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Electric buses to improve CBD air quality
Some of the harmful diesel buses that run along Lonsdale St could be replaced with electric alternatives as early as June 2022, in a move that will lessen air pollution in the CBD.
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McKillop St to become the latest smoke-free zone
McKillop St is the latest area in the CBD where clean air will be given priority after the City of Melbourne approved a smoking ban.
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It’s time to show your True Colours
Raising awareness about the importance of donating blood has always been at the heart of the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
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10,000 steps a day may not be enough to stay healthy and pain-free as we age
All Australians should incorporate strength training into their weekly routine, but it is especially important for those aged over 40.
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“Incredible turnout” at Town Hall vaccination hub
The move to transform Melbourne Town Hall into a vaccination hub for those “who might otherwise miss out” has been an instant success according to a health provider.
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Government roadmap offers “glimmer of hope” but traders fear they won’t survive extended lockdown
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says Victoria’s roadmap out of lockdown offers “a glimmer of hope for traders”, with the city having been the “hardest hit in the nation”.
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Why does the City of Melbourne have the state’s lowest vaccination rate?
Federal figures indicated that, in mid-September, the City of Melbourne had the lowest vaccination levels in Victoria. A deeper dive into the figures, however, suggests there could be an explanation for this.
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Push for vaccine passport trial in Melbourne
CBD pubs, clubs and entertainment venues could open sooner than planned if a council-backed COVID-19 vaccine passport trial is adopted by the state government.
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A park for COVID conditions
A new park has opened in the CBD during COVID without much fanfare, giving residents and examinees a much-needed outdoor place to have lunch in the sunshine.
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Council offers vaccine incentives
The City of Melbourne is offering $100,000 worth of prizes to incentivise more Melburnians to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Shy publican supports songsters
Bartenders score a grant
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