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Unison CEO hopes council housing project could be the first of many in the CBD

Unison CEO hopes council housing project could be the first of many in the CBD

January 27th, 2022 - Sean Car

When Unison CEO James King first got wind that the City of Melbourne was looking to transform one of its CBD properties into housing for rough sleepers, he knew his organisation was well-placed to deliver its vision. 

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Resident fears for her safety as luxury apartment tower becomes a hotbed for violence, drug activity

January 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A resident of a lavish CBD skyscraper says she no longer feels comfortable living at her newly developed apartment building as it becomes overrun with violence and illegal drug activity. 

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Lock them out, lock them up or lock them in?

September 23rd, 2021 - CBD News

It has been really interesting hearing the increased anger and frustration in the conversations that I have been having with people around the city in recent times.

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Homeless no more

September 23rd, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

About 10 months ago, Shane moved to Melbourne’s CBD with nothing but a blanket and a scooter.

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More people sleeping rough

July 30th, 2014 - CBD News

The number of people sleeping rough on Melbourne’s street has significantly increased over the past year, according to the annual StreetCount survey.

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Library transformed 

Library transformed 

June 14th, 2017 - CBD News
Swing to Libs in CBD voting

Swing to Libs in CBD voting

August 5th, 2016 - CBD News
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