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From pop-up to permanent: Outdoor dining here to stay
Pop-up outdoor dining on footpaths, laneways and “parklets” will become a permanent city fixture after the City of Melbourne agreed to continue the successful program.
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Parkville to receive new infectious disease institute
The Parkville biomedical precinct will soon be home to an Australian Institute of Infectious Disease thanks to $650 million of funding delivered in the Victorian state budget.
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Lincoln Square’s new playground
After eight months of construction, Lincoln Square is soon to have a state-of-the-art playground for inner city kids to enjoy.
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Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory is finally open!
After almost two-and-a-half years of restorations, Fitzroy Gardens’ beloved conservatory is now open to the public.
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Points system to force detainees to do “useless” activities
Changes to the circumstances of refugees being indefinitely detained in Carlton’s Park Hotel mean they will now be forced to attend activities and English classes in a new points-based system.
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Science art gallery to open
Australia’s first science-art gallery will be opening in Melbourne in June.
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Campaign to ban horse-drawn carriages fires up
The tragic death of an un-named horse in Arden St, North Melbourne last month has sparked a series of emotional protests about horse-drawn carriages in the CBD.
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Il Gambero: the heart of Lygon St
With its warm, familial atmosphere, unrivalled hospitality and the ever-present smell of homecooked Italian, Il Gambero has been a well-loved gem of Lygon St for more than 50 years.
Read MoreToy libraries go from strength to strength
“Yes! They’re going to open a toy library!”
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On being a spinster
Spinsters are supposed to be retiring women sitting quietly in the sidelines while all the action takes place elsewhere.
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Addressing the shortfall of affordable housing in Carlton
Thresherman’s Bakehouse site to finally become new restaurant
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