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Doyle drama – how did it happen?
Tessa Sullivan’s resignation on December 15 was not a surprise. But her decision to take down Robert Doyle was a shock.
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Why Robert Doyle should resign
The imminent end of Robert Doyle’s record-breaking nine-year run as Lord Mayor of Melbourne hadn’t happened when this column was first written but, make no doubt about it, it is inevitable.
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City of Melbourne councillor first-term report card
This month the Melbourne City Council will be one year into its four-year term. CBD News gives councillors a report card on their performance to date
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Even more government!
Locals were introduced to a new concept in government on September 13 with the first Inner Metro Assembly at Albert Park.
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Local democracy is fading away
City of Melbourne councillors are making only about a third of the number of public decisions they were making 10 years ago.
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Political alliance revives market project
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle’s ambition to redevelop the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) appears to be well and truly back on track after a shoulder-to-shoulder vote of confidence from Premier Daniel Andrews on July 11.
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Market debate has become ridiculous
There is no doubt about the passion being expressed about the future of the Queen Victoria Market.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne gravy train keeps rolling on
The City of Melbourne is embarking on a hiring binge, which will see another 80 staff swell its already top-heavy ranks in the coming financial year.
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City of Melbourne hypocrisy
As reported on page 1, the City of Melbourne doesn't mind paying big money when asked by big media players.
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Blak Design Matters
Call for discretion in CBD planning
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