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Discover Melbourne’s hidden stories at Open House Melbourne Weekend
This weekend, Open House Melbourne returns under the theme “Stories of the City”, giving locals rare access to fascinating buildings, new projects, and private homes usually closed to the public.
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How to create a calming space in your home
Statistics reveal that 93 per cent of women and 99 per cent of men who were home alone after dark felt safe. A person’s home should be a calming sanctuary, where they can unwind after a long day and relax.
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Human chain formed to help Hill of Content move thousands of books to new premises
More than 150 volunteers formed a “human book chain” to help beloved Melbourne bookshop Hill of Content shift thousands of books to their new premises.
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Sally Curtain appointed new CEO of Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the appointment of highly regarded transformational leader Sally Curtain as its next Chief Executive, following the resignation of Paul Guerra.
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JD Sports launches largest ANZ flagship at Bourke Street Mall
Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall is now home to the biggest JD Sports store in Australia and New Zealand, with the global sports fashion giant officially opening its new flagship at 9am on July 10.
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Whole lotta rock: City of Melbourne plans tribute to AC/DC
Melbourne is gearing up to celebrate one of Australia's most iconic rock bands, with the City of Melbourne backing a series of events to honour AC/DC’s enduring legacy and the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in Aussie music history.
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Council bolsters security presence but consultation concerns raised
The City of Melbourne will invest $2 million to expand its security presence in the CBD, despite failing to consult leading community health organisations during a security guard trial that informed the council’s approach to public safety.
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Melbourne exhibition unearths decades of lost photobooth portraits
Running at RMIT Gallery until August 16, Auto-Photo: A Life in Portraits is a new exhibition honouring Melbourne’s long-standing relationship with the analogue photobooth.
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Your Jeweller: a 26-year legacy of love and craftsmanship
For 26 years, Your Jeweller has been a trusted name in Melbourne’s jewellery scene, not only creating exquisite pieces, but also offering expert repairs and watch services.
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Council comes under scrutiny for “clever” bike lane backflip
The City of Melbourne’s decision to cut its cycling infrastructure program has sparked a furore among the thousands of riders who commute through the city every day, alongside cycling advocacy groups.
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