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Debate over city’s recovery emerges after agent fined for “multiple signs”

Debate over city’s recovery emerges after agent fined for “multiple signs”

June 22nd, 2022 - Sean Car

Agents from a prominent CBD commercial real estate company are engaged in a dispute with the City of Melbourne after the council penalised them more than $15K for erecting multiple unpermitted “for lease” signs at a Flinders Lane property.

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New deadline on missing Elizabeth St plan

June 22nd, 2022 - David Schout

Forgotten plans to pedestrianise large parts of Elizabeth St will be back on the agenda by early 2023 at the latest, after City of Melbourne councillors pushed officers for an update on the project.

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Council tackles waste and graffiti

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne will look to other countries including New York in ways it can reduce the amount of waste truck movements within the CBD.

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Night time committee extended for another year

June 22nd, 2022 - Sean Car

All 18 members of the City of Melbourne’s first Night Time Economy Advisory Committee (NTEAC) have been reappointed for a further 12 months to continue supporting the city’s recovery from COVID-19.

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Council unleashes eight new off-leash parks, but CBD dogs left disappointed

June 22nd, 2022 - Sean Car

While the City of Melbourne will establish eight new off-leash dog parks across the municipality, many CBD dog owners have been left disappointed as continued pleas for an off-leash zone in Flagstaff Gardens go unmet.

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Digital “one-stop-shop” Neighbourhood Portal launches to help connect CBD residents

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A new online interactive portal where residents can learn more about the CBD neighbourhood has officially launched. 

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Old and underused council properties could be up for sale

June 22nd, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

A worn and “underutilised” City of Melbourne-owned property on A’Beckett St is among four properties expected to go on the open market, following a community engagement process.

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Creatives descend on Howey Place as part of shopfront program

June 22nd, 2022 - CBD News

Howey Place is getting back to its vibrant best thanks to the help of five new pop-ups opening their doors as part of the City of Melbourne $2.6 million Shopfront Activation Program to revitalise empty shopfronts.

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New hospitality venues at Queen Victoria Market offer more reason to “dine, shop and dwell in the precinct”

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

A popular craft brewery which began pouring its first drinks at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) four years ago will soon call the former Mercat Cross Hotel its new home.

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New State Library CEO hopes to create meaningful experience for all visitors

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The State Library Victoria’s incoming CEO Paul Duldig says one of his top priorities will be transforming access to the library’s collection and services.

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