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A committee meeting to remember
As the nation collectively groaned over petty partisan finger pointing about bushfires and climate change in recent weeks, there was a political ray of light emanating from the Melbourne Town Hall.
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CBD roads resurfaced with used plastic
While excess plastic on the city streets usually attracts a range of angry complaints, the City of Melbourne’s latest innovation is by contrast an environmental positive.
Read MoreCollins St and the homeless debate
You don’t expect guys with a prime Collins St address to be altruistic but King Ng and Jay Hollerich are laying their cards on the table.
Read MoreCity assault
Police are investigating an assault at a licensed premises in the CBD on October 26.
Read MoreNew foyer creates a buzz
There’s still one floor available in the recently renovated T&G Building at the Paris end of Collins St and agents are advertising it as ideal for those with global interests.
Read MoreCaring for our city’s lost dogs
Summer nights and balmy days bring sensational festive celebrations in our city. For our dogs however, the bangs of fireworks and loud concerts can strike terror.
Read MoreVoluntary housing measures have failed
The City of Melbourne last month called for state-wide mandatory affordable housing provisions, admitting the developer-incentive policy had not secured any affordable housing in the city since it was adopted in 2014.
Read MoreUnwinding with some wool
When you go to a Stitch & Bitch session you’re known by the patterns you choose to knit but it’s the stories that you hear that make their mark.
Read MoreCouncil endorses new planning guidelines
The City of Melbourne has adopted tighter regulations to improve streetscapes in the CBD and Southbank.
Read MoreBigger, bolder library to open doors
A transformed State Library Victoria will open to the public on December 5 after years of redevelopments.
Read MoreCity-changing projects getting underway
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