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Big ideas to get the city moving

Peak-hour congestion returned at heavier levels than in pre-COVID times as Beijing emerged from lockdown. Image: Getty
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As Melburnians get back on the road, experts predict traffic could rebound to worse than pre-COVID levels. How […]

November 3, 2020 Health, Issues, Transport

Kickstarting the city: How to revive Melbourne’s CBD

People looking at street art in Hosier Lane, Melbourne.
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How can we bring life back to the heart of Australia’s most liveable city? This is the latest […]

October 21, 2020 Business, design, environment, Food, Gardens, Health, Issues, Lifestyle

How will covid change our homes?

A suburban home in inner Melbourne
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The latest in a series of articles I’m writing for RACV RoyalAuto is about how the pandemic may […]

October 12, 2020 Business, design, environment, Health, Lifestyle, Science, Uncategorized

COVID-19: How safe is public transport?

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Melbourne’s coronavirus curve is going in the right direction (down) and the prospect of restrictions easing is palpable. […]

September 17, 2020 environment, Issues, Lifestyle, Science, Transport

A love letter to live music

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Melbourne is the capital of the most progressive state in Australia, we have a diverse mix of cultures […]

September 14, 2020 Music, opinion, Uncategorized

Beyond lockdown: big ideas for COVID-normal melbourne

North Fitzroy during stage 4 restrictions, Melbourne. Photo: Peter Barrett
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I talked to a range of smart people recently for this RACV RoyalAuto story about how Melbourne might be able […]

September 8, 2020 Health, Issues, People

Domain Review cover story: Elliot Perlman

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My interview with Melbourne lawyer-turned-author Elliot Perlman featured on the Domain Review cover this week. COVID-19 restrictions have delayed […]

August 14, 2020 books, Entertainment, Literature, People

The kids are alright

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My beautiful wife and home education wiz Em has started this game, with challenges varying everyday and a […]

April 7, 2020 education, Issues, Lifestyle

Jill Baker’s debut book on cancer, grief and her best mate, Harry

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Australian journalist Jill Baker, author of A Dog Called Harry, and Harry the pup. Photo: Julian Kingma. Here’s my review […]

March 6, 2020 Literature, People

East Gippsland calling

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Bonang Road, Orbost, after bushfire moved through the area. Photo: Greg Briggs. I’m proud to have contributed to […]

February 21, 2020 environment, Food, Issues, Lifestyle, tourism, Travel writing

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