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Friends of Jimmy Watson’s formed as Carlton icon turns 90
Few addresses in Melbourne carry the cultural weight of 333 Lygon St, Carlton. Home to Jimmy Watson’s Wine Bar since 1935, the site has been at the centre of Melbourne’s food, wine, and social life for nine decades.
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Yarra bike lane decision sparks backlash over safety and governance
The City of Yarra’s decision to narrow Elizabeth St’s bike lanes in Richmond has reignited tensions between councillors, cycling advocates and the state government, with critics warning the move undermines safety on one of Melbourne’s key cycling corridors.
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University of Melbourne found to be in breach of privacy laws amid student protests
A state investigation has found The University of Melbourne breached Victoria’s Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 when it used its wi-fi network to identify students involved in a Pro-Palestine protest last May.
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Council backs heritage extension in Parkville
The City of Melbourne is set to grant a planning permit for a modest extension to a heritage home in Parkville, with officers recommending approval following strong support from the local community.
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“NIMBY, please!”: The unofficial motto of inner-city planning
Let’s talk about a cherished Melbourne pastime: objecting to development.
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Policing East Melbourne
In 1883 the Police Department rented a house on a wide block of land in Darling St, East Melbourne. This house would become the residence of the sergeant-in-charge of the new police station.
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East Melbourne safety forum
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) hosted a safety forum on August 25 to discuss issues in East Melbourne. The Community Safety Meeting was organised to discuss ideas on management of petty crime, road safety, and traffic in the area.
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Franklin St reopened with Metro Tunnel station entrance
The first city street to be closed for Metro Tunnel construction – Franklin St – has reopened, as the project powers ahead towards opening later this year.
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Inquiry into public housing demolitions
Labor MPs accused opponents of the demolition plan of spreading disinformation during inquiry hearings. But those who have been opposing the plan have not made any false accusations. They have been saying that:
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“Athens on the Yarra”
In the recently released City of Melbourne report on the 2050 Summit our democratic heritage is described as “Athens on the Yarra”.
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Three’s company with the Melbourne Zoo Colobus crowd
Volunteering and its surprising benefits
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