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The Melbourne Athenaeum’s 181 years

October 28th, 2020 - Meg Hill

Approaching its 181st birthday in November, the Melbourne Athenaeum is living through its third pandemic.

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Crown jewel on the market

October 28th, 2020 - CBD News

Expressions of interest to purchase one of Melbourne’s most prestigious and history rich buildings closed at the end of October. It may soon change hands for only the fourth time in its long history.

Proposal to bring Benaki to Melbourne

October 28th, 2020 - CBD News

Developer ISPT has lodged an application for the redevelopment of the former Land Titles Office (LTO) building which would include a 30-storey tower and the world’s first permanent Benaki Museum outside of Greece.

Government, council remain tight-lipped on injecting room site

September 23rd, 2020 - David Schout

The state government and City of Melbourne remain tight-lipped about the location of a new safe injecting room in the city.

Wide support for outdoor dining

September 23rd, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

Now is the time for cafes, pubs and restaurants in the CBD to dream large and put forward plans for extending service outdoors to laneways and pavements.

Plans revised for huge Bourke St bar

September 23rd, 2020 - David Schout

Plans to turn one of the CBD’s oldest buildings into a stylish late-night venue have been revised following concerns from Victoria Police, the City of Melbourne and nearby residents.

Should we be building more towers?

September 23rd, 2020 - Meg Hill

A new development proposal endorsed by the City of Melbourne has raised questions regarding the future of towers and density in the city in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Susan Riley calls time on council

September 23rd, 2020 - Sean Car

After a decorated 15 years on council, which included being the first woman to ever be elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the much-loved Susan Riley has said farewell to Town Hall ahead of the October 24 elections

Residents assess their year

September 23rd, 2020 - Meg Hill

Residents3000 held its annual general meeting (AGM) on September 3 with a meeting over Zoom where Lord Mayor Sally Capp addressed residents as guest speaker.