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Macaulay Amendment C417

August 14th, 2024 - Simon Harvey

On Thursday, August 8 I logged online to listen to an information session by the City of Melbourne’s planning team, and “have my say” in framing the proposed planning scheme amendment (Macaulay Amendment C417) to the Melbourne Planning Scheme.

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August 14th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

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A history of the City of Melbourne Bowls Club

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Taking it to the streets

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August 14th, 2024 - Tom Knowles

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Cheers to Bridget Mac: West Melbourne’s own local winemaker

July 9th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

West Melbourne resident and winemaker Bridget Mac of Werkstatt has made her community proud, taking home the Best New Act Award at the 2024 Young Gun of Wine Awards on June 18.