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Melbourne celebrates Year of the Snake

February 6th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Melburnians took to the streets in February to celebrate the annual Chinese Lunar New Year festival in the Chinatown precinct.

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Council expands business support service

February 5th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne’s increased investment in its Business Concierge program has yielded strong results, with the number of businesses within the municipality doubling over the past year.

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Two men to face court over infamous “Pam the Bird” graffiti

January 31st, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

A 21-year-old man suspected to be behind the “Pam the Bird” graffiti seen across Victoria was arrested on January 30 and now faces more than 50 charges, including criminal damage, burglary, shop theft, and motor vehicle theft.

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The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Thomas and Anabelle

January 23rd, 2025 - CBD News

In this episode of The Million Dollar Podcast, host Ramneek Wayne sits down with Thomas and Anabelle, co-founders of Femme Organic, who delve into their transformative journey from Melbourne’s lockdowns to pioneering a revolutionary period care brand. With an unwavering focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and transparency, Femme Organic has redefined period care with innovative products that prioritize both the environment and the needs of menstruators.

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“Opportunity to reset”: Council to stage a 2050 summit for Melbourne

January 22nd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

As the curtains drew to a close at Town Hall during the final meeting of 2024, the City of Melbourne endorsed the creation and delivery of a summit that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Melbourne.

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A memorial for the deceased Turning Basin on the Yarra

January 22nd, 2025 - Anna Bolten

Have you ever observed the five carved-wood figureheads proudly facing the Yarra River at Enterprize Wharf, representing a dragon, woman, bird, man and lion? 

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Prodigal son: Melbourne musician Michael Paynter makes good in Jesus Christ Superstar

January 22nd, 2025 - David Allen

Melbourne is no stranger to productions of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

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From barrister to Deputy Lord Mayor: Roshena Campbell shares her vision for the city’s future

January 22nd, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

As the newly elected Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Roshena Campbell looks back on Team Reece’s “people-powered” campaign and shares her strong commitment to the “long-term future of the city.”

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“Deepest pockets win”: what does electoral reform for the City of Melbourne look like? 

January 22nd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

With donations revealed and the city’s new Lord Mayor Nick Reece inaugurated, the electoral dust has just about settled on the new council term for the City of Melbourne.

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State government says its “Addiction Action Plan” on track for the CBD 

January 22nd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Key initiatives of the Victorian Government’s Statewide Action Plan to combat drug addiction are under way, with a suite of outreach programs already rolled out and a new community health service expected to open in 2026.

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Book celebrates club centenary

Book celebrates club centenary

September 2nd, 2015 - CBD News
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