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Setting the stone for a new hall, and a royal visit
On November 29, 1867, the burgeoning City of Melbourne experienced one of its biggest crowds in its history.
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City of Melbourne project update
As we pass the halfway point of the financial year, CBD News revisits the City of Melbourne’s annual budget to track the progress of major projects shaping the CBD community.
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Hundreds of drivers trained to drive through Metro Tunnel
More than half the drivers needed for the new state-of-the-art Metro Tunnel have now been trained, in another step towards opening the tunnel and stations to passengers later in the year.
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We need 50-cent public transport fares
Taking public transport is too expensive, and it shouldn’t be!
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Metro Tunnel to open in 2025 …
Residents 3000 has followed Melbourne’s amazing rail upgrade project every year now for 10 years!
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Hosier Lane: history and culture …
This year marks the 11th anniversary of renowned street artist Adnate winning the first round of the Paint Up competition run by Hosier INC in conjunction with the City of Melbourne, an initiative aimed at revitalising Melbourne’s iconic laneways with large-scale murals.
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Down the rabbit hole in Melbourne
Why does a rabbit take up residence in a small garden at the foot of a corporate tower at the corner of Bourke and King streets?
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Melbourne Conversations returns in 2025 with bold discussion on public spaces
The City of Melbourne’s longest-running free public talk series, Melbourne Conversations, will launch its 2025 season with a forum exploring the role Melbourne’s public space plays in its ever-evolving urban identity.
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“No-one is too cool for Moomba”: Sooshi Mango crowned 2025 Moomba Monarchs
Melbourne’s very own comedy trio, Sooshi Mango, has been named the 2025 Moomba Monarchs and are set to take centre stage at this year’s festival in March, bringing their popular "ethnic dad" personas - Johnny, Vince, and Sam - along for the ride.
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City of Melbourne’s security push to improve safety
The City of Melbourne is set to commence a trial that will see security guards contracted to address “complex” on-street issues.
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Industrial action at council looming
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