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Caring for one of our oldest residents
Amid all the current stresses of COVID-19, arborist Dan Kollenburg is continuing to care for Australia’s oldest olive tree, which is forming part of a new development at Wesley Place in the CBD.
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Virtual support through isolation
Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, Melbourne’s culture continues to flourish. The streets are empty but Melbournians are still learning, creating and recreating from the comfort of their own homes.
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CBD’s tallest tower completed
Malaysian property developer UEM Sunrise Berhad officially completed its $800 million flagship Australian project Aurora Melbourne Central on Latrobe St last month.
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International Women’s Day
RMIT University celebrated International Women’s Day at the campus’ after-dark space on Friday, March 6 where the student union came together in support of the day’s 2020 theme #EachforEqual.
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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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Autistic artist empowers community through mural
Greens reveal housing policy for the City of Melbourne
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