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Fed Square and City Library could converge
Before all of our lives, and all of the news, became dominated by coronavirus (COVID-19) there was news regarding a longstanding debate in the CBD – the status of Federation Square.
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Ban on vaping
The City of Melbourne has is proposing to ban e-cigarettes and vaping after an attempt to synchronise the city’s local laws with Victorian tobacco laws.
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Love in the time of epidemic
One of the plays cancelled last week in the CBD was Hell Ship, due to have opened on St Patrick’s Day at fortyfivedownstairs.
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New green Wesley Place
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has issued planning approval for new public open space as part of Charter Hall’s Wesley Place development.
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CBD renters missing amid crisis
Real estate professionals are navigating a market that is unprecedented in their careers. Belle Property’s Carlton and Melbourne leasing manager Suzie Inglis described the current environment for CBD News.
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Green light for tower despite overshadowing concerns
A 26-storey Collins St office tower has been given the thumbs up from the City of Melbourne despite concern from council officers about overshadowing.
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Residential lockdown begins
This is the kind of view many of elderly residents will have for the next few months as the CBD bunkers down to avoid the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Palace demolition begins
The venue, a significant live music and performance space to many Melburnians, began life as a theatre in 1912, before rotating through use as a cinema, theatre, and church in succession.
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A CBD clothing shop is under fire from the Fair Work Ombudsman for allegedly underpaying its staff.
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Chart House lost
City of Melbourne councillors have bemoaned their inability to save a corner of Melbourne heritage through a prolonged struggle over gradings and protection.
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Diversion for Wandin
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