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Reflections 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.
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VicRoads 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.
Read MoreMusic event to be reviewed
Federation Square will review the soon-to-conclude Sunday afternoon season of Piknic Électronik before making a decision on its future.
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Pedestrian subway may re-open
The City of Melbourne has pledged $750,000 to investigate the re-opening of a subway between Little Collins St and Southern Cross Station.
Read MoreResidents are a low priority for council election
If you are a CBD resident, the chances are you won’t be voting in the council election to be held later this year, but your landlord probably will.
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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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The sky is NOT the limit. The sewer is!
The CBD’s sewerage system can’t cope with projected growth and will have to be upgraded.
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Let’s talk about rubbish in the city
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