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“The more things change the more they stay the same”

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

I recently overheard a conversation between two older men. They were lamenting how dramatically life has changed in such a short space of time.

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Metro Tunnel lessons just a click away

July 22nd, 2020 - CBD News

The Metro Tunnel Project has stepped into the virtual classroom to help parents tackle the next few weeks of home schooling.

Housing All Australians – a new paradigm

July 22nd, 2020 - Rob Pradolin

Welcome to the first of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.

A perfect platform for café life

July 22nd, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

During the two successive lockdowns that have inhibited our cafe culture, some characters around the CBD have inspired others with their generosity and style.

A bad day for all of us

July 22nd, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

Values are changing swiftly in the laneways of the CBD as the second lockdown brings out a tougher streak in retailers and hospo workers forced to deal with the worsening health situation.

Council rejects injecting room site

July 22nd, 2020 - David Schout

City of Melbourne councillors have knocked back a proposed safe injecting room near Queen Victoria Market (QVM), and will request the state government remove it as its preferred site.

Labor calls for “culture change” at Town Hall

July 22nd, 2020 - Sean Car

For the first time in recent memory, the Labor Party has formed a serious ticket in its bid for Town Hall in 2020 and its team says it wants to “change the culture” and create a “real city government”.

Growing unease as extended building hours continue

July 22nd, 2020 - David Schout

Weekday construction work on many CBD job sites will continue for 14 hours a day during Melbourne’s second coronavirus lockdown, despite growing frustration from mostly housebound residents

An end to facadism

July 22nd, 2020 - Sean Car

A move to modernise Melbourne’s heritage system has been approved by the Minister for Planning Richard Wynne, which ends the city’s controversial love affair with facadism.