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A ‘beautiful set of numbers’
Outlining the second-quarter financial report to the February 10 Future Melbourne Committee meeting, chief financial officer Phu Nguyen told councillors the organisation was tracking towards a $23.36 million surplus against a budgeted surplus of $12.99 million.
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New technology, old culture
The CBD’s original cultural heart, the Athenaeum in Collins St, is still beating strongly after 175 years, with a spectacular celebratory performance at White Night on February 21.
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Let the sunshine in
With the inner city growing at a rapid rate, City of Melbourne councillors have initiated a review of “sunlight to public spaces” planning policy.
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Chill factor for White Night
The February 21 White Night arts festival was more relaxed this year, making it more successful for participants than in 2014.
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A psycho-explanation of climate denial
How do you tell a vocal and passionate climate change advocate that they are part of the problem?
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Angus is flavour of the month
At Dusk, Under the Clocks is curated by Kyla McFarlane. Dr McFarlane said the exhibition was a nostalgic walk to a Melbourne that cannot be forgotten.
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Recognition for small businesses
“We know how hard it is to survive in small business. So it’s saying ‘congratulations’ coupled with a civic recognition for making it.”
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Density report ‘spin’ costs credibility
Churchill Fellow Leanne Hodyl got a lot of airplay and column centimetres last month with the release of a report which concluded that CBD apartments are being built at four times the densities allowed in Hong Kong, New York and Toyko.
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Tram-jam anyone?
If you think CBD trams have become awfully crowded since they were made free in the New Year, you are probably right. But there is no way of telling.
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Everyone needs a helping hand
Chinese New Year exploded with a bang in the CBD on February 22 but not everyone could be up close and personal.
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Why these local brands are driving duty free pre-orders on Laneway
Making money by destroying culture
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