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Properties to be acquired for Metro Rail
The State Government will compulsorily acquire a CBD apartment building and 14 commercial buildings as part of the Melbourne Metro Rail project.
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It’s poppy time
Poppy Appeal volunteers are out and about in the city selling the much loved, iconic red poppy to raise funds for current and former servicemen and women in need.
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Closing the eye-health gap
Singer Christine Anu was in the city last month to raise funds to improve the eyesight of indigenous Australians.
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Student talent on show
Eight aspiring hairdressers from the Australian College of Hair Design and Beauty flaunted their skills at a fashion show on Wednesday, October 7.
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Tensions run hot on bicycle plan
A backlash against further advances towards Melbourne becoming more bicycle friendly was felt when Melbourne councillors discussed a new draft bicycle plan last month.
Read MoreCall for discretion in CBD planning
Urban experts predict unaffordable apartments if mandatory planning controls continue in the CBD.
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Thumbs up for planning reforms
Back then, former planning minister “Mr Skyscraper” Matthew Guy was earning the ire of academics, architects, planners, councillors and CBD residents for his apparent unrestrained approach.
Read MoreDecision on tunneling
The State Government last month announced it would use tunnel-boring machinery to construct the proposed Metro Rail tunnels under the Yarra River.
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‘Captain’ picks two ‘legends’
Two special “captain’s picks” awards were presented at the annual Lord Mayor’s Commendations on August 24.
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State acts on smoking
The City of Melbourne’s long crusade against banning smoking in outdoor dining areas has finally received support at State Government level after it announced plans to introduce bans from 2017.
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How our city has grown!
Fight to save lives continues as community reacts with mixed emotions to injection room scrap
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