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“Shackles” released as work-from-home, mask rules scrapped

February 24th, 2022 - David Schout

The removal of two key COVID restrictions represents a releasing of the “shackles” for CBD workers and traders, according to Lord Mayor Sally Capp.

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The awards keep rolling for CBD pioneer

February 24th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

The CBD’s eminent boutique property expert, Gina Donazzan, has again been hailed as Melbourne’s Agent of the Year by independent real estate reviewing organisation, RateMyAgent.

King St development keeps pub, upgrades “hidden square”

February 24th, 2022 - David Schout

A new 23-level office development on King St will keep and upgrade an existing pub and upgrade a “hidden” pocket park in a small CBD laneway, as part of the works.

RMIT leads charge for all-electric vehicles with new research centre

February 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A new electric vehicle research facility will be established at RMIT University’s city campus, thanks to a $5.2 million funding boost from the state government.

Pandemic time under review

February 24th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

An anthology of poems has just been released by Poetry Australia that provides a sophisticated and critical snapshot of a year of pandemic time as experienced by poets.

CBD-focused organisations receive grants

February 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria (BSRV) has received $13,950 as part of the City of Melbourne’s 2022 Connected Communities Grants program to go towards its mission of greater social inclusion for blind and vision-impaired people in Melbourne.

Push for national response to homelessness

February 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The leader of a charity who threw his support behind a CBD project last year to create an emergency housing shelter says it “doesn’t surprise” him that a national homelessness strategy has yet to be developed.

Policewoman takes out top literary prize

February 24th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

A former policewoman has won the country’s most lucrative literary prize, worth $100,000, for her debut book Black and Blue.

Residents express concern as more bike lanes imminent

February 24th, 2022 - David Schout

CBD residents have expressed safety and congestion concerns as the City of Melbourne pushes ahead with creating more cycling lanes throughout the Hoddle Grid.