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Safety in Parkville
Last month I mentioned the lack of signage on some of the newly-created bicycle lanes around the city and the resultant damage to vehicles. Some follow-up did occur and on Swanston St a sign has now appeared at the worst spot.
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Queen Bess Row and Madam Midas
Queen Bess Row, 72-76 Hotham St, is possibly East Melbourne’s most remarked-upon building.
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Keeping it old school at Brunetti Classico
Starting his day at 2.30am each morning, seven days a week, Brunetti Classico owner Fabio Angele knows firsthand what it takes to run one of Melbourne’s most iconic cafes.
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A Very Koorie Krismas
The city will be celebrating Christmas with an Indigenous twist this year thanks to the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) which is also throwing an end-of-year art exhibition showcasing more than 100 works by Aboriginal artists.
Read MorePublic housing tenants come together to improve their housing
I welcome the state government’s program to have structured consultation with public housing residents in Flemington and North Melbourne. This should occur on all public housing high rise estates.
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A four-point plan for our city’s recovery
When it comes to COVID and lockdowns, Melbourne’s CBD and Docklands are some of the hardest hit areas in the country.
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Books, books, books … 7000! Bargain basement prices
Rotary Book Fair returns to Lygon St in December!
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“Happily exhausted”: Lord Mayor absolutely loves her job
The final subject of our Councillor Profile series doesn’t need much of an introduction. Lord Mayor Sally Capp has become the face of our city during her three-and-a-half-year reign in the top job, and she continues to prove why she’s the right leader during a crisis.
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Budding young engineers invited to “build your own city”
A popular Melbourne export that combines kids, creativity and cardboard boxes is returning home, setting up shop not far from where the phenomenon began 20 years ago.
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