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New Melbourne Ferry Terminal now open

July 26th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

The new Melbourne Ferry Terminal, which will act as a “community Hub for Docklands’ residents, businesses and visitors,” is now open opposite Central Pier.

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Beloved record store given lifeline thanks to crowdfunding campaign

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

The co-owner of a long-standing record store in the CBD, which has been saved from closure thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, says she is “humbled beyond belief”.

Concerns grow of alcohol abuse as decision on late-night liquor licence freeze looms

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

CBD residents say they fear the outcome of a review next year of the existing freeze on late-night liquor licencing that could open the flood gates if it is not extended.

“A complete mess”: Unprecedented public response as council muddies bike lane message

June 22nd, 2022 - David Schout

The City of Melbourne was heavily criticised for reportedly slamming on the brakes of its accelerated bike lane rollout in June. But while this wasn’t really the case, it has few to blame after a series of mixed messages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.