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The women’s centre without walls
The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) occupies the site of Melbourne’s first hospital. Its first section opened in 1848. By the end of that century almost the entire block was forming Melbourne’s medical precinct.
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Puppeteers bring Regent back to life with War Horse
The Regent Theatre has reopened with the award-winning War Horse after an almost year-long closure for restoration works.
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Council divided on pill testing
The City of Melbourne has voted in favour of a pill testing trial at music festivals within the city, at odds with the state government and Victoria Police.
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Three centuries and three lives
When residents moved into The Gill on A’Beckett Street in the early 2000s, they knew the heritage-listed building had an interesting history.
Read MoreThe 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” .
Read MoreCouncil 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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No comfort in strange creatures
Rob Snarski
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