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The Matthew Guy-effect still haunts local residents
A site that uncovered the dark repercussions of former planning decisions when its planning permit was approved last year is now up for sale, with work likely to start soon.
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Festival Hall for sale
Festival Hall is for sale – a year after the Heritage Council granted the iconic live music venue protection.
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Xmas back at Town Hall
The city's Christmas Festival was launched at Melbourne Town Hall on November 13.
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Wellbeing in a heating city
Melburnians look forward to summer every year, but for some groups within the community high temperatures can pose serious health risks.
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“Illogical” plan to lose QVM patrons
Fears have been expressed that Queen Victoria Market (QVM) will lose business due to the proposed closure of the existing car park earmarked for a new “Market Square” .
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Council moves ahead with innovation district
Melbourne’s first innovation district is a step closer after the City of Melbourne approved “future-focused” plans for the north of the CBD.
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Council to ensure no more eyesores
The City of Melbourne is encouraging owners of prominent but derelict CBD sites to take responsibility for their properties.
Read MoreLittle Bourke St reopens
Little Bourke St reopened on November 8 after a three-month closure for major security supply upgrades to the CBD’s electricity infrastructure.
Read MoreA committee meeting to remember
As the nation collectively groaned over petty partisan finger pointing about bushfires and climate change in recent weeks, there was a political ray of light emanating from the Melbourne Town Hall.
Read MoreCBD roads resurfaced with used plastic
While excess plastic on the city streets usually attracts a range of angry complaints, the City of Melbourne’s latest innovation is by contrast an environmental positive.
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The chance to digitise
Council aims to double the number of houses in the city by 2051
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