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Short-stays are here to stay
Owners’ corporations (OC) hoping to ban short-stay tenants from residential buildings have suffered a setback with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) ruling on June 29 that their ability to make rules is limited.
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Paint mates spray it up
Brothers Peter and Paddy Holmes and mate Ryan Scanlan took advantage of a commercial opportunity to indulge their passion last month.
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Tram relocations to stay in CBD
Some re-routed Swanston St trams will remain servicing the west of the city long after the Metro Rail project is finished.
Read MoreWhen is a “ban”, not a ban?
In an intriguing media circus last month, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle managed to build a storm around a proposal to “ban” cyclists from three CBD streets without, apparently, using the word.
Read MoreDoubt on council green credentials
The City of Melbourne’s environmental credentials have been called into question over the way it has handled a review of its treatment of the share-car industry.
Read MoreCity car parks are a criminal’s smorgasbord
According to CBD police, some criminals are making a career of stealing from apartment complex car parks.
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Bid for market heritage listing
Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market (QVM) will be considered for Australia’s National Heritage List as part of the City of Melbourne’s $250 million QVM renewal project.
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‘Prevaricated Frequencies’
Commuters using the Degraves St underpass have had some artistic interest added to their day with the reactivation of glass-cased artistic installations.
Read MoreWe say, ‘yes’ to that
The City of Melbourne has allocated $50,000 to assist small, local publishers like CBD News.
Read MoreNominations are open
Small businesses in the City of Melbourne are invited to apply for the 2015 Business 3000+ Awards which recognise and celebrate their endeavours and achievements.
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Sensing the humble street light’s potential
City slicker artists
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