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New rough sleeping protocol signed
The City of Melbourne has quietly backed away from its controversial proposal to tackle rough sleeping via amending its local laws dealing with camping.
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Local democracy is fading away
City of Melbourne councillors are making only about a third of the number of public decisions they were making 10 years ago.
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No more unity on Chinese New Year
The City of Melbourne has abandoned its united approach to Chinese New Year, which critics say has undermined the potential to build a significant international event for Victoria.
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Tunnel acquisitions almost complete
The Metro Tunnel Project is close to completing its final two compulsory acquisitions in the CBD.
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Government city schools beyond capacity
Government schools near the city continue to overflow as more families move to the CBD and the surrounding areas.
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New tower on Victoria St
Melbourne developer Perri Projects is applying to build a 25-storey mixed-use tower at 23-29 Victoria St.
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Razor wire causes concern
Residents have expressed concerns about the installation of a fence with razor wire at the entrance to Wesley Church on Little Lonsdale St.
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Share car policy stalled in the slow lane
After two years pursuing an unpopular share car policy, the City of Melbourne has achieved less than 20 per cent of its 2021 CBD target.
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Harvey plays a wicked Willy Wonka
Haileybury College year 7 student Harvey Garnaut played a wicked Willy Wonka at the city school’s first dramatic performance on August 16.
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Council criticises West Gate Tunnel EES
The City of Melbourne has slammed West Gate Tunnel’s environmental effects statement (EES), calling it a “fundamentally flawed” project with no community benefit.
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Bourke Street Mall could go smoke-free
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