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City of Melbourne proposes new smoke-free areas
The City of Melbourne is proposing new additions to its existing enforced “smoke-free” areas around the CBD.
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Free webinar: Owners urged to have their say on strata law reform
Apartment owners and residents are being urged to seize a “once-in-a-decade” chance to influence the laws governing strata living, with the state government’s review of the Owners Corporation Act 2006 now under way.
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Hill of Content’s former home on Bourke St hits the market
The historic Bourke St premises long occupied by Hill of Content bookshop has officially been listed for lease, marking a new chapter for one of Melbourne’s most culturally significant sites.
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City of Melbourne and Vasey RSL Care join forces for Homelessness Week
The City of Melbourne has marked Homelessness Week by highlighting the role of its flagship housing initiative, Make Room, while joining forces with Vasey RSL Care to provide food hampers for residents doing it tough.
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Melbourne’s leading carpenters for renovations and bespoke joinery
Carpentry is one of the oldest trades, yet it remains as vital as ever in shaping and enhancing our homes. From structural work to intricate joinery, a skilled carpenter can transform a space both practically and aesthetically.
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State Library Victoria’s largest-ever free exhibition of artists’ creative journeys
The State Library Victoria (SLV) will launch its largest free exhibition on August 15, taking viewers behind the scenes of the artists' creations, featuring nearly 600 items.
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Gurrowa Place gets federal green light, paving way for major Queen Victoria Market transformation
The $1.7 billion Gurrowa Place redevelopment at Queen Victoria Market has cleared its final regulatory hurdle, with the Australian Government granting federal environmental approval for the project this morning.
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City makes a splash for World Drowning Prevention Day
The City of Melbourne has recently marked World Drowning Prevention Day with a renewed commitment to water safety, announcing the return of its free swimming lessons and discounted pool entry for residents this summer.
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City of Melbourne commemorates atomic bombings, but questions of overreach reemerge
The City of Melbourne has once again found itself the subject of criticism for veering into foreign policy territory, after councillors spent nearly 40 minutes debating nuclear disarmament at the close of their August 5 meeting.
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Melbourne International Film Festival 2025: The local in international
As the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) celebrates its 73rd year, the city once again becomes a cinematic canvas – a place where stories from across the globe converge and where Melbourne’s own tales shine just as brightly.
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Doubt on bike lanes
Finger pointing over loss of heritage on LaTrobe St
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