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Spike in dog attacks, barking complaints

August 24th, 2022 - David Schout

The number of reported dog attacks within the City of Melbourne has doubled in the past two years, as the council considers ways to deal with increased pet ownership.

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Labor candidate begins campaign to claw back Melbourne from Greens

August 24th, 2022 - David Schout

Kensington resident and former journalist Rebecca Thistleton will attempt to unseat Greens incumbent Ellen Sandell and wrestle the seat of Melbourne back into Labor hands at the November state election.

How one zine that shares lived experiences is helping homeless people with what they need to know

August 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Not-for-profit health agency Cohealth and the City of Melbourne have joined forces for a unique project that will help support people with current and past experiences of homelessness.

Lord Mayor says more office workers needed to give CBD businesses the confidence they need to keep trading

August 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

Lord Mayor Sally Capp has called for a review of the state government’s work-from-home advice as the measure was taking a toll on small businesses in the CBD.

No decision on injecting room site until 2023

August 24th, 2022 - David Schout

The state government cited “shifting patterns of drug harms in the CBD” as a reason for the latest delay to the release of a crucial report.

Archaeological dig exposes remarkable snapshot of Melbourne’s 19th century

August 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

An archaeological dig has unearthed a trove of treasure dating to the pre-gold rush era as work takes shape for a 20-storey office tower in the CBD.

Iglu provides a supportive home away from home for students

August 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The return of international students to the city has been a slow-growing process, but notable purpose-built student accommodation Iglu Melbourne City is ensuring it is there every step of the way with doors wide open.

QVM powers up with solar panels as city gears towards net-zero

August 24th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has taken a significant step in its sustainability goals with new solar panels expected to cut its power bill by $100,000 a year.

The festival putting children’s emotional resilience and wellbeing first

August 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

As a response to the lasting impact of the pandemic on children’s mental health and wellbeing, The Big Anxiety Festival’s Children’s Sensorium program is confronting the issue head on.