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SUPERB news for Melbourne's wild west! beat.com.au/new-west-melbour… #melbourne

New west Melbourne train station now two years ahead of schedule

A new state-of-the-art Melbourne train station project is powering ahead of schedule as level crossing removal begins.

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Melbourne rental revenge: New rental inspectors to fine dodgy landlords beat.com.au/melbourne-rental… #melbourne

Melbourne renters' revenge: New inspectors to fine dodgy landlords

The Victorian government's renting taskforce is conducting inspections of Melbourne rental properties this week to protect tenants' rights.

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Thanks to the likes of Linktree, MYOB and Seek, Melbourne suddenly has one of the world's fastest growing startup ecosystems... beat.com.au/melbournes-explo… #melbourne #vicpol #auspol

Melbourne's exploding startup scene now outpacing Singapore, Berlin, Sydney

A new report into Melbourne's booming startup ecosystem has shown the state's industry is now valued at $130 billion.

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The first part of Melbourne's new 'cycling super-highway' just opened beat.com.au/a-bright-green-n… #melbourne

The first part of Melbourne's new 'cycling super-highway' just opened

Melbourne’s inner west is now connected to the CBD via a striking new cycling and pedestrian bridge that spans Footscray Road. The bright green elevated crossing, part of the Victorian government’s...

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Tragic news 😔 beat.com.au/heartbreak-at-we…

Heartbreak at Werribee Zoo as lion cub passes away

The cub, which had shown promising early development, began exhibiting concerning symptoms including lethargy, weakness and poor weight gain. This prompted an emergency examination under anaesthesia...

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Metro Tunnel just ‘handed over the keys’ – here’s what that means... beat.com.au/metro-tunnel-jus…

Metro Tunnel just 'handed over the keys' - here's what that means

Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project hits major milestone with station handover, as project nears finish line.

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Welcome to the future. Fines Victoria's digital transformation to create instant penalties for drivers beat.com.au/fines-victorias-… #auspol #vicpol

Fines Victoria's digital transformation to create instant penalties for drivers

Fines Victoria's digital transformation is underway, with a new electronic infringement system rolling out for Victoria Police.

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The Suburban Rail Loop is delivering a housing revolution. This is your last chance to shape it beat.com.au/the-suburban-rai… #melbourne #auspol #vicpol

The Suburban Rail Loop is delivering a housing revolution. This is your last chance to shape it

The Suburban Rail Loop is set to dramatically reshape Melbourne's cityscape with 70,000 new homes planned around six station precincts.

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4,800-extra free trams to service Melbourne this weekend as the city revs up beat.com.au/4800-extra-free-…

4,800-extra free trams to service Melbourne this weekend as the city revs up

With crowds exceeding 470,000 expected to attend the Australian Grand Prix, public transport will be the fastest route to the track. Dedicated express trams will run every two minutes from key city...

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‘Our city has a new heart’: Melbourne’s new 40-metre deep underground mall beat.com.au/melbournes-new-u… #melbourne #auspol #Australia

'Our city has a new heart': Melbourne's new 40-metre deep underground mall

The 18-metre-wide space will function as both a transit hub and public gathering spot, featuring retail and dining options in the heart of the CBD. Eight soaring concrete and steel columns create a...

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Just imagine sipping a crisp pale ale while watching lions lounging in the golden hour light – proper bucket list stuff. beat.com.au/melbourne-zoo-un… #melbourne

Melbourne Zoo unleashes boozy wildlife adventure this March

Melbourne Zoo is bringing together local craft beer, summery cocktails and wildlife for Roar and Pour festival.

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'Most-affordable care': Government aiming to slash vet bills in cost-of-living relief for pet owners beat.com.au/most-affordable-…

'Most-affordable care': Government aiming to slash vet bills in cost-of-living relief for pet owners

The Victorian govertnment has announced $1.6 million in funding to assist organisations in providing lower cost pet care services.

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The Victorian government has revealed designs for a $275 million expansion of Austin Hospital's emergency department in Melbourne's northeast. beat.com.au/nature-inspired-…

Nature-inspired design revealed for Austin Hospital's 30,000-patient expansion

The ambitious project, which has already broken ground, will boost the hospital’s capacity by 30,000 emergency patients annually through a state-of-the-art three-level facility. The development...

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And they're just as hipster as you'd expect... beat.com.au/melbournes-most-… #melbourne

Melbourne's most popular baby names for 2024 have been revealed

The most popular baby names from over 79,239 births in Victoria during 2024 have been revealed, with a decade long dominance.

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beat.com.au/its-going-to-be-… 'It’s going to be huge': Final Metro Tunnel and West Gate Tunnel works to cause commuter havoc across Melbourne

'It’s going to be huge': Final Metro Tunnel and West Gate Tunnel works to cause commuter havoc...

Melbourne train lines, CBD streets and the West Gate Freeway all set for significant delays due to Metro Tunnel and West Gate Tunnel works.

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You can now get free tampons and pads at 50 dispensers across Melbourne! beat.com.au/you-can-now-get-… #melbourne

You can now get free tampons and pads at 50 dispensers across Melbourne

The Victorian government has launched a pioneering initiative to provide free pads and tampons in public places across Melbourne.

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Pitch is back! beat.com.au/pitch-music-arts…

Pitch Music & Arts 2025 teases major headliner and announces new stages

Pitch Music & Arts has officially announced its return to the Grampian Plains for its eighth edition, set for March 7 to 11, 2025.

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You could be able to drive after using cannabis soon; here’s how... beat.com.au/you-could-be-abl…

You could be able to drive after using cannabis soon; here's how

The Victorian government has launched a trial to evaluate the safety of individuals using medicinal cannabis behind the wheel.

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Express lanes on Hoddle Street? Major overhauls underway for Melbourne's most congested road. beat.com.au/new-express-lane… #melbourne

New express lanes part of Eastern Freeway overhaul from Hoddle Street to Springvale Road

Two ‘world-class’ consortia have been selected as the preferred bidders for the next significant phases of the Eastern Freeway upgrades, marking a major step forward for Melbourne’s transport...

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Suburban Rail Loop to begin ‘major construction’ ahead of new Melbourne train station beat.com.au/suburban-rail-lo… #melbourne #auspol

Suburban Rail Loop to begin 'major construction' ahead of new Melbourne train station

The Suburban Rail Loop will soon commence major construction on a new Melbourne train station and twin tunnels underneath a major arterial.

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