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One heroin overdose death a month in Melbourne
A new report from the Coroners Court of Victoria has revealed that on average, at least one person died in the City of Melbourne each month during 2020 from heroin-related causes. Experts say the statistics are further proof a safe injecting room is required within the CBD.
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Historic mural celebrating the 1956 Olympics to be restored
A 64-year-old mural commemorating the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne will be restored to its former glory.
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Reverend creates history as first indigenous canon
Reverend Glenn Loughrey of St Paul’s Cathedral has made history after being appointed as the first indigenous canon in the cathedral’s history.
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Much-loved laneway to be given new lease on life
Melbourne’s iconic Hardware Lane could undergo a transformation including pedestrian safety improvements under plans being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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“Senseless” graffiti vandals target city
Graffiti vandals have been defacing buildings and empty shop-front windows in the CBD in what a residents’ association has described as “shocking” and “senseless”.
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Vacant shopfronts revived in the CBD
A host of empty shopfronts in the CBD’s eastern end are set to be transformed into space for artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
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Tea Rooms unveil new-look home at historic building
One of Melbourne’s oldest tea rooms and cake shop hopes to give its new home in the CBD a makeover under plans to be considered by City of Melbourne.
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Fifth CBD precinct group emerges
A new CBD-focused precinct association, representing businesses in the growing “city north” catchment, will soon be established with the support of the City of Melbourne.
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Dining scheme set to return after injecting $40m into the city
The City of Melbourne’s popular Melbourne Money scheme – which pumped $40 million into the city’s economy – is set to return for “another round” once the sixth lockdown ends.
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Pedestrians benefit from Elizabeth St revamp
More than four years after its proposed start date, streetscape upgrades at the southern end of Elizabeth St have finally been completed.
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Privy Council gets it, Andrews doesn’t
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