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Justine Costigan is a Melbourne writer.

When I needed a doctor in Italy, I discovered what good healthcare looks like
Opinion
Healthcare

When I needed a doctor in Italy, I discovered what good healthcare looks like

Imagine being able to see a doctor as soon as you wanted to or, even better, seeing a specialist for a non-urgent consultation straight away. In Italy, this is the reality I found.

  • by Justine Costigan

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This French city was once a crime hub. It could teach Melbourne how to green its laneways
Opinion
City life

This French city was once a crime hub. It could teach Melbourne how to green its laneways

Melbourne spent millions in a failed attempt to green its grey laneways. A successful scheme shows the better way to beautify the city comes from empowering residents.

  • by Justine Costigan
On the mean streets of 1970s Fitzroy, even the trees looked like they wanted to die

On the mean streets of 1970s Fitzroy, even the trees looked like they wanted to die

The Fitzroy of today – filled with bars, cafes, markets and designer boutiques – was unimaginable. But back then, locals loved the cheap rent and “anything goes” attitude.

  • by Justine Costigan

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