Politics

The council election results are (nearly) in!

October 28th, 2020 - CBD News

An early sample of City of Melbourne election votes suggest Sally Capp is a warm favourite to be returned as Lord Mayor, but she might still face a challenge from rival Arron Wood on preferences and donkey votes

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FOMO: council activation revealed

October 28th, 2020 - Sean Car

As Victoria slowly emerges from lockdowns, the City of Melbourne will soon look to attract visitors back to the CBD and its much-loved venues, restaurants and public spaces with a “big old dose of FOMO (fear of missing out)”.

On the campaign trail

October 28th, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

The City of Melbourne council elections got underway in October with none of the stunts, meet-the-candidate events or the flamboyant billboards of past contests.

Outdoor dining fast-tracked

October 28th, 2020 - Meg Hill

Arrangements to kick start Victoria’s outdoor dining program have been sped up in preparation for Melbourne’s reopening.

Chinatown welcomes outdoor dining

October 28th, 2020 - CBD News

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the desire of restaurants in Chinatown to reopen and bring back crowds like the old days is stronger than ever.

Questions over delays to council housing initiative

October 28th, 2020 - CBD News

A scheme announced by the City of Melbourne more than a year ago to convert a building it owns in the CBD into accommodation for rough sleepers in collaboration with the corporate and philanthropic sectors has become beset with delays.

Retail reopens ahead of Christmas trading

October 28th, 2020 - CBD News

CBD retailers finally got their wish in late October as Premier Daniel Andrews gave the green light to reopen two months out from Christmas.

Market job a “smart phone detox”

October 28th, 2020 - CBD News

International students are adding flair and imagination to the selling of products at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) and market stall holders are helping them adjust to life in lockdown Melbourne.