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Bringing the past into the future
CBD couple Soma Giovannini and Tom Carson read layers of stories in our local buildings that the rest of us don't even notice.
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Paving the way: the bitumen is Drasko’s canvas
My first encounter with Drasko’s stencils was on the footpaths of Windsor and Prahran.
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Limits to a 24-hour city
Council’s planning strategy for the CBD encourages a “24-hour” city where a range of activities, including licensed premises, are supported.
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Circus Oz is back in town
Circus Oz returns to Melbourne this month, ready to delight fans young and old alike with its new show TWENTYSIXTEEN.
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A literary residency
The Wheeler Centre is hitting the town for the month of July, as their event spaces undergo a casual makeover.
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Fresh eats
Whilst a few notable closures have rocked the wider Melbourne dining scene over the last couple of months, here in the CBD we’ve been treated to a string of new openings that have only added to our list of enviable coffee and lunch spots.
Read MoreIs this a conflict of interest?
The City of Melbourne is enjoying a 12.5 per cent return on its investment in commercial car parks at the same time as it is using its planning powers to diminish supply.
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Alex’s dream school
CBD resident Alex Weaner might be able to show school planners a thing or two.
Read MoreLocal schools are overflowing
Local state schools are overflowing, with many of the government schools available to inner-city students above capacity, according to a local lobby group.
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City tower burglary and theft
Police are appealing for information regarding an alleged burglary and theft on Monday, May 29.
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Living the downtown life
Changing direction: Koorie artist turns road signs into jewellery
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