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Finally, vertical villages are on government’s radar – but is the focus right?
Mention was made in last month’s column of a COVID-19 silver lining, especially that high-rise living was being recognised as a distinct and increasingly mainstream way of living.
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Strata office market shows no signs of slowing down
The CBD’s strata office market has continued pushing through the uncertain times of a global pandemic with a strong first half of 2020 as investors sharpen their attention on bricks and mortar.
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Stage 3 lockdown fines for short-stays
Reimposed COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and massive fines have the potential to damage the entire short-stay industry beyond recognition.
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Brightening up our city
My childhood was spent (centuries ago), on a property in the far west of Victoria without television.
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Market neighbours work through lockdown together
You might not think it, but the pharmacy and the cafe are natural allies.
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An early Melbourne high-rise
Looking at this streetscape today, the 11-storey building that dominates the left side (the south side) of this early 1950s photograph of Bourke St raises no eyebrows.
Read More“The more things change the more they stay the same”
I recently overheard a conversation between two older men. They were lamenting how dramatically life has changed in such a short space of time.
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Metro Tunnel lessons just a click away
The Metro Tunnel Project has stepped into the virtual classroom to help parents tackle the next few weeks of home schooling.
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Housing All Australians – a new paradigm
Welcome to the first of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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A perfect platform for café life
During the two successive lockdowns that have inhibited our cafe culture, some characters around the CBD have inspired others with their generosity and style.
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Tips for the lit awards
Laneway management is shambolic
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