Buskers enlisted to help CBD recovery
Melbourne’s CBD is still struggling after all the shutdowns, so a novel idea has been launched to help bring the buzz back.
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Cheap parking to revitalise post-lockdown CBD
A city council plan to lure more Melburnians to the CBD through cheap parking is back, with prices slashed to just $5 on weekends.
Melbourne council throws extra $8m at Southbank project
The City of Melbourne will throw an additional $8m at the Southbank Boulevard project which has been beset by delays.
‘No one left behind’: Surge in vaccine uptake
Covid infections are falling rapidly in former hotspots thanks to a huge surge in vaccination uptake, with the fully jabbed rate doubling in just a month.
Maskless freedom will let Victorians breathe again
The Victorian Covid rule changes will transform Melbourne from a moribund to vibrant city. So it’s high time to get public servants back into their offices.
Almost all Covid rules to be gone in a month
A major easing of restrictions will come early for Victorians, with almost all Covid restrictions to be gone once the state reaches its 90 per cent vaccination target.
Why Yarra Council boss is leaving
The head of the Yarra Council is moving on after a decade in the job. These are the string of controversies that happened during her time in charge.
Discount plan to lure Victorians back to ailing city
An app that lets people unlock discounted tickets and exclusive deals for some of Melbourne’s top attractions could be key to rebooting the city’s trade and tourism.
Aussies say nation doesn’t need more people
About 70 per cent of voters in a recent poll said they don’t believe Australia needs more people, citing these key issues for their stance.
Concerning new Covid hotspot emerges
Infections are beginning to stabilise in Melboune’s northern suburbs — but a new hotspot has emerged, with a huge spike in cases.
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