Planning

The challenges faced retrofitting vacant offices 

The challenges faced retrofitting vacant offices 

November 6th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

With high office vacancy rates and Melbourne’s aged population set to nearly double by 2036, adaptive re-use of vacant offices into retirement living could help Melbourne be more supportive of its older residents. 

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Social enterprise Scarf to host two pop-up dinners at Liminal

October 28th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Melbourne-based not-for-profit Scarf has been transforming lives through hospitality since 2010, empowering young people from asylum seeker, refugee and migrant backgrounds with practical training, mentoring, and paid work experience in Melbourne restaurants.

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Concerns over QVM pedestrian crossing 

October 24th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The ongoing closure of traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing near Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has sparked safety and accessibility concerns among market traders and shoppers. 

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“The Old Tin Shed”: hated by many, missed by few

October 23rd, 2024 - Ashley Smith

Taken in the early 1960s, this image displays a humble wood and galvanised iron shed on the corner of Little Bourke and Elizabeth streets.

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The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Adam Long

October 23rd, 2024 - CBD News

Failure, resilience, and real change: Adam Long's blueprint for building businesses that matter

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“A sub-optimal learning experience”: concerns mount over University High’s new CBD campus 

October 23rd, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

University High School is set to open a temporary campus in the CBD to address growing enrolment and capacity challenges faced by inner-city schools.

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Hidden history of Collins St gas lamp 

October 23rd, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Melbourne’s past is often celebrated through its stunning architecture and vibrant culture, but there is also a hidden gem of history that still flickers right on Collins St.

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“Good government – that’s winning”: John Pesutto’s mission to be the next Premier

October 23rd, 2024 - Sean Car

It might sound like a lofty goal amid the ongoing uncertainty gripping the state’s Liberal opposition, but Victoria’s current alternative for Premier John Pesutto knows “good government” is the only way forward. 

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Scots’ Church celebrates 150-year milestone

October 23rd, 2024 - CBD News

This year marks a significant achievement for Melbourne’s Scots’ Church, as it celebrates 150 years standing proudly at the corner of Collins and Russell streets.

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Wood pledges safety hub for “troubled” Elizabeth St 

October 23rd, 2024 - David Allen

Arron Wood has become the latest Lord Mayoral candidate to propose a raft of safety upgrades for the City of Melbourne.

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A COVID-19 recovery for ALL

A COVID-19 recovery for ALL

July 24th, 2021 - CBD News
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