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$230,000 donation “buys media favour”
A City of Melbourne councillor believes the council has bought political favour with powerful media interests with a $230,000 donation.
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More consolidation proposed
Police presence in the CBD’s west looks set to grow, with the State Government considering a plan for a new Victoria Police Centre on Spencer St.
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Frank commended for his bravery
Long-serving Bourke St security guard Frank Nesci was honoured by the Governor-General last month for his bravery.
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Moving pictures arrive in the CBD
Sit back and let the cinema come to you, or hop on a bike and travel with it.
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Your local comedy festival guide
Don’t just throw your hands in the air and yell “forget it!”
Read MoreReflections on VCAT and CBD residents’ rights: the hearing on 109-111 Little Lonsdale St
I attended the three-day (February 29 – March 2) VCAT hearing on the Brady Jones Pty Ltd application for review against the refusal by the City of Melbourne (CoM) to grant a permit for construction of a 20-storey residential hotel at 109-111 Little Lonsdale St.
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Out of place
Budding urban artist Shimon Shoul visited the CBD last month to record his impressions in black ink.
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When Irish eyes are smiling
These three “Colleens” were getting into the spirit of things when CBD News called into The Irish Times in Little Collins St on St Patrick’s Day.
Read MoreVicRoads office for CBD
Locals will be able to transact with VicRoads following the opening of a new office at 113 Exhibition St on March 21.
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Councillors prickly over accusations
The City of Melbourne is removing itself from the high-level decisions which will determine the viability of its Victoria Market redevelopment.
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Hosier is the worst
Supporting women in Malawi
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