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Collins Street Precinct enthusiastic about proposed innovation district model
The Collins Street Precinct group says it “strongly supports” the City of Melbourne’s move to explore establishing the city’s first “Business Innovation Districts” (BID) following an independent review of the council’s Business Precinct Program (BPP).
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Councillors divided on parking as urban forest plans approved
Plans for increased greening and tree canopy in four inner-city suburbs have been adopted by the City of Melbourne despite some councillors opposing them due to concerns surrounding the potential loss of car parking.
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Burke and Wills monument to be moved to the Royal Society of Victoria
The iconic Burke and Wills monument will be relocated from City Square to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RSV) to make way for the opening of Town Hall station as part of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project.
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Government road map towards zero emission bus fleet a win for the CBD
The state government is continuing to ramp up Victoria’s transition to a zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet across its metropolitan network, which is good news for air quality in Melbourne’s CBD.
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New container deposit scheme machine at Fed Square
Locals in Melbourne’s CBD now have easier and more convenient access to Victoria’s container deposit scheme (CDS) after the state government installed a reverse vending machine at Federation Square in February.
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“Good government – that’s winning”: John Pesutto’s mission to be the next Premier
It might sound like a lofty goal amid the ongoing uncertainty gripping the state’s Liberal opposition, but Victoria’s current alternative for Premier John Pesutto knows “good government” is the only way forward.
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“An extraordinary councillor”: Rohan Leppert calls time at the City of Melbourne
Few figures are respected and admired right across the political spectrum, but outgoing Greens councillor Rohan Leppert leaves behind one such legacy at the City of Melbourne after 12 years of dedicated community service.
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The 2024 City of Melbourne election: a review
With just a matter of days until voting closes on October 25, who looks the most likely to take charge at Melbourne Town Hall following a lengthy and, at times, fiery campaign?
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Witness appeal following Melbourne stabbing
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a stabbing outside a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD on September 22.
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World Mental Health Day event welcomes those doing it tough
Melbourne Men’s Shed (MMS) will host a World Mental Health Day lunch event on October 7 ahead of the global day of mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
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From Greenline to the Regent Theatre: who’s in the box seat for Town Hall?
With the election campaign for the City of Melbourne now in overdrive, we assess who looks likely to take the reins at Town Hall for the next four years in what is becoming an increasing tight contest.
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Team Reece says it’s ready to “get good done” for Melbourne
Incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has revealed the full list of names of those he’s taking to the City of Melbourne elections, who he said had “the experience and energy” required to serve the people of Melbourne.
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Future of Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival secured
The City of Melbourne’s officially endorsed business precinct association for Chinatown has secured the rights to host the Lunar New Year Festival following years of changing hands.
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Former councillor Cathy Oke joins Arron Wood’s team for Melbourne
Former Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood has revealed his team to challenge incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece at October’s City of Melbourne election, which sees the surprise return of a former long-term councillor.
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Asako Saito vies to become first Japanese councillor elected to Melbourne
North Melbourne resident and state government public servant Asako Saito is hoping to become the first Japanese councillor to serve the City of Melbourne if elected at October’s elections.
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Voices for Melbourne targets Metro Tunnel opening to help revive city
Voices for Melbourne’s Lord Mayoral candidate Greg Bisinella says a domestic tourism campaign leveraging next year’s Metro Tunnel opening was needed to “bring Victorians back to the city”.
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Jamal Hakim reveals “Future Postcode 3000” policy
Lord Mayoral hopeful Cr Jamal Hakim has launched his team’s plan to revitalise Melbourne’s CBD through a suite of policies that revive the city’s creative sector and “tactical” greening initiatives.
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Greens candidate Karl Hessian withdraws from City of Melbourne election race
First-time Greens candidate for the City of Melbourne Karl Hessian has been forced to withdraw from October’s election because he hadn’t received his Australian citizenship in time to nominate.
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Gary Morgan campaigns for a “bigger Melbourne” that includes Yarra, Port Phillip
Serial Lord Mayoral contender Gary Morgan has announced his team ahead of the City of Melbourne elections in October, with a familiar local face to the CBD running in his number one councillor spot.
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The Liberals enter the race for the City of Melbourne
For the first time in its history, the Liberal Party will formally endorse a team to run in October’s City of Melbourne elections.
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