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VCAT overturns mosque approval
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Trial (VCAT) has overturned a permit the City of Melbourne granted for a mosque on the corner of Victoria and Exhibition streets.
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How safe do you feel in Melbourne’s CBD?
The brutal attack on Aiia Maasarwe, with its eerie similarities to the Eurydice Dixon case, has again raised the issue of personal safety in Melbourne, particularly at night.
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Councillors call to the parties
Climate change is at the top of a list of issues the City of Melbourne will present to the major parties contesting the up-coming federal election.
Read MoreCommittee rebrands as “ladies”
The Lady Mayoress’s Committee has reformed and rebranded after being cut by the City of Melbourne in June.
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$250,000 for pop-up shelters
Property industry collective TEN Women raised more than $250,000 for homeless women at a high-profile event attended by 500 industry leaders and opened by Lord Mayor Sally Capp on March 1.
Read MoreHigh Line park idea is “progressing”
The City of Melbourne has developed a high-level concept plan in response to Lord Mayor Sally Capp’s pre-election promise of a “high line” park.
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Lit culture for the people
Where do readers like to congregate – in libraries, cafes, back lanes, the centre of the city or on the margins down near Spencer St where there aren’t many council facilities?
Read MoreCBD crime rate down
Crime in the CBD has dropped since 2016, according to newly-released Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) data.
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New group seeks perfect harmony
Ever wanted to sing in a group, but never plucked up the courage? Do you shyly save your serenading for the car or shower?
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Councillors ignore Chinatown advice
In a rare breach of discipline, five City of Melbourne councillors in March ignored clear-cut planning advice and voted against issuing a planning permit for a “pop-up” restaurant in Chinatown.
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Sally Capp promises to serve up Melbourne Restaurant Week
Lockdown-weary lawyer captures Melbourne’s marvellous bygone era in new book
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