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“An extraordinary councillor”: Rohan Leppert calls time at the City of Melbourne

“An extraordinary councillor”: Rohan Leppert calls time at the City of Melbourne

October 23rd, 2024 - Sean Car

Few figures are respected and admired right across the political spectrum, but outgoing Greens councillor Rohan Leppert leaves behind one such legacy at the City of Melbourne after 12 years of dedicated community service. 

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Concerns over the “security” and “fairness” of the electoral roll 

October 23rd, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

While the electoral roll is considered a valuable dataset to anyone running in a council election, several City of Melbourne candidates are concerned by the current privacy measures and the inequitable nature of the ways the data can be used. 

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The 2024 City of Melbourne election: a review

October 23rd, 2024 - Sean Car

With just a matter of days until voting closes on October 25, who looks the most likely to take charge at Melbourne Town Hall following a lengthy and, at times, fiery campaign?

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Is The Drunken Poet Melbourne’s best Irish pub? 

October 23rd, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

A pub without pokies has become somewhat of an oxymoron in today’s day and age, but just outside the Queen Victoria Market stands an anomaly – The Drunken Poet. 

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“Mammoth” program for Melbourne Recital Centre in 2025

October 23rd, 2024 - CBD News

Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) has released a mammoth program of musical events for 2025.

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New visual effects academy opening in CBD

October 23rd, 2024 - Faith Bugeja

A new visual effects (VFX) academy is set to open in the city by February next year, boosting career opportunities for students and locals looking to get into the growing media industry.

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Team Wood to poach major events for Melbourne

October 23rd, 2024 - David Allen

City of Melbourne would create a battle plan to snatch major national and international events from other cities and look at growing events already listed on Melbourne’s own calendar.

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Eureka 89: a culinary journey above Melbourne

October 23rd, 2024 - CBD News

Situated on the 89th floor of the iconic Eureka Tower, Eureka 89 offers magnificent fine dining complemented by breathtaking perspectives across Melbourne, spanning from the Yarra River to the Dandenong Ranges.

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Melbourne Skydeck: elevate your Melbourne experience

October 23rd, 2024 - CBD News

Melbourne Skydeck, located in the vibrant heart of the city, stands as a testament to everything that makes Melbourne truly exceptional.

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NGV’s new exhibition displays never-before-seen works of renowned artist Reko Rennie

October 23rd, 2024 - Faith Bugeja

NGV’s new exhibition REKOSPECTIVE by artist Reko Rennie is now open, featuring a 15-metre-wide neon light sculpture, a Rolls Royce car in bold pink and black camouflage colours, and his latest large scale figurative painting.

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Documenting women in philanthropy

Documenting women in philanthropy

December 23rd, 2016 - CBD News
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