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The Last Dance

September 23rd, 2020 - Meg Hill

Melbourne nightlife has been put on hold indefinitely in order to prioritise health and safety. But Murray Walding’s recently published book The Last Dance has uncovered some of its forgotten past.

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Paragon tops out

September 23rd, 2020 - CBD News

Melbourne Developer Beulah International is a step closer to completion of its $200 million CBD tower, Paragon, on the corner of Queen and Latrobe streets after it “topped out” last month.

High-rise not told of COVID cases

August 26th, 2020 - David Schout

Central city owners’ corporations (OCs) are on high alert after news that managers at one of Melbourne’s largest high-rise apartment buildings were not informed by health authorities that residents had tested positive to COVID-19.

Greenline council rift

August 26th, 2020 - Sean Car

A leak from within the City of Melbourne regarding a “top secret” plan to connect the inner city with new green spaces and cycling paths has highlighted a divide within the senior ranks of council’s management.

Extending free trams would double costs and lead to “busier service”

August 26th, 2020 - David Schout

Extending Melbourne’s free tram zone to include the sports, arts and biomedical precincts would cause further congestion and leave the state government $15 million out of pocket, according to the Department of Transport.

We need your support more than ever

August 26th, 2020 - Sean Car

The CEO of Queen Victoria Market (QVM) Stan Liacos said market traders needed the support of local shoppers more than ever to weather the “major economic storm”.

Council elections: what we know

August 26th, 2020 - Sean Car

While electoral rolls were due to close in only a number of days when the September edition of CBD News published, a lot was still unknown about the makeup of the October 24 City of Melbourne council elections.

Socialists set sights on city council

August 26th, 2020 - Meg Hill

In the upcoming City of Melbourne election on October 24, a fresh ticket will attempt to place socialists in the council chamber for the first time.

Fed Square review released

August 26th, 2020 - Meg Hill

On August 22 the state government released its recommendations from the review of Federation Square initiated last year and announced an upgrade to the square.