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Planned tower could threaten Royal Exhibition Building “buffer zone”
The City of Melbourne has endorsed plans for a 40-storey tower near the Carlton Gardens and World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, despite concerns from advocates and residents about its potential to impact on the area’s heritage values.
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Magic Festival casts its spell over Melbourne
Melbourne Magic Festival (MMF) will return from July 1 to July 13, promising an exciting line-up of mind-blowing local and international magic acts.
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Sod turned for new $6m Ryder Pavilion
Work is officially under way to redevelop Parkville’s Ryder Pavilion into a modern, multi-purpose facility.
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University commits to disclose ties to weapons companies amid student protest
The University of Melbourne (UoM) has agreed to disclose ties to weapons manufacturers following a successful student encampment of a building on its Parkville campus.
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Urban Camp marks 40 years
For the past 40 years, Urban Camp Melbourne has served as a unique bridge between urban and rural lifestyles, offering an extraordinary camping experience right in the heart of the city.
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Victorian Labor Party conference backs public housing demolition
Just a few months ago the media was full of speculation about a division in the Victorian branch of the Labor Party over the proposed demolition of 44 public housing high-rise buildings in Melbourne.
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Surf’s up for Melbourne Zoo’s otter family
Melbourne Zoo’s otter family is hanging 10 on little waves created by keepers in their heated pool.
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The half-blood prince of Carlton
Four years ago, Koda was adopted from Pet Rescue by his owner Chun.
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Demolition of Carlton’s public housing towers
A sense of déjà vu permeates the Victorian Government decision to demolish the public housing towers as part of a scheme to remove 44 across Melbourne.
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The Olympic Games in Princes Park?
In the 1950s, as Melbourne was preparing to host the 1956 Olympic Games there were discussions and negotiations over where the main stadium for the Games would be.
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Public housing residents class action trial: where things are at
What a crazy month it has been
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