Politics

“Good government – that’s winning”: John Pesutto’s mission to be the next Premier

“Good government – that’s winning”: John Pesutto’s mission to be the next Premier

October 23rd, 2024 - Sean Car

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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Scots’ Church celebrates 150-year milestone

October 23rd, 2024 - CBD News

This year marks a significant achievement for Melbourne’s Scots’ Church, as it celebrates 150 years standing proudly at the corner of Collins and Russell streets.

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Wood pledges safety hub for “troubled” Elizabeth St 

October 23rd, 2024 - David Allen

Arron Wood has become the latest Lord Mayoral candidate to propose a raft of safety upgrades for the City of Melbourne.

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Shop art and design gifts from Fed Square this festive season 

October 23rd, 2024 - CBD News

As the end of the year draws nearer and the festive season approaches, it’s the perfect time to plan ahead for all your upcoming gifts and shopping trips. 

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“An extraordinary councillor”: Rohan Leppert calls time at the City of Melbourne

October 23rd, 2024 - Sean Car

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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Concerns over the “security” and “fairness” of the electoral roll 

October 23rd, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

While the electoral roll is considered a valuable dataset to anyone running in a council election, several City of Melbourne candidates are concerned by the current privacy measures and the inequitable nature of the ways the data can be used. 

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The 2024 City of Melbourne election: a review

October 23rd, 2024 - Sean Car

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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Is The Drunken Poet Melbourne’s best Irish pub? 

October 23rd, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

A pub without pokies has become somewhat of an oxymoron in today’s day and age, but just outside the Queen Victoria Market stands an anomaly – The Drunken Poet. 

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“Mammoth” program for Melbourne Recital Centre in 2025

October 23rd, 2024 - CBD News

Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) has released a mammoth program of musical events for 2025.

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New visual effects academy opening in CBD

October 23rd, 2024 - Faith Bugeja

A new visual effects (VFX) academy is set to open in the city by February next year, boosting career opportunities for students and locals looking to get into the growing media industry.

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A marathon auction

A marathon auction

May 29th, 2018 - CBD News
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