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Apartment COVID safety clarity

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

The state government has finally provided guidelines assisting residents and owners’ corporations (OCs) living in apartment towers limit the transmission of the coronavirus in multi dwelling buildings.

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Business help amid “devastating” impact of lockdown

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

CBD businesses will benefit from a $20 million lifeline after the state government declared local businesses had been “uniquely hit” by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Should government convert empty CBD Airbnbs into affordable housing?

July 22nd, 2020 - Katie Johnson

As COVID-19 continues to restrict international and interstate travel, the once-bustling CBD has turned into a ghost town.

CBD’s first new park in 40 years

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

The first new park in the CBD in 40 years is nearing completion on Market St at the foot of the Collins Arch development.

Calls for local government reform

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

Cr Jackie Watts has led a push by councillors calling on new Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane to undertake a review of the City of Melbourne Act 2001.

Ovid in the time of Covid

July 22nd, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

Everyone is trying to come up with an angle to beat the debilitating impact of the virus and small independent businesses are no exception.

The chance to digitise

July 22nd, 2020 - Meg Hill

The world has become increasingly digitised due to COVID-19 and a need to upgrade and enhance digital capabilities has become more important.

Falling under the category of “other”

July 22nd, 2020 - Sean Car

John Walker was your regular Melbournian, complete with the house, the car, a family and a high-ranking job. But before he knew it, a rapid change in circumstances would see all of that taken away from him as he found himself using drugs and sleeping in the park.