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Vaping ban divides the community
The City of Melbourne has unanimously passed a motion proposing a ban on e-cigarettes and vaping in selected areas throughout the city.
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State uses crisis powers to build
The construction boom in the CBD has been boosted by a state government initiative to use the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to speed up building and development.
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Third tower approved for research hub
The approval of a third and final tower in a block-long project on the CBD’s northern fringe has been fast-tracked by the state government as part of an effort to speed up development during COVID-19.
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CBD’s new digs
One of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the CBD in recent years has been uncovered on a King St construction site.
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Green light for Elizabeth Street works
The redevelopment of Elizabeth Street’s southern end could finally begin later this year after the City of Melbourne gave the green light to construction works.
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Hoping to survive
The CBD’s prime hipster hang-outs could be up for a shake-out as cafes begin the slow process of wooing back their customers.
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Pop-up bike lanes to ease looming congestion
The City of Melbourne will install 12 kilometres of pop-up cycling lanes to help the city deal with expected traffic chaos as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
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$17 million for local art
The City of Melbourne will invest $17 million in the arts to keep Melburnians connected to our creative sector as the city responds to COVID-19.
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Grillin’ it: QVM cooking school wins council grant
The City of Melbourne has awarded its first round of grants as part of their financial support package to help businesses adapt to COVID-19 restrictions.
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A short-stay “apocalypse”
The city’s rental market is flooded due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic causing the short-stay market to collapse, according to real estate agents and short-stay operators.
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Hosier Lane apartments are only a facade
Cam Butler
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