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Lockdown-weary lawyer captures Melbourne’s marvellous bygone era in new book
A lawyer who began a “little project” of posting historical photos of Melbourne on social media in a bid to beat pandemic blues, never imagined he would publish a book.
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“Melbourne Key” to unlock city tourism
A new attraction and experience pass will breathe life back into Melbourne’s battered tourism, retail and hospitality industries thanks to the City of Melbourne (CoM), which envisages the “gamification” of experiences across the city.
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CBD traders urge Melburnians to shop locally for Christmas
After another hard year of lockdowns, CBD traders are urging Melburnians to support small businesses by shopping locally this Christmas.
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Protestors storm CBD after construction industry shutdown
Melbourne’s construction industry was been shut down for two weeks after crowds of protesters rallied in the CBD over two days in September.
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A “blatant disregard for our wellbeing”; Construction continues to impact CBD locals
Stories continue to emerge of struggling CBD residents living next to large-scale construction. Each tale raises the question of whether local government is doing enough to protect the people they say matter most.
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Keeping up a classy image
Collins Place has just turned 40 and celebrations have included a survey of tenants with the aim of discovering legend retailers.
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Milestone in QVM renewal as car park opened at Munro
A 500-space undercover car park at the Queen Victoria Market has finally opened – paving the way for new public open space on the original car park and bringing an end to a significant part of the renewal of the market.
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QVM to host Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Pasta will go back to its street-food origins while the fried potato “in all its finest forms” will feature in this year’s jam-packed Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
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Future proofing workspaces in the CBD
What will office life in the CBD resemble during, and post, a pandemic world?
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Free phone chargers at CBD stations
Train riders in the CBD and inner-city stations will be able to use their down-time between trains to take advantage of new phone charging units installed in stations across Melbourne.
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Step into a world of dazzling lights and groovy beats
Buskers hit a high a note as live music scene returns to city streets
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