Aussie music history.
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Council bolsters security presence but consultation concerns raised
The City of Melbourne will invest $2 million to expand its security presence in the CBD, despite failing to consult leading community health organisations during a security guard trial that informed the council’s approach to public safety.
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Melbourne exhibition unearths decades of lost photobooth portraits
Running at RMIT Gallery until August 16, Auto-Photo: A Life in Portraits is a new exhibition honouring Melbourne’s long-standing relationship with the analogue photobooth.
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Your Jeweller: a 26-year legacy of love and craftsmanship
For 26 years, Your Jeweller has been a trusted name in Melbourne’s jewellery scene, not only creating exquisite pieces, but also offering expert repairs and watch services.
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Council comes under scrutiny for “clever” bike lane backflip
The City of Melbourne’s decision to cut its cycling infrastructure program has sparked a furore among the thousands of riders who commute through the city every day, alongside cycling advocacy groups.
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Cr Dr Olivia Ball takes on a second term
In her second term at the City of Melbourne, Dr Olivia Ball is the only councillor elected on the Greens ticket and now faces the challenge of being the voice of “progressive” Melbourne.
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Nifra Poultry: a family-run market staple
For nearly two decades, Nifra Poultry has been a staple of the Queen Victoria Market (QVM), known not just for its premium free-range poultry, but for its unique range of game meats – from crocodile to camel.
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Local chef leads the charge against food waste
From the early days of working in fine dining kitchens to his collaborations with Jamie Oliver, Melbourne chef Tobie Puttock has lived many culinary lives.
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Restoring Melbourne as the most liveable city in the world
A jewel in the crown – a title once afforded to the world’s most liveable city. Melbourne had broken its own record and was the first city ever to win the title for seven consecutive years.
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Dancing Hands: celebrating Aboriginal women artists in craft and design
Opening later this month, Dancing Hands is a stirring tribute to cultural knowledge, community, and creativity, showcasing the work of six Aboriginal women artists from across the country.
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“People’s panel” proposes higher tax on vacant properties
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