The vitality that defines central Melbourne today did not emerge overnight. Rather than being born of one grand vision, it’s the result of many astute, incremental changes that revitalised the city.
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The urban heat island and summertime blackouts
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Today, we're asking why some of the most disadvantaged parts of our cities cop the worst of a heatwave and how you -- yes, you! -- can do your bit to reduce the risk of a summer time blackout.
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Research Fellow, Media & Communications, RMIT University
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Program Manager, Journalism, RMIT University
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Research assistant, School of Media and Communication, RMIT University
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Associate professor, Music Industry, RMIT University
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Deputy Director, Enterprise AI and Data Analytics Hub, RMIT Univeristy, RMIT University
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PhD candidate in popular music studies, RMIT University
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Emeritus Professor of Public Policy, RMIT University
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Adjunct Senior Fellow, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
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Director, Enterprise AI and Data Analytics Hub, RMIT University
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Research Fellow, College of Business and Law, RMIT University
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Lecturer in Politics and Communication , RMIT University
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Professor and Associate Dean, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication & Digital Media, RMIT University
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Associate Dean and Head of Project Management, RMIT University
