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Burke and Wills monument to be moved to the Royal Society of Victoria

March 12th, 2025 - Sean Car

The iconic Burke and Wills monument will be relocated from City Square to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RSV) to make way for the opening of Town Hall station as part of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project.

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Melbourne rooftop goes green

March 7th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

A secret green rooftop garden is now blooming above Melbourne’s CBD, transforming the skyline with vibrant flowers and native grasses.

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Celebrating 10 years of NutriBullet: local artists elevate QT Rooftop for anniversary event

February 27th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

On February 19, NutriBullet marked a decade of blending health and wellness with an unforgettable 10th anniversary celebration at Melbourne's breathtaking QT Rooftop.

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Government road map towards zero emission bus fleet a win for the CBD

February 24th, 2025 - Sean Car

The state government is continuing to ramp up Victoria’s transition to a zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet across its metropolitan network, which is good news for air quality in Melbourne’s CBD.

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City of Melbourne’s interactive partnership with South Korea returns

February 21st, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne has partnered with South Korean not-for-profit organisation Jeonju Cultural Foundation to deliver an interactive cross-cultural experience at ArtPlay.

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Private landholders limiting the City of Melbourne’s graffiti crackdown

February 19th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Residents are concerned that Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s quest against graffiti has been curtailed by private landowners.

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Residents call for the government to learn from mistakes made in the CBD

February 19th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The Victorian Government is set to release a draft of its Plan for Victoria in the coming months, with CBD residents pushing for the new plan to better account for residents and businesses throughout the planning process.

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Rooted in history: Australia’s oldest olive tree

February 19th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

If you’ve ever enjoyed a drink in the sun-drenched courtyard of Caretaker’s Cottage, you’ve likely welcomed the cool, soothing shade of the grand tree at its centre. But what you may not realise is that this isn’t just any tree – it’s Australia’s oldest olive tree.

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New container deposit scheme machine at Fed Square

February 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

Locals in Melbourne’s CBD now have easier and more convenient access to Victoria’s container deposit scheme (CDS) after the state government installed a reverse vending machine at Federation Square in February.

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The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Tonee Sethi

February 19th, 2025 - CBD News

In this episode of The Million Dollar Podcast, we sit down with Tonee Sethi, the founder of G’Day India magazine and a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable journey across multiple industries and countries. From launching a successful clothing business in New Zealand to navigating the world of hospitality and ultimately establishing one of Australia’s leading Indian community publications, Tonee shares his wisdom on business, resilience, and purpose.

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