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The Pink Car

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Nottle

Ten years ago, the City of Melbourne partnered with The Salvation Army Melbourne to establish an innovative approach to safety in the city.

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A shared experience at the Forum

June 22nd, 2022 - CBD News

There were many inspiring moments at this year’s RISING festival, one being the sight of dedicated fans sitting outside the Forum, hours before a concert was due to start.

Consumer watchdog sues Airbnb after thousands complain

June 22nd, 2022 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

The federal government’s consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Airbnb for allegedly misleading consumers.

Farm to mug: Healthy tea revolutionised

June 22nd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Since purchasing a Bunyip farm in 1999, husband and wife Deva and Lily Wijeyewardene have been making the most of the farm that was previously used to grow herbal teas.

Beloved record store given lifeline thanks to crowdfunding campaign

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The co-owner of a long-standing record store in the CBD, which has been saved from closure thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, says she is “humbled beyond belief”.

Concerns grow of alcohol abuse as decision on late-night liquor licence freeze looms

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

CBD residents say they fear the outcome of a review next year of the existing freeze on late-night liquor licencing that could open the flood gates if it is not extended.

“A complete mess”: Unprecedented public response as council muddies bike lane message

June 22nd, 2022 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne was heavily criticised for reportedly slamming on the brakes of its accelerated bike lane rollout in June. But while this wasn’t really the case, it has few to blame after a series of mixed messages.

Debate over city’s recovery emerges after agent fined for “multiple signs”

June 22nd, 2022 - Sean Car

Agents from a prominent CBD commercial real estate company are engaged in a dispute with the City of Melbourne after the council penalised them more than $15K for erecting multiple unpermitted “for lease” signs at a Flinders Lane property.

New deadline on missing Elizabeth St plan

June 22nd, 2022 - David Schout

Forgotten plans to pedestrianise large parts of Elizabeth St will be back on the agenda by early 2023 at the latest, after City of Melbourne councillors pushed officers for an update on the project.