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Needless new record set for declaring conflicts of interest
While former Federal sports minister Bridget McKenzie and City of Casey councillors put on a masterclass when it comes to failing to declare or act upon conflicts of interest, the City of Melbourne councillors have gone to the other extreme.
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Pedestrian priority
Plans for the busy southern end of Elizabeth St have been released by the City of Melbourne, including a basketball court-sized increase in space for pedestrians.
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Coffee Palace tower endorsed
A 34-storey office tower at the former Federal Coffee Palace site, one of the city’s “most missed” buildings, has been endorsed by City of Melbourne councillors.
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Armed robbery
Melbourne Embona Robbery Taskforce detectives are appealing for witnesses after a watch worth more than $100,000 was stolen during an armed robbery in Melbourne in February.
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An interior life
An exhibition on the fringe of the CBD is offering a glimpse into one of the country’s best collections of “beautiful things” hidden inside an old house-museum.
Read MoreCelebrating International Women’s Day
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) will host a week of activities and events from March 2 to 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Read MoreCreative Writing Awards to return
The City of Melbourne will relaunch the Lord Mayor’s Creative Writing Awards this year after they were last held in 2017.
Read MoreNew council leader
The City of Melbourne has announced the appointment of a new general manager of strategy, planning and climate change.
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A step too far for Flinders Lane residents
A proposal floated last year to turn a Flinders Lane bar into a nightclub was quickly met with a cascade of backlash from embittered residents.
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Council eagerly seeks share bike replacement
Without any form of share bikes throughout the CBD, the City of Melbourne has put the call out for new e-bike operators to fill the city’s cycling void.
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