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Local heritage in ruins

Local heritage in ruins

October 24th, 2019 - Meg Hill

In recent years archaeologists have marvelled over a photo of workers at the Capitol Theatre site in the 1920s. They’re standing next to a picket fence found buried a metre under the ground. 

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Lonsdale works underway

October 24th, 2019 - CBD News

Staged lane reductions have begun on Lonsdale St to install a new sewer pipeline between Spencer and Elizabeth streets, as part of the biggest upgrade to Melbourne CBD’s sewer network in 120 years.

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Council’s charged debate on child abuse in places of worship

October 24th, 2019 - Meg Hill

The City of Melbourne passed a motion last month regarding the safety of children following a charged debate in response to comments by the archbishop of Melbourne that he would not comply with new mandatory reporting laws.

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Extending the free tram zone: Good move or bad?

October 24th, 2019 - David Schout

As state parliament considers the merit of extending the free tram zone, it appears people are split on whether free rides should extend beyond the CBD.

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Pedestrians take priority in new strategy

October 24th, 2019 - David Schout

After two years of consultation with experts and the public, the City of Melbourne has finally endorsed its 10-year transport plan for the city.

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Foot traffic confusion at Degraves St

October 24th, 2019 - Rhonda Dredge

The precinct surrounding Flinders St has come under pressure.

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Flagstaff precinct development

October 24th, 2019 - Meg Hill

The growth of Flagstaff continues to attract plenty of interest from developers and October saw activity from three applications in particular. CBD News provides updates below. 

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Therry St building floods again

October 24th, 2019 - CBD News

For the third time in two months, flooding has forced people out of their homes in the Zen Harmony apartments on Therry St.

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Plastic bag-free CBD

October 24th, 2019 - CBD News

The City of Melbourne is supporting the business community with preparing for the introduction of the state-wide ban on single-use plastic shopping bags.

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Art grants

October 24th, 2019 - CBD News

The City of Melbourne has awarded more than $800,000 to a diverse range of artists, as part of the latest round of its annual arts grants program.

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