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VCAT revamp is under way
Designs for Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s (VCAT) new headquarters have been released, with the state government preparing for the new site to be operational by next year to serve as the home of the state's new rental dispute service.
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QVM traders go on strike again
Traders at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) continued their dispute with market management on March 25 by striking for a second time in a month.
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Is Justin Hemmes’s vision for a Little Collins St car park right for Melbourne?
Amid Sydney residents' current fight against hospitality giant Merivale’s plans to build an entertainment precinct similar to what Merivale proposes for Melbourne, questions remain over the City of Melbourne’s sale of its now former Little Collins St car park.
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Miss Gunn’s: A hidden gem beneath Flinders Street Station
Miss Gunn’s, an intimate basement bar, officially opened its doors on February 13, offering a unique blend of history, elegance, and modern indulgence.
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New activity centres raise questions over government’s approach to housing crisis
As part of the state government’s new development strategy for Victoria, there are plans to unlock more potential home sites by establishing two new activity centres in inner Melbourne. However experts are calling for the government to rethink its deregulatory approach.
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Councillors divided on parking as urban forest plans approved
Plans for increased greening and tree canopy in four inner-city suburbs have been adopted by the City of Melbourne despite some councillors opposing them due to concerns surrounding the potential loss of car parking.
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“Helping people is in my DNA”: Gladys Liu’s community-driven vision for Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has welcomed another new face to Town Hall, with Gladys Liu stepping into her role as a newly-elected councillor.
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The Dirty Dozen: exploring Melbourne’s street food history through art
From March 13 to August 29, artist Kenny Pittock and curator Richard Cornish present The Dirty Dozen: Stories Behind the Food That Made Melbourne at Melbourne Town Hall’s City Gallery.
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Public housing tower demolition hits at the heart of our community
In Melbourne there’s not enough affordable housing.
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Melbourne’s first Shangri-La expected to open its doors in 2026
The long-awaited opening of Shangri-La in the CBD is one step closer, with the site’s developer, S P Setia, planning for the hotel to be fitted out and operational by 2026.
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New councillor is a “unionist at heart”
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