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New members appointed to advise council on homelessness
The City of Melbourne has refreshed its Homelessness Advisory Committee (HAC), appointing three new members to help guide policy and practice as the city confronts rising demand for support services.
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“Man on a mission”: Nick Reece reflects on his first year as Lord Mayor
If Sally Capp’s lord mayoralty was defined by megaphone energy and crisis management, her successor Nick Reece is settling into a different groove: quietly trying to reshape the city around a big agenda that’s only just getting started.
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Hoppy Dumpling becomes a CBD favourite as founders blend tradition, beer culture and community
A little over a year since opening on Russell St, Hoppy Dumpling has quietly grown into one of the CBD’s most-loved newcomers – a bustling spot where handmade dumplings, craft beer and a warm, neighbourhood feel have struck a chord with city workers, residents and families.
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Blending the best of Melbourne: A taste of the city that will leave you wanting more!
As the Australian Open approaches in January, tennis enthusiasts from across the globe will flock to Melbourne, ready to witness some of the most exhilarating matches in the sporting calendar.
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Inner Owners’ Corporation sets a new industry benchmark with major SCA award win
Inner Owners’ Corporation has long been known among its clients as a quiet achiever: diligent, ethical, transparent and consistently delivering results without shouting about it.
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Hills Hoist: A meditation on memory, migration and the quiet poetry of daily life
At City Library Gallery on Flinders Lane, a humble suburban icon has been transformed into a profound meditation on home, belonging and the emotional complexity of migration.
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Melbourne prepares to step into a new era as Metro Tunnel opens early
After years of construction, detours and disruption, Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel will finally open its doors on Sunday, November 30 – a full year ahead of schedule.
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Melbourne Town Hall and council offices set to go smoke-free
The entrances and footpaths outside Melbourne Town Hall and the City of Melbourne’s main administration buildings will become smoke-free after councillors voted unanimously to extend the city’s smoking and vaping bans at the November 11 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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The hidden craftsmanship of Royal Arcade: Inside Evans, Melbourne’s leather repair institution
Tucked beneath the cast-iron staircase of the Royal Arcade, Evans – Quality Shoe, Handbag & Leather Repairs – is one of the CBD’s quietest but most enduring treasures.
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Recapping another productive year at EastEnders
EastEnders is a resident group that is largely but not entirely drawn from the east end of our CBD. We welcome any resident who wishes to join, and we already have a healthy diversity within our membership.
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Wesley Place named finalist in 2023 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
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