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Olivia gets the ball rolling on council
First-time councillor Dr Olivia Ball is bringing a renewed focus on human rights to the City of Melbourne.
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Insurance snub to short-stay risks
Insurance companies seem to have developed a distinct distaste for Airbnb and short-stays in general.
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The need for clear rules on accessible housing
Welcome to the ninth of our 12-part series, which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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More than a walk
For many of us, the walk from the city to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) usually signifies one thing. Bright lights, colourful scarves, meat pies and butterflies running rampant. But for indigenous man Rob Hyatt, the walk to Melbourne’s cultural home of footy means much more. “There was a ceremony camp at the site of the MCG,” he said.
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Despondent about the CBD’s heritage
When people move into the CBD they love the novelty of being able to walk everywhere and discover new places down small alleys, particularly ones with great back stories.
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Get students back by July: Council
The City of Melbourne has said it was “critical” international students began returning to the city for semester two of the tertiary year
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New off-leash opportunities for local dogs
The City of Melbourne has invited locals to have their say on a review of off-leash areas in the municipality, with council identifying several potential sites for pooches to run free.
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Office heroes chew the fat at Flagstaff
It’s not often you get a two-for-one dog deal at Flagstaff gardens!
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The time for waiting is over
It is fair to say that nothing in our work in the City of Melbourne is predictable. However, one recent day will stand out in my mind for some time to come.
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Daily population boom in the city
Council grants help local businesses thrive
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