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Even more garbage trucks in the CBD
As the City of Melbourne tinkers with an expensive, but minimal and piecemeal garbage compactor policy for the CBD, the number of nightly garbage trucks continues to grow.
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Helping the homeless
Our homeless received a boost on June 16 as the redeveloped Youth Projects Living Room on Hosier Lane was officially reopened for service.
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Keeping Melbourne moving
As planning and design work for the Metro Tunnel project gathers pace, we are continuing to actively investigate ways to reduce and manage surface disruption during the extended construction phase of this city-shaping project.
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Council support for pokie venue
The Mail Exchange Hotel is likely to be granted extra trading time from 1am until 3am, following support from the Melbourne City Council on May 3.
Read MoreConflict of interest debate heats up
The debate among Melbourne city councillors on conflict of interest reached new levels last month with accusations and counter-accusations flying.
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Spencer St assault
Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed an assault outside a Spencer St bar at 1.45 am on March 24.
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Public to reclaim their library
The State Library of Victoria will get an $83 million facelift, including the restoration of the historic Queens Hall.
Read MoreCharity muggers
Donating for charity is supposed be an act of kindness and compassion, however a new breed of overly aggressive and incredibly intrusive "charity muggers" are plaguing the streets of Melbourne.
Read MoreCouncillors prepare for battle on Western Distributor
Melbourne councillors are finding voice to discredit the proposed Western Distributor road project.
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What to do about homelessness?
I celebrated when Melbourne topped the liveability rankings again in 2015, achieving top points from The Economist Intelligence Unit (ECIU).
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High Score game audio conference launches in Melbourne this October
Councillors want protection for pub
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