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Council budget delivers surplus; funding to be “rephased” on major projects
The City of Melbourne has announced a draft budget of $781 million, delivering a “modest surplus” of $101,000 after “difficult decisions” were made to “rephase funding” on major projects.
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An oasis on the edge of the city
Step away from the hustle and bustle of the Hoddle Grid, just a short walk from Spring St to Fitzroy Gardens, and you’ll find The Conservatory; a horticultural paradise with floral displays all year round.
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“Evocative lozenge”: Collins St heritage icons preserved under new tower plan
The City of Melbourne has given its enthusiastic support of a $276 million development above the heritage-listed Winfield and Rialto buildings on Collins St, in a project the Victorian Government Architect quizzically described as an “evocative lozenge”.
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A safe place for gig workers launches in the CBD
A “Gig Workers’ Hub” where riders, drivers and cleaners can come together and have free access to food and drinks, has opened in the CBD.
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“This is not binary”: City of Melbourne revises bike lane rollout
City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has called out “binary” debates surrounding transport in the city, declaring “everyone is welcome” to Melbourne, as the council called time on its accelerated bike lane rollout last month.
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Second term for Invest Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has unanimously backed a second term for the Invest Melbourne Advisory Board following an overwhelmingly successful first year in operation.
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“Make Room” homelessness housing project nears completion
A new $24.9 million project transforming a City of Melbourne-owned building into a specialist homelessness accommodation in the CBD is close to opening its doors.
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Upgrade for CBD’s underground power assets
One of the largest underground tunnels with cables powering large parts of the CBD is being upgraded to keep up with the city’s growing population.
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Melbourne’s one-of-a-kind planning and property practice
When the founder of CBD-based Planning & Property Partners (PPP) Mark Naughton decided to leave the familiarity and safety of a multinational law firm to start his own practice, he was presented with a litany of questions; many of which he answered: why not?
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Iconic comedy The Odd Couple makes its way to Comedy Theatre
From the Broadway stage to the Hollywood screen, Neil Simon’s timeless comedy The Odd Couple has delighted audiences worldwide, with the show’s latest adaptation opening at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre on May 23.
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MESS moves to Fed Square, bringing electronic music to Melbourne’s cultural heart
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