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Extending free trams would double costs and lead to “busier service”

August 26th, 2020 - David Schout

Extending Melbourne’s free tram zone to include the sports, arts and biomedical precincts would cause further congestion and leave the state government $15 million out of pocket, according to the Department of Transport.

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Council passes vaping ban in the CBD

August 26th, 2020 - Katie Johnson

The City of Melbourne has unanimously passed a motion that bans e-cigarettes and vaping in 11 smoke-free areas of the CBD.

Small business grants revealed

August 26th, 2020 - David Schout

Small businesses based in the CBD, Docklands and Southbank will benefit from grants ranging $5000 to $15,000 in the latest round of state government support for those adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bid for 3am licence denied

August 26th, 2020 - David Schout

A rooftop bar in the CBD’s east end has had its bid to operate until 3am denied for a second time after the state’s liquor regulator deemed it would “detract from or be detrimental to the amenity of the area”.

Powering on underneath the city

August 26th, 2020 - CBD News

With foot traffic in the CBD at an all-time low, crews from CitiPower are taking the opportunity to accelerate their inspections of the city’s underground electricity infrastructure.

International students reach out to residents

August 26th, 2020 - Meg Hill

A group of international students has recently launched a project aimed at connecting their communities to local resident groups in the City of Melbourne

Butchers reassure shoppers

August 26th, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

With so many factors working against the meat trade, it was a miracle that butchers at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) were still able to crack a smile on the first day of the new lockdown shopping.

Council rejects injecting room site

July 22nd, 2020 - David Schout

City of Melbourne councillors have knocked back a proposed safe injecting room near Queen Victoria Market (QVM), and will request the state government remove it as its preferred site.

Labor calls for “culture change” at Town Hall

July 22nd, 2020 - Sean Car

For the first time in recent memory, the Labor Party has formed a serious ticket in its bid for Town Hall in 2020 and its team says it wants to “change the culture” and create a “real city government”.