Salvos’ cafe reopens after 12 months
An “oasis” for Melbourne’s vulnerable people has reopened after being shut during the pandemic.
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Vegemite factory, West Gate Bridge heritage listed
A factory that makes Australia’s most famous spread and Melbourne’s busiest bridge have been heritage listed.
Train station merger leaves Surrey Hills locals furious
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Woolies scales back plan for $100m tower
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Bold way Queen Vic Market will reinvent itself
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Greens accused of hypocrisy for accepting donations
The Greens campaigned strongly against developer donations, but now they are being accused of hypocrisy for accepting cash from a property businessman.
‘Dumb idea’: Heritage listing for servos slammed
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Controversial Queen Vic Market facelift approved
Melbourne City Council has voted unanimously to go-ahead with its controversial $40 million Queen Victoria Market facelift.
How Southbank’s kangaroo sculptor sparked a Kiwi storm
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