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Melbourne’s labor movement has not been affected by recent virus fears
Wayne Townsend, acting branch secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, said employers were “far less insistent” on workers returning to the office in light of the latest health advice. “There are now more workers discussing working from home with their employers to a greater extent,” Townsend said. “A few weeks ago, employers were also encouraging people to return…
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Melbourne’s plan for the future will transform the CBD and surrounding suburbs
There is every reason to expect Melbourne’s population growth to return stronger than ever. The things that have made the city such an attractive place for so many local and international immigrants will now be even more attractive. Melbourne is forecast to become Australia’s largest city by the end of the decade, so we need to put a plan in…
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Want to save Melbourne’s CBD? Close the “small” streets to cars and landscape them
Urban landscaping is about more than trees. Melbourne already has some great examples of how additional landscaping can help soften city streets, helping to transform the feel from gritty to lush. Creepers grow well on empty walls, especially often in side alleys; choose the right kind and your mortar will be fine. It’s also easy to run downspouts into “rain…
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Babajan opens a new place in Melbourne’s CBD – hospitality
The owner of the Turkish snack bar Babajan, Kirsty Chiaplias opened second place at the CBD in Melbourne on Little Collins Street. After six years of running the original site in North Carlton, the chef and founder is excited about the recent expansion of the business. “Before the pandemic, I wanted to change my business, and as funny as it…
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