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Town hall rocked to its foundations
Robert Doyle’s troubles have rocked the town hall, with councillors uncertain about the future and whether the Lord Mayor will be back.
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Doyle drama – how did it happen?
Tessa Sullivan’s resignation on December 15 was not a surprise. But her decision to take down Robert Doyle was a shock.
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Why Robert Doyle should resign
The imminent end of Robert Doyle’s record-breaking nine-year run as Lord Mayor of Melbourne hadn’t happened when this column was first written but, make no doubt about it, it is inevitable.
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Saved at birth
Walking off his leash, a four-year-old Border Collie, Zeb, was eager to explore his surroundings, wandering around the grass of Birrarung Mar unfazed by his owner’s sudden stop.
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Residents tell of “war zone”
Flinders St residents are pushing for the City of Melbourne to pick up rubbish from main road kerbs instead of storing bins in laneways to reduce clutter and save fees.
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Time is tight to save Spinks
Residents accuse Planning Minister Richard Wynne of refusing to talk about saving the historic Spinks Tinsmith building at 488 LaTrobe St.
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Where are the retirement villages for CBD high-rise residents?
Over the course of 2017 a group of like-minded consultants have been conceptualising a vertical “multi-age precinct” (MAP) in response to the lack of retirement options and the housing accessibility in the inner city.
Read MoreHotel proposed for Equity Chambers
The historic Equity Chambers building on Bourke St will now be redeveloped into a hotel instead of a residential apartment building.
Read MoreLiberal voters could be disenfranchised
CBD Liberal voters may be denied an opportunity to vote for their party of choice at next year’s state election.
Read MorePlenty of planning bids
Planning applications have not slowed down in Melbourne compared with the previous year.
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New food hall rounds off St. Collins Lane
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