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Melbourne to “sparkle” as 500,000 revellers expected in the city for New Year’s Eve
Melbourne is preparing to welcome more than half a million people into the CBD for New Year’s Eve, with the City of Melbourne unveiling its biggest program yet featuring rooftop fireworks, laser shows, live entertainment and four major Celebration Zones across the city.
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Greenline milestone: first stage opens at Birrarung Marr as the city’s signature river project edges forward
The City of Melbourne has reached a landmark moment in its decade-long effort to transform the Yarra River’s north bank, officially completing Stage One of the Greenline Project at Birrarung Marr – the signature initiative of former Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
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Legal challenge lodged against six-month police search zone covering Melbourne CBD
A legal and constitutional challenge has been filed in the Federal Court against Victoria Police’s decision to declare the entire Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs a “designated area” for six months, granting officers unprecedented stop-and-search powers across the city.
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Five councillors forced to exit Comedy Theatre tower debate over donation conflicts
Five City of Melbourne councillors were forced to leave the chamber ahead of deliberations on a major redevelopment above the Comedy Theatre after declaring campaign donation conflicts.
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Lord Mayor calls for urgent overhaul of developer bonuses as $495m Queen St tower wins council backing
A $495 million mixed-use tower overlooking Queen Victoria Market has won unanimous backing at Town Hall, but only after Lord Mayor Nick Reece used the decision to call for an urgent overhaul of Melbourne’s developer “bonus” system for office space.
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City Square roars back to life with surprise ALWAYS LIVE concerts
After eight years behind construction hoardings, Melbourne’s City Square made its long-awaited return – and it did so in true Melbourne style, with a surprise rock-and-roll performance that drew hundreds into the freshly upgraded precinct.
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Seven-storey revival breathes new life into CBD’s western gateway
One of the CBD’s most prominent corners has been given a major boost, with the historic Waterside Hotel reopening after a multi-year transformation into a seven-level dining and drinking destination at Flinders and King streets.
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Council warned of imminent neo-Nazi threat before Camp Sovereignty attack
The City of Melbourne is being urged to fast-track permanency for Camp Sovereignty after members of the camp’s working group warned the council about the threat of neo-Nazis in February this year, months before the August 31 attack.
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Council slams congestion levy hike as “wrong tax at the wrong time”
A divided City of Melbourne council has condemned the state government’s sharp increase to the congestion levy, warning it will deter city visitors and stall the CBD’s fragile recovery, even as the legislation cleared Parliament on November 18.
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A portrait of a kingmaker: who is Kevin Louey?
In last year’s City of Melbourne council election, Cr Kevin Louey found himself at the top of now Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s ticket.
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Greens push to curb short-stay issues
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