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Council jeopardises Melbourne’s cultural capital status
The City of Melbourne has proposed a restructure that appears to eliminate Creative City, the arts and culture branch.
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Local CBD organisations win at the 2024 Melbourne Awards
The Beruk exhibition, Travellers Aid Australia, and the Koorie Heritage Trust Stage II by Lyons, Greenaway Architects and Architecture Associates, were among the recipients of this year’s Melbourne Awards, held on November 9.
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The Regent Theatre’s secret ballroom
Hidden beneath the opulent Regent Theatre is a ballroom befitting of the roaring ’20s’ most glamorous soirées.
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Frontier Economics marks 25 years of impactful leadership
As Frontier Economics celebrates its 25th anniversary, the consultancy firm is reflecting on its significant contributions to shaping economic policy across Melbourne and beyond.
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Nick Reece sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor
In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and was sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor on November 19.
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Cr Camillo wants Melbourne to be most liveable city again
Restoring Melbourne as the world’s most liveable city, boosting tourism, and improving city amenities and basic council service delivery will be priorities for newly elected City of Melbourne councillor Rafael Camillo.
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City Square set to reopen in 2025
After being closed to the public for seven years to allow Metro Tunnel’s Town Hall railway station to be built, a redeveloped City Square is now set to be opened a year earlier than originally anticipated.
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CBD property market still strong despite challenges
Melbourne CBD’s property market has been performing well over the past year, however the types of properties that are selling reflect a shift in the demographics looking to buy.
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Victoria to introduce the nation’s “toughest” tobacco laws
Vendors will face a new and stricter licensing scheme with greater penalties as the Victorian government seeks to crack down on the illegal tobacco trade.
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“Paws” for celebration: Eades Park off-leash space for dogs now open
Four-legged city residents now have a dedicated area to run, play, and socialise, with the opening of the new fenced off-leash dog park at Eades Park on November 19.
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CBD suffering from lack of international students
Government approves major Queen St tower as questions linger over market precinct density
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