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A lockdown kind of life set in Korea
Winter in Sokcho is set on the border between North and South Korea, a desolate chilly place where time rests heavily on the town and its inhabitants.
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Saving the world, one barrel at a time
There’s no staring down the barrel for Marshall Waters whose wine bar at the Queen Victoria Market is all about reusing and refilling.
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The Collins Street Precinct looks to a brighter future
After numerous government-imposed lockdowns and ongoing restrictions, the Collins Street Precinct looks ahead to a brighter future and continues to actively plan for the year ahead.
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Bourke St at the turn of the 20th century
This sweeping view up Bourke St was taken from the General Post Office (GPO) Tower around the turn of the 20th century and is one of the many images that capture the changing face of the CBD in the Royal Historical Society’s collection. The photographer, Henry Cooper, is looking out from one of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings towards the south-east corner of the city.
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From lab to live – smart signals on the Metro Tunnel Project
Revolutionary signalling and technology upgrades being rolled out on the Metro Tunnel Project have already recorded tens of thousands of hours’ work by hundreds of people.
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Housing equality, a better future for all Australians
Welcome to the last article 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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New interactive historical museum opened in the CBD
Located between Lonsdale St and Jones Lane, the site of rich historical and archaeological significance has been brought back to life for Melburnians to see at Wesley Place.
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Safe place for rough sleepers
A $20 million plan to convert an old industrial CBD building into an emergency housing shelter will provide much-needed support for rough sleepers.
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Calls to cut Lonsdale St bus emissions
Replacing harmful diesel buses that run along Lonsdale St with electric alternatives would be a “significant step” to reducing CBD air pollution, according to the City of Melbourne.
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A “blatant disregard for our wellbeing”; Construction continues to impact CBD locals
Stories continue to emerge of struggling CBD residents living next to large-scale construction. Each tale raises the question of whether local government is doing enough to protect the people they say matter most.
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Lord Mayor honoured with prestigious award
Council’s call to action on waste
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