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Doubt on bike lanes
Physically separated bicycle lanes can be more unsafe than on-street lanes, according to City of Melbourne urban design guru Professor Rob Adams.
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Support for residents’ panel
Local residents could soon be given a louder voice if Lord Mayor Sally Capp is successful in establishing a “residents' panel”.
Read MoreThank you John
After five years at the helm, John Dall’Amico has resigned as president and from the committee of Residents 3000.
Read MoreBold QVM night market plans
The Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has extended its night market concept with the launch on September 19 of the new Hawker 88 Night Market.
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Public contributes its own “new” open space
The CBD is to get a new 1850sqm park, but the history of the site has muted the celebration.
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Culture Kings backs down on Hosier
Streetwear giant Culture Kings, which sparked outrage last month by calling the police on street artists in Hosier Lane, has retreated and issued an “embarrassed” public apology.
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Public and private visions don’t mix
Disgruntled Melburnians gathered in Federation Square on September 19 to protest the Apple flagship store planned to replace one of the square’s buildings.
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NO GO ZONE
The City of Melbourne (CoM) has declared a public lane off-limits for its compliance officers because they feel threatened by rough-sleepers.
Read MoreMeet a Young Thinker in Residence
The links between LGBTI identity and homelessness have only recently started to become a topic of discussion in society. The correlation has always been pretty clear to the LGBTI community.
Read MoreLow voter turnout leads to concerns
Political engagement in the City of Melbourne remains significantly behind the state average.
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Architects buy into apartment standards debate
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