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“Fix our footpaths”: Lygon St traders’ plea to council for action
Fed-up Lygon St traders are calling for urgent action to be taken on the deteriorating footpaths of the iconic Carlton strip, which they say have become unsafe and unattractive.
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City of Melbourne endorses position paper to protect Royal Park amid sky rail plan
The City of Melbourne has released a position paper addressing its concerns surrounding the proposed level crossing project at Park St in Parkville, which could impact the heritage-listed Royal Park.
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Developer resubmits office building plans in East Melbourne
A developer has scaled down plans for a contentious $15 million commercial building overlooking the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne, after its previous proposal was rejected by authorities.
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Comfortable shoes that stand the test of time
If there is one thing Watt’s Shoe Store knows, it’s how to provide high-quality, sturdy, well-fitted shoes for new and long-standing customers.
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“I don’t know why I exist”
Two young writers got together during lockdown and let their personalities drive the narrative as they workshopped ideas for a play over Zoom.
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Council delivers record budget, but predicted surplus pushed back
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the rising cost of living was “central” to this year’s budget, as the City of Melbourne remained in the red.
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Royal Park – our crown jewel
When Governor La Trobe set aside 10.36 square kilometres in 1850 it was to establish parkland and open space for the city of Melbourne. It didn’t take long to sell off areas of it to establish parts of Carlton, North Melbourne, and the General Cemetery.
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Council’s ongoing payphone battle heads to VCAT
A bid to install dozens of payphones across the CBD and Carlton that would be splashed with advertising and cause “unnecessary clutter” on footpaths is set for a state planning tribunal stoush.
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Rotarians from around the world congregate in Melbourne
Nearly 15,000 Rotarians congregated in Melbourne in late May for the Rotary International Convention. This was the second time the International Convention had been held in Melbourne, the last occasion being 1993.
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Elderly man taken to hospital after footpath fall calls for council to act on hazardous tactile tiles
A 73-year-old man has called on the City of Melbourne to replace tactile tiles on footpaths in East Melbourne, following a fall that resulted in him being taken to hospital.
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New security doors for housing tower following safety concerns
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