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Rates to rise as cap doubles, but “modest” increase frustrates
City of Melbourne locals could pay up to 3.5 per cent more for their council rates next financial year, after the Victorian Government doubled the rate cap for 2023/24.
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Iconic record store waves goodbye to its CBD location after nearly three decades
The CBD’s most beloved record store, Basement Discs has announced it will be closing its doors after trading for nearly 30 years, devastating music lovers and the wider community.
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Councillor’s trip to NZ provides key learning opportunities
City of Melbourne councillor Jamal Hakim says a recent trip to New Zealand has provided valuable insights into various cultural and social programs that can be embraced back home.
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New-look food hall prepares to launch
Queen Victoria Market’s new food hall is nearing completion with traders expected to begin fitting out their stalls early this year.
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QVM appoints new chief executive
An Alpine Resorts Victoria manager has been appointed as Queen Victoria Market’s chief executive, who will take over the reins in February.
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Small business owner grows tired of uncertainty at Queen Victoria Market
A Queen Victoria Market leather goods trader says he will pack up and leave after continuously being moved around the market, leaving him no certainty over his small business.
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Man arrested after alleged sexual assault on tram
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man following an alleged sexual assault on a tram in the CBD on January 13.
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Three statues of women set to be celebrated in the municipality
Three new statues commemorating significant women in Melbourne’s history will be erected as the City of Melbourne looks to close the gap on gender inequality.
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“I’m not leaving”
Last December tenants of the Nicholas Building began receiving letters delivering news of 50 per cent rent rises and more, giving them just a week to respond.
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QR code vandalism makes scrubbing the city clean more difficult
The City of Melbourne is working with Victoria Police to track down the culprits responsible for vandalising dozens of QR codes used for reporting graffiti.
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Nick Reece pledges to deploy city safety officers if re-elected
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