Planning
State government flags converting CBD offices into apartments, but criticised for “nonsense” claim
A long-awaited Housing Statement has vowed to explore turning unused commercial space into “around 10,000-12,000 apartments and mixed-use properties”.
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Councillor: absence of CBD polling booths for voting in referendum, elections “not good enough”
Local residents were forced to travel to polling centres outside the CBD to vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14 due to a lack of available polling centres.
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Council frozen out by government on liquor changes
Calls for clarification on new late-night venue rules, and what it could mean for CBD residents, are being ignored by the state government.
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Two CBD venues celebrated as among the world’s best
Despite their recent recognition on the World’s 100 Best Bars list, Caretaker’s Cottage (ranked 23) and Byrdi (ranked 61) both transcend the label of “hidden gem”, with their unique venue spaces that will have you cursing at Google Maps until you find them.
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Matt Elliott settles into life quickly as new Queen Victoria Market CEO
It would appear that destiny has drawn Matt Elliott and Queen Victoria Market (QVM) together.
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Metro Tunnel to take first passengers in September 2024, ahead of schedule
The Metro Tunnel’s builder has revealed “day one operations” would be in September next year, ahead of the state government’s 2025 schedule.
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From waste to soil food: residents welcome recycling trial
Residents at the Spring Street Towers have embraced a new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service trial that is aimed at curbing landfill.
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Council executive steps down amid conflict-of-interest concerns
A high-ranking City of Melbourne staff member has announced they will step down from their role after declaring they were “ready to move on” less than three years into their term.
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E-scooter trial extended over summer
Inner-city Melbourne’s electric scooter trial will be extended over summer as the state government holds off on any decision in whether to make it a permanent rollout in the transportation network.
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CBD blood donation centre inspiring hope and “enhancing lives”
While at times it can feel as though there’s nothing we can do to make a profound difference in the world, the simple act of donating blood could mean that someone has the chance to get their life back.
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Future of Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival secured
Cover-up allegations
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