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Cladding an emergency: Bandt
Flammable cladding dominated discussion at the March 7 Residents 3000 meeting, with Federal MP for Melbourne Adam Bandt labelling the issue an emergency.
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Pollution fine
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) fined CDL Constructions $8000 in early March for pollution in Franklin St late December last year.
Read MoreCelebrating small business
The Lord Mayor’s Commendations are back this year, celebrating the contribution small businesses make to the city.
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Warm welcome for students
Speeches from City of Melbourne councillors, free dumplings and a bubble tea competition highlighted a student welcome program at the Melbourne Dumpling Festival on March 15 and 16.
Read MoreVCAT overturns mosque approval
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Trial (VCAT) has overturned a permit the City of Melbourne granted for a mosque on the corner of Victoria and Exhibition streets.
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How safe do you feel in Melbourne’s CBD?
The brutal attack on Aiia Maasarwe, with its eerie similarities to the Eurydice Dixon case, has again raised the issue of personal safety in Melbourne, particularly at night.
Read MoreCouncillors call to the parties
Climate change is at the top of a list of issues the City of Melbourne will present to the major parties contesting the up-coming federal election.
Read MoreCommittee rebrands as “ladies”
The Lady Mayoress’s Committee has reformed and rebranded after being cut by the City of Melbourne in June.
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$250,000 for pop-up shelters
Property industry collective TEN Women raised more than $250,000 for homeless women at a high-profile event attended by 500 industry leaders and opened by Lord Mayor Sally Capp on March 1.
Read MoreHigh Line park idea is “progressing”
The City of Melbourne has developed a high-level concept plan in response to Lord Mayor Sally Capp’s pre-election promise of a “high line” park.
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“We need to start thinking about retail”
This myth is busted
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